Alchemy Bathrooms
Bathroom Remodelers in Glendowie

"Nick McKelvie made horrific rushed mistakes on my bathroom project ruining my home heart kauri joinery and cedar in multiple places with substandard work. He even cut a doorway entirely in the worng position and butchered heart kauri door framing. He refused to repair the damage claiming he was unable to and attempted to blame me for his own mess. He then pushed for the final balance payment despite my providing a quote from a capable builder to repair his sloppy unacceptable work. Over two years later he's dragged me through small claims court with three hearings and with the evidence i provided- he is now left owing me! A court ordered cost he has refused to pay so I will now have go file for debt collection. A very disappointing experience with Nick who was very pushy. (He also accidently sent me the wrong court application- another sloppy job with privacy breach - which actually connected me with another very disappointed woman who claimed he ruined her bathroom too and he took her to court too. Thats two unhappy clients who were dragged to court for his own substandard work. Complete disgrace!"

12th Mar  •  Rating by: Monika  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie  •  Job date: Mar, 2026

"Nick was easy to work with and has a fun personality. His hard working team of professionals got the job done to a very high standard. He completed the project on time with very little fuss or disruption to our home.
Thanks again Nick, love your work!!!"

8th Feb  •  Rating by: Greg  •  Contact: Nick Mckelvie  •  Job date: Dec, 2025

"Big thanks to Nick, Lucas & Steve. Plumbers good too. 23rd Feb Requested Quote, 24th Feb got quote and accepted it. 16th March job completed. Always prompt communication. Delighted with result."

15th Mar, 2025  •  Rating by: Priscilla  •  Contact: Nick Mckelvie  •  Job date: Mar, 2025

"Couldn't recommend nick at alchemy bathrooms highly enough. Insurance companies were telling us we had no chance we would get our bathroom completed before xmas, but Nick came in, said he could do it, and he and his team were outstanding, completed it in good time, and in an excellent standard. Highly recommended."

22nd Jan, 2025  •  Rating by: Auckland  •  Contact: Auckland  •  Job date: Jan, 2025

"Excellent finish level and completed on time and totally to specification. Every tradesperson on site had high standards and skills. Very good communication. Some pricing finalisation needed reconcilation, but this was achieved without fuss. Would use again."

10th Jan, 2025  •  Rating by: Gaynor  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie  •  Job date: Oct, 2024

"Nick and his crew did a great job. Completed to budget and on time. Kept the place clean while doing the work. Very pleased with result. Transformed my 70s bathroom to a modern up to date one."

8th Jan, 2025  •  Rating by: Elizabeth  •  Contact: Nick Mckelvie  •  Job date: Sep, 2024

"We recently had two bathrooms renovated by Nick and his team at Alchemy Bathrooms.The guys were polite, listened to our wishes and worked well with us. They stuck to budget and time frames. We are happy with the results and would use Alchemy again."

11th Aug, 2024  •  Rating by: Murray  •  Contact: Alchemy Bathrooms  •  Job date: Apr, 2024

"Alchemy Bathroom Renovations have been the most professional company we have dealt with.
We had many quotes but they were the only ones who gave a full breakdown and allowed changes with no hassles.
The team did an amazing job on our bathroom renovations.
We are extremely happy with our modern looking bathrooms.
We would like to thank Nick and the team for a great job especially Steve who seemed to work non stop.
We found everyone helpful and easy to deal with. They communicated well and got the job done.
We fully recommend Alchemy to anyone looking for renovations."

8th Aug, 2024  •  Rating by: Steve  •  Contact: Steve Foster  •  Job date: Jul, 2024

"Nick, Sean, and Steve at Alchemy are true professionals. They've just completed 2 full bathroom refurbs for us, and we love the results. Alchemy is an absolute machine. They are highly organised, and they know exactly what they are doing. We also worked with their designer, Lesley Bros, to help us get the colours and specs right. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Alchemy to others looking to put a sparkle back into their bathrooms."

8th Aug, 2024  •  Rating by: Nick  •  Contact: Nick Mckelvie  •  Job date: Aug, 2024

"Nick and the team transformed my small and very dated bathroom into a stunning, functional and sexy bathroom. I recommend their work to anyone and describe my new bathroom and stunning…."

8th Aug, 2024  •  Rating by: Darran  •  Contact: Nick Mcklevie  •  Job date: Aug, 2024

"we very much enjoyed working with alchemy they were professional, reliable, trustworthy, and their workmanship was fantastic"

8th Aug, 2024  •  Rating by: Libby  •  Contact: Nick Mckelvie  •  Job date: Aug, 2024

"Fantastic whole flat renovation done by the Alchemy team.On time and on budget with a few outliers expected when tearing down and old place.So great having all trades needed coordinated by Alchemy.All the tradies were high quality and no shortcuts taken.Specialists were called in as needed, thinking of the coving work.Material choices were also spot on,quality,stylish and decent pricing.Sound design choices made and great having the services of the designer, Lesley Bros, to add in the design touches that have made all the differences, such as the opening sizes.All the tradies were respectful and ran a tidy and safe worksite.No neighbour complaints!This is now the second time we have used the Alchemy team plus it has given us a great resource of tradies to use as required .Would not hesitate to recommend."

8th Aug, 2024  •  Rating by: John  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie and team  •  Job date: May, 2024

"We renovated our small ensuite. Nick and his team were a pleasure to deal with, not only completing the job quickly and well, but also gave good advice. So glad we took his advice to move the shower and the toilet and the room looks so much better, the new lighting also is a vast improvement. Would use this team again. Sorry the picture isnt as good as it looks in reality, couldnt fit the whole room into the shot!"

16th Aug, 2023  •  Rating by: Laura  •  Contact: Nick Mckelvie  •  Job date: Aug, 2023

"Nick and the Alchemy were great.The job , a replacement bathroom and laundry for my Mum, was completed on time and in budget .The job did evolve and this was absorbed with no problem.All the team were professional and always turned up on time and Nick did a great job of keeping me posted.He also had great ideas and was able to source quality fittings and flooring, not easy at the moment .A pleasure to work with and appreciated the care and attention to detail by the whole team.Also the team kept the worksite clean and tidy and took care of the house.We were incredibly pleased that this got completed in three weeks before Christmas as we had thought Mum might have to wait till January.So thanks to the Akchemy team and will use again."

14th Feb, 2023  •  Rating by: Kathy  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie  •  Job date: Dec, 2022

"I needed my bathroom renovation done at short notice after the tenants moved out earlier than expected. I called around quite a few companies and Nick was the one who told me he could deliver a new bathroom within the time available. I honestly didn't expect things to run so smoothly given the time constraints but Nick and his team delivered a fantastic bathroom on time and on budget. It really transformed the whole house as the old bathroom was well past it's used by date. I wouldn't hesitate to call on Alchemy again should the need arise. A+"

6th Jul, 2022  •  Rating by: Ben  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie  •  Job date: Feb, 2022

"Nick’s team arrived on time and within hours the bath and toilet rooms were gutted ready for the rebuild.All the tradies arrived on time and carried out their part professionally and very quickly, all work was always ready for the next phase as required.Everyone involved was prompt,courteous and a pleasure to deal with.Thank you to Nick and l involved the result exceeded our expectations."

21st May, 2022  •  Rating by: Terry  •  Contact: Alchemy Bathrooms  •  Job date: Apr, 2022

"Nick and his team at Alchemy Bathrooms recently renovated our bathroom and toilet.
Nicks quote was competitive and his team of professionals were always punctual and a pleasure to have around the house.
The bathroom was a full gut and Alchemy project managed the job from start to finish.
Nick was very approachable and always easily contactable.
The bathroom was finished in the agreed timeframe and to a very high standard.
I would not hesitate to use Nick again and thoroughly recommend his team at Alchemy Bathrooms."

13th Jan, 2022  •  Rating by: Tony  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie  •  Job date: Sep, 2021

"Fabulous job. Love my new bathroom."

21st Dec, 2021  •  Rating by: Anna  •  Contact: Steve Cruickshank  •  Job date: Jun, 2021

"Highly recommend Nick and the team. We used them for a full renovation of a bathroom in a flat, and they did a great job. They will easy to deal with, professional and always willing to go the extra distance."

6th Jul, 2021  •  Rating by: Brady  •  Contact: Nick  •  Job date: Jul, 2021

"I came across Alchemy bathrooms when I visited a friends recent renovation. She was thrilled with the results and service so I asked Nick for a quote for my bathroom.
He was quick to respond and provided me with some really good ideas, as well as offering an interior design service, which I accepted. Lesley (designer) came over and tweeked the design and after receiving the quote, the work was started on schedule 2 weeks later.
There were a few changes along the way, which were considered in the price but he was very transparent and once the job was completed there were no surprises.
Nick is incredibly honest and thorough. And nothing was a problem to him. He also gave good advice where I was less knowledgeable.
Though my bathroom is small I am so happy that it was completed by Alchemy. In fact he has also given me quotes for my other toilet and kitchen. Awesome work Alchemy !"

20th May, 2021  •  Rating by: Lesley  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie  •  Job date: May, 2021

"Alchemy were great to deal with and did a fantastic job. They made the whole process very easy and were so efficient in getting the job completed without compromising on workmanship. Staff were great to have on site-friendly and courteous and always happy to provide explanations and advice. Would not hesitate to use them again."

12th Apr, 2021  •  Rating by: Rosalie  •  Contact: Nick Mckelvie  •  Job date: Apr, 2021

"Alchemy were an absolute pleasure to deal with and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them to anyone else doing their bathrooms. They were friendly and tidy to have around the house, and their workmanship was excellent."

12th Apr, 2021  •  Rating by: Andrea  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie  •  Job date: Apr, 2021

"Alchemy by name and nature. Magical nature of their work left me astounded.
mirrors set for 2 metre giants
leaking pipes -that weren't screwed in properly
shower doors that didn't open because the vanity unit was placed too close to the door
leaking showers from pipes that weren't properly installed, leaking showers because they felt it was not necessary to silicon the edges
fans located in shower at ear height with associated hole in the shower wall
did I mention the pipes that now sprung a leak again
only redeeming feature was that as each calamity was pointed out they did come and repair the problems.
Nick is a nice affable scotsman
project management was Ok though there were times no one came for days obviously doing other jobs. but miraculously still finished more or less on time.
very prompt with the billing, with followup phone calls a day later.
very tidy and cleaned up after themselves each day which was a bonus.
Scores really well with tidy and generally timely finish.
however you do wonder what drives their decision making as they install the different components on the bathrooms
Would I use them again? Im not sure. If I want some entertainment on dumb they would be ideal."

10th Sep, 2020  •  Rating by: Colin  •  Contact: Colin King  •  Job date: Feb, 2020

"Nick and his team at Alchemy did a great job doing up my bathroom and toilet. Their communication were very good, helpful and had no issues with their quality. They were reasonably priced and had no surprises with the final invoice. There were a couple of minor things which would've made the whole renovation even better, such as having a bit more time to chose the tiles.

But overall, I would recommend Alchemy and definitely consider using them again."

6th Sep, 2020  •  Rating by: Willy  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie  •  Job date: Jul, 2020

"This is the third bathroom that Nick and his team have renovated for us. Each time they do a totally professional job and we are always pleased with the result. They run on time and to budget. Nick communicates well and is endlessly helpful with various other small jobs not always associated with the bathroom renovation. Would recommend Alchemy."

7th Jul, 2020  •  Rating by: Jan  •  Contact: Nick Mckelvie  •  Job date: Jul, 2020

"Nick quoted for and then organised the renovation of our bathroom. Nick was very helpful with suggestions for the layout and fittings to help us achieve the bathroom we were looking for. The team arrived at the expected time and worked tirelessly to complete the job as promised before Christmas. We were very impressed with the workmanship, communication and the friendliness of Nick and the team and always felt that we were kept informed of the progress. We would have no hesitation in recommending them to others looking for a fantastic bathroom renovation at a competitive price. Well done guys."

9th Apr, 2020  •  Rating by: Jenny  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie  •  Job date: Dec, 2019

"We recently had our bathroom & WC updated, to give us a 2nd toilet in the bathroom, and a vanity in the (very small) WC. Nick visited and went over some ideas with us, and gave us a timeframe of 2 weeks, ensuring that we would have a toilet throughout the process - important with two primary age children.

Nick's team, led by Craig, were friendly, reliable and great company to have around. There were some minor challenges to overcome, mainly due to the small size of our rooms, and they actively involved us in the decision making all the way. The electrician and plumbers were again superb, and turned up when they said they would.
We are very happy with the end result, and the main bathroom was finished in just over a week. We would have had the whole job done in that timeframe, but the delay was due to a cabinet we wanted being on back-order - even then it was fitted & finished within the original 2 week timeframe.

I would heartily recommend Alchemy for your bathroom reno, and I would have no hesitation calling on them again in the future."

3rd Dec, 2019  •  Rating by: John  •  Contact: Nick Mckelvie  •  Job date: Nov, 2019

"We chose Alchemy based on the comments on 'No Cowboys' and it proved a sound decision.
Our job was to convert an unused bedroom into an ensuite. Nick recommended a architectural firm who turned our vision into plans and Nick and his team implemented it.
There were a number of issues that arose during the job but we were very pleased that Nick stepped up and sorted them without hesitation.
In retrospect the time frame quoted by Nick was somewhat optimistic but some of the delays were outside of his control. In any event we are well pleased with the result and would not hesitate to recommend Alchemy."

27th Jul, 2019  •  Rating by: Bob  •  Contact: Nick MxKelvie  •  Job date: Jun, 2019

"Nick was friendly and quick to respond. The quote was fair and we undertook the work which was done we think to a high standard. However, Nick was less than informative when it came to council requirements. In hindsight we felt he wanted to rush this job through before Christmas. You would think Nick and the team should be COMPLETELY up to date and able to advice and communicate with customers on council requirements (especially for bathrooms) and guide people through this process if they are new to it. We are now having to go back and get a code of acceptance through the council which equals more outlay of money.

My advice is anyone looking to engage with Alchemy bathrooms is to do your prep with the council first."

19th Mar, 2019  •  Rating by: Christopher  •  Contact: Nick  •  Job date: Mar, 2019

"We have just had our ensuite completely rebuilt. This required moving a wall for more space, as well as remodelling all fixtures, tiling etc. Nick and the Alchemy team were superb. Whilst we had a design already, Nick’s expertise and experience meant that his advice on a few key areas, and suggestions for optimising the design, were extremely valuable.

We priced four providers, and Alchemy were competitive. Nick was clear about when they could complete the work, and his timelines were accurate. His team were very personable, prompt and careful on-site. Communication was always prompt, with Nick operating as the touchpoint and managing the project.

The transformation from before to after was stunning, and we could not be happier with the end result. Very highly recommend Nick and his team at Alchemy."

19th Dec, 2018  •  Rating by: Tim  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie  •  Job date: Nov, 2018

"Alchemy bathrooms have renovated 2 beautiful bathrooms plus a toilet room. Nick and his men are so respectful, polite and always very presentable. They were a pleasure to have in the house. Josh the tiler did an amazing job with the large tiles that we chose which were not easy to cut!!! Well done Josh! Communication was excellent, and answering texts or emails! I would highly recommend them with no worries at all."

16th May, 2018  •  Rating by: Bev  •  Contact: Nick Mckelvie  •  Job date: May, 2018

"Nick and his team recently renovated two bathrooms for us, with
the advice of designer Lesley we now have two beautiful stylish bathrooms.
Nick is very friendly and promptly contacted us if we had any questions.Finishing time and budget slightly over but was as we expected.
His team of tradies were polite and curteous and friendly i would not hesitate to recommend this company as we absolutely love our new bathrooms"

12th Feb, 2018  •  Rating by: Rose  •  Contact: Nick Mckelvie  •  Job date: Feb, 2018

"Clear and prompt communication. Friendly and approachable staff. Quick and reliable service. Good workmanship (shower installation and tiling). Would recommend this tradesman."

31st Oct, 2017  •  Rating by: Monika  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie  •  Job date: Jun, 2017

"We are extremely happy with our new shower. Nick and all members of his team were extremely easy to work with, the whole process went very smoothly and the tiler did a beautiful job. Highly recommend this company."

11th Sep, 2017  •  Rating by: Hanna  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie  •  Job date: Sep, 2017

"Nick and his team have done a wonderful job fully renovating my bathroom. Nick was completely professional and delivered everything he promised. He communicated well at every step, was very organised and gave excellent service and advice. He always answered his phone! The job finished on time and on budget. I would totally recommend Alchemy Bathrooms without hesitation."

23rd Aug, 2017  •  Rating by: Jan  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie  •  Job date: Aug, 2017

"I cannot thank Nick and his team enough for a very professional job on our 2 bathrooms. Nothing was any trouble, they managed the job so as to have at least 1 toilet and shower working at all times. Would recommend them to others."

2nd Aug, 2017  •  Rating by: Kathy Smith  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie  •  Job date: Jul, 2017

"Nick and his guys were fantastic to deal with. In and out when they said they would be. Two bathrooms with under floor heating, 2 showers, a bath, 2 toilets, 2 vanities, all tiled on time on budget. No mess no problem. I would definitely use them again. Ask Nick for Glen's number if you want more info on the great job they did at our place."

30th Jul, 2017  •  Rating by: Glen sandbrook  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie  •  Job date: Nov, 2016

"Thanks to Nick and his team for doing an awesome job on the bathroom. Job required completely gutting the old bathroom and starting again with new ceiling, walls & floor repairs making quite a big job.
Nick was great to deal with and provided an up front quote and full detail of work that would be carried out. The end result looks fantastic and I would be happy to recommend Alchemy to anyone."

26th May, 2017  •  Rating by: Jared  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie  •  Job date: May, 2017

"Excellent in every way. Nick has expert knowledge and discussed a range of options to renovate our room (toilet). He was very friendly and had great communication all the way through the reno. He has a team of great tradies, including plumbing, tiling, plastering, painting. All of them efficient, friendly, skilled - and all cleaned up each day. Respectful, no fuss. Great price. Couldn't ask for better."

23rd May, 2017  •  Rating by: Garry  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie  •  Job date: May, 2017

"Nick and his friendly team worked well and efficiently to install a complete new bathroom for us. I am really pleased with the way it all turned out. Hassle free and on budget."

29th Apr, 2017  •  Rating by: Amanda  •  Contact: Nick Mckelvie  •  Job date: Mar, 2017

"I have worked with Nick and his team on several projects in my capacity as an Interior Designer, so when it came to my own bathroom renovation I knew exactly who to call. With Christmas looming Nick and his team pulled out all the stops to turn the job around quickly and did a fantastic job. I would have no hesitation in recommending Alchemy Bathrooms for your next project."

3rd Mar, 2017  •  Rating by: Lesley  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie  •  Job date: Dec, 2015

"Nick and his team completed my bathroom renovation at the quoted price in the agreed time frame.
Communication was excellent and they turned up when they said they would. What set them apart for me was the common sense approach to problem solving in dealing with the inevitable hiccups – this helped keep stress levels to a minimum.
I am happy to recommend Alchemy Bathrooms and for Nick to provide my contact details if you would like a personal reference."

11th Feb, 2017  •  Rating by: Helen  •  Contact: Nick McKelvie  •  Job date: Jun, 2016