Who we are

Welcome to RVD Building Limited, established in April 2024. We specialise in residential construction, renovations, maintenance, extensions, additions, fences, decks and retaining walls serving the Wellington, Kapiti and Wairarapa regions.

At RVD Building, we pride ourselves on being professional, approachable, and trusted by our clients. Communication is our priority, and we are committed to delivering our clients’ visions with top-quality craftmanship. Led by our Director, Rene van Diggele, with almost a decade of experience renovating homes throughout the Wellington region and holding a qualification in Carpentry as well as being a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP), we ensure that each project meets the highest standards of quality. Inspired by his passion for creating beautiful, functional spaces, Rene founded RVD Building Limited to provide a service that combines craftsmanship with exceptional client care. As a father of a young family, he understands the importance of a safe and welcoming home, motivating him to treat every project with the same care and attention he gives his own family home.

As the owner and lead builder on every project, Rene brings a personal touch and attention to detail to each project that is undertaken. Our focus on maintaining consistent communication throughout all projects and treating every home as if it were our own, guarantees that our clients are not only satisfied with the final result but also with the service provided along the journey of each project.

Safety is paramount; we are currently Site Safe and First Aid qualified, ensuring a secure working environment on every site.

We invite you to explore our client testimonials below, showcasing the positive experiences of those we’ve worked with to date. At RVD Building, we are dedicated to making your building experience smooth, enjoyable, and successful.

Rene van Diggele, owner of RVD Building Limited
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    “Rene completed some outdoor carpentry work for us and we really appreciated his timely communication and friendly advice. He is punctual, his workmanship is top notch, and his rates are reasonable. We would definitely welcome Rene back for any future work we need.”

    1st June 2024

    Dane Croasdale

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    “Rene did a fantastic job at our place extending a wardrobe and adding extra storage to our bedroom. He was a pleasure to work with and was happy to do a few extra little things around the place which have made a massive difference. Would recommend!”

    19 July 2024

    Harriet Augusta

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    RVD Building recently completed some building works in our house and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Rene was a pleasure to deal with and made the entire process hassle free with clear and frequent communication. After an initial inspection followed by a detailed quote, Rene carried out the renocation (and also remedied some unexpected issues from previous work that arose post demo) in two of our bedrooms too a very high standard. All in all a great experience working with this company and would definitely recommend to other’s.

    7 October 2024

    Hadleigh P

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    I asked Rene to replace some dressed cedar gable end barge board on ny home. He sourced the wood for me and delivered it. The hob was done quickly and looks fantastic with no leftover mess on site. Rene was a great builder to have at my home with a very professional manner. Would highly recommend him for any building job big or small.

    13 October 2024

    Sally Kean

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    Rene was very friendly and professional, he refurbished our deck to a standard that exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be using Rene again for any future building work!

    19 November 2024

    William Langley

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    I was introduced to RVD Building Ltd by my house painter as a follow-up from a casual conversation about refitting my elderly bathroom.

    The principal of the business Rene van Diggele visited me and heard my fanciful list of requests and then he retired and investigated possibilities, quickly offering me a series of design choices, prices and options that were all definitely possible.  Rene listened to my requests and delivered the design that I asked for.

    His team of skilled workers were all friendly, communicative and hard working [and they tidied up all the mess they made] and they were well supervised by Rene so as to deliver a consistently high-quality end product. 
    They all kept me informed of progress and delivered a nice new bathroom in line with my initial vision in a timely and cost-effective manner.  Rene even came back a bit later and made good some mouldy external timber discovered during the main building process. 
    I would most certainly employ Rene and the team again and can recommend RVD Building Ltd to anyone who wants a good building from a thoughtful, friendly builder.

    21 January 2025

    Andrew Branson