To start this stage, there are usually other consultants required such as structural engineer, civil engineer, geotechnical engineer, truss designer and others. We can provide all of these services or you can source your own contacts.
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We will undertake a detailed site measure to make sure our base files are correct to work from.
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The detailed drawing pack is then drawn up and lodged with council once complete. We will answer any queries from council as it progresses through lodgement.
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Once it is approved, we download the documents for you and your builder to use.
STEP 5 - BUILDING CONSENT PLAN PACK
Sometimes this extra step is required if the project infringes on the council’s development controls.
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We will provide the resource consent drawings and supporting reports to lodge this with council on your behalf.
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This step will be costed and provided to you before you commit to it. A quote for the building consent plan pack can be worked up at this stage and a contract sent to be signed if the quote is approved.
STEP 4 - RESOURCE CONSENT
At this stage we encourage you to get some price indications from a builder(s). This will give you confidence that the building consent drawings will be within your budget. If these initial prices are too high, we can make changes to the drawings as part of the building consent pack.
STEP 3 - INITIAL COSTING
STEP 6 - CONSTRUCTION
The builder starts on site and deals with us on any clarification they may have with the drawings and any minor changes required as the build progresses. With renovations, it is common to find issues with the existing construction that can't be identified during the design steps. We work through these with you and the builder as a team.
The concept drawings are based on the design brief although we will suggest different ideas using our experience and design knowledge to achieve the best outcome for you.
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Once you're happy with these plans, a builder can be approached to provide a cost estimate.
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Other consultants may be required during this stage such as a surveyor or a CCTV drain inspection depending on the project requirements.
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Locking down the concept plans exactly as you want at the beginning will save money in the long run as it is costly to change the plans through the more detailed building consent drawing stage.
STEP 2 - CONCEPT DRAWING PACK
We meet with you to discuss what you have in mind for your project. We take your ideas and wish list and create a written scope of work. We use this as a base to work on the concept drawings. A more accurate, considered brief results in more refined concept plans so we like to spend time on this stage.
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There is also a feasibility option for site positioning at this stage.
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A quote for the concept drawing pack is then sent to you to approve.
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After that, a deposit invoice is sent and on payment of that, the project is moved into our workflow queue to start on a selected date
STEP 1 - DESIGN BRIEF
A Guide to Our Process
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Certificates of Acceptance are required by Councils where previous work has been done without consent or sign off. We’re experts at picking up the pieces and managing CoA’s, so that you can rest easy knowing that your home is 100% approved.
Certificate of Acceptance
Sometimes this extra step is required if the project infringes on the council’s development controls. We will provide the resource consent drawings and supporting reports to lodge this with council on your behalf.
Resource Consent
Architectural Draughtsmen
Why move when you can have the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of using the space you already have? We love transforming the way you live using clever renovation design.
Building Consents
There are few situations we haven’t come across before when it comes to home renovations, making us highly experienced in navigating councils and the consenting process. Talk to us about how manage consents to make your renovation hassle-free.
Project Management
We can coordinate the other trades involved in your build, giving you a single point of contact. Working with professionals we know and trust, we operate effectively as a team. You’ll benefit from a smooth project outcome with complete transparency and clear communication.
Our skilled team have over 30 years of experience in structural design and drawing, project management, and managing council consents. We can support you with elements of your renovation project, or we can manage it for you from end-to-end.
Talk to us today to discover how we can make your building journey a joy.
From design to building consent, we make renovating easy
Why move when you can have the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of using the space you already have? We love transforming the way you live using clever renovation design.
Architectural Draughtsmen
There are few situations we haven’t come across before when it comes to home renovations, making us highly experienced in navigating councils and the consenting process. Talk to us about how manage consents to make your renovation hassle-free.
Building Consents
Project Management
We can coordinate the other trades involved in your build, giving you a single point of contact. Working with professionals we know and trust, we operate effectively as a team. You’ll benefit from a smooth project outcome with complete transparency and clear communication.
Tired, worn or leaking cladding is frustrating for any homeowner. We design practical and attractive recladding solutions to repair issues hiding behind existing cladding and give your home an instant facelift.
Recladding
Sometimes this extra step is required if the project infringes on the council’s development controls. We will provide the resource consent drawings and supporting reports to lodge this with council on your behalf.
Resource Consent
Certificates of Acceptance are required by Councils where previous work has been done without consent or sign off. We’re experts at picking up the pieces and managing CoA’s, so that you can rest easy knowing that your home is 100% approved.
Certificate of Acceptance
