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Successful Indoor Outdoor Flow in New Zealand Homes

Posted 13/05/15

One of the most popular selling points of a kiwi home is the indoor/outdoor flow. Whether you’re thinking of selling or just want to realise the potential of your home and the plot it stands on, considering indoor outdoor flow is important... Indoor outdoor flow The secret to unlocking the

Understanding the Differences Among Tradespeople Accreditations

Posted 08/06/17

What does that trade logo on your tradie's website or vehicle mean? What benefit can it provide you, the homeowner? Read on to find out more about national trade accreditations in New Zealand... Some industry accreditations are mandatory, as government regulations require that certain wor

Choosing Between Another Storey or Adding a House Extension

Posted 16/03/17

Extending your house or adding another storey can give you the much needed space a growing family needs. We look at the advantages and disadvantages of these two renovation options... How to choose between another storey or a house extension Depending on the size of your backyard, you can

Need to Add an Extra Bedroom for Your Kids?

Posted 10/11/16

Kiwi parents have on average 1.9 kids, which works fine for those who have three bedroom homes. Except when you have more than two children, have guests over to stay or want to use a bedroom as a study or home office. That’s when adding on an extra bedroom for your kids is a great solution to gi

Choosing and Using an Architect

Posted 05/10/12

A good working relationship between client and architect is a vital ingredient in the success of any building project. Therefore it's therefore essential to choose an architect whose design approach and practice philosophy best fit your requirements... However, you may have noticed there

The Tiny Home Movement in New Zealand

Posted 18/03/15

The tiny home movement is a trend that seems to be here to stay. But why has this movement gained so much traction? Is it a genuine trend that’s both socially and economically advantageous? Or is it just the next not-so-big thing in house design?... Exploring NZ's tiny home movement Since

Architect, Draughtsman or Builder - Who Do You Need?

Posted 10/09/13

You want to renovate your home - so who do you call, a Draughtsman, Architect or Builder? We have a look at each of them does and how they can help you... Picking between an architect, draughtsman and builder An Architect will provide the buildings architectural design and also oversee the con

5 Tips for Spring Home Renovations

Posted 29/10/14

We've talked to industry insiders and experts, and have put together a list of our top 5 tips for getting started your spring home renovations. Spring home renovations Coming out of a cold winter, spring home renovations may seem like a daunting prospect. Yes, you've been thinking about i

The Benefits of Building a Conservatory

Posted 22/10/14

If you've been thinking about adding an extension to your home, Building a conservatory is a clever way to add more living space without having to move to a larger home. One of the benefits of building a conservatory is the potential to add a lot of value to your home. Hiring an architect

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Home Reno Ideas

Posted 6 hours ago

I'm considering buying a house. It's very old and the layout shows its age and is bad. Looking for ideas on what's possible if I went ahead with the purchase. Obviously willing to pay for this service, am looking for ideas on costs etc if I went down this path.

Drafting Services Silverdale, Rodney

Initial visual of proposed town house

Posted 23 hours ago

Hi there - just want a quote for a single visual of proposed townhouse (2 of 4) and hopefully floor plan of 2 levels (of 1 townhouse). Doesn't have to be exact at this stage - just trying to work out if project is viable - I have dimenions etc to go off. Thanks Claire.

Drafting Services Royal Oak, Auckland

New Build 384m2 staggered land 104 steps to get to the land

Posted 1 day ago

Hello i'm looking to purchase a piece of land in Houghton Bay and am looking into what my options are - the section is small staggered across 3 levels. It's also up 104 stairs (newly formed stairs) so want to know what that would mean for a future build too. I'm unsure of what other information to provide at this point. Thanks

House Designs Wainuiomata, Hutt Valley

Edit RIVIT File

Posted 1 day ago

We have a completed Rivit design which we need slightly adjusted. Our current architects use DWG, but we dont want to pay to re-draw the current plans. Only small adjustment on a 20sqm design.

House Designs Muriwai Valley, Rodney

En-suite Plans

Posted 1 day ago

We are wanting plans for a new en-suite shower room within an existing bedroom suitable for builders to price and for a council application. It is straight forward and in terms of connections to existing plumbing, the house was renovated 15 years ago and we still have the plans. The floor where the bedroom is, is an additional floor to the original house and so all new – well, 15 years ago. Can you give me a ballpark price for preparing these plans and timescale. We won’t hold you to th...

Drafting Services Otumoetai, Tauranga

Plans for Partial Recladding

Posted 1 day ago

We need to re-clad the front section of our home. Currently in ply, want to change to weatherboard. Need plans updated (last done 2016) and consent arranged with council. Note: We contacted the previous designer who did the renovation work plans but he has since retired and can’t help us.

Drafting Services New Plymouth, New Plymouth

New bathroom and bedroom design plus 'kitchenette'

Posted 1 day ago

We want to convert a commercial ground floor space in an existing town house into a bedroom, bathroom living room. We also would like to add a kitchenette to the basement area. Additionally, we need an existing stairway from the basement to the commercial space to be slightly changed. We need drawings for building consent. Once we got building consent we need tradies to do the necessary work - ie builder, plumber, electrician, gib stopper, painter, tilers etc.

Drafting Services Grey Lynn, Auckland

Lounge Extension in order to Enhance Outdoor Area

Posted 2 days ago

Extension of lounge area to flow better to outdoor in order to make better use of outdoor area. Have included a photo of existing and conept of something similar we've seen. Realise may not look exactly like that but just an idea. We have no idea of costs so hard to put approximate on indicator.

Renovation Design Saint Heliers, Auckland

Home Extension -

Posted 2 days ago

Building one master ensuite and one study at the back of the property

Renovation Design Hillcrest, North Shore

Outside the square

Posted 2 days ago

We would like some plans for a house built out of non treated timber( not sure about the piles ) something along the lines of being carbon neutral. Around 200sqm 3 or 4 bed 2 bath. Timber cladding outside and inside, trusses and posts and wooden floors. Preferably before xmas.

Drafting Services Cambridge, Waipa

New House Design #2

Posted 3 days ago

We are looking to build a new house on a sloping section in Porirua. We require someone that actually listens to our ideas and doesn't run off with their own. Must have experience with new house plans and not scared to go down the resource consent path (we have height plains to deal with). We are looking for basic box type of stuff, not some architectural wonderland. Budget is tight but we have some good cost saving ideas. We would like concept, council drawings, building consent & resource cons...

Drafting Services Porirua, Porirua

Tiny House

Posted 3 days ago

Plans for council - I have done design plan, need someone licensed to supply working drawings (I will submit the application). Ive already touched base with a KCC planner as site borders planting covenant and drainage easement - they cant see any issues.

Drafting Services Raumati Beach, Kapiti Coast

Sandpit

Posted 4 days ago

Westshore School is looking for a draftsman to draw up plans for a wharenui style sandpit.

Drafting Services Westshore , Napier

Bob's job

Posted 4 days ago

want to push the front of the house out 1.8m bring the roof out another 1,8 m to cover a deck . Currently 3 bedrooms across the front want to extend them put in a on suit in one of them and create independent access to the rooms. The front of the house is 8.7m. Wooden floor, tin hip roof . Orginally built 1940's

Renovation Design Ohope, Whakatane

Concrete Block garage

Posted 4 days ago

Will require plans drawn to submit to the Waimakariri district council for a double concrete block garage. - replacing existing one. Will be using the ... blocks ,( usually called 400) Walls 2.4m high. Present garage size 7.7 x 6.1 but will go with what fits block size best. eg 6x7.2 ? One side of garage will be 600mm from boundary so blocks etc fire rated. Double garage door, side door & 1 window. Colour steel roof, and guttering. Have engineering firm 'on board'.

Drafting Services Rangiora, Waimakariri

Drafting new plans to get BC

Posted 5 days ago

We are looking for a expert drafter to do some new design to get BC

Drafting Services Henderson, Waitakere

Drafting 2 houses for BC

Posted 5 days ago

Hi, We need a expert drafter with reasonable price for 2 houses , please contact me if you can provide a quote, Thanks, Sam

Drafting Services Henderson, Waitakere

Drafting of plans for multiple dwellings

Posted 6 days ago

I want to build ether a duplex or two stand alone swellings on a single section and um looking for some to draft plans ready for council.

Drafting Services New Plymouth, New Plymouth

Draft and build new house

Posted 6 days ago

Looking for two phase project... 1. Design and plans submission to council. 2. Quotes on build when plans finalised. Land is at Bland Bay area. Expected build time frame jan/feb 2020 onwards until completed by October 2020. Thanks Az and Tina

Drafting Services Kawakawa, Far North

Draughting services for the removal of an internal load bearing wall

6th August 2019

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