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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

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

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

With so many tradespeople belonging to different accreditation organisations, how do you know which one to trust ? We take a closer look... Tradespeople Accreditations There are 10 common tradespeople accreditation to be aware of. Each one is not equal, yet they are work towards bettering

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

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

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

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

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Kitchen extension

Posted 2 years ago

Extending our kitchen (for a new kitchen) along with access to living area to ensure an outdoor flow onto decking. Have done floor plan options, so know roughly what we want, but the flow to outdoor want it a little bit special so we get more than just an expensive kitchen. Limited budget, although will need a portal frame probably along with a recladding option of that area. (colour steel)

Renovation Design Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula

Small house extension

Posted 4 years ago

We have a small house that we're renovating in Governors Bay that we would like a small extension of roughly 30m2 added too.You'll see from the images attached we have a good idea of what we want to build. What we need is someone to provide us with detailed drawings for a building consent. We will prepare the building consent documents for the council, so any quotes should only be for the detailed drawings alone. It should end up being a nice portfolio piece for whoever takes it on.

Drafting Services Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula

Rom van stolk

Posted 6 months ago

Extensive repairs required on 1925 earthquake damaged property. To be re-clad, external aluminium joinery to be replaced with pvc joinery. Doors and windows to be moved, internal renovations and relocation of kitchen and bathroom. Load bearing wall. New wall and ceiling linings requiring bracing plan, addition of deck. Need concept design, detailed documentation for construction and building consent, building consent application, submission and liaising with CCC Looking for professional archite...

Drafting Services Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Advice and designing of decking/ balcony

Posted 1 year ago

We are needing advice and drafting services for a large deck/ balcony at our Bach in French Farm, Banks Peninsula.

Drafting Services Wainui, Banks Peninsula

Donna and Johns new build

Posted 4 years ago

Drawing up our plans to submit to Christchurch council

House Designs Birdlings Flat, Banks Peninsula

Conversion of subfloor space to consealed basement room.

Posted 5 months ago

I have a client wanting a space under there home converted into a sealed basement room for storage. Stright foward blockwall design with concrete floor. All drawing and concents.

Drafting Services Akaroa, Banks Peninsula

Building consent documentation - unique one bedroom unit in an urban forest.

Posted 1 year ago

We need an LBP or registered architect to prepare building consent documentation for a alteration / new build of a small dwelling in Lyttelton. We can provide design drawings and a site survey. Essentially there are two existing structures, one (the cabin) needs to be relined and converted to a bedroom and bathroom. A new structure will be build attached to the old structure. providing a kitchen and living space (approx. 75m2 total). The second existing building (the cottage) just needs services...

Drafting Services Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Duvauchelle house

Posted 3 years ago

Design drawings of a medium size house on a hill site. Open plan mono pitch 3 bedroom surrounded by a large deck. Over top of a double garage.

House Designs Duvauchelle, Banks Peninsula

Small new house on hillside with pole foundations

Posted 3 years ago

We have a hill site in Cass Bay and are wanting construction plans and building consent application. Also looking for engineering plans for retaining for driveway, and pole foundations for the dwelling. house approx. 100m2, site is about 850m2. We have drawn a concept which is a simple rectangle with 3 bedrooms - open to concept ideas before final working plans. We want to start right away as want to start construction by September 2016. Topo survey done and geotech being done this week. We don'...

Drafting Services Cass Bay, Banks Peninsula

Verandah encolsure etc - Motukarara

Posted 3 years ago

Looking for someone to draught plans for small house reconfiuration, Specifically, we are wanting drawings to show the enclosure of part of a long verandah, the creation of a doorway through onto the newly enclosed area, plus some other small alterations including a toilet and a shower cubile.

Drafting Services Motukarara, Banks Peninsula

New garage

Posted 2 years ago

We want to build a garage in the front of our section. As we live in Lyttelton, this requires some excavation. We have obtained a geotech report which confirms the site is ok for this project. We would like a draftsman to cover the project from concept to building permit, however we're on a tight budget, and would appreciate this being taken into account.

Drafting Services Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Reeves house

Posted 1 year ago

Building consent drawings for a two storey 144 m2 house from clients concept plans plus large shed. Would prefer Canterbury based.

Drafting Services Birdlings Flat, Banks Peninsula

House renovation plans

Posted 3 years ago

Local Draftmans wanted to draw up renovation plans and perhaps help with obtaining council consents. Work will involve removal of some internal walls, requiring a new support beam, would prefer this in roof cavity if poss, and a few new walls going in . Moving the kitchen and bathrooms to a new location . Replacing old windows which with include a couple in new locations and new bi-folds installed. The consent to also include new exterior cladding which is to be installed.

Drafting Services Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Slip Re-build

Posted 1 year ago

We have a small washroom / office attached to the rear of our house that was damaged by a slip that needs demolished & rebuilt. We have a QS scope of work & a builder lined up and we are finalising our discussions with the EQC but need basic drawings (it is a simple room) & a consent submission.

Drafting Services Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

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Neltec Designs

Joined April 2019

Hi, I've been a draughtsman since 2002 and a qualified builder before then. I specialise in small to medium size new homes. Focusing on designs that are practical and cost effective to build.

Samuel Banks Design

Joined April 2019

Architectural Design and Structural Draughting Service. I have 23+ formal years experience in the design and building industry as an architectural and structural draughtsperson with an NZCD (arch) qualification. I am happy to discuss extensions or alterations, new or rebuilds for residential, commercial and industrial projects. With structure varying from timber framed, precast concrete til...

TASdesign Limited

Joined February 2018

Hi there, we're a professional design company offering drafting services for Concept Design and Building Consents. We also specialize in taking your design and creating comprehensive Manufacturing/Shop drawings and Assembly Instructions as part of our unique SmartPLANZ 3D Plan Packages, which are specifically created to ensure a time and cost effective build. We offer competitive quotes and pricin...

Hamish Ward Construction

Joined June 2019

Hamish Ward Construction is a small, owner operator business. My career began through earthquake repairs, then into house building, renovations and shopfitting, then into a long career in commercial construction, managing projects up to $10million. I hold multiple professional qualifications and belong to many industry bodies including the New Zealand Institute of Building and the Master Builders...

Singer Architecture

Joined February 2014

I am an LBP registered, ADNZ professional member, Architectural Designer working in residential and light commercial projects. I can offer a range of services including; feasibility studies, concept designs, construction documents, construction administration, and building consent application. I would love the opportunity to talk with you further about your project and put together a fee proposa...

Holistic House Design Ltd

Joined June 2014

Holistic House Design is a small architectural design company specialising in residential alterations & additions, as well as new builds. In private practise for over 30 years, I provide a prompt, friendly, professional design service to homeowners, working hard to optimise the potential of your home and property in ways that maximise construction cost savings. More than happy to work with...

Click Works

Joined February 2008

Click Works is a Dunedin based company specialising in Architectural Design and Drafting work. We service clients all around NZ with current projects in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland and Central Otago. From a simple renovation through to large scale residential builds, apartment blocks and light commercial - we've significant experience in all. We also provide a draughting service...

Golden Bridge Investments

Joined February 2019

Hi, We have been around for 10 years now and have great testimonials from past clients that we can pass on if needed. I personally manage projects ranging from simple re-roofs to mutli million dollar builds. All projects are given the same care and attention and I take pride in everything we do. We believe in total transparency while forming clean contracts to ensure a smooth construction st...

smartarch

Joined June 2016

Hi, I've been working in construction, design and drafting and related industries since 1997. I am a licensed LBP (AoP Design 3) who works on all scales and complexities of new builds in residential and commercial projects. My recent NZ projects include, *2019 - Conversion of Utility Room to Studio Unit *2019 - New Back extension - Living and Bedroom - Moutenau *2019 - New 4 Bed Home - Waihol...

W3

Joined August 2017

W3 is a design focused practice providing a full range of architectural services from project creation to construction completion. We can work with you on both residential and commercial projects and collaborate together with our collective network in the design and construction industry. Architectural Services - Registered Architect

dbc Design and Building Compliance

Joined July 2016

We offer a full design service for sizes of building projects. Our knowledge of the building code and Building Act will save you money. We offer compliance reporting (Fire Report, Accessibility Reports and Certificates of Acceptance with your delaingswith Council.

Cook Costello

Joined June 2017

Cook Costello is a multi-disciplinary consultancy of architectural designers, engineers and surveyors successfully serving national and international clients since 1976. We can manage your build project from planning, concept, geotechnical, civil, structural, surveying and design through to building consent stage and project management.

Harper Architecture

Joined July 2015

We are a small architectural design firm specialising in residential design to enhance your daily living. We design new homes and alterations to existing homes. We aim to: Listen: Work closely with clients to bring your ideas to fruition. Guide: We will step you through the design and consent process making it as seamless as possible. Communicate: We will keep in close contact throughout th...

3DFactory Ltd

Joined June 2019

3D Factory is a boutique architectural design agency specialising in architectural design & photo-realistic imaging. With projects throughout New Zealand, the 3D Factory have experience that crosses many disciplines: from technically demanding earthquake re-builds in Christchurch, to multi-duplex developments in Auckland. We pride ourselves on the ability to combine architectural skill and tech...

Pioneer Solutions Ltd

Joined June 2019

Pioneers Solutions Ltd is a Building, Design and Transportation contractor who provide design, construction and transportation to the residential, commercial and civil engineering construction industry. We provide Architectural design and construction services specializing in residential and commercial buildings, foundation and slab construction, earthworks and transportation of larger sized item...

microbimm nz ltd

Joined January 2017

We deliver high quality Architectural Design/CAD Drafting Services 3D Modelling BIM - Building Information Modelling to our clients. Our highly skilled team of Architectural CAD Drafters have in-depth knowledge in simple to Intelligent Architectural CAD Drafting/3D Modelling Services as well as in delivering detailed set of Architectural Drawings and Construction Documents in accordance to the app...

Sculptural Landscapes LTd

Joined January 2018

Sculptural Landscapes has been beautifying Canterbury yards for over 5 years now. We will take on anything from putting in a few grasses to entire lifestyle block landscaping and management. We work very hard to keep out clients happy. We pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and completing jobs on budget and time. If its outside we can manage your job to a high standard. If your looking...

Insight Construction Ltd

Joined May 2019

Hi, we are Insight Construction and we are specialist Extension and Renovation experts. We also excel at troubleshooting and remediating leaky homes. We provide estimates initially, followed by accurate quotes and timelines.

Boztech Ltd

Joined September 2017

We offer all kinds of Architectural Concept Design and Full Working Drawings, we can do work throughout New Zealand. Also specialists in 3d images and video 🎥

ilko architectrure ltd

Joined November 2018

My name is Illia Ovsiiko, I/m NZ registered architect with more than 15 years of experience. We produce architecture that is bespoke, contextual and smart. We provide full architectural services from master planning and concept design, documentation for Resource Consent, Building Consent through to project construction and completion. We value your time, you value or quality services

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