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Our blog is full with helpful news and knowledge covering architecture and design related repairs and renovations around your home. Our trusted tradies will respond to your job, often within a few minutes. You decide who you want to communicate with. You’re in control the whole way.

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

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

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

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

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

Understanding the Differences Among Tradespeople Accreditations

Posted 08/06/17

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

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Chris shed

Posted 2 years ago

Extend an excisting carport and turn the southern end into a Worksop

Drafting Services Te Anau, Southland

Consent & Build Plans for Garage & Carport

Posted 9 months ago

Provide plans for building consent and build. Garage is 6 x 7.2m, mono pitch, JH cladding , slab. Carport is 6 x 6m and again with mono pitch roof. Hoping the carport will qualify for building consent exemption through plans being reviewed by engineer. Exposure zone D, high wind zone.

Drafting Services Orepuki, Southland

Tiny house plans

Posted 6 years ago

Holiday accomodation tiny home or character cottage theme. 30-40m2

Drafting Services Te Anau, Southland

Farmhouse renovation

Posted 4 years ago

Remodelling/renovation/addition to 2-storey house. Addition of double garage (incorporating current single garage), addition of upstairs bedroom, remodelling of upstairs layout, remodelling of downstairs kitchen/dining/living and entry layout. Possible extension lounge. Original 60s? government style house, altered mid 90s, reclad in Oamaru stone. Approx current area 255 m2

Renovation Design Te Anau, Southland

Neeley's house extension plans

Posted 4 years ago

Drawing up plans to extend our house with an attached garage and a ensuite/WIR on the top story.

Drafting Services Winton, Southland

Draughtsman/Architect

Posted 7 years ago

After a draughtsman/Architect to draw up the consent drawings for a house in Colac Bay. I have a sketched up plan already done, approx 100m2, simple layout. Pleas provide a quote, also whether it includes consent fees etc... Or e-mail me for more details. Mark ...

Drafting Services Southland

1 Verona design

Posted 2 years ago

Consult on owner/builder’s concept and basic design and complete plans for a 220m2 residential house and landscaping on 1012m2 section in lumsden (flood zone)

House Designs Lumsden, Southland

Plans house extension

Posted 4 years ago

We require an architect/draughtsman to provide a full set of working drawings, including submission to the Southland District Council, for an extension to our very small 1890's cottage. This to include adding on 1 bedroom, extending the lounge and adding a small verandah. This job is time sensitive as we require drawings ready for submission by 13th October 2017.I have included floor plan of proposed work required at a scale of 1:100

Renovation Design Woodlands, Southland

Dean

Posted 3 years ago

Want plans drawn up for a toilet and shower to be go in an existing garage.

Drafting Services Te Anau, Southland

Collins House Build

Posted 4 years ago

Detailed plans & spec's off existing floor plan for new house build

House Designs Te Anau, Southland

Rodeo Drive

Posted 1 year ago

Looking for an Architect that can design us an approx 250m2 single level house with sweeping views, Also a matching seperate building with large garage and attached Gottage.

House Designs Te Anau, Southland

Draughtsman/Architectural Technician

Posted 7 years ago

Required to prepare as built plans for property in Otautau, Southland. Property less than 150m2. Job requires provider to physically measure the house to prepare plans.

Drafting Services Otautau, Southland

Hut 5

Posted 4 years ago

Exterior drawings and cost sensitive

Drafting Services Te Anau, Southland

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Our trusted tradies will respond to your job, often within a few minutes. You decide who you want to communicate with. You’re in control the whole way.

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...

Xpress Design & Drafting

Joined January 2020

Hi, we are a cost-effective Architectural firm specializing primarily in concept design and building consent documentation. From the smallest of renovation/alteration to complex new builds including hill builds. We also provide a wholesale schedule of fees (trade rates) for ongoing working relationships. Keywords in our toolbox being: NZS 3604, New Zealand Building Code, Timber Framed and Steel F...

George Mallory Builders Limited

Joined February 2007

Hi - We've been building new houses and renovating old ones for the last 15 years. We've been in Christchurch for the last 10 years and have worked on jobs around the city as well as in regional parts of Canterbury. While we specialise in major renovations and new builds we also do smaller jobs from time to time - check out the photos below. We are very professional and work hard to meet deadlines...

ARKI DESIGN AND DRAFTING LIMITED

Joined January 2020

We are a qualified and experienced Design and drafting team with over 10 years of experience in the residential and commercial sector. We pride ourselves with our work quality, fast turnarounds and affordability.

Designshop Architecture

Joined September 2011

Hi there! We'd love to discuss your project with you! We listen carefully to give you what you need, offer valuable and relevant comment, and think outside the square to make sure you get "the best bang for buck"! And give you an estimate or preferably a fixed fee quote for our services. Designshop Architecture is an award winning business handling all sizes and types of project, new work, a...

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...

Studio Soul

Joined August 2017

Hi there, We are a highly experienced Architectural Design company, specialising in new homes and alterations, including Bathroom and Kitchen renovations. Also experienced and qualified in Industrial / Commercial renovations, fit-outs, and new builds. Many references available, upfront costs and Builder recommendations. Great open / clear communicatio with pratical and detailed design....

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 are keen to make your home Eco friendly where possible. 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...

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...

PHD Building Ltd

Joined October 2019

For 30 years, clients have trusted us to build their dream, eco-friendly homes. Our beautiful homes follow the Passive House standard principle, which means that our work includes some of the greenest, most energy efficient residential buildings in New Zealand. Not only do we build first-class single-family homes, we also build premium, eco-friendly multi residential and commercial buildings....

BACESYS Limited

Joined August 2016

Pioneer Solutions is a complete design and construction business operating on commercial and residential projects. Our team of builders have worked on renovations, new builds and EQC repairs for the past 7 years and we have a full in-house design team to assist.

Phil Huntley Builder Ltd

Joined August 2009

Over 20 years experience. Available for renovations, repairs and all building work inside and outside, including: * Kitchen and bathroom renovations and repairs. * Full interior refurbishments * Additions and alterations to existing houses * New house construction * Decks and fencing * Driveways and landscape construction * Emergency flood and damage repair No job too small or too big

House Plans New Zealand

Joined January 2016

We specialise in designing modern, high insulation, low energy homes that look good and cost less to run. All our homes are designed with ensuite bathrooms and low maintenance materials for easy living. Building consent drawings, specifications, application forms and council liaison provided. We supply custom house plans to private customers and builders throughout New Zealand.

Mandy Wood Stained Glass

Joined January 2011

I have been making stained glass for 25 years and was the first stained glass artist in Queensland to be accredited by the governent to train apprentices who I used in my 5 galleries. Over the years I have made 1000's of stained glass commission windows and doors for the cyclone prone Queensland coast line. I came back to NZ and bought a home and gallery in Dargaville in 2007. I can ship s...

Attic Island Limited

Joined July 2013

After years of working in the energy efficiency industry, the founders of Attic Island Limited decided to solve a common issue with upgrading ceiling insulation - households having to compromise their storage space. In an effort to encourage more people to have their ceiling properly insulated, we have launched Attic Island Ceiling Storage Stilts so homeowners don't have to choose between a wa...

Up Ease LTD

Joined March 2011

Here at Up Ease we have over 15 years experience providing access solutions for residential and commercial properties. Specialising in all forms of vertical access we also provide Dumb waiter's chairlifts for stairs, frieght lifts, hospital bed lifts,passenger lifts,Maintenance/service and car park solutions. As well as elevators we can undertake onsite engineering, demolition and removal wor...

Peak Construction Ltd

Joined April 2010

We are a turn key company that has been building in the south island for over 14 years. We provide our clients a fixed price contract and we build to any budget.

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