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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Churchill redesign

Posted 2 years ago

We want to redesign the floor plan of our home moving the Kitchen from the back of the house to the front, design open plan kitchen / living area and moving bedrooms to thye rear of the house. Also, off the kitchen / dining area we want a covered outdoor area / deck.

House Designs Kaitoke, Wanganui

Covered deck

Posted 1 year ago

Need some plans drawn up for a covered deck and a set of French doors installed into existing plaster wall. Also taking out a kitchen wall that is load bearing and changing from electric hot water to gas.House measurements are in feet and inches so needs to be converted

Renovation Design Aramoho, Wanganui

House Drafting

Posted 3 months ago

We are looking to draft a house ... meters.

Drafting Services Westmere, Wanganui

Review and Comment on Draft Building Consent Application and Drawings

Posted 6 months ago

We have prepared a draft Building Consent application and drawings (South Taranaki Council) dealing primarily with the addition of a new ensuite in an existing area of the house, together with the renovation of the main bath. New plumbing is to be installed throughout the house, and two continuous hot water heaters (LPG) will also be installed. The property is on tank water/septic tank as it's in a rural location. There is also an old, disused swimming pool on the property that will need new fe...

Drafting Services Maxwell, Wanganui

Cafe expansion

Posted 2 years ago

We have a reasonably straight forward extension of my cafe. We are wanting two extra toilets and to move our dishwashing area.

Drafting Services Castlecliff, Wanganui

Draughtdman

Posted 2 years ago

Want to modernise my house by changing the cladding doors n windows then down the track add double garage. Need to get avice n sketches to get street appeal Asap

Drafting Services Wanganui Central, Wanganui

Wooden Frame Greenhouse

Posted 2 years ago

A Wooden frame Greenhouse build - Research & Development project for Aquaponics.

Commercial Design Aramoho, Wanganui

My dream home

Posted 4 years ago

Looking for someone who will design the perfect South African house for me in New Zealand

House Designs Saint Johns Hill, Wanganui

Wooden Frame Greenhouse 2

Posted 2 years ago

A Wooden frame Greenhouse build - Research & Development project for Aquaponics.

Commercial Design Aramoho, Wanganui

Please help us move out of the dining room!

Posted 1 year ago

Attached carport to bedroom conversion

Drafting Services Wanganui Central, Wanganui

Stark st reno

Posted 1 year ago

plans for an addition to stucco dwelling

Industrial Design Durie Hill, Wanganui

Extension

Posted 4 years ago

We require an architect to provide planning layout and renovation design for a extension to our kitchen, dinning room and entrance way to the house as well as a master bedroom and on suit bathroom.

Renovation Design Wanganui Central, Wanganui

House inspections (construction experience)

Posted 2 years ago

We (Ivette & Steve) are property investors, based in Australia and are looking for someone with construction experience to go carry out building inspections - ideally also renovation skills. Tasks include: - pointing out areas of concern - taking pictures - take dimensions/ measure up rooms Looking forward getting in touch! Ivette & Steve

Drafting Services Wanganui Central, Wanganui

Reconfiguration

Posted 2 months ago

We are renovating our kitchen and would like to reconfigure the entrance as well as put in a door thru to what is currently the laundry, to make it into a bedroom.

Drafting Services Wanganui East, Wanganui

Draughtsman for decking design

Posted 3 years ago

Am looking for a local Draughtsman to assist with designing a large decking on a 2story house.

Drafting Services Springvale, Wanganui

Alteration

Posted 2 years ago

Working drawing for extension/rebuild of house. LBP owner requires draughtsman plans for council consent.

Drafting Services Kai Iwi, Wanganui

Draftsman/Designer

Posted 1 day ago

Plans drawn to relocate (within the same section) and re-pile a house as well as get the building consent submitted. Also need drawings done for a 2 peice subdivision and a second relocatable on the same site. - Needing first building consent done for relocation asap.

Drafting Services Wanganui Central, Wanganui

Bathroom and kitchen

Posted 3 months ago

Moving bathroom , opening up kitchen and lounge so removing low bearing wall

Renovation Design Tawhero, Wanganui

Granny Flat

Posted 8 months ago

Need a plan drawn up so we can get approval from council

Drafting Services Wanganui Central, Wanganui

Churchill reno

Posted 2 years ago

House reno within current footprint. Reposition (new) kitchen, reposition 2 bedrooms, create new dining and living spaces. Opening out onto covered deck.

Renovation Design Kaitoke, Wanganui

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Brendan Welch

Joined April 2011

Hi, I'm a qualified and registered Master builder, I take pride in all the work that is done by me or any of my staff. I would appreciate the chance to show you some of what we can do. Working with you to achieve your dreams. Design, Build and ENJOY.

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...

About Building Ltd

Joined August 2009

New residental homes ,alterations , decks , fences , texture coatings ,interior & exterior painting and maintanace.Pre cast concrete panels for homes, pools, retaining walls and commercial buildings.

Refresh Renovations Manawatu

Joined August 2012

Refresh renovations is New Zealand's leading design and build home improvement specialist offering a range of services including: Create more space | Open plan living | Kitchen Renovations | Bathroom Renovations | Warm up homes | Create indoor outdoor flow | Refresh rooms | Outdoor Renovation | Re-clad and insulate The focus of Refresh Renovations is on designing to your budget and building to...

BB Construction LTD

Joined April 2012

BB Construction is a family owned & operated business with second generation builders having over 40 years in the construction industry in and around the Manawatu region. We are based in Palmerston North however; we also work within the wider surrounding centres and rural locations. BB Construction focuses on all aspects of the construction industry. With our good size team, we confidently m...

Singer Architecture

Joined February 2014

Designing bespoke residential architecture in which he can call upon a range of different design styles is what Codi finds most exciting. His passion for high spec, energy efficient homes with special focus on building science deeply shapes the way he tackles a design project. Codi strongly believes that a home should improve the lives of its occupants through the way they interact with it...

Draughting and Design Services

Joined December 2010

Plans for small alterations to holywood style mansions. Good service, best price, top quality plans. Manawatu based but able to service nationwide via photographs and scans email attachments. Free quotes and if you build with one of our builders the plans are free.

John OConnell Tree, hedge and section.

Joined June 2010

Hi, I've been contracting and working in the forestry for 20 odd years. The last year spent focusing on the residential tree, hedge and section care. Prunning and thinning and shaping, and total removal of anything from small shrubs, to larger difficult trees. All section clearing and yard work undertaken. All those chainsaw jobs done efficiently with no mess left. High probability of beating...

STEVE WATTS

Joined December 2019

Over 25 year’s experience in architectural design work – BUT – new to Builderscrack. I’m Stephen, experienced in residential as well as commercial & industrial design, furthermore, my strengths are in energy efficiency & sustainability. I have designed & built ‘standard’ & eco houses including my current concept house built with structural insulated panels (SIPS). This activity has meant I have...

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.

3drenderstudio co nz trading as 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 🎥

BES Services Ltd

Joined December 2011

We specialise in many fields. Construction Management • Project Management • Architectural Design/Draughting Services • Resource Consents • Building Surveying • Design & Build Civil & Structural Engineering • Landscape Design & Build • Interiors & Lighting Our core focus in 2012 is Design, Draughting & Project Management.

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...

Spatial Designs Ltd

Joined December 2013

I'm a draughtsman or CAD Technician for building work and for engineers. I draw plans for building and construction work whether it need's a building consent or not. I've designed new homes and drawn plans for old ones to renovate or to add on to. I do mostly alterations and additions and if wanted 3D views. I'm a member of the Design Association of NZ. Most of my work has been the lower north isl...

Core Civil Solutions nz Limited

Joined December 2019

Hi, we have been involved in the rebuild of Christchurch for over 7 years. We have experienced LBP builders and able to do a wide range of building works and construction. We are specialist in foundation re-level works and retaining walls, Our team are able to provide a solution that works for you. Please look at our web site for more information. https://www.corecivil.co.nz/

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...

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...

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...

Emma Brown

Joined June 2018

Emma Brown specialises in full service residential and commercial interior design. From new builds and renovations to a refresh of exisiting spaces. Often people have a feeling of how they want their work place or homes to look and feel but no idea how to create it, I am passionate about creating a space that has been design specifically with my clients in my mind. I love to work on all areas of d...

PS Structural Drafting Ltd

Joined June 2018

Hi, my name is Petra Syme and I run PS Structural Drafting Ltd. company from my home in Napier. I'm experienced in Architectural Technologies/Drafting and also Structural Drafting in residential, commercial and industrial field. I'm very professional and work hard to meet deadlines for project completion using the latest CAD Software-Revit to produce plans at all stages of the design process...

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