What the law says Subject to section 42A of the Building Act, Schedule 1 exempts the following from a building consent: Building work in connection with a pergola. Guidance on the exemption Pergolas are simple-framed and unroofed structures which are often used as garden features. For the purposes of this exemption, pergolas may either be […]
You may be able to do basic maintenance and repairs, like painting or replacing a broken window, but you need to be realistic about your limits. It might be better to hire a tradesperson and get the job done properly the first time. By law, a professional needs to do some jobs such as gas, […]
Planning home building work? Look for a designer Use a designer who is a Licensed Building Practitioner, Registered Architect or Chartered Professional Engineer. It is important to be clear on what services your designer will be providing. Go over your ideas with a firm budget in mind. Be really clear on the brief; before you engage a designer, know your high level […]
If you’re a homeowner and you think you have a leaky home, there are a few things you need to know. What is a leaky home From the mid-1990s, some houses were built in a way that did not withstand weather conditions and did not comply with the New Zealand Building Code. Some houses leak […]
You need to work out whether or not you will need a building consent for your work. Find out what building work is exempt under the Building Act, when you need to involve your council, and when to call in the experts. All building work done in New Zealand must comply with the Building Code, […]
