Scope and design
If you’re thinking about building, renovating or extending a building, take some time to get your ideas together. You need to understand the building process so that: the end result…
Code compliance certificate application process
Your code compliance certificate application must be a complete, precise and accurate record of what was actually built on the site. Your council will normally require: name and contact details…
Removal of building element
Removing an element from a building up to 3 storeys high doesn’t require a building consent if the structure, specified systems and fire separations remain unaffected. What the law says…
Building Consent Requirements For Repair or Maintenance Work
A building consent is not required for a range of general building repairs, maintenance, and replacement of parts. What the law says Subject to section 42A of the Building Act,…
Pergolas don’t require a building consent.
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…
Home maintenance & repairs
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…
The Building Process
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…
Categories Building
Signs of a leaky home
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…
When do you need a building consent?
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…