DESIGN & BUILD PROCESS

We will work with one of our trusted architects to create some design concepts in line with your vision. Based on these concept drawings, we will provide you with a cost estimate to ensure that the final design is kept within your budget.

Once the design is signed off, we will start working drawings. We will then submit an accurate price based on these plans. This price will provide you with a detailed pricing schedule outlining all inclusions and exclusions to avoid any hidden costs throughout the duration of the build.

This 2-stage pricing process is our unique way of ensuring that your build budget is not over-stretched and you feel more in control of the design and build process. We have all heard of stories where the build cost runs away from the home owner causing major stress. This won’t happen to you if you use our 2-stage pricing process.

At this stage we also provide a timeline (construction period) for the build.

If you already have a set of concept/working drawings, we are able to work with these.

Once you have approved the pricing we will provide a building contract for signing, with the option of the 10 year Halo guarantee.

We will prepare and lodge the Building Consent Application with Auckland Council (and Resource Consent if required).

While your plans are with Council awaiting consent, you select the finishes and colours for your new home/renovation/reclad.

We have kitchen designers and colour consultants to offer assistance if required.

As soon as Council has approved the Building Consent, our skilled team will be ready to start. You will have met your dedicated Project and Site Managers and they will orchestrate the build from start to finish.

Our Project/Site Managers will hold regular site meetings with you to iron out any problems and keep you informed of progress.  We believe strong communication between the homeowner and ourselves leads to a win-win for all involved.

Progress payments will be required as specified in the contract.

On completion of the build, we will arrange a final Council inspection.  At this stage, we will invite to inspect your new home together with the Project Manager.  If the build has been a renovation or reclad, you will now be able to fully utilize your home again.

When Council have passed the final inspection, we will apply for Code of Compliance (CCC) for your property.  Any consented building work requires a CCC, which confirms that all works have been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications of the Consent.  Without a CCC, the ability to sell your house is significantly compromised. There may also be insurance implications.

Once all parties are satisfied, we will meet you on site to hand over the keys and provide you with an information pack including a maintenance schedule and all relevant warranties and guarantees.  The maintenance schedule provides detailed information about the upkeep and maintenance of your home moving forward.