Let’s Connect
We begin with a phone or email conversation to understand your project vision, requirements, and any specific concerns you may have. Next, we arrange an on-site visit where you can meet William and Sam, the project and office managers, and we can introduce ourselves professionally. We’ll walk your site, take notes on logistics and services, review preliminary ideas, and answer questions about building in today’s market.

• If you already have plans or concepts, we’ll review these together.

• If not, we’ll recommend trusted architects based on your budget, style, and site.

From Brief to Blueprint

a. Design Brief & Architect Meeting

We’ll facilitate a meeting with your preferred architect to refine your brief, covering style, function, spatial needs, and site specifics.

b. Concept Plans & Provisional Costing

Your preferred architect will produce initial concept plans (floor layout, elevations, site context). We’ll review these with you and provide a first-stage cost estimate based on similar projects.

c. Working Drawings & Detailed Design

Concepts evolve into working drawings with a room-by-room finishes schedule, fixture specs, and engineering input. We coordinate all disciplines to ensure your design is build-ready.

• If resource consent is needed, we’ll manage that post-concept, pre-working drawings.

d. Council Consent Submission

Signed working drawings go to council for Building Consent (and Resource Consent if applicable). We manage this process entirely on your behalf.

Clarity & Transparency at Every Step

Stage 1: Provisional Budget

Based on concept plans and finish selections, we estimate costs across trades. This early estimate helps align your aspirations with your investment.

Stage 2: Subcontractor Pricing

Once working drawings are drafted, we send them to subcontractors for formal preliminary quotes. We review with you, refine scope, and adjust as needed.

Stage 3: Fixed-Price Contract

After Consent is approved, we finalise pricing with subcontractors and materials. We chose between Fixed-Price or Cost + Markup formats, crafting a transparent contract with clear scopes, allowances, margins, variation protocols, and terms.

Choosing the Right Agreement
We’ll explain the pros and cons of Fixed-Price vs. Cost + Markup contracts:

• Fixed-Price gives cost certainty but includes contingencies for variations.

• Cost + Markup offers flexibility for mid-build changes.

Contracts typically follow Master Builders or NZS 3910 formats. We’ll agree on payment schedule, snag protocols, defect periods, insurance, and dispute processes.

A 5% non-refundable booking deposit secures your project and preferred start date.

Craftsmanship in Action

Team Structure

• Office Manager: Maintains client communication, provides construction updates, and cost queries.

• Project Manager: Oversees daily operations, material coordination, QA checklists, sub‑trade guidance, and site safety.

Communication & Control

• Regular on-site meetings and digital updates keep you informed.

• Our QA tools ensure precision at every build stage, from foundation to finish.

From Practical Completion to Quality Assurance

• We conduct a detailed walkthrough before issuing your Practical Completion (PC).

• A 12-month defect period then begins. We supply a Defects & Tolerances Guide to clarify coverage.

• As your trades submit final paperwork, we compile and submit for Code of Compliance Certificate (CCC).

• Typically issued 4‑6 weeks post-submission, we keep you updated throughout.

We're Here Beyond Key Handover

• Warranty Support: We respond promptly to any defect or maintenance request.

• Regular Check-Ins: We reconnect regularly post-handover to ensure continued satisfaction.

• Client Resources: Access guides, referrals, and care tips via end of package documentation.

• Lifelong Partnership: We’re available for future renovations, extensions, or simply expert advice.