Home Building Process & Renovation | Light Commercial Construction

The Building Process

Talk to Roland Tissink

Make the first step towards your ideal home by calling Roland today on 0274 830 353 or email to discuss your needs.

Considerations

The style of homes are very individual and personal. Maybe start by looking at houses that you like and the materials that have been used and collect ideas. There are so many styles of homes available. You could start by looking at houses and what construction methods have been used. Get a collection of these for reference in your file before you start.

Questions:

How you live?
Outdoor Flow?
High Studs?
Timber interior?
Lifestyle and family requirements, how many are in your family how many bedrooms will you need?
What family features, large dining, rumpus room, media room?
What views and special features does your site have? Flat or sloping site. Clear or Bushclad?
Where is the sun, site orientation is very important for maximum benefits make the most of your site?
Site Location: Is it Rural, city, lakes or beach properties? All have different features and attributes and need to be considered for design purposes
What is the zoning of your land? Get a LIM report.

LIM

If you don’t have a Land Information Memorandum report (LIM) you should get one from the council it lists everything that the district council knows about your site any hazards or features of the land.

Resource Consent

If your proposed house doesn’t comply with development controls for your area you will need resource consent.

Building Checklist

Create a list of must have and nice to have list
The area size of your home on your section.
Single or multi level
Open plan living design
Indoor outdoor flow
Number of bedrooms
Do you need a guest room
Study
Family room
Garage - how many cars do you own?
How many bathrooms
Low Maintenance of you home and choice of materials
Sustainability and long term energy efficient options
Floors to suit your site concrete timber
Claddings ideas – weatherboards, brick, cedar, board and batten, concrete
Windows and double glazing, glass types
Roofing type- metal or tile or membrane
Heating options – underfloor heating, fire, central heating, heat pumps, electric, gas
Water heating options –electric, fire wetback, gas, heat pump, solar
Services phone, internet ,security and audio
Lighting
Decks and outdoor areas

How we work

Step 1

Design consultation and sketch plans

Concept sketch plans can be drawn to define your requirements, will work with and the many elements to be considered, building size, form and materials
We will determine whether specialist consultants are needed, such as structural engineers surveyors and geotechnical engineers
Check boundary pegs if required
Prepare design options- site plans and elevations floor plans

Step 2

Estimates

Provide estimations of costs before working drawing are started

Step 3

Architectural Plans drawn

Working drawings to developed design, specification & documentation and to building consent requirements
Material selections for design and detail of windows and doors, claddings, features, kitchens and bathrooms etc.
Engineering requirements

Step 4

Costings and timeframe

We will present you with detailed quotation and timeline, and offer a master builders guarantee and upon accepting signing get your project underway

Step 5

Building consents

When you are satisfied with the finalized plans will apply for building consent
Are resource consents required

Step 6

Projects started

Your dream home will be brought to life
We will work with you in partnership and create trusting relationship
Set out and profile for building
Excavation and earthworks
Lay foundations and pour concrete floors
Framing construction
Roofing installation
Exterior cladding installation
Windows installation
Exterior painting completion
Internal plumbing pipework and electrical prewire and services
Install insulation
Internal linings
Install joinery components and fit internal doors
Fit interior trim architraves and skirting’s
Internal painting
Fit kitchens and bathroom joinery
Carpentry finishing works
Completion of drainage and underground services
Tiling and floor coverings

Step 7

Project management

Roland will take you through the design and project management personally, to ensure your new home reaches its full potential, Roland has a unique and professional approach with a personal touch, attention to detail, design and excellent product knowledge We provide you with peace of mind and manage your project from start to finish we have a flexible approach and you will be keep informed though the building process
Preliminaries and arranging design and plans
Project insurance and contract works insurance
Organising building and resource consents
Organising construction and subcontractors
Managing Construction

Step 8

Project completed

Quality control check to meet the standard required to comply with all standards of the building code

Congratulations!

You get the keys to your dream home. And don't forget we stand behind our work with a 10 year Master Builders guarantee