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Kitchen renovation - Auckland bungalow - Qualitas Builders - Oratia

1940’s Bungalow Renovation – Glen Eden

By Amanda05/11/202002/03/2021 Categories: Renovation

    1940’s bungalow renovation in Glen Eden, Auckland.      This stunning renovation modernised our clients’ bungalow by opening up the living spaces. We project managed this major renovation of a 1940’s Glen Eden bungalow. In the tradition of that era, the original house layout had many small, dark, separate rooms with not a lot of…

Home renovation - Woodfern Crescent - Qualitas Builders - Waima West Auckland

Renovation and self contained unit Titirangi

By Amanda06/21/201902/23/2021 Categories: Interior design, Renovation

  Extensive renovation and self contained unit in Titirangi Auckland  This renovation gave the owners a modern, new layout for open plan living. This home in Woodfern Crescent Titirangi was completely modernised and renovated, with a new layout for open plan living. We widened the internal stairway and installed a new skylight to let in lots…

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Planning your new bathroom

By Amanda03/11/201911/05/2020 Categories: Bathroom, Blog, Design, Interior design, Planning, Renovation

    Planning a bathroom renovation     Download our bathroom planning checklist!    Renovating creates an ideal opportunity to design a beautiful bathroom that makes good use of your available space and flows well.Set a budget Whatever your budget, you’ll need to have a healthy contingency fund, since issues such as water damage or…

Advice on making decisions

By Amanda07/12/201809/28/2020 Categories: Blog, Design, Planning, Renovation

 Making decisions  While renovating your home or building a new one is fun and exciting, it can also be really challenging. With so many available choices, making decisions for your new build can leave you feeling totally overwhelmed! We recommend you start by prioritising the important decisions: budget, choosing your architect and builder and finalising your design….

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Do I need building consent?

By Amanda05/06/201809/28/2020 Categories: Blog, Design, Planning, Renovation

   Do I need building consent? In Auckland, building and planning rules come from four key sources:Resource Management Act – ensures the environmental effects are managed wellAuckland Unitary Plan – outlines which activities are permitted and what you need resource consent forBuilding Act 2004 – sets out the rules for construction, alteration, demolition and maintenance of new…

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Who should draw the building plans?

By Amanda04/05/201809/28/2020 Categories: Blog, Design, Planning, Renovation

  Great building plans are essential for a successful build or renovation  Building plans aren’t just about design, but are vital for Council consent. Your building plans are part of your building consent application and need to comply with the Building Act and Building Code. Everyone who works on your build will follow them and throughout…

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Choosing a project manager

By Amanda03/26/201811/28/2019 Categories: Blog, New build, Planning, Renovation

   What does a project manager do?  A project manager schedules and coordinates your build to ensure it progresses efficiently and safely. What are they responsible for? Having a great project manager means you only need to deal with one person, while they take care of everything else. The project manager is the Lead Contractor or…

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Handy building survival tips

By Amanda02/13/201809/28/2020 Categories: Blog, Renovation

  Tips for surviving your new build or renovation!  It’s incredibly exciting when the planning is over and you’re watching your new home become a reality. Help the process go smoothly by following our handy building survival tips. Moving out Depending on how big your renovation is, it may be more efficient for the builders (and…

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Plan for a warm, healthy home

By Amanda06/06/201711/28/2019 Categories: Blog, Heating, Planning, Renovation, Technology

  Planning a warm, healthy home.  Your home’s ability to generate and retain heat is a key factor in your family’s health and wellbeing, especially over winter. In New Zealand, 1.6 million homes perform poorly in terms of warmth, dampness and mould. Since most of these homes were built between 1950 and 1990, if you’re renovating…

Renovate to stay or sell - Qualitas Builders Titirangi

Is it best to renovate or sell?

By Amanda04/11/201711/28/2019 Categories: Blog, Design, Planning, Renovation

It might be better to stay where you are and renovate.  So you like where you live, but your home doesn’t meet your family’s needs anymore. Should you renovate or sell? The best reasons for improving your home may not be the ones you think of right off the bat. Here are five to consider: Sometimes, staying…

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