Renovation and self contained unit Titirangi

By Amanda06/21/201911/27/2019 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…

Planning your new bathroom

By Amanda03/11/201911/27/2019 Bathroom, Blog, Design, Interior design, New build, 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…

Who should draw the building plans?

By Amanda04/05/201811/27/2019 Blog, Design, New build, 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…

Plan for a warm, healthy home

By Amanda06/06/201711/28/2019 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…

Consider your bathroom layout

By Amanda06/17/201911/27/2019 Bathroom, Blog, Design, Interior design, New build, Planning, Renovation, Uncategorized

Planning your bathroom layout Download our bathroom planning checklist! The family bathroom is a busy place. It’s not only where we get ready to face the day, but it’s also a retreat where we can relax and recharge our batteries. The best bathroom layout for your family will depend on…

Advice on making decisions

By Amanda07/12/201811/27/2019 Blog, Design, New build, 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….

Choosing a project manager

By Amanda03/26/201811/28/2019 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…

Is it best to renovate or sell?

By Amanda04/11/201711/28/2019 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…

Kitchen renovation Hillsborough Road

By Amanda05/29/201911/27/2019 Interior design, Kitchen, Renovation

Kitchen renovation Hillsborough Road, Auckland Renovation of kitchen and study nook “Qualitas Builders recently completed an amazing renovation on our kitchen and study area. I would happily use their services again in the future. Our house is old, nothing is straight, and they have done an awesome…

Do I need building consent?

By Amanda05/06/201811/27/2019 Blog, Design, New build, 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…

Handy building survival tips

By Amanda02/13/201811/28/2019 Blog, New build, 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…