Usually New Homes, Minor Household Units, Renovations, Additions and Alterations all have an effect on what happens outside the building.
Well planned external areas will enhance your home and environment and can add further capital value to your investment, however an awareness of Council regulations, processes and specialists required, is essential.
Amies Residential offers Design Services comprising:
- Decks
- Swimming and Spa Pools
- Outdoor Entertainment Solutions
- Outdoor Theatre
- Outdoor Sound Systems
- Space Planning
- Shading
The following are the main points to be considered:
- All Swimming and Spa Pools require Building Consents
- Decks where you can fall over 1.5m require Building Consents
- Swimming Pools, Spa Pools and Decks may require a Resource Consent to ensure all council planning infringements are approved
- Although Building Consents aren’t required for Decks under 1.5m they must comply with the Building Code Regulations
- Possible Topographical Survey
- Possible Geotechnical Report
- Possible Structural Engineering Design
- Possible Flood Assessment Report
- Possible Public Drain location, CCTV report and Watercare Approval
- Possible Arborist Report
Learn more about the Council Building and Resource Consent Processes here.
