We believe we're only as good as our last job. Here are some examples of the work we do.
A house without a Code Compliance Certificate
We were approached by a family who had a house built in 1999. At the time it was built, no Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) was issued - due to oversight. This is a common dilemma faced by many homeowners and is largely because CCCs were something that was
not given such emphasis until the Leaky Home Crisis raised its head.
With our advice, the owners embarked on the process to issue a CCC for their Auckland home. The Council had issued a s95A letter stating their reasons for not being satisfied that the building work was code compliant. A letter of this nature is normal and provides our clients with a a useful starting point for developing the case for compliance. We prepared a table report to make the process of negotiations between the Council and the owner easier and to allow both parties to identify areas that needed further investigation and/or building work.
Their house was a combination of rammed earth walls and timber framing with Shadow-clad plywood and the probes allowed an assessment of the timber framed areas. Those areas requiring attention were agreed with between the Council and our client and were then addressed by a builder. We evaluated the work, alongside the Council, both during and after to ensure confidence in the approach.
The result was a CCC issued for the work done - with minimal stress and cost to the client. They were able to enjoy their home in the way it was intended.
With our advice, the owners embarked on the process to issue a CCC for their Auckland home. The Council had issued a s95A letter stating their reasons for not being satisfied that the building work was code compliant. A letter of this nature is normal and provides our clients with a a useful starting point for developing the case for compliance. We prepared a table report to make the process of negotiations between the Council and the owner easier and to allow both parties to identify areas that needed further investigation and/or building work.
Their house was a combination of rammed earth walls and timber framing with Shadow-clad plywood and the probes allowed an assessment of the timber framed areas. Those areas requiring attention were agreed with between the Council and our client and were then addressed by a builder. We evaluated the work, alongside the Council, both during and after to ensure confidence in the approach.
The result was a CCC issued for the work done - with minimal stress and cost to the client. They were able to enjoy their home in the way it was intended.
Notice to Fix issued for building work to a garage
An owner contacted us distressed after receiving a Notice To Fix (NTF) from her Council. NTFs can be issued out of the blue and can be quite stressful for clients - mostly because they generally require expensive, urgent repairs. Three years ago, he had a certified builder do some work on his garage. This particular NTF alleged that the work had been done without a building consent and the council required it to be removed.
We were able to work with the owner to first establish that most of the work was in fact exempted from the requirement for a building consent under particular sections of the Building Act. We were then able to identify the small amount of work that was not exempt and apply for a Code of Acceptance.
This satisfied the NTF and it was withdrawn by the Council. This allayed the owners distress and worry, and meant he could keep his garage. He now enjoys the unfettered use of his property safe in the knowledge that he has lawfully satisfied his obligations under the Building Act
We were able to work with the owner to first establish that most of the work was in fact exempted from the requirement for a building consent under particular sections of the Building Act. We were then able to identify the small amount of work that was not exempt and apply for a Code of Acceptance.
This satisfied the NTF and it was withdrawn by the Council. This allayed the owners distress and worry, and meant he could keep his garage. He now enjoys the unfettered use of his property safe in the knowledge that he has lawfully satisfied his obligations under the Building Act
Instructed to remove deck during alterations
We were engaged by a client who had been instructed to cease work by their local council, as part of a Notice To Fix. This occurred when they were in the midst of replacing a deck - and were forced to put the work on hold while they dealt with the paperwork.
The Notice To Fix alleged that the deck was over 1.5m high and needed a consent to replace it. We provided a report to justify the owners building work under schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004.
The Notice To Fix alleged that the deck was over 1.5m high and needed a consent to replace it. We provided a report to justify the owners building work under schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004.
