Meet and discuss your brief and the process of owning a Coolhouse.  We can either meet in our Auckland office or for a small fee come to site.
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• Discuss your needs, the design options and consider any design modifications

• Review the site for any technical or feasibility issues

• Finalise the brief and clarify the budget

• Outline the Coolhouse process and what you can expect

Commencement of the design phase.  
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• Develop plans and elevations as concept sketches based on brief and the site.

• Review Council planning regulations and any site or resource consent issues 

• Cost estimate allowing for site works, construction, project management plus any specialist consultants required

• Geotech report and site survey provided

Concept designs are developed to full working drawings, incorporating input from appropriate consultants such as engineers, geotechnicians, etc. 


• Applications for Building Consents are made

• Specify finishes and fittings for the interior

• Reconfirm project costs based on final drawings and outline a timeline for construction

• Obtain building consent and resource consent if required

You will be presented with a QS estimate and a NZS.3910 or a NZIA-SCC 2018 building contract. 


• A signed contract and 20% deposit of the estimated cost is required to proceed to construction.

• A detailed timeline of your build will be established

• Your Project Manager and Construction team will be appointed and introduced

The site preparation begins ready for construction.
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• Essential services installed and foundations laid

• As required install water and/or septic tanks

• Your Coolhouse will be constructed and completed to your specifications

Move into your completed home.
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• Code of Compliance

• 10 year Master Build Guarantee

• 15 year Weathertight Warranty