Hi all
I want to build a low deck (less than 1 metre high) at the back of my house and join it to the garage. So I understand that I don't need a building consent. Now my partner said he wants to create another lounge on the deck area in a couple of years so now everything changes.
I went to the local Council and they said that I need to show them what I am proposing to do later on so that they know how deep the piles should be etc. I didn't really want to go to all the expense of getting someone to draw up plans (I've heard they can be very expensive) and I haven't even really thought about what I eventually want, except that I want it closed in and made into a dining room and lounge.
So now instead of posts I apparently need piles! Which are apparantly twice the price. And then someone said you need different concrete if you're building an enclosed structure, so everything is now really getting complicated and all I want is a DECK! (at the moment).
I still want to avoid (if possible) getting a Draughtsmen/Architect, so has anyone ever drawn up plans themselves. Where could I get information about piles, concrete etc. Would it be BRANZ? Is it possible/feasible doing it yourself. And how much would a Draughtsmen or Architect be likey to charge me. Has anyone had any experience with this?
Cheers, QB
I want to build a low deck (less than 1 metre high) at the back of my house and join it to the garage. So I understand that I don't need a building consent. Now my partner said he wants to create another lounge on the deck area in a couple of years so now everything changes.
I went to the local Council and they said that I need to show them what I am proposing to do later on so that they know how deep the piles should be etc. I didn't really want to go to all the expense of getting someone to draw up plans (I've heard they can be very expensive) and I haven't even really thought about what I eventually want, except that I want it closed in and made into a dining room and lounge.
So now instead of posts I apparently need piles! Which are apparantly twice the price. And then someone said you need different concrete if you're building an enclosed structure, so everything is now really getting complicated and all I want is a DECK! (at the moment).
I still want to avoid (if possible) getting a Draughtsmen/Architect, so has anyone ever drawn up plans themselves. Where could I get information about piles, concrete etc. Would it be BRANZ? Is it possible/feasible doing it yourself. And how much would a Draughtsmen or Architect be likey to charge me. Has anyone had any experience with this?
Cheers, QB
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