Guides for Homeowners

The Building Act & You :

What you need to know if you are building or renovating

[PDF  KB,  pages]

online version

Restricted Building Work :

If you are building, there are law changes you need to know

[PDF 542 KB, 7 pages]

Building & Resource Consent :

A Beginners Guide to Resource and Building Consent Processes

[PDF 3.48 MB, 29 pages]

online version

Building Work :

Guide to Building Work that does not require a Building Consent

[PDF 1.2 MB, 60 pages]

online version

The Resource Management Act :

Getting in on the Act

[PDF 1.19MB, 28 pages]

Building Consents :

Guide to Application Form for a Building Consent

[PDF 248KB, 5 pages]

Building Consent :

Guide to applying for a Building Consent (residential buildings)

[PDF 3 MB, 64 pages]

Plumbing & Drainlaying :

Guide to Plumbing, Drainlaying & Gasfitting that does not require a Building Consent

[PDF KB, pages]

Building WOF & Compliance Schedules

Guidance on Owner's Responsibilities to ensure their buildings are safe

[PDF 713 KB, 26 pages]

online version

Building Consent Authority :

Guide to Making a Complaint about a Building Consent Authority

[PDF 242 KB, 18 pages]

online version

Fire Safety Designs :

Guidelines for documenting Fire Safety Designs

[PDF  712 KB, 36 pages]

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Renovate Villas

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Renovate Art Deco

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Renovate Bungalow

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Renovate 1970s

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Renovate 1940 - 1960

Buying a House :

A checklist to help home buyers make informed decisions

[PDF  KB,  pages]

Your local building supply merchant may also have on-line resources for small building projects.

Some examples of the popular guides provided are.....

How to Build a Deck

How to Replace Guttering

How to Line Interior Walls

Planning Your Bathroom

and more on Exterior, Interior & Fix It matters............

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Books For Homeowners - Maintaining Your Home