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What comes first? Chicken or Egg? Builder or Architect?

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December 12, 2023

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Perils of choosing the cheap design option

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December 12, 2023

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Perils of Choosing the ‘Cheap’ Design Option All designers do the same work right? So its smart to pick the cheapest, as at the end of the day, architectural drawings are just a whole lot …

Adding The Finishing touches

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December 12, 2023

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Adding the Finishing Touches Written by:Date Published: Our team wears many hats for the journey that we go through together as we seek to create a home extension or custom new build for your family. …

Staying at home through the construction process

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December 12, 2023

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Staying home while we chip away… Written by:Date Published: Have an extension or renovation in mind? Great, sounds like exciting times ahead with the additional space you are going to get from the extension or …

Choosing The Right Cladding For Your Home

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December 12, 2023

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Cladding Your Home Written by:Date Published: Weatherboards are widely used as the preferred cladding for homeowners across New Zealand. They are easily available, long lasting and they give homes a certain character and appeal that cannot be …

When is the right time to begin home extension

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December 11, 2023

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When Is the Right Time to Begin Home Extension? Written by:Date Published: One of the most common obstacles to overcome before making the decision to get a company like Certified Home Extensions around to talk home …

Keeping Your Home Warm and Cosy

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December 11, 2023

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Keeping Your Home Warm and Cosy Written by:Date Published: 1. Install a (new) FireplaceWho doesn’t love the ambience of a wood burning fire? (fetching firewood however might be a different story). Replacing your existing fireplace …

Island, Breakfast Bar or Neither

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December 11, 2023

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Island, Breakfast Bar or Neither? Written by:Date Published: One key decision to make when you are renovating your kitchen or designing your dream kitchen is whether you would like an island, a breakfast bar or neither. …

Making Your Start Up Session a Success

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December 4, 2023

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Making Your Start Up Session a Success Written by:Date Published: CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve taken the first step to making your dream home a reality. Whether it’s a house extension, renovation or new build, rest assured that with …

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Wild Tree Digital December 22, 2023

Past Project: Kotuku Place, Snells Beach

Past Project: Kotuku Place, Snells Beach Anne and Len came to us at the Auckland Home Show, knowing they wanted to retire to their home at Snells Beach, but overwhelmed at the thought of the home extension that would be required so that they could maximise their picturesque views of the beach. Initially, the plan was […]

December 13, 2023

Building a Home Extension Budget

Budgeting for your home extension? Here’s 3 things you need to know In order to help you with your budgeting process, we have created a breakdown of how much extending your home may be, and what costs to factor in that you may have missed. So you’re thinking of extending your home… That’s great! Extending your […]

December 13, 2023

Do I Need Building Consent

Do I Need Building Consent? If you are thinking about doing a home extension or renovation, you may be wondering whether or not your project will require Building Consent. 98% of the home extensions or home renovations that we complete typically do, and we’ve illustrated why in the following blog post. Before we explain why most […]

December 13, 2023

3 Reasons why utilising natural light in your home…

3 Reasons why utilising natural light in your home is essential An often overlooked aspect of design is window placement for natural light and sun, which can effectively make or break your home. We delve into why… 1) Ambience/Mood Natural lighting, light sources, windows and views should be taken into consideration because it can often […]

December 13, 2023

How do I find a Trusted Builder to work…

How do I find a Trusted Builder to work on my home? With an industry full of cowboys with false promises, it’s no wonder people are having a hard time finding builders they trust. Here, we explore what to look for in a builder.There’s dozens of builders promising the same thing, exceptional building skills for […]

December 13, 2023

Renovating vs Building New

Renovating vs Building New We know how tough this decision is to make, so we’ve answered some frequently asked questions which we hope will help you to decide whether a renovation or building new is best.Renovating vs Building New is an age old question and will always be a hard decision to make. It boils […]

December 13, 2023

Understanding the Difference between Building and Resource Consents

Understanding the Difference between Building and Resource Consents One of the most complex parts of completing a house extension or custom new build in Auckland is navigating the minefield of dealing with the council and working out what is and is not required for your home. This is especially true if you have limited construction […]

December 13, 2023

How to choose the right designer for your project

How to choose the right designer for your project With so many architectural designers offering services, it’s easy to be overwhelmed and not know where to go, or how to start. Here, we will endeavour to outline what to look for in a designer and how to decide on the right one for your project. Choosing a […]

December 12, 2023

What comes first? Chicken or Egg? Builder or Architect?

What comes first? Chicken or Egg? Builder or Architect? One common misconception people have before they make the decision to make some changes to their existing or build a new home, is that they should get some plans drawn up by an architect before they get a builder involved. This is how we used to […]

December 12, 2023