FAQs

Clear Answers About Building Consents

Have questions about your building project or the consent process? Find straightforward answers to common questions and learn how Build Right Consents can help you navigate the next steps with confidence.

It depends on the type and scope of work you are planning. Build Right can review your project and help explain whether a building consent may be required.

This varies by project. You may need plans, specifications, property information and supporting documents. We can help identify what is required and organise the information for your application.

Yes. Where included in our agreed scope, Build Right can prepare and lodge the application with council and help manage communication throughout the process.

Yes. We can assist with obtaining your Certificate of Title and relevant property-file information needed to support your building consent application.

Yes. We can help you understand the information requested, coordinate the required documents or specialist input, and assist with preparing a response to council.

No. Build Right Consents does not provide architectural or engineering design services. Where specialist input is required, we can help coordinate the appropriate qualified professionals.

The timeframe depends on the project, the completeness of the application and council processing requirements. We help keep your documentation organised and keep you informed as the application progresses.

Yes. We can discuss the work with you and help identify the appropriate pathway, including assistance with Certificate of Acceptance matters where applicable.

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