ARCHITECTURAL DRAUGHTING SERVICES

Oriental Parade

2010-07-22T01:14:00.005+12:00

Another total renovation project, plus new double garaging with a deck over. A stones throw from Oriental Parade.

The location of the this property alone puts it into the $1.5million dollar + bracket ... (before reno's). Apon completion this home will have 4bedr'ms, master with ensuite, new kitchens (1 up 1 down), a downstairs bathroom, and loads of storage space, including a new double garage and deck over. Studs heights are 3.0m and 2.9m. Views towards the city and pavillion make this an attractive location with loads of sun.

BUILDING ACT 2004.

Under the Building Act 2004 Building Consents for 'Alterations' work can only be given if the LTA (Local Territorial Authority) is satified that the building will comply 'as nearly as reasonably practical' to the New Zealand Building code and to at least the same extent as before the Alteration. To read the Building Act 2004 (reprinted 7July2010) online go here.

Wadestown renovations

2010-06-09T23:16:00.011+12:00

A Wadestown Residences proposal to extend upwards and outwards a little with a total refurbishment planned to its interior and exterior.

Spa & BBQ Shelter

2010-06-02T15:09:00.011+12:00

SPA and BBQ SHELTER

Sketch images before construction

After Construction

2010-06-01T23:57:00.007+12:00

A deck and roof pergola addition, with a little 'photo-matching' of part of the existing house.

Bathroom Alterations

2010-05-26T12:05:00.008+12:00

A few sketchy images of a proposed Ensuite Bathroom upgrade.

Construction Tips

2010-05-18T22:30:00.003+12:00

Tip1:
Ensure either the pre-nailed truss or frame manufacture / supplier or builder takes their own site measured dimensions where required, that way there is no come back should you supply incorrect dimensions. Suppliers will often work off plans, but they should check all dimensions on site (C.O.S) themselves, or make it your builders responsibility. The Pre-Nailed Roof & Frame supplier made two roof trusses on our house the wrong size, as well as having a few studs in the wrong place, and as a consequence they were required to send a builder at their own expense for two days to fix up their mistakes. If I supplied 'as-built' dimensions it would have been at my cost to rectify the framing.

Building Contracts and Specifications (if signed) will often state the responsibilities of the "contractors"

Contract Draughtsman

2009-06-13T11:09:00.004+12:00

For Contract draughting opportunities contact me via email.
jeff.rae@xtra.co.nz / or idraftnz@gmail.com

You must be residing in NZ. Wellington.
Have your own CAD station.
Be prepared to wk remotely.
Contactable on a daily basis.
Send CV, ref's, exp. work examples. photos via email,

Look forward to hearing from you soon.

2009-05-17T12:00:00.003+12:00

What’s on the go at the mo?

2009-04-28T17:07:00.007+12:00

Architectural Work on the board

New Home Akaroa (Consent Documentation),
Bedroom addition, Lower Hutt (Consent Documentation),
House addition, Karori (Sketch Design),
House addition, Lower Hutt (Feasibility Design),
Bathroom alteration, Lower Hutt (Sketch Design),

Recently completed work (March 09)

Building consent approved - House alteration, Wellington
Building Consent approved - House renovation, Petone

Building or Adding On?

If you're thinking about building a new home or altering your existing, then you may wish to consider my offer below (subject to viewing your property),

Have your house (and addition) modelled in 3D, then converted into CAD files (dwg/dxf) or .pdfs documents for just;
- < 100m2 house for $250.00 + gst
- < 150m2 house for $500.00 + gst
- < 200m2 house for $750.00 + gst
- < 250m2 house for $1000.00 + gst
- < 300m2 house for $1250.00 + gst
- < 350m2 house for $1500.00 + gst
- > 350m2 home subject to confirmation

After having your plans electronically drawn up, you can now;

View your plans in 2D and 3D, colour & edit your plans as required,
Email your plans around to obtain building quotations,
Print your plans, so you can talk to Local Authorities, neighbours etc before applying for a Resource Consent,
Additional services such as Photo Modelling images, Animations to DVD etc are also available.

BARN - Shedboss

2009-04-10T17:22:00.007+12:00

Kitchens Designs

2009-03-27T11:16:00.010+13:00

click on above picture to take you to Lummis Joinery.

New Home - Akaroa

2009-01-23T17:08:00.011+13:00

Petone Villa

2008-11-25T15:10:00.024+13:00

Petone Villa: Having recently had a new set of foundations this Petone Villa now requires consent for bracing, plumbing and drainage services as well as details for cladding and window junctions. This little 3bedroom is getting a complete make over thanks to its new owner.
The Sketchy image provided is using a new "style" from SU pro7 which came out last week.

Harbour View home (new) Lower Hutt

2008-11-09T14:41:00.007+13:00

Rockcote Plaster System cladding commenced application

Harbour View home (new) Lower Hutt

2008-10-01T13:17:00.004+13:00

Harbour View home (new) Lower Hutt

2008-08-30T10:07:00.004+12:00

New two storey home under construction built using
Rockcote plaster system exterior cladding over timber framing.

Slab down April 08

Framing up July 08

Roofing complete and Poly on.

Harbour View home (new) Lower Hutt

2008-03-03T15:30:00.006+13:00

Sketch Up Pro image and Render

Judgeford Home (New) Porirua

2008-02-02T13:50:00.007+13:00

Pictures Feb 08

Waiwhetu Home (Addition) Lower Hutt

2007-10-29T11:59:00.012+13:00

Click here to see in Google Maps,

Before Picture

Stokes Valley Home (Addition)

2007-08-09T14:48:00.005+12:00

Click HERE to see in google maps.

Stokes Valley Home (new)

2006-12-19T14:54:00.005+13:00

Harbour View Home (Addition) Wellington

2006-09-01T14:59:00.008+12:00

Before Pictures During ConstructionPictures taken on completion

Two Storey Addition to concrete house, included two new bedrooms, and two new upstairs bathrooms, with a new entry portico and laundry room provided to the downstairs living areas. Construction included new steel portal bracing frames, insulated timber framed construction with solid cement plaster cladding system over a batten cavity.

Click HERE to see in Google maps

Avalon Home (new)

2006-04-03T14:57:00.002+12:00

Stokes Valley Home (new)

2006-01-01T14:55:00.005+13:00

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