Request a fixed quote
Best when you have enough project information for us to assess the scope and likely consultant requirements.
Contact usHow ArchSolutioNZ works from first contact to council-ready documentation.
Start with what you have: photos, plans, a council letter, an RFI, a sketch or a simple idea. We help define the pathway, confirm what information is missing, then move into the right process for your project.
Simple first contactFixed-fee clarity where scope is clearCouncil-ready documentationRemote NZ-wide support
Bottom line
You send the problem. We help define the pathway and manage the documentation process.
The first goal is clarity. We review your information, identify the likely approval route, confirm whether the scope is ready for a fixed quote, and then move into either a fast-track documentation route or a concept-and-consent route.
Ways to start
Choose the entry point that matches your situation.
Different clients arrive at different stages. Some have plans and know exactly what they want. Others only have an idea or a council problem that needs to be understood first.
Check feasibility first
Best when you are unsure whether the idea needs consent, CoA support, planning advice or more investigation.
Use Feasibility ToolUpload your documents
Best when you already have plans, photos, RFIs, council letters, LIMs or previous consent documentation.
Send Your FilesBook a consultation
Best for urgent, complex or uncertain projects where you need to talk through the situation first.
Book ConsultationClient journey
Before the technical process starts, we get the pathway clear.
This is the engagement layer: what you send, how we review it, how scope is confirmed, and when the project moves into documentation.
01
You send context
Send a project description, location, photos, existing plans, markups, council letters or anything that explains what you are trying to achieve.
02
We review the situation
We look at the project type, site context, likely consent trigger, current stage and whether any information is missing.
03
We identify the right path
Your project may need building consent documentation, a CoA pathway, council support, feasibility advice or consultant input first.
04
We confirm scope
Where the project is clear enough, we define what is included, what is excluded, who else may be needed and what the next step looks like.
05
You approve the direction
You review the scope, quote and assumptions before committing. If the pathway is uncertain, we may recommend a feasibility review first.
06
The technical work begins
Once the scope is agreed, the project moves into the relevant process: consent documentation, CoA support, concept planning or council response work.
Project routes
Two practical routes, depending on how clear your project already is.
Select the route that best describes your current situation.
Fast-track route for clear projects
If your project direction is already clear, we can move quickly from property information and markups into quote, documentation, council lodgement and RFI support.
01
Share Property Details
Send photos, plans, surveys or title documents. We can measure or 3D scan if needed.
02
Mark Up Your Changes
Sketch your ideas on existing plans with material, finish and functional preferences.
03
Contact us
Receive a transparent lump-sum quote with consultant requirements identified.
04
Sign & Start
Accept the quote, sign the contract and we begin work after the first deposit.
05
Compliance & Documentation
We produce consent-ready architectural drawings, specifications and coordinate reports.
06
Submit to Council
We lodge your building consent application with all supporting documents.
07
Handle Council Queries
We manage RFIs and coordinate consultant responses on your behalf.
08
Consent Approved
Receive approved documents and begin construction with a clear compliance path.
Who does what
Clear roles make the process easier to manage.
Many consent problems become stressful when responsibilities are unclear. We aim to define who provides information, who prepares documents, and who responds to council or consultant requirements.
| Role | Typical responsibility | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| You | Provide project goals, photos, available plans, council letters, property details and decisions when required. | Your information helps us understand the real scope before time and money are spent in the wrong direction. |
| ArchSolutioNZ | Review the pathway, prepare architectural documentation, coordinate information and communicate what is needed next. | You get a consent-focused architectural lead instead of trying to interpret council and consultant requirements alone. |
| Consultants | Provide specialist input where required, such as structural, geotechnical, fire, drainage, planning or other reports. | Many projects need more than architectural drawings. Early coordination reduces surprises during council review. |
| Council | Processes the application, reviews compliance information and may issue RFIs or further information requests. | Clear documentation and coordinated responses help keep the process more manageable. |
What to send first
You do not need a perfect brief to start.
A short explanation and a few photos are often enough for a first review. If more information is needed, we will tell you what would help before confirming scope.
Project description
Tell us what you want to build, change, legalise, repair or resolve.
Property details
Send the address, suburb or site information so we can understand the local context.
Photos, plans or sketches
Existing drawings, quick markups and photos are useful even if they are not perfect.
Council correspondence
Send RFIs, inspection notes, CoA letters, previous consents or council emails if they exist.
Good fit
We are best suited to projects where documentation and approval strategy matter.
ArchSolutioNZ is strongest when the project needs a clear consent pathway, technical documentation, consultant coordination or council response support.
This is usually a good fit when:
- You need building consent drawings or consent-ready documentation.
- Council has asked for more information or issued an RFI.
- You have unconsented work and need to understand a CoA pathway.
- You want to know whether your project is feasible before spending more.
- You need someone to coordinate architectural and consultant information.
Next pages
Move from the process to the right project pathway.
Once you understand how we work, choose the page that matches your project type or current problem.
Questions
Questions about working with ArchSolutioNZ.
Ready to start?
Send what you have. We will help define the next step.
Share your project idea, photos, plans, council letter or RFI. We can help identify whether you are ready for a fixed quote or should begin with feasibility advice first.