Bottom line
Feasibility is free; the next stage is scoped before you commit.
If the project proceeds into design, building consent, council support or specialist coordination, the next stage can be scoped and priced so you understand the commitment.
Free feasibility report for your building project.
The free report turns a broad project idea into a plain-English pathway summary before you commit to design fees, consultants, builder pricing or council applications.
Pathway checksSchedule 1 awarePlanning risk reviewFixed-fee next step
Best fit
Who this page is for.
Use this pathway when the project is still early and the right approval path is not yet confirmed.
Homeowners with an idea but no confirmed consent pathway.
People comparing builder quotes before understanding approval needs.
Projects that may be exempt, consented, planning-triggered or complex.
Owners who want a clear next step before paying for full design.
What may be included
The checks that shape the next step.
Likely building consent pathway.
Possible Schedule 1 exemption considerations.
Planning, zoning or resource consent risk prompts.
Likely consultant and documentation scope.
Indicative timeline and recommended next step.
Fixed-fee next-stage direction where appropriate.
Assessment focus
What usually changes the answer.
| Issue | What to clarify | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Project description | What you want to build, alter, remove or convert. | The scope drives the likely pathway. |
| Property context | Address, site photos, existing records and constraints. | Feasibility depends on the specific site. |
| Consent path | Exempt, building consent, resource consent, CoA, council support or commercial. | Choosing the right path avoids wasted work. |
| Next stage | What documentation or specialist input may be needed next. | A clear next step makes costs easier to control. |
Process
From uncertainty to a clearer path.
1
Send the project
Share the address, project description, photos, sketches, property file notes or council comments.
2
Check the pathway
We identify whether the project may be exempt, consented, planning-triggered or better handled elsewhere.
3
Map the risk
We look for Schedule 1 limits, zoning constraints, overlays, site risks and consultant requirements.
4
Choose the next step
You receive a plain-English summary and can move into fixed-fee work if the project proceeds.
Related tools
Start with the project-specific report.
The free report turns a general question into a project-specific pathway summary before you commit to design or council applications.
FAQs
Questions homeowners ask first.
Is the feasibility report really free?+
Yes. The initial feasibility report is free. If you choose to proceed into design, consent documentation, council support or specialist coordination, the next stage is scoped separately.
Should I check feasibility before builder quotes?+
Yes, especially if you are unsure whether the project is exempt, needs consent, triggers planning issues or requires consultants. Early clarity can prevent inaccurate pricing and redesign.
What happens after feasibility?+
The next step may be fixed-fee design, building consent documentation, council support, CoA support, planning advice or a specialist report depending on the pathway.
Is feasibility the same as full design?+
No. Feasibility identifies the likely pathway, risks and next step. Full design and consent documentation come after the scope is clearer.
Official references
Useful official sources.
These references help explain why early pathway checks matter.
Ready to start your free feasibility report?
Send the address, project description, photos or sketches and we will help identify the likely pathway.