Building costs
How much does it cost to build a house in Wellington?
Why a single square-metre rate is the wrong starting point — and what actually moves the number.
Insights
Advice you can use before you call.
Long-form notes on building in Wellington. We do not invent current prices or council timeframes.
Renovations
Renovation vs rebuild: which makes more sense?
Keep the house, keep the land, or start again — a practical way to decide without romance.
Renovations
What happens during a house renovation?
A plain sequence from brief to living in the rooms again — including the messy middle.
Wellington building
Building on a sloping Wellington section
Slope is not a problem to hide. It is the brief — if you face it early.
Building consent
How long does building consent take?
Why “the statutory clock” and “when you can start” are not the same thing.
Building advice
How to choose a builder in Wellington
Look past the tagline. Ask about the site, the communication, and the work they will show you.
Building costs
What should be included in a building quote?
A useful quote is a scope, not a headline number.
Have a project in mind?
Tell us what you are planning and we will help you understand the next step.