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2 customer reviews
Ricky
We couldn't be happier with the house extension managed by Alejandro and ArchSolutioNZ. From the initial plans to the final building consent, Alejandro’s expertise was invaluable.
He navigated the council requirements flawlessly, ensuring we avoided any unnecessary delays or wasted costs.
His professional guidance and strategic approach minimized our risks and kept the project on track. If you’re looking for someone who combines top-tier architectural skill with a real focus on saving the client money and hassle, Alejandro is the expert you need. A total professional!
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Tzaddi
Alejandro successfully managed a very complex Certificate of Acceptance for us, turning a stressful situation into a total win. He is a true expert who knows how to navigate the system to minimize extra costs and avoid money waste. Professional, strategic, and saved us a lot of risk—hire him if you want the job done right! More...
What do you love most about your job?
I love removing the complexity from the consent process. Seeing a client's project get council approval, which often felt like a huge hurdle, and knowing we made it simple, fast, and stress-free is the most rewarding part.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I was inspired by the need for specialization. The building consent process is often complex and filled with delays. I saw an opportunity to create a streamlined, transparent service focused solely on compliance, using technology to serve clients anywhere in NZ.
Why should our clients choose you?
Choose us because we are pure specialists. We offer fixed-fee pricing, a guaranteed 24-hour response time, and local NZ code expertise. Our fully remote process means less time wasted in meetings and faster council turnarounds.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, our service is entirely Nationwide and managed remotely. We use 3D scanning for accurate site surveys and handle all council communications and documentation (RFI responses, submissions) digitally, ensuring a seamless, efficient process without the need for in-person meetings.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Our service model was built to be safe and remote from the start. We primarily operate digitally, eliminating the need for any in-person contact for consultation, documentation, or submission. Any necessary site visits (like 3D scans) are conducted with strict safety protocols and distancing.
Additions & Extensions
- Adding a bedroom, living room, or other habitable spaces
- Building a second storey or upper-level addition
- Extending a deck or roofed patio area
- Enclosing an existing balcony or deck
- Adding a conservatory or sunroom
- Adding or enclosing a carport
- Constructing or modifying a mezzanine floor
External Building Envelope & Structure
- Replacing or altering external cladding
- Changing external wall insulation systems
- Changing roofing materials (e.g. tile roof to metal roof)
- Structural roof changes (e.g. new pitch, eaves details, framing)
- Replacing windows or exterior doors with larger/smaller openings
- Adding structural support beams or modifying load-bearing walls
- Recladding to meet weathertightness requirements
Windows, Doors & Glazing
- Installing new external joinery
- Changing or enlarging window openings
- Adding ranch sliders, bifold doors, or French doors
- Installing double glazing where structural changes are required
- Replacing joinery that affects egress in sleeping areas (fire compliance)
Plumbing & Drainage
- Adding or relocating toilets, bathrooms, or laundries
- Installing a new kitchen with plumbing alterations
- Installing or modifying stormwater or wastewater systems
- Installing greywater systems
- Connecting to, or modifying, onsite wastewater treatment systems (septic, AWTS)
- Trade waste pre-treatment installations (e.g. grease traps)
Fire Safety & Compliance
- Installing or upgrading smoke alarms and heat detectors (as required for alterations)
- Internal modifications requiring upgraded means of escape
- Alterations to fire-rated walls or construction
- Upgrading intertenancy fire and acoustic separations
- Fire reports and compliance for commercial or mixed-use buildings
H1 Energy Efficiency Compliance
- Upgrading insulation (floor, wall, roof)
- Installing new insulation systems requiring consent (e.g. external wall systems)
- Changing roof or wall construction affecting R-values
- Installing mechanical ventilation or extractor systems with building envelope implications
- Window upgrades (size, glazing type) where thermal envelope is affected
Sitework & Foundations
- Altering existing foundations (e.g. underpinning, piling)
- Earthworks exceeding Schedule 1 limits
- Retaining walls over 1.5m or with surcharge loads
- Driveways or siteworks with stormwater management implications
- Building on or near boundaries, cliffs, or natural hazards
- Ground stability reporting and engineer involvement
Standalone Structures
- Sleepouts or minor dwellings over 30m²
- Sheds or outbuildings over 30m² or with plumbing
- Shipping container buildings (converted or temporary)
- Pergolas or canopies over thresholds requiring consent
- Decks over 1.5m in height or attached to dwellings
- Carports, garages, and pole sheds
- Fences retaining walls integrated into structures
Commercial & Mixed-Use Work
- Change of use (e.g. converting a home into a childcare centre or office)
- Fit-outs for cafés, commercial kitchens, or small retail
- Accessibility compliance reports (e.g. MBIE accessible route plans)
- CPU (Certificate for Public Use) applications and S.363 documentation
- Specified systems and compliance schedules
- Refurbishments requiring fire, acoustic, or structural upgrades
Additional Consent-Related Services
- Full project coordination and documentation for consent lodgement
- Liaising with local councils throughout the process
- RFI responses included in our fixed fee!
- Coordination with engineers (structural, civil, fire, mechanical, drainage)
- Preparation of waivers, exemptions, and Schedule 1 assessments
- Resource consent coordination (if required alongside building consent)
