Picking an experienced and knowledgeable designer like me, who is well-versed in New Zealand's building code, can indeed save you building consent fees charged by the council. Here's why:

1. Compliance with Building Regulations:

As an experienced designer, I am well-versed in the intricacies of New Zealand's building code and regulations. By ensuring that your design meets all the necessary requirements from the outset, I can help you avoid costly revisions or resubmissions that may incur additional building consent fees.

2. Efficient Design Process:

With my expertise, I can streamline the design process, ensuring that all necessary documentation and plans are prepared accurately and comprehensively. This reduces the chances of delays through RFIs or rejections during the building consent application, saving you both time and money.

3. Minimizing Design Errors:

A well-versed designer understands the specific requirements of the building code and can incorporate them seamlessly into the design. By avoiding design errors or omissions that may trigger additional reviews or amendments, I can help you avoid unnecessary building consent fees.

4. Effective Communication with Council:

Having experience working with a vast range of councils, I understand their expectations and requirements. This enables me to effectively communicate and collaborate with the council during the building consent application process, ensuring a smoother and more efficient approval process, thereby reducing associated fees.

5. Knowledge of Cost-Saving Strategies

Through my experience, I have developed a keen understanding of strategies that align with the building code. By incorporating these strategies into the design, I can help you optimize your project while still meeting all necessary regulations, ultimately reducing building consent fees.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, choosing an experienced and knowledgeable designer like me, who is well-versed in New Zealand's building code, can save you building consent fees charged by the council. With my expertise, I can ensure compliance with regulations, streamline the design process, minimize errors, effectively communicate with the council, and implement cost-saving strategies. By selecting me, you can have peace of mind knowing that your project will progress smoothly, efficiently, and within budget allowing you to spend that money towards a holiday rather then on a piece of paper with a stamp on it.