Alterations and renovations

Planning, selecting tradespeople, insurance and consents.

What's involved when you're renovating

Ensure your building project is done legally. How the law protects you if things go wrong.

Rights and responsibilities when you build or renovate

Find out:

• when you need building consent
• what you can do yourself
• what you need to hire a licensed builder to do.

What you can and can’t do yourself when you're renovating

It's easiest to install home sprinklers while you're already renovating or building.