SO Renovate is a design and build company providing an end-to-end process for homeowners looking to undertake a renovation or new build.
SO’s renovation process includes the initial design concept through to final design, quantity survey pricing of the final design, obtaining council building and resource consents and then project managing the build using one of SO’s building teams.
For Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, Westmere and surrounds, the process would start with an initial consultation on-site with Tysen Kay, one of SO’s consultants. Tysen has been with SO for over seven years, having started with the company as an LBP builder and part of the building team. Through his experience, Tysen is able to provide ideas and input to assist homeowners to maximise the benefits of their project. He prides himself on being able to give an initial ballpark price estimate based on the proposed project scope.
The total cost of the SO design and pricing process ranges from between $4000 - $7000 (depending on the project size and scope), SO offers this free, on the proviso clients proceed to use SO to project manage and undertake the actual renovation build.
If after the initial consultation, a homeowner wishing to proceed with SO through the design and pricing process, would confirm by signing a concept proposal agreement. SO then engages one of the number of designers they work with to meet the client on site and then produce a draft design concept.
Typically, up to two design amendments are sufficient before the final concept plan is completed to the client's satisfaction. SO then arranges a scoping meeting with the client on site with one of SO’s quantity surveyors to discuss in detail all aspects of the proposed scope. Based on this information and the concept plan, the SO QS team puts together a detailed price estimate for the project along with a detailed action plan, setting out the details of the proposed project.
For larger renovations, SO recommends clients engage the designer (at the client cost) to provide developed design drawings, which provide far more detail and allow the SO QS team to obtain quotes from suppliers and subcontractors leading to more accurate pricing. If the project price is within the client's budget expectations and they are happy to proceed, they sign a cost and margin contract with SO.
At the client's cost, the designer will prepare full working drawings for submission to council to obtain the required building and resource consents. Once the consents have been obtained, SO will undertake the build process which will be overseen by one of SO’s project managers.
SO also works with clients who have engaged an architect and are happy to quote for renovations or new-builds using developed design, full working drawings or consented full working drawings. In these cases, the SO QS team will obtain quotes from all third party suppliers and contractors with a view to be able to provide the best possible and most accurate quote, in some cases (new builds) a fixed price can be provided.
All projects are managed by one of SO’s project managers who will arrange regular weekly update meetings with the homeowner to keep them fully informed in regard to progress and discuss any issues as they arise. SO provides transparent invoicing whereby copies of all relevant third party suppliers and contractors used in the invoice period are given to the home owner in support of the SO invoice for that period.
Over the past 10 years, SO has built a strong reputation for high quality work with the aim of ensuring every project is delivered on time and on budget.
If you would like to arrange an initial consultation with Tysen to discuss your renovation or new build, then please contact him on 021 076 2068, email tysen@sogroup.co.nz