15/09/2026
What you may not realise when building or renovating is that a preliminary agreement is often optional.
It gives your builder dedicated time to properly investigate the existing home, carry out further due diligence and identify potential issues before preparing a fixed-price quote.
The first image is a real example from a Waiheke home, where significant structural decay was hidden behind the existing cladding.
Look properly. Price accurately. Avoid surprises.