Earth-Building Consultations
Have you got technical questions or would you like to discuss your building plans? Book a consultation with me to gain clarity and save time & money on your building project.
I get a lot of satisfaction from helping people achieve their earth-building dreams as simply as possible. Through my practical experience and my background in design, I can offer a balanced approach for your earth-building project that will save you time and money. You don't need to make mistakes along the way...
I am available via zoom for online consultations and charge NZ$100+GST per hour for my time.
We can arrange site meetings if required, but for most clients this is not necessary.
Things I can help with:
I am available via zoom for online consultations and charge NZ$100+GST per hour for my time.
We can arrange site meetings if required, but for most clients this is not necessary.
Things I can help with:
- Soil testing
- Earth building material testing
- Clarity on earth building techniques suitable for your specific conditions
- Assess preliminary plans in regards to structural consideration, passive solar design, energy efficiency, weather proofing, ease of building
- Quantity estimates for earth building materials
- Time management for earth building projects
- Setting up streamlined processes on site
- Dealing with local building authorities
- Finding a suitable designer and/or structural engineer
- Sourcing raw materials
- Assessing damage to earthen buildings and suggesting appropriate repair methodology
- and much more
Please note: I can't tell you how much your home will cost, because there are too many variables that affect the price tag and the earthbuilding side of things is not actually the biggest influencing factor.
However, I can give you advice on how to save money in your building project!