Planning steps for building a deck and awning
Hello,
I want to build a deck off the back of my house which I know will need council approval due to its size.
What I would like to know is does anyone know the steps necessary to get the planning and drawings done?
I am confident I can build the deck but drawing to council requirements is beyond me as I have heard you need site survey and more.
Any help would be greatly appreciated especially if you know the average costs/fees on the steps.
Thanks.
Planning steps for building a deck and awning
Good design assistance and ensuring compliance with code is never a waste. But there are unscrupulous individuals (ripoff scumbags, if you prefer) who will charge exorbitant fees to people. There's a special place in hell for them.
One poorly built structure leading to one dead or seriously injured person can ruin your day. And/or: life, when one is sued.
Don't get me wrong, I agree it is a burden to jump through the council hoops but far too many people have built tarted-up garbage structures then sold their homes to unsuspecting people (basically anyone who isn't a building professional or gifted amateur/handyman)
When the "fit hits the shan" who *should* be accountable isn't the issue. The homeowner is the one who will be prosecuted. No one wants that.
Get advice. Get or do, suitable drawings - councils building departments will usually help advise what you need. After all it's their job and they work for us. Local papers can have ads for drawing professionals with local knowledge.
Do it right. Do it once. Sleep at night knowing you've been a good steward of your property for yourself, your family/friends and future users.
End of my extremely opinionated sermon :)