Outdoor Living Pack

Decks, pergolas, paving and gardens, done right.

Outdoor projects often combine a carpenter, a concreter or paver, a landscaper, an electrician and a plumber. Levels, drainage and consents tie their work together — and the joins between trades are where things go wrong.

The Outdoor Living Pack helps you write one brief for every contractor, compare quotes side by side, check consent rules early, agree levels and drainage in writing, check each stage before it’s covered, and keep a care schedule at the end.

What's included — seven practical tools plus a Start Here guide, designed to work together

• 00 · Start Here: Outdoor Living Pathway — Understand the Outdoor Living Pack, where to begin, and how the tools work together.
• 01 · Outdoor Brief and Site Worksheet — Describe what you want and what you know about the site, so every contractor quotes the same thing.
• 02 · Outdoor Quote Comparison Workbook — Compare quotes for each part of the work on the same basis, and turn gaps into questions.
• 03 · Consents, Setbacks and Rules Check — Find out early whether you need a building or resource consent, and which rules apply to your outdoor project.
• 04 · Levels, Drainage and Materials Schedule — Agree levels, falls, drainage and every material and finish before work starts.
• 05 · Outdoor Allowance and Variation Log — Track allowances, changes and delays, with cost, time and written approval.
• 06 · Stage Check and Defects Record — Check work before it’s covered, and track defects and incomplete items to close.
• 07 · Handover, Care and Warranties Checklist — Collect certificates and warranties, and set up a simple care schedule.

How you use it

• In the Semplicita Workspace App — sign in with your checkout email, open the Start Here guide, then work through the tools at your own pace.
• Download and keep — save your PDFs for digital use or printing. Selected tools also include Excel workbooks.

This pack provides general educational guidance and preparation resources. It does not replace legal, financial, building, engineering, inspection, certification or project-specific professional advice.