Drawings and permit together
The architect's drawings with revisions, site plan, neighbour notices and the municipality's decision – always the latest version, easy to find.
Build in Norway
Building a house in Norway? Stay on top of it from plot to completion
MinePlaner is made for building projects anywhere in the world. Keep drawings, permit, tradespeople, budget and documents in one place, and let the family follow along.
Tradespeople and tenders
Send a clear tender package to several builders, compare the quotes and move the best one straight into the budget.
Budget and payments
Estimate, actual, paid and remaining per item – so you see early if the project is heading over budget.
Diary, handover and completion
A site diary with weather and photos of what gets hidden, warranties and handover documents – together when you apply for the completion certificate and when you sell.
Permit and responsibility
Building a new home in Norway normally needs a permit from the municipality under the Planning and Building Act, with responsible companies for the application, design and construction. If you build your own house, the municipality can give you personal responsibility as a self-builder if you can show the work will be done properly. Smaller works, such as a small garage, may be exempt – always check with the municipality.
The application can be one step or a framework permit followed by a commencement permit. Drawings, neighbour notices, site maps and decisions belong together, with dates and versions.
Technical requirements and records
The building regulations (TEK17) set the requirements for structure, fire safety, energy and indoor climate, among others. As the client you benefit from documenting along the way:
- Photos of pipes, wiring, membranes and insulation before they are closed in
- Declarations of conformity and product documentation from suppliers
- Wet-room documentation from the tradespeople
- Changes agreed along the way – in writing and dated
Contracts with builders and tradespeople
When a consumer contracts a builder to build a new home, the Norwegian housing construction act (bustadoppføringslova) applies. Work on an existing property is often covered by the craftsman services act (håndverkertjenesteloven). Many also use standard contracts from Standard Norge. Whatever the contract: keep it, the quotes, the payment schedule and the changes in the project.
Completion certificate and handover
The municipality issues the completion certificate (ferdigattest) when the work is documented as finished and in line with the permit; with work outstanding, a temporary use permit can be given. The handover documents (FDV) matter to you and a later buyer – in MinePlaner you can download everything as a tidy ZIP file with folders.
Share with family
Make a presentation with the best photos and videos and share a short link or a four-digit code. Family need no account, and you decide what each link shows.
Guides for people who build
House-building budget: template and common mistakes
How to set up a house-building budget: items, estimate against actual cost, payments, contingency and currency – and the common mistakes that break budgets.
Site diary: what to write – with a template
Why you should keep a site diary, what it should contain, a simple daily template – and how photos and weather make the diary valuable for years.
Frequently asked questions
Can I build myself in Norway?
Yes, many build fully or partly themselves. The municipality can give you personal responsibility as a self-builder for your own home. The application and assessment are made by the municipality.
Does MinePlaner work with Boligmappa?
There is no direct connection, but you can download all documents as a ZIP file and add them to Boligmappa or hand them to a buyer.
Is this legal advice?
No. This is an overview. Rules and case handling vary between municipalities, so always check with the municipality or a professional.
What does it cost?
30 days free, then €45 per project a year. Architects and others with many projects can use the Architect plan.
Ready to show off your project?
30 days free. No card. €45 a year per project if you want to continue.