Should the Builder make a margin / 20% on engineering costs?
It depends on the final figure, usually the percentage lowers with the greater the value of the job .i.e If they're saying 20% on an estimated $300,000 build ...then i'd…
Outdoor Gas Bayonets
hmm sounds expensive, although do you have gas appliances planned for the house?, such as a heater, cook top, hot water.
The reason i bring that up is that they may…
For those of you who HAVE porcelain tiles...
i should have added in my last post :
Are the tiles square edged(90 degree) or recessed edge(about a 45 degree bevel)?
If they are recessed the gap between the tiles may…
For those of you who HAVE porcelain tiles...
When i layed my tiles i used the gap that would minimize any cut tiles, so they(the cut tiles) stayed as big as possible to match in with the rest.
Mine…
What is cost + when reffered buy a builder
In my experience cost + is used by builders to cover themselves for renovations/custom work, when there are too many variables to account for in a quote. it also saves…
Decking overhang.
sorry for the gravedig but You will have to consult the relavant span tables for the product you intend to use to determine the allowable cantilever(overhang). Ask the timber supplier…
sliding doors or bifolds installation cost
Bear in mind you will also need to factor in the price of installing a suitable beam or t section above the door.
Pier Costs
Have they hit rock?, there will be additional charges for rock/hard ground.
How long since quoting, as steel and concrete have risen in price significantly over the last 6 months.
Slab not flat
From memory it's about 95%, i.e a 5% tolerance in a 1m2 area.
if it is then the slab shouldn't vary more than 5mm(5%)(100mm thick slab) in height in a…