Ok Fair enough. 7K, then doesn't sound too far fetched. I also read cost can be higher if they have to bore into the ground, road, nature strip

As a follow up, can I ask people what were there costs quoted by the Electricity company to install the underground pit (I've been quoted $6403 + GST, for a…

I'm building 2 townhouses side by side and going to subdivide. I need to install an underground pit for the electricity and filling out the application form for Jemena and…

Thanks Harts
Yes that was the insurance I was talking about and it was, more specifically
Construction Works (Contract Works), Public and Product Liability Insurance for Builders (https://www.hiainsurance.com.au/Product…

Thanks Simeon
I should state that this is in Victoria, and no, I didn't mean that I would personally take out any insurance, but just wanted to understand all the different…

Hi. Just want clarification.
DBI covers if the builder dies, goes insolvent etc and is per a property.
I want to know however what type of insurance is needed if for example…

Hi Doozer1995. I didn't receive any PM in my inbox if you sent something. If you could send it again it would be appreciated
Thanks
Donald

Thank you LandAndHome
That was a very comprehensive answer which I really appreciated because like you said this is serious business. Just for your reference, Builder 1, took all my working…

Hi guys
My builder wants a pre-deposit of about $4400 before he commences to write up the contracts. I feel a bit uncomfortable in doing this since what if in the…

Hi. 2 questions for any builders our Building Surveyors out there
I am based in Victoria

1. Is the Domestic Building Insurance needed to be obtained before the building permit can be…

Thanks
I have copyright for all the drawings. I engaged an architect so I own all the Working/Engineering drawings etc. So I am not tied to any builder. So in…

Hi.
I am in the starting phase to do a dual occupancy build here in Victoria, and I am just trying to understand the step by step process so I can…