Doozer1905 posted:when cancelling Preliminary Work Agreement, can fee/deposit
Im sorry to say I think you will face an uphill battle.
I do work for a builder and we always make it clear to the client that this is…
Doozer1905 posted:Low valuation for new build construction loan
Hi Zoltaire,
Which actual suburb is it?
Doozer1905 posted:What does this cut/fill line mean, please?
The block is on a slope, the cut / fill line is the finished sand pad level of the area for earthworks, the cut side means they cut into the…
Doozer1905 posted:The Lincoln - Homebuyers (formerly The Whitby - Commodore)
I think you dodged a bullet there
Doozer1905 posted:HIA contract advice
The Water and Electricity charges are standard to be paid for by client, not sure about the others as your not in WA I would say.
Doozer1905 posted:Footing upgrades- dispute
Hi Kelsey,
It doesn't really matter what the developer has said in regards to the site classification, what I have seen from developers is they will do random test holes…
Doozer1905 posted:Million dollar home in Perth
More than likely not, if you have the money why would you compromise? You get what you pay for. If you get a cheaper price there is a reason for…
Doozer1905 posted:Change to Floorplan after signing PPA
Can be done but im not sure if your particular builder will allow it. You can't just do it during construction, you say its a non structural wall but you…
Doozer1905 posted:URGENT HELP NEEDED BAL RATING
I may have confused you, when I said they toughen there glass onsite I meant in there factory they have a huge furnace type machine that does this.
If there are…
Doozer1905 posted:URGENT HELP NEEDED BAL RATING
Hi Janmors, it all depends on how many m2 the house is. If you say its 200m2 of living area then I would say that cost is reasonable for a…
Doozer1905 posted:The Lincoln - Homebuyers (formerly The Whitby - Commodore)
6 Courses = 514mm high
Doozer1905 posted:Trafficable Lid to Sewer in Driveway
Nothing to do with the builder, its the developer of the land. They can't be moved
Doozer1905 posted:First home build,Movida Midvale WA, Smart Homes For Living
Have a look at photo 6, have they used 2 different batches of bricks there or is the photo deceptive? Something also doesn't look right with the brickwork in this…
Doozer1905 posted:Slab Upgraded
Yes and no, if the builder included a Provisional Sum for an "Engineering Upgrades" no they don't have to notify you until the Provisional Sum is fixed but if there…
Doozer1905 posted:Adding a water point in toilet
I'm not sure what the regulations are in Victoria but in Western Australia if you add a water point in a WC it needs to have a backflow prevention device…
Doozer1905 posted:HIA building contract
Yes of course the builder can take action against you, you have a signed contact with them, this is a legal document. They can sue you for loss of profit…
Doozer1905 posted:Building with Rendition in Adelaide
Just suss out what amps the induction Cooktop draws, you may have to upgrade wiring from the meter to the Cooktop and I have no doubt you will have to…
Doozer1905 posted:FHO- Building in Perth Hills WA - WA Country Builders
The slab doesn't have to be down this year only the contact needs to be signed by the 31st December.
Currently the slab needs to be completed by the 31st March…
Doozer1905 posted:Cost to build tri-story on a sloped block?
Sorry I don't know, from Perth, in Perth would be no chance but I'm not sure in SA
Doozer1905 posted:Vapour Barrier - Slab
The builder is correct, doesn't apply to outside concrete or garage concrete
Doozer1905 posted:Balcony construction
IMO I think the second detail is much better than the first in regards to the joint detail
Doozer1905 posted:Shall I lock the price now for the build?
The contract is only valid for a certain amount of time, if you signed up you would be subject to price rises anyway. I would suggest don't sign because if…
Doozer1905 posted:Balcony construction
You wouldn't be tiling on Modwood, it's a composite decking material. I would say they have just put the wrong detail on the first plans and when they have reviewed…
Doozer1905 posted:Preliminary Works Agreement
I wouldn't be signing a PWA, you really want all your upgrades and changes complete before you sign anything. Once you have signed a PWA your more or less locked…
Doozer1905 posted:Preliminary Works Agreement
If your signing a PWA is it a custom house or a standard model that the builder has plans for? The specification is pretty low by the looks of what…
Doozer1905 posted:Coastal gutter brackets
If you are within 100 meters of breaking surf it should be Colorbond Stainless not Ultra. Ultra is for between 100 and 200 meters.
Doozer1905 posted:structural steel and corrosion
Its definitely wrong, I would put something in writing to them ASAP that it doesn't comply as per the National Construction Code
Doozer1905 posted:Building with home group wa and relocate and reconfigure lay
Yes and No, if there is no additional internal walls then shouldn't be a difference. If the suspended concrete slab spans a bigger space then they may have to add…
