mark_sorehands posted:Electrician's materials costs to you. How much mark-up?
I did my own costing and it came to less than $600.00
and he can buy it all cheaper than me.
THREE times or more than his cost price!! that's what he's…
mark_sorehands posted:Electrician's materials costs to you. How much mark-up?
I just got the invoice from my electrician.
Job was for 40 metres of mains supply n a prepared trench,
running cable for power and light in 2 rooms ( 6M x…
mark_sorehands posted:Living in a Shed During Construction?
i have got his issue now too.
i went on holiday for 2 months with the paln to have the permit done and a bungalow built in my absence.
i am…
mark_sorehands posted:Underground Power Pit Cost
i was quoted by Powercor in Geelong area, and had to pay, $4300 for a pit and a 30 metre underground run from the nearest supply point.
just normal single phase…
mark_sorehands posted:Roads and Drainage - Council problem
I am hoping someone may know a bit about Council responsibilities when constructing roads and drains.
my problem is in the City of Greater Geelong area .
its a bit complex, i'll…
mark_sorehands posted:Need Drafting designing geelong area
I am trying to find a good drafter/designer in the Geelong area.
I want someone who knows quite a bit about building design,
types of materials, spans, roof design, post heights/dimensions ,…
mark_sorehands posted:Retaining Walls
hi, thanks for the replies.
i am definitely leaning towards concrete sleepers with galvanised steel H beam posts.
the sleepers come in various sizes. 1.2M 1.5M 2.0M.
the posts are fairly readily available…
mark_sorehands posted:Retaining Walls
yes they do need a building permit,
here at geelong its over 1 metre that needs a permit.
yes i need engineers design for the permit.
my experience with any/all suppliers of services…
mark_sorehands posted:Retaining Walls
Anyone had any experience with building a retaining wall about 2 metres high?
i need to build 2 of them and fill it in to make a driveway down a fairly…
mark_sorehands posted:Ocean Grove Project
hi thanks,
nope no bricks, hate 'em and expensive.
there won't be any stormwater issues up where the house will sit, its all down hill from there.
i did the design/plans myself,
they are…
mark_sorehands posted:Ocean Grove Project
ok I'll try pics....
http://www.abstractgolf.com/thacker_street
this link opens in this same window..
better if you right click and choose "Open in New Window"
mark_sorehands posted:Ocean Grove Project
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all the great info in here, so I am inspired to start this log of my new project at Ocean Grove, Victoria.
Me: Haa haa... age 59, male,…
mark_sorehands posted:Approx OB cost per square meter?
hi, i just joined the forum because this question interests me a lot.
my plan is a 138 square metre 2 bedroom unit.
all timber frame, stumps, colorbond roof, weathertex cladding, timber…
