Newcastle373737 posted:Independent building inspector - Newcastle
Can anyone recommend a company who do independent stage inspections in the lake Macquarie/ Newcastle area?
Newcastle373737 posted:Box Gutters - Australian Standard 3500:3
Thanks for all the information. Extremely helpful. Am I correct in saying that the storm water (gutters etc) need to be completed by someone that has a roof plumbing license…
Newcastle373737 posted:Box Gutters - Australian Standard 3500:3
Right so the work has to be completed by the plumber not the builder and there is no way they could or would or should sign off on it?
Newcastle373737 posted:Box Gutters - Australian Standard 3500:3
This is what he has referred -
HOME BUILDING ACT 1989 - SECT 18F
Defences
18F Defences
(1) In proceedings for a breach of a statutory warranty, it is a defence for the…
Newcastle373737 posted:Box Gutters - Australian Standard 3500:3
Thanks for the response. This is basically what it would look like (sorry not to scale). I'm guessing the sensible thing to do would be to keep it straight from…
Newcastle373737 posted:Box Gutters - Australian Standard 3500:3
Correct. My original question was asking why they don't allow for a change in direction?
Newcastle373737 posted:Box Gutters - Australian Standard 3500:3
Builder has agreed to do it. They just want us to sign a letter saying it's not to standard.
Newcastle373737 posted:Box Gutters - Australian Standard 3500:3
I was wondering why box gutters are not allowed to have a change in direction in them?
Are you able to direct your builder to still complete one which has a…
Newcastle373737 posted:What is the best product to use to seal beneath coping paver
I went with an Ardex product in the end.
Newcastle373737 posted:What is the best product to use to seal beneath coping paver
What is the best product to use to seal beneath coping paver and the top of a fibreglass pool ?
Newcastle373737 posted:Window Price Lists
I'm wondering if anyone knows if companies like bradnams and Steg provide price lists for their standard windows to builders? If anyone has one could they send it to me…
Newcastle373737 posted:Concrete piering cost estimate
Based on that I would have thought 10-11k is more reasonable
Newcastle373737 posted:Concrete piering cost estimate
What has everyone paid for concrete piering? I've been quoted a rate of $180 per metre for 100m so $18,000. Is that reasonable?
Newcastle373737 posted:Extra brickwork - How much extra cost is reasonable?
What do you think is a reasonable cost for the work? As in a commercial rate
Newcastle373737 posted:Extra brickwork - How much extra cost is reasonable?
My calculations have it costing about 8-9k including the margin.
Newcastle373737 posted:Extra brickwork - How much extra cost is reasonable?
The contract clearly states where work is agreed upon but not priced upfront due to unknown facts or lack of time then the cost will be the cost to the…
Newcastle373737 posted:Extra brickwork - How much extra cost is reasonable?
We haven't signed a variation.
The contract states that for a variation that isn't agreed on upfront the cost to the client is the cost of the works to the builder…
Newcastle373737 posted:Extra brickwork - How much extra cost is reasonable?
It was excavated lower at the back to provide some storage under the bearers and joists (split-level house).
Updated engineering was provided and paid for.
The extra work required was to…
Newcastle373737 posted:Extra brickwork - How much extra cost is reasonable?
Hey Everyone,
I'm posting in here for the first time so go easy!
We have just started our build and I'm looking to get some advice on what the extra cost…
