Latitude 37 vs Comdain
Bit late coming to this thread, but for those who may be considering.
We are a week away from final inspection.
Latitude 37 have been awesome.
You hear about the horror stories and…
Storm water path affecting future developement
Thanks for the kind offer Rhetti.
I've asked for builder to relocate stormwater path as per agreed drawings. It will save any hassles later…
Storm water path affecting future developement
Hi all,
We have started a new build. The slab has been laid and I noticed the riser for the storm water is running down the right hand side of…
Screw piles vs bored piers
Hi All,
Engineer has come back with 600mm wide pads founded 200mm into natural sand.
There is also a significant cost saving.
Screw piles vs bored piers
Hi,
I've attached engineering and soil report links to dropbox.
I think that screw/blade piles would be ok if there wasn't issues with acidic soils limiting life span and $30k additional costs…
Screw piles vs bored piers
Hi,
We are nearly at contract signing stage and an issue has come up with foundations.
Our builder/Engineer has designed foundations to use blade piles. We are on reclaimed swamp in Carrum…
How do you choose a custom builder?
I would avoid Thomas Archer. They are new to the game and inexperienced. We have friends who built with them and they have had endless issues.
Knockdown & Rebuild vs Renovation
Hi,
How much did Latitude37 quote you?
Crooked walls, bulk head, edgings...
This happened to a friend. Plaster around bulkhead was not level - obvious slant. He told site supervisor. Place got painted etc, then they came back and repaired. Had to…
Setback R&C
The 5.0 m setback was done through a planning permit and approved without having to approach neighbors etc.
I applied for 5.5m set back through building permit people at council. Different…
Setback R&C
Hi,
I have applied to council to have required setback for our proposed build modified to 5.5m from the boundary.We are planning to subdivide and want to maximise the ability to…