Minx posted:Building Townhouses in Melbourne, Advice?
I'm assuming you have your planning permit from council. Do you have the building permits yet? Reason why I ask is that you say that you are an amateur, I'm…
Minx posted:Cost per square metre - architect designed home in Melbourne
I would also recommend looking at getting more quotes.
You will also need to bear in mind that you are proposing a multi unit site and as such it will…
Minx posted:Check Out My Plumber **Photo for you THEMAX!**
Its the price you pay to be attended to instantly I suppose.
Could have found a plumber cheaper, but with a wait.
So many plumbers wouldn't touch small jobs either,…
Minx posted:How can you save money on electrical & plumbing costs?
Ways to save money.
Electricals
- avoid downlights this will increase costs substantially
- sometimes sparky can get switches etc cheaper
- get what you need. Some people go overboard with powerpoints some…
Minx posted:When do windows go in?
My partner installs the windows (as a chippy). Sometimes it is after the frame is complete.
However now a days partner says he installs after the roof gets done. Reason…
Minx posted:Where did you get your bricks from and for how much $$$?
I got the Austral Elements range. The price I got quoted and the price I got them for through a builder mate were 2 different figures.
I got quoted around…
Minx posted:prefab frame Qoute
Get another quote to compare.
You will also have to factor costs to erect the frame and additional cost if there is steel involved from the chippy.
Minx posted:Suspicious of previous owner's DIY jobs..
One would assume he is a registered builder is he built your place and is planning on building on the vacant block.
A registered builder with an unlimited license is…
Minx posted:Draftsmanship work
A structual engineer is required for all new builds.
Who does the bracing plan for the structure? Drafty doesn't do this.
Without a engineers report no builder can build a…
Minx posted:Draftsmanship work
I would imagine that price would include engineers drawings, 5 star energy, plans and permits.
Minx posted:Stick Built Wall Frames Vs Pre Fab Wall Frames
Stick build all the way. Partner does it for a living so may as well.
What I liked was during construction was add additional studs here and there, good quality…
Minx posted:Our Windosr 47 with Porter Davis
I am so sorry to hear your story.
Honestly, I bet the suits don't have much if any construction experience other than their uni course.
Yes you are right about…
Minx posted:Bulders who borrow licenses.
Would my partner loan his license out? Never!
Worst case scenario for builder with license, buiding commision cancels it, thus no licence = little to no $$
Now if your builder does…
Minx posted:Formal lounges and formal dining... what a waste of time!
I agree. I do not have formal lounge or dining, waste of space and $$ imho.
I don't get why people spend $$ on stunning dining and lounge suites which barely…
Minx posted:Entrance Handle Price
Perhaps that price includes installation? I know my partner charges a bit for entrance doors as there is a bit more fiddling to do, especially with those all in one…
Minx posted:Roughly How Many Bricks to Build a house ?
I used blue onyx and they were $1200 per thou, I did get them at builders rate but I doubt the builder will pass on that rate.
At the $1200…
Minx posted:How much for an instantaneous gas hot water unit?
I got my Rinnai Infinity 32 for $1500, builders price. The price I was given from a shop was substantially dearer.
Minx posted:Two storey houses and scaffolding
Well I for one certainly don't think that a scaffold is a waste of money. Not when my partner is up there installing the second story floor or installing the…
Minx posted:Is $3,000 reasonable for structural steel engineering design
I don't know if that's ok as the price I paid included design, working drawings, engineers and permits.
Regardless if you can find the original quote or not, you can't…
Minx posted:How much do you cost the SQ as Owner builder ?
Shelly he is in Canberra and I think you will find that house and construction costs are a fair bit higher than in Victoria. As to how much higher or…
Minx posted:How much do you cost the SQ as Owner builder ?
I think it depends on quality. Mine is about $10,000 per square. That's also taking my partners skills and connections into consideration.
I tend to think that the answer to…
Minx posted:What do you O-Bs do with the left-over stuff ?
Partner has used left over materials on his owm jobs. Charged them for it of course so theoretically I got my money back.
Minx posted:How much is your House & Land?
Didn't have to pay for land but it's worth between $500,000 and $600,000 (in an established area) and it's about 625sqm
The house will cost around $500,000 and that's for everything.…
Minx posted:What makes you select a kitchen company?
I knew what I wanted so gave the designers and companies my plans and a brief.
All my quotes came back between $40,000 and $50,000. That was for 2 x…
Minx posted:Owner Builder Insurance
It was a while back but I do recall that I needed PL insurance. May have been a council requirement though.
In an ideal world we would not need PL…
Minx posted:NEW KITCHEN & WOOD FLOORS UNDER APPLIANCES *****help****
I think it depends on the oven. I have a freestanding Ilve oven and whilst moving it is no problem, but it's electical is not the traditional plug that…
Minx posted:What are your favourite timber floor species?
My apologies. I meant 2300 l/m. How embarrasing. I have been posting from my blackberry and the text is rather small. Thanks for the cheeky remark Casa
Minx posted:What are your favourite timber floor species?
No mistake was made. The house is over 500 sq/m. There is A LOT of timber.
