Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Mar 20, 2016 11:20 pm So we have decided to embark on an exciting and hopefully rewarding journey of building our first home. Our plans are almost complete however there are a few things questions we have.... We have been quoted $ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY TWO DOLLARS by the builder for the provision of a single phase cable with a 32amp breaker and isolator. I don't have any experience in electrical, however this sounds expensive. Its 3 times more than it costs us to educate our sponsor children! Re: BUILDING OUR FIRST HOME IN WA, LOTS OF QUESTIONS 2Mar 21, 2016 8:20 am That sounds like a lot, I thought single phase was just part of the base price of the build. I thought you only paid to upgrade to 3 phase power. But I'm not really sure. Good luck with your new build! Re: BUILDING OUR FIRST HOME IN WA, LOTS OF QUESTIONS 3Mar 21, 2016 9:41 pm Firsthomeforme So we have decided to embark on an exciting and hopefully rewarding journey of building our first home. Our plans are almost complete however there are a few things questions we have.... We have been quoted $ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY TWO DOLLARS by the builder for the provision of a single phase cable with a 32amp breaker and isolator. I don't have any experience in electrical, however this sounds expensive. Its 3 times more than it costs us to educate our sponsor children! That sounds pretty expensive! You really shouldn't even be charged, single phase should be standard? I work for an electrical company so I will ask our electricians tomorrow and let you know Re: BUILDING OUR FIRST HOME IN WA, LOTS OF QUESTIONS 4Mar 22, 2016 11:55 am I talked to my boss and he said you shouldn't be charged for it all unless possibly you are in a rural area that has no power box on the property ? I'd talked to your builder and have them explain the charge My land is 260m2 (10m x 26m) located in claymore NSW. Under campbelltown council. I know in general the following setbacks would apply ground floor side setback =… 0 7165 Hi Suku18 In NSW the statutory required insurances are: 1. HBCF ( Home Building Compensation Fund) - This is if the builder dies or goes broke. But this only covers 20%… 1 2962 You should check your detail drawings, it may show downpipe within brick pier. 14 14559 |