Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Knock down and rebuild execution plan 2Jun 03, 2016 8:49 am Researching split home designs for our KDR downward sloping block Re: Knock down and rebuild execution plan 3Jun 03, 2016 9:10 am Our build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=82369&p=1525857&hilit=fairhaven#p1525857 Re: Knock down and rebuild execution plan 4Jun 03, 2016 9:16 am Researching split home designs for our KDR downward sloping block Re: Knock down and rebuild execution plan 5Jun 03, 2016 9:57 am We've just completed our demolition so this is all fresh in my mind. This was our process: 1. Choose a demolisher first. Note that some of them will offer to arrange the plumbing work on your behalf and others will not. We chose to have our demolisher do this as we did not have a plumber in mind for the job. You should also check the relevant rules regarding removal of trees at this stage. This will vary between councils. We were fortunate that we did not have any significant trees on the block but be sure to check this out right at the start. 2. Arrange for the cancellation of your utilities and abolishment. (Note that we are in VIC so I'm not sure about other states.) For gas we requested the cancellation and our gas supplier also sent us the form for gas abolishment (every retailer has their own form). For electricity we requested the supply be de-energized at the time we were moving out. This meant that we could request the abolishment directly from the distributor using the standard form used by all Victorian distributors (available to download). This saved us an extra fee as well as a potential source of delay. 3. Pit application. We also lodged the form for our new underground electrical supply (also upgrading to 3 phase power) around the same time. You may or may not need to do this. 4. Move out. Note that Victorian utility companies have 20 working days AFTER you move out and disconnect your supply to action your request for abolishment. If you need a pit the electrical distributor has 20 working days to supply a quote and a further 20 days after acceptance of the quote to install the pit. So allow lots of time (our builder recommended allowing 10 weeks for the pit). 5. Hand over to the demolisher after you have salvaged anything you want to keep or sell. Temporary fencing needs to go up at the front of the property prior to demolition. We arranged this through our demolisher. He simply requested some additional panels to cover the gap in the side fence when our shed was removed and installed them at the appropriate time. Hopefully your demolisher will be able to at least install the extra panels even if you organise the temporary fencing hire yourself. Our demolisher organised the plumbing work so I don't know the exact timing on that but it happened at about this stage. 6. Phone line. Our demolisher disconnected the phone line since we had a simple above ground supply but yours may not be as simple (ask your demolisher). 7. Asset Protection Permit from local council. This is a bond covering footpaths, crossover etc. Refundable after all work is completed. This needs to be done prior to the demolition. Our council allowed one permit for the demolition and the rebuild but yours may differ. 8. Once abolishment is complete the demolition can finally take place. In our case we required asbestos removal (arranged by the demolisher) as well. 9. Fencing can now take place after the demolition if you have removed a shed or garage on the boundary. Contact the fencing company to remove the additional panels once the work is complete. 10. Hand over to the builder. In our case we advised them that the site was clear prior to the fencing work as an additional site survey had to be scheduled. As I said, we're in Victoria and some of this may be different in other states. But hopefully that summary helps. Re: Knock down and rebuild execution plan 6Jun 03, 2016 11:00 am pnrp4krb We've just completed our demolition so this is all fresh in my mind. This was our process: 1. Choose a demolisher first. Note that some of them will offer to arrange the plumbing work on your behalf and others will not. We chose to have our demolisher do this as we did not have a plumber in mind for the job. You should also check the relevant rules regarding removal of trees at this stage. This will vary between councils. We were fortunate that we did not have any significant trees on the block but be sure to check this out right at the start. 2. Arrange for the cancellation of your utilities and abolishment. (Note that we are in VIC so I'm not sure about other states.) For gas we requested the cancellation and our gas supplier also sent us the form for gas abolishment (every retailer has their own form). For electricity we requested the supply be de-energized at the time we were moving out. This meant that we could request the abolishment directly from the distributor using the standard form used by all Victorian distributors (available to download). This saved us an extra fee as well as a potential source of delay. 3. Pit application. We also lodged the form for our new underground electrical supply (also upgrading to 3 phase power) around the same time. You may or may not need to do this. 4. Move out. Note that Victorian utility companies have 20 working days AFTER you move out and disconnect your supply to action your request for abolishment. If you need a pit the electrical distributor has 20 working days to supply a quote and a further 20 days after acceptance of the quote to install the pit. So allow lots of time (our builder recommended allowing 10 weeks for the pit). 5. Hand over to the demolisher after you have salvaged anything you want to keep or sell. Temporary fencing needs to go up at the front of the property prior to demolition. We arranged this through our demolisher. He simply requested some additional panels to cover the gap in the side fence when our shed was removed and installed them at the appropriate time. Hopefully your demolisher will be able to at least install the extra panels even if you organise the temporary fencing hire yourself. Our demolisher organised the plumbing work so I don't know the exact timing on that but it happened at about this stage. 6. Phone line. Our demolisher disconnected the phone line since we had a simple above ground supply but yours may not be as simple (ask your demolisher). 7. Asset Protection Permit from local council. This is a bond covering footpaths, crossover etc. Refundable after all work is completed. This needs to be done prior to the demolition. Our council allowed one permit for the demolition and the rebuild but yours may differ. 8. Once abolishment is complete the demolition can finally take place. In our case we required asbestos removal (arranged by the demolisher) as well. 9. Fencing can now take place after the demolition if you have removed a shed or garage on the boundary. Contact the fencing company to remove the additional panels once the work is complete. 10. Hand over to the builder. In our case we advised them that the site was clear prior to the fencing work as an additional site survey had to be scheduled. As I said, we're in Victoria and some of this may be different in other states. But hopefully that summary helps. This is great. Do you mind if I ask who did your demo? Thanks Re: Knock down and rebuild execution plan 8Jun 03, 2016 6:01 pm A good list from pnrp4krb. Besides finding a rental property and organising removalists etc, remember to advise your insurance company to cancel insurance on old house and arrange contents cover in rental and update address for motor vehicle policies, arrange redirection of mail & arrange electricity, gas, phone connections for rental property. We are also in Victoria & used Gravity Demolition who we would highly recommend. Our build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=82369&p=1525857&hilit=fairhaven#p1525857 Re: Knock down and rebuild execution plan 9Jun 05, 2016 9:39 am We just did it also and there was pretty much nothing required from us as the demo company did it all! They forwarded all the gas/elec forms for us to fill in. My only tip would be to choose your demo company early and get dates sorted. They had to bait the house first and then wait 14 days (I think), then they had a few other houses lined up so the whole process from moving out to knockdown took 6 weeks. Then make sure your builder is ready to go as ours had everything lined up so from start of demo to slab finished was less than 3 weeks. I have a question though - what do others do about insurance whilst they're building? Our fence blew down in a storm and whilst we weren't planning on claiming, we couldn't if we wanted to as we don't have insurance. Are we supposed to keep some sort of insurance? We've had the offer of a short term tenant whilst waiting for CDC/DA home approval and demolition for our knock down rebuild. It would achieve a pretty low rent as it's… 0 14032 Hi I live in a 100yr old semi and my neighbour added an additional floor last yr and our architect has advised that we can knock down our semi and build a free-standing… 0 37974 if the original house is in good condition most of what you listed could be added in stages without the need for KDR and costs and disruption of having to live elsewhere… 1 13950 |