Thank you for your response with that chart, StructuralBIMGuy . So the right procedure is I need to have the plan drawn first. Is that right? Thanks.

I want to build a house on my land which is slightly sloping on a tight budget. So I would be grateful for good suggestion on the following building components: 1/ foundation: slab or screw piers? 2/ frame: timber, ISP, hebel or light gauge steel or ...? 3/ floor: ? 4/ cladding: ? Many thanks

Good to hear that the issues were resolved. Best wishes

Simeon, how is the project going? I hope it has been progressing well. And by the way, does it cost more to use steel freme than timber frame? Looking forward to seeing the progress of your project.

Many thanks for your advice, Simeon. I will do that. Thanks again

Thank you for giving me some idea about site cost, Simeon. Is it better to do the geotech/ soil after the old house is knocked down or it doesn't matter? Thanks

In general, is slab foundation cheaper than pier and beam foundation? Having all the certified designs, engineering & information before you engage a salesman or builder is critical in making all the informed decisions. As those variations always incur huge costs and hardships to battlers and p...

Many thanks for your advice, StructuralBIMGuy. Is it better to do the geotech/ soil after the old house is knocked down or it doesn't matter? Thanks You're going to be paying site costs regardless of what foundation is designed for the site. The fact you're doing a knockdown/rebuild should already ...

Thank you again for your reply, StructuralBIMGuy. Yes, I understand that I need to pay for the demolition. In general, is slab foundation cheaper than pier and beam foundation?

Many thanks for your advice, StructuralBIMGuy. Is it better to do the geotech/ soil after the old house is knocked down or it doesn't matter? Thanks

I would appreciate if someone can tell me if there is site cost for using pier and beam foundation, which doesn't require any cut and fill. Thanks