The decision/price to charge is made by the Builder Piles generally cost $100 to $150 ea With higher number of piles Engineers/Builders favour bored piles as they tend to work out cheaper But Builders will still charge full $ticker price >$450 ea. This post & Pile Calculator just confirms what ...

Hi, We have received our engineering drawings & building permit back and it specifies bored piers in the drawings & permit for my 'p' class site. 19 x 450 DIA. MASS CONCRETE BORED PIER TO 2000 DEPTH 20 x 450 DIA. MASS CONCRETE BORED PIER TO 3000 DEPTH "STEEL PILE ALTERNATIVE IS AVAILABL...

Hi All, I'm wondering if there is anyone here who has used a building expert (not lawyers!) to review contract documents prior to signing? If so, would you mind sharing who you used and did you find them of any use? I'm in Victoria BTW. Thanks

U need a pre contract inspection from a qualified building inspector ,a service such as this site's building inspector does,will.save u big time when someone knowledgeable is with you. Thanks Joker. Do you have any recommendation for this service?

I'm currently at tender stage of a KDRB project with one of the volume builders in Melbourne. I have two charges in my tender that I believe the builder's pricing team has made an incorrect assessment for my site. This equates to be about $10k. 1. As per the overhead power lines OH & S report, a...

Power outlet in garage ceiling for powered door. Hall Light switch next to connecting door from garage. If you ever want one of those spray toilet seats (Might be useful at the moment!) power outlet in toilet. I would probably put one extra double GPO in each room Thanks bashworth. Agree with all y...

Hi All, We have roughly drafted up our electrical plans (see below). Hoping to get everyone's suggestions and comments on this plan, if we are missing anything or should relocate anything. . Thanks in advance Ground Floor Plan: https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/25264_1585774475.JPG e First Floor Plan: ...

Hi Guys, I'm doing a KDRB project in the western suburbs of Melbourne. I'm required to have an underground pit installed for the electricity and have received the quote for $5,311 + GST! The electricity pole is literally across the road (max 10m) and there is already a pit 1 house away from mine on ...

Hi Guys, Just wondering which one is a better option.. Exposed or Colour Stenciled driveway.. Is the price the same or is either of them more expensive.. I'm looking to concrete my 32m2 driveway.. Thanks everyone!!

While some went as far as suggesting the value of a timber floor added 8% to the value of a home, the average across respondents was a healthy 3% of added value to a home. When considering a home valued at $500 000.00, and subsequently adding a timber floor of approximately $20 000.00 in value, the...

Thanks Guys! I read my contract and it does say 'Rheem/ Vulcan 160 litre Loline gas boosted 51116002 solar HWS including one roof collector and ground mounted tank' We are only two so I guess it should be enough for now. Does anyone know if I could add extra panels later on and how much it might cost?

My builder has installed only one solar collector on the roof (facing north) where as all the other houses i see have two collectors (Although mostly east or west facing in my street) Does it have to do with the roof facing or is the builder just increasing his margin by providing only one collector...