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diggi

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diggi

13 March 2019

Re: Builder asked to upgrade class P to E class slabBuilding A New House

Mar 13, 2019 8:16 pm

I too agree that this is money well spent...provided it is not a cash grab by the builder. Ive yet to argue that the cost of the upgraded slab should be treated the same way as a variation (cost +20%). The builder has simply said that its not a variation, therefore i must pay whatever they say, with...

I too agree that this is money well spent...provided it is not a cash grab by the builder. Ive yet to argue that the cos...

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diggi

19 June 2018

Re: Fridge CavityGeneral Discussion

Jun 19, 2018 10:16 am

Ha ha, made a mistake here once, gave the kitchen builder the fridge width and he made the cavity exactly that, needless to say we couldn't put our fridge there. Id say future proof the space and make it much wider that the fridge you currently have/want, as you may one day want to buy one of those ...

Ha ha, made a mistake here once, gave the kitchen builder the fridge width and he made the cavity exactly that, needless...

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diggi

19 June 2018

Re: Builder asked to upgrade class P to E class slabBuilding A New House

Jun 19, 2018 10:11 am

Are there any concreters out there that have done an E slab ("P site" needing with 1-2m piers because of a tree) lately. For an average size double story house) see viewtopic.php?p=1810898#p1810898

Are there any concreters out there that have done an E slab (P site needing with 1-2m piers because of a tree) lately. F...

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diggi

19 June 2018

Re: Builder asked to upgrade class P to E class slabBuilding A New House

Jun 19, 2018 10:00 am

Agreed, the least they can do is make the slab upgrade details/costs transparent, and maybe, only a small % markup. Tried getting the details of the $15k piles and $15k slab upgrade from builder... doesnt look like they have a policy that allows this. I mentioned that most contracts have % markup fo...

Agreed, the least they can do is make the slab upgrade details/costs transparent, and maybe, only a small % markup. Trie...

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diggi

18 June 2018

Re: Builder asked to upgrade class P to E class slabBuilding A New House

Jun 18, 2018 7:24 pm

Thanks Geo1, I think I will just have to learn my lesson from this one. next time, get soil test done before buying land, me thinks.

Thanks Geo1, I think I will just have to learn my lesson from this one. next time, get soil test done before buying land...

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diggi

16 June 2018

Re: slab upgrade from M to E cost blowoutBuilding A New House

Jun 16, 2018 10:25 am

Thanks structuralbimguy, (wow 2216 posts, should nominate you for "order of australia":lol:) Yea, I couldnt even find the other borehole, which is a bit strange considering it went down 3m (unless im reading report wrong) Ive seen these holes before and they are usually quite easy to spot ...

Thanks structuralbimguy, (wow 2216 posts, should nominate you for order of australia:lol:) Yea, I couldnt even find the ...

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diggi

16 June 2018

Re: Evaporative cooling vs Split systemHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Jun 16, 2018 7:49 am

I have evaps in Brisbane and have been using them for 8 years. we also ended up installing splits in every room for the really humid or cold days. over time i have begun to realise that these systems are an advantage for your energy consumption if you learn when you can use them (using a humidity gu...

I have evaps in Brisbane and have been using them for 8 years. we also ended up installing splits in every room for the ...

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diggi

16 June 2018

Re: Builder asked to upgrade class P to E class slabBuilding A New House

Jun 16, 2018 7:40 am

https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?p=1810898#p1810898

viewtopic.php?p=1810898#p1810898

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diggi

16 June 2018

slab upgrade from M to E cost blowoutBuilding A New House

Jun 16, 2018 7:34 am

Hi all,new to this site but it seems to be filled with great information. Kinda hoping I can get some of that :-D. Received the quote back from a large spec home builder the other day where they happily informed me that my Geotech Report have downgraded the site classification to P and soils are E. ...

Hi all,new to this site but it seems to be filled with great information. Kinda hoping I can get some of that . Received...

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diggi

16 June 2018

Re: Builder asked to upgrade class P to E class slabBuilding A New House

Jun 16, 2018 5:47 am

Similar situation up here in Ipswich. charged 15k to upgrade slab (slab upgraded from M to E2) and another 15k for bored piers (1m min depth) (P class site because of trees of influence). Strange thing is that the mining report says that the area is known for H to H2 soils?

Similar situation up here in Ipswich. charged 15k to upgrade slab (slab upgraded from M to E2) and another 15k for bored...

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