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Engineering coststhanks for the input guys an gals, we have had quotes as high as 12k and as low as $1800, and the lowest quote seem the best guy to deal with, he is switched on and very… Ok, now I understand what you mean.
More so like this is our initial plan...with… Owner Builder Requirements in WAI'm owner building a townhouse behind my existing house at the moment.
Banks wouldn't lend to me. Owner building and dual occupancy (can only subdivide once house AND… JB1 replied 24 February 2013 ago Concrete Panel DesignThanks guys much appreciated. Need to weigh up the cost benefits of using ICP or SIP.
Cheers OB a shed HomeSeems like no responses, so my 5 cents worth.
A lot depends on how complete and detailed the components in the kit are.
Second storey will complicate erection with OHS… tezzab replied 14 February 2013 ago Perth Sand Penetrometer - HiringSo, the places I found so far are -
Belmont Hire @ $25 24 hrs
The Hire Guys, Bibra Lake @ $33 / 24 hrs
Hoping this helps any others looking for same...
Wayne submitting planning approvalYou don't say where you are nor the council involved . As per Johnsons advice above, all councils have different rules so speak to them first.
Stewie OB in Albany WA the Mc mansionwe are still at the planning stage, we will be importing appliances etc, I have done lots of importing with my car projects, kitchen is from a local supplier ,flat packed,… Ned's Shed - B&B Huonvalley TasmaniaHi Ned
Wow you are very brave. Looks great. We are doing something similar in Huon Valley Shire - how did you go with the council? Where do we find information about… The beginning of the beginningIn the scheme of things, $7000 sounds extremely cheap (especially if your architect is paying for all the Council costs). For my reasonably modest home here in Hobart,… Johnson replied 27 January 2013 ago rendering access spaceHey there, hard to make picture out what you said above.
But a renderer generally requires just enough space to move freely in the space in order to render it.
e.g. if he… Bad Roof JobIf they have used long enough screws ( 50mm if they are going into softwood or unless you are in a high wind area ) into the battens then this shouldn't be a… Drafting quote?
It's interesting to read posts where people are comparing Architects with Draftspersons.
Basically, the former takes a commission to take a design thru to completion. The… jnk40Dec 15, 2012 12:05 pm Bad paint jobHi Brett,
I can certainly relate to your problem as I had the same problem with a tiler. I must ere on the side of caution here with you though, just in case you are… Framing nail gun.Not to hijack the thread, but is there a powered stapler anyone could recommend to go into hardwood (for wall wrap etc).
Thanks! Johnson replied 2 December 2012 ago Insulation - Sourcing OnlineNo. it's not required.
The objective is to insulate external walls and roof space from outside heat loss or gain.
There is no point in insulating ground floor from first… PlastererWhy don't you call or visit your local Gyprock Trade Centre to see if they can give you some numbers of plasterers. Vess replied 8 November 2012 ago What finish to concrete floor.years ago a work friend had the concrete in the main living area of the house stained ( like driveway stain) when the slab was laid. they planned to eventually put down… kexkez replied 8 November 2012 ago Flat Pack Kit Homes
Hi Robfleischer,
I am trying to get in touch with the mob at flatpackkithomes but am not having any luck with the phone number, email address or even the address… Becoming an owner builderIf you have not build a house before I would definitely not recommended,
We contemplated on going OB all the way but in the end we hired a… B STAR replied 5 November 2012 ago jnk40Oct 31, 2012 11:25 pm Garage doorsWe have a Steel-line door. Having had a B & D door in the last house and this is so much better. Mountings are stronger and better placed,… B STAR replied 22 October 2012 ago Brickie NeededThanks Vess xo. Apparently we have a new brickie starting in 2 weeks but ill keep Ian's details just in case. Emmsiek replied 19 October 2012 ago jnk40Oct 18, 2012 6:11 pm How many alterations to your plans?It took our builder 17 drafts to get it right. They used a 3rd party drafting company that couldn't follow directions or in some cases draw in a CAD program something I… Interior DesignerYou could use Michelle from this forum. She has a design business.
Website:www.denovoconcepts.com
Occupation:Interior Decorator painter&Tilerhi
can anyone recommend a good tiler and painter around the south suburbs of melb? its for a new build
cheers john Building permit Question (what now)Stewie D is right!
As experienced pre purchase property inspector I can tell you that one of the greatest incidences of significant defects is incomplete/illegal building… True cost of owner building a kit homeHi,
I have been owner building for nearly three years now and I must admit I have saved thousands on the build so far but unlike a lot people on this forum I have been…
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I can't personally recall any "pictorials" on this.
