Hi all,
We am building a house at Mount Barker SA next year with Dechellis Homes, currently at selection stage. We recently received an email from them about a $19.5k variation cost on soil removal, which we think is very high to remove the soil for site cut and footing, given that we only have a $3.5k allowance for this. According to the builder, the excess soil for the footing are 150 ton, whereas for site cut are 800 ton, with a total of 950 ton of soil requiring removal, as the site is on a small slope. I am not sure if I should go ahead with this, so any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.
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Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Site Cut & Footing Excess Soil Removal 2Nov 27, 2023 4:08 am  SANTOCHi all, We am building a house at Mount Barker SA next year with Dechellis Homes, currently at selection stage. We recently received an email from them about a $19.5k variation cost on soil removal, which we think is very high to remove the soil for site cut and footing, given that we only have a $3.5k allowance for this. According to the builder, the excess soil for the footing are 150 ton, whereas for site cut are 800 ton, with a total of 950 ton of soil requiring removal, as the site is on a small slope. I am not sure if I should go ahead with this, so any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. PM me your email. I have a build excavation calculator you can use based on your plans to double check what your builder is telling you. Cheers Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. I should add that the laws are around the old style manufactured stone. If you are using one of the new silica free tops then fabrication is still allowed, however my… 2 303  *possibbly damaged pipe joint. Worth an inspection, but lets not assume. 4 1695 |
