Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Draftsmanship work 9Jul 24, 2009 9:32 pm ![]() ![]() I would imagine that price would include engineers drawings, 5 star energy, plans and permits. Mine doesnt include 5 star or engineering ![]() Wow. 5 star is cheap but engineers def are not! Did you get them done by a draftsman or an architect? Re: Draftsmanship work 10Jul 24, 2009 10:14 pm He is a building designer/interior designer/project planner.... He designed all the houses in the ![]() Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! Re: Draftsmanship work 12Jul 26, 2009 4:29 pm ^ Me? We're building on stumps. And our alfresco is square two sets of bifold doors without a support between them, so Im assuming we will need a beam of some sort, which is why we need engineering? I dont know, cant say ive looked in to it yet... Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! Re: Draftsmanship work 13Jul 26, 2009 6:34 pm ![]() What do you need a structual engineer for? Are you building on a slab? A structual engineer is required for all new builds. Who does the bracing plan for the structure? Drafty doesn't do this. Without a engineers report no builder can build a house. What about lintels that have opening that bear girder trusses? Who guarantees the structual integrity of your house? Not the draftsman! Re: Draftsmanship work 14Jul 27, 2009 3:36 pm ![]() ![]() What do you need a structual engineer for? Are you building on a slab? A structual engineer is required for all new builds. Who does the bracing plan for the structure? Drafty doesn't do this. Without a engineers report no builder can build a house. What about lintels that have opening that bear girder trusses? Who guarantees the structual integrity of your house? Not the draftsman! Well said Minx, I for one will not gaurentee or even acknowledge anything structural on a build....'to structural engineers drawings and specifications' everytime. Be wary of builders and drafties...or anyone else for that matter, who say you dont need an engineer. Please be aware people...a reno or new build is a huge financial and emotional undertaking...dont skimp on the basics (and structural engineering is a 'very necessary' basic). The initial outlay is minimal in comparison to the price of the build...the cost far outweighs the possible rectification cost needed if your build starts to sink/fall apart/fall down etc etc. Just a thought, Pat. Re: Draftsmanship work 15Jul 30, 2009 2:35 pm Hi there, It depends what it includes really. If he is going to draw up the existing and proposed plans and elevations then also submit them to Council for the DA then its not bad. However if you are doing a full DA you will also need the CC submitted to Council or Private Certifier. Also depending on the detail in the drawings its hard to get an accurate quote which could leave you open to lots of variations from the builder. Good luck though. I ended up refusing him to pay to fix HIS mistake. I paid money to fix just one ceiling, that too was overpriced but had no choice I shared my build story on another… 2 30050 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Did you mean brick mesh as in reinforcement? What was sticky back foam? Cheers 2 12454 My building rep is an inspector , witness expert and a builder. The services that he is doing for me is helping me with my project and representing me when I need help… 6 25221 |