Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Dec 29, 2009 6:59 pm Hi all, Due to the layout of our home, we're needing to move the existing driveway entrance. I'm not sure what the technical name for it is, but all we need to do is move the part of the kerb that sinks down to allow for the driveway from one side of the lot to the other. Has anyone else had this done, and how much does something like this run? Thanks in advance! Stefan Building the M3tr!con Liberty 42 at Stonecutters Ridge. The New Build Blog - "Life, In Progress." Stonecutters Ridge Community Website | My photos Re: Moving the driveway 2Dec 29, 2009 7:03 pm You want to change the side of your crossover... Hels did this recently when she built, try PMing her You need to apply through council, then there's a fee Then obviously costs to pour new concrete/kerbs... Re: Moving the driveway 3Dec 29, 2009 7:07 pm aaron4erin You want to change the side of your crossover... Hels did this recently when she built, try PMing her You need to apply through council, then there's a fee Then obviously costs to pour new concrete/kerbs... Crossover! That's what it's called. We've spoken to Council and everything is good there, but are in the process of getting quotes from tradesmen to do this. Currently there's no existing walkway, just the kerb that needs the crossover moved from one side of the lot to the other. We're more curious as to how much it costs for the work itself. Thanks! Stefan Building the M3tr!con Liberty 42 at Stonecutters Ridge. The New Build Blog - "Life, In Progress." Stonecutters Ridge Community Website | My photos Re: Moving the driveway 4Dec 29, 2009 7:24 pm Hi, As A4E said we moved our crossover (due to flipping the house). We had to have the old one dug up and removed aswell. The whole thing cost us approx $1000 which included the council permit. Ours was done by the concreter who did our new driveway, however I am in Melbourne so things may be different in Sydney. It had to be done to council requirements and they came out to inspect it before the concrete was laid. Hope this helps Blog: http://bluemistkids.blogspot.com "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, and professionals built the Titanic." Re: Moving the driveway 5Dec 29, 2009 7:28 pm It may cost more smackos if there are services located in the nature strip...check for sewer, water, power or telecomms pits. You can incorporate them into a driveway but you'll need to make special provisions - trafficable lid. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Moving the driveway 6Jan 03, 2010 7:13 pm to_do_list It may cost more smackos if there are services located in the nature strip...check for sewer, water, power or telecomms pits. You can incorporate them into a driveway but you'll need to make special provisions - trafficable lid. Which is exactly what we did. All we had to do was contact them and sign a form which made us liable for any future damage to the lid - it is already rated for light traffic such as cars - and to recognise that they have the right to set up camp on our crossover if they need to do any work there. There was no additional cost. It still amazes me that not all new estates have 'rollover' kerbs, which means the crossover can be placed in the most convenient location to match the design or orientation of the house. Here is a pic of our kerb and crossover, complete with Telstra pit, almost exactly in the middle of our block: Geoff - Decophile. Re: Moving the driveway 7Jan 04, 2010 7:08 pm Thanks for the feedback all. We met a concreter out at our property this weekend and it doesn't really look to be an issue. He's going to take care of most of the paperwork, and will likely do our entire driveway as well, which will save a bit of cash. Stefan Building the M3tr!con Liberty 42 at Stonecutters Ridge. The New Build Blog - "Life, In Progress." Stonecutters Ridge Community Website | My photos Re: Moving the driveway 8Jan 04, 2010 8:02 pm We have to do a driveway crossover and my partner said he was going to get on to a few of his mates to see if any of them could do it, but that was 6mths ago and I have been nagging hi for 6mths so have decided im going to try and get the quotes myself.. Who did urs Hels? if u dont mind me asking, as I am also in melbourne!!! Re: Moving the driveway 9Jan 05, 2010 10:26 am Eager to_do_list It may cost more smackos if there are services located in the nature strip...check for sewer, water, power or telecomms pits. You can incorporate them into a driveway but you'll need to make special provisions - trafficable lid. Which is exactly what we did. All we had to do was contact them and sign a form which made us liable for any future damage to the lid - it is already rated for light traffic such as cars - and to recognise that they have the right to set up camp on our crossover if they need to do any work there. There was no additional cost. It still amazes me that not all new estates have 'rollover' kerbs, which means the crossover can be placed in the most convenient location to match the design or orientation of the house. Here is a pic of our kerb and crossover, complete with Telstra pit, almost exactly in the middle of our block: ... Hi Geoff Can you tell me on which side of the house is your Telstra counduit (ie. phone line entry point into the house)?? Ta My signature is distracting people from my wise posts ... Re: Moving the driveway 10Jan 05, 2010 7:03 pm Lex Hi Geoff Can you tell me on which side of the house is your Telstra counduit (ie. phone line entry point into the house)?? Ta Looking at the photo it runs past the far front corner of the house. Just around the corner is a Telstra junction box and also located in that area is the switchboard and gas meter. Here's a much older pic that shows all 3. Knock yourself out! Geoff - Decophile. Hello everyone, I have a question regarding moving a chandelier after it has been mounted. The chandelier in question is quite large, measuring 4 meters… 0 72346 To my understanding early saw cuts are to control shrinkage cracks, so doing them now would be pointless. Control joints may reduce ugly cracking during periods of soil… 3 9863 |