Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Mar 20, 2012 8:02 pm My builder sent me a note of additional variation which is needed along with the work plan. The cost will be calculated and added to my revised tender. My question is: are these kinds of variation 'normal' or it's somewhat a hidden cost to me? Do you usually get these kinds of variation when the work plan being released? How much do you reckon? Thank you! self::bbcode_second_pass_code_cb Re: Extra cost on additional notes after work plan 2Mar 20, 2012 8:05 pm There is always a cost I'm a bit confused have you signed the final contract or are you still at tender? A bank is a place that will lend you money only if you can prove that you don't need it... Re: Extra cost on additional notes after work plan 3Mar 20, 2012 8:26 pm Buttercup There is always a cost I'm a bit confused have you signed the final contract or are you still at tender? I'm still at tender.. This variation is issued with work plan. Re: Extra cost on additional notes after work plan 4Mar 20, 2012 8:38 pm Provide an ASW2018 window to the side of Dining to accommodate variation 49 (Tender) **Seems ok** Provide a 170mm stepdown to the garage to comply with Council’s driveway gradient policy **Seems ok** Provide 1 step to the front porch ‘by owner’ – can be done with your landscaping **Seems ok No cost from builder** To pass BASIX, provide Comfort Plus glazing to Dining (west facing), Bathroom, Upper Lounge & Bedroom 2 windows **Is this what you have asked for or is this part of developer requirements?** Owner to provide awnings over the Leisure, Ground Floor WC, Lounge & Laundry windows/door **Is this what you have asked for or is this part of developer requirements?** A bank is a place that will lend you money only if you can prove that you don't need it... Re: Extra cost on additional notes after work plan 5Mar 20, 2012 9:26 pm Buttercup Provide an ASW2018 window to the side of Dining to accommodate variation 49 (Tender) **Seems ok** Provide a 170mm stepdown to the garage to comply with Council’s driveway gradient policy **Seems ok** Provide 1 step to the front porch ‘by owner’ – can be done with your landscaping **Seems ok No cost from builder** To pass BASIX, provide Comfort Plus glazing to Dining (west facing), Bathroom, Upper Lounge & Bedroom 2 windows **Is this what you have asked for or is this part of developer requirements?** Owner to provide awnings over the Leisure, Ground Floor WC, Lounge & Laundry windows/door **Is this what you have asked for or is this part of developer requirements?** Thanks dude I will ask the builder about it J Our standard double-glazed window is tested to achieve, Rw 34, and can be glazed to suit Rw 39. The price is good too... 3 11723 multiple occ properties are always billed by trades at a premium, rarely per sqm for the lot. You either have trades you know whoe will do by sqm or youre going to get… 1 2860 |