Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Sep 29, 2014 12:59 am We received our final invoice on Friday. When we've checked the invoice there is an additional $1286 charge for earthworks. The original Provisional Sum was $2680 for "Earthworks - Remove vegetation. Level & Compact" We built in the UK previously and had fixed sum building contract, so we're not too familiar with provisional sums. Does 45% seem like a large increase? Block before earthworks Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ and after Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Provisional sum question 2Sep 29, 2014 12:05 pm Hmmm I'd be questioning it OWF, simply because when they do up their provisional sums, it's normally based on the site and contour survey reports. Your block is relatively flat, no vegetation that is outside the norm and looks to be the perfect kind of block a builder loves. To add that much extra, yeah I'd be asking the question. Maybe ask for an itemised list so of the provisional and the extra, so you can see if they are being silly. Re: Provisional sum question 3Sep 29, 2014 1:40 pm Thanks Marcia. I should have checked on Friday when we received it and I could have given them a call. I'll give them a try tomorrow. I thought PS were supposed to be added to the next progress payment? So we should've got that charge with the slab invoice? Re: Provisional sum question 4Sep 29, 2014 9:47 pm Provisional sums are only added right at the end. But they should be able to provide you with invoices detailing these costs... definitely question it! My build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=68002 Re: Provisional sum question 5Oct 01, 2014 1:21 pm That is a nice flat block. I think just poor estimating of site works from the builder. Provisional sums are an allowance for unforeseeable events/conditions, eg large rocks or tree trucks under the surface. If it is a case of poor estimating the Builder should bear that extra cost. Query the price though, never know whats under the surface. Builder - Extensions & Renovations Re: Provisional sum question 6Oct 07, 2014 6:15 pm What was the outcome OWF? Our build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70984 You talk about deletions, are they variations or PS and PC adjustments? pleas list them 1 11997 thank you! do we need to get this or our builder before we commence new build on the block? 2 4419 You can really use anything you want the main consideration would be how it looks once painted/finished - or the look you want. Cabinetmakers use MDF because its cheap… 2 6636 |