Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Lots And Lots And Lots Of Piering 6Sep 02, 2015 10:11 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Lots And Lots And Lots Of Piering 8Sep 02, 2015 7:39 pm 1st-timers I agree we should at this stage be looking at an engineer but concerned about what this would cost. initially, You should be looking at preliminary engineering advice at the sketch stage As your move to final design the engineering drawings/details are firmed-up The engineers cost/charges is the least of your concern charges/payments are Engineer 1-2% of contract price Salesman 2-3% of contract price Design Brokers/Architects 3-5% of contract price 1st-timers By hiring independents would be cutting off our noses to spite our faces? I don't see how, you only need one set of engineering drawings irrespective of who provides them..you,the designer or the builder There are some Builders that don't like you providing the engineering drawings Why 1. Because they like to control the whole process 2. Some builders don't even give you the engineering drawings because they don't want you checking them on site during construction 3. Builders often advise engineers on what detail to use ie the min standard & least optimized solutions therefore costing more 4. Some builders will use the engineering drawings as a means to alter the design/specis and charge more! 5.6.7. etc Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs My land is 260m2 (10m x 26m) located in claymore NSW. Under campbelltown council. I know in general the following setbacks would apply ground floor side setback =… 0 6920 I recently went through a similar renovation and move scenario when updating our family home. We also swapped some rooms around and tackled a major… 2 10032 Unless the room is for storage then it's non compliant BCA V2 2019 S3 P3.8 You have 2 options 1. The builder deconstructs the section and rebuilds as per plan /… 7 10684 |