Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation 1 Aug 27, 2016 9:10 pm Hey team, building a 3x2 with theatre (total internal living about 137sqm). Builder wants $10K for ducted reverse cycle. Will it be cheaper to do it after handover, or is it worth the convenience to ask them to do it? Thanks!! Re: Install ducted reverse cycle during or after building? 2Aug 27, 2016 10:39 pm I would be having the ducts installed during the build. if you are going to have ducted gas heating you should be able to add cooling through the same ducts. You will however need to upsize the duct diameter. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Install ducted reverse cycle during or after building? 3Aug 28, 2016 2:07 am It's hard to answer your question without knowing the size of the proposed system and included options if any. If you've got a double storey place, it's easier to get it done at construction stage or at the very least get the ductwork installed. Re: Install ducted reverse cycle during or after building? 4Aug 28, 2016 5:32 am Hi El17, We were quoted over 13K by our builder for a 4x2 single storey house so it was one of the first items to be deleted from our wish list. I believe you can make it cheaper after the handover and will also have more options. I have been quoted approx. $9800 installed, for after handover. Have you tried to get a rough quote for a similar system installed by someone else? Re: Install ducted reverse cycle during or after building? 5Aug 28, 2016 11:54 am Get them to Pc it. That way it can be done during the build and there is less margin on top. Also they can accommodate the space for the system in the roof cavity. i would suggest nothing is unreasonable for PCI. we did all sorts, including checking the hot water, checking all the GPO's had power, testing that the showers were… 9 98695 Just to makea point about this, an approach that some people have found sucessful in negotiating these rises down, Is to provide some workings to the builder, specifying… 4 81728 The only thing to add to these comments is that where possible it's always good to try and work with people than just say "no" because you can. Having someone… 4 17151 |