Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Elevation levels 2Sep 01, 2022 9:17 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Elevation levels 3Sep 01, 2022 9:21 am Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Elevation levels 5Sep 01, 2022 1:57 pm Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Elevation levels 11Sep 01, 2022 9:05 pm Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Elevation levels 15Sep 01, 2022 11:15 pm Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Elevation levels 17Sep 02, 2022 8:11 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Elevation levels 18Sep 02, 2022 9:27 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Elevation levels 19Sep 02, 2022 11:14 pm Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Elevation levels 20Sep 03, 2022 12:30 pm 83Cruiser Our plans indicate that the finished floor level (FFL) should be +200 above ground level.Its evident that this is not the case.Did ask the builder before the slab was poured whether it was right and was told yes it is. It is very clear that FFL is not +200 above ground level.As a result of the FFL not where it is meant to be, the builder is trying to put an extra cost onto us for water tanks to be buried.Further to this, it is going to cost us extra as need to build a retainer wall (as it is a huge step down) and allow for drainage. We wouldnt have to do this, if the house was built according to the elevation.The questions I have is that, should the building surveyor be checking the elevation levels when the footing inspection occured/slab/frame stage? Is the role of the builder surveyor??? My logic tells me that the builder should have to pay for the extra expenses as a result of him not following the plan? Appreciate any advice. Thank you😊 83 Cruiser There are some really good replies to your post but I thought I would add to them by explaining how the process works. Here goes: 1. Before designing your house you will have had an identification and contour survey undertake. This will show the RL's of the contours on your site. These are a relative height taken above a datum. Here in Sydney I am pretty sure that datum is Fort Denison in Sydney Harbour ( someone correct me if I am wrong as I am trying to remember back to my unit days). So that means the if you have an RL of 60 you are 60m above that datum. 2. When you design your house the FFL should be indicated as an RL on the plans. So if your natural ground level RL is 60 and your FFL is 200 above it the FFL should be 60.20 3. When your builder is setting out your slab for piers and edge boards, prior to setting them out the surveyor will come back to site and place stakes and pins in the ground showing the offsets for the slab edges. What they also do is put pins or marks showing the FFL's on the nearest fence. 4. When forming the slab and pouring concrete, as the builder and concreter will use a laser to double check that the slab is finished to the correct RL. I hope this helps you understand the process a bit. Cheers Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Hi, have purchased a house with 2 single garage doors. The Centre pillar one side sits proud to the other. Can I change 2 doors into one. Please see picture. 0 6531 |