Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Apr 25, 2009 10:27 pm We ran into some trouble with water connections. Has anybody ever had to get water mains extended? Is it even possible? And I guess this is a dumb question: is it pricey? Trying this building gig one more time. Re: Extending Water Mains 2Apr 26, 2009 9:44 am I'm assuming that you're talking about the water meter. Here in SA, it's easy. Fill in a form and submit to SAWater, clearly telling them how much and which direction you want to move it. Cost depends on distance. Cost me $564 to move 1 metre. In my case, it was an empty block so the above price may not include extending the pipe to the house as well. Chris Re: Extending Water Mains 3Apr 26, 2009 6:14 pm We got half of a subdivided block and we need to either get a water pipe running across our neighbor's property or get an extension of the water mains. At this point it is holding back our builder, so I'm keen to solve the problem quickly but I'm not too sure how much money it'll take Trying this building gig one more time. if it's the look that you're not happy with, the easiest option would probably be to spray paint it all into the same color as the walls so it blends in. there might not… 3 4181 If your patio is going to be 35 sqm then that's going to need Council Approval. The fact that they previously approved your 25sqm patio will be irelevant 1 5496 Ask for some kickplate to be added and also for tradies to be requested to use lanyards on tools on that side of the building. Be respectful and have the discussion… 1 1685 |