Hi all,
Here is the senario. Two reputable major builders, two totally different estimates. Disclousure plan from the estate was M class with 3 metre fall across envelope with soft rock at 1.5 m deep. Included in both these prices below is bio cycle, tank, e.t.c
1st builder - Site classed HE, hard rock with a 4.2 metre retaining wall needed. Site costs $75K. Paid $1500 deposit. They did two bore holes and survey.
2nd builder - Site classed M, extremely weathered rock, 1.4 metre retaining wall. Site costs $30K. Paid $700. They did 5 bore holes and survey.
I want to go with builder number 2 (we can't afford number 1).
Being a first time builder I could have easily got sucked into builder number 1 telling me that this was what had to be done. I am saving $45K on site fees by shopping around and I am getting a VERY similar plan with builder number 2.
I just don't get how there could be such a huge difference in price between builders?
Anyone else found that with site costs?
Jet