Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Post contract variations - has anyone else been hitwith 2Jan 13, 2011 8:47 pm My building thread : viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36059 Paid initial deposit 24/7/10 Tender appointment 20/8/2010 Flooring and tile appointment 25/9/10 Colour and Electrical appointment 13/9/10 December site start delayed Site start (YAY!) 17/1/11 Slab pour 1/2/2011 Re: Post contract variations - has anyone else been hitwith 4Jan 13, 2011 9:03 pm My building thread : viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36059 Paid initial deposit 24/7/10 Tender appointment 20/8/2010 Flooring and tile appointment 25/9/10 Colour and Electrical appointment 13/9/10 December site start delayed Site start (YAY!) 17/1/11 Slab pour 1/2/2011 Re: Post contract variations - has anyone else been hitwith 6Jan 13, 2011 9:12 pm 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: Post contract variations - has anyone else been hitwith 9Jan 13, 2011 9:29 pm 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: Post contract variations - has anyone else been hitwith 11Jan 14, 2011 7:03 am Never argue with an idiot they drag you down to their level & then beat you with experience - Dilbert View Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=19733 Contract signed 14Sept Slab 30Sept Bricks laid 1Dec Lock up 26Feb Keys 10Jun Re: Post contract variations - has anyone else been hitwith 12Jan 14, 2011 7:32 am We had exactly the same request although at a cost of about $1,300 and it came through as a PCV as well. They wanted the sewer pegout to confirm exactly how close to an easement we were and depending on how close we were whether piering would be required. I spose what i learnt from it is although they call it an 'asset' they actually have no idea/measurements for where it is Anyway I contacted our land developer and got my hands on what is called a Works-As-Constructed (WAC) plan which details the works that were carried out on our block of land by the developer & actually details the location & depth of the pipes. I sent this off to our builder who sent it off to the water service co-ordinator who used it to confirm that our build would not be in the 'zone of influence' and that we didn't need piering or encasement. My thoughts were that hey this land has just been subdivided, this would have had to have been documented already so why should I pay money to have something redrawn that really should already exist for the developer to have gotten approval!! Not sure what state you are in (we are in NSW) and whether this process is any different?? but try and get in contact with your land developer & get your hands on the WAC! Hope this helps April Building the Saville27 in Kellyville Ridge Floor tiles done Port-A-loo Gone Site Fence Gone Electrical Done House Cleaned Driveway Done WE'RE IN! http://ebsaville.blogspot.com Re: Post contract variations - has anyone else been hitwith 13Jan 14, 2011 10:21 am Perhaps ring and discuss this issue with your builder? There might be a very simple explanation for the PCV. We received one in the mail where our builder decided to change our appliances, even after lengthy discussions regarding our appliances. PCV's turned up in the mail unannounced isn't nice. Re: Post contract variations - has anyone else been hitwith 14Jan 14, 2011 1:37 pm I know how you feel. We received letters for variations for $4879.00 although prior to this letter we did receive a phone call. Then we have just received a letter - with no phone call this time, for a variation of $580.00 We have had no choice but to authorise the variations so that the build can be completed, but its a worry when all this extra money which we had not budgetted for now has to be paid. Good luck with yours, Toby. Re: Post contract variations - has anyone else been hitwith 15Jan 14, 2011 6:36 pm We have an easement on our block, but we were informed of the sewer lines before even signing for the block, were you not informed there is an easement on your block?? Ours is a brand spanking new estate too.. It is still possible to build your dream home on a block like this, as we have found out. The builders will find out exactly how far they can build into the easement and it is likely they will have to charge you extra for structual beams (piers) we were also charged for the builder having to cut back the sewer. All up cost thousands, I can pm you the final costs if you are curious as to what you might be looking at. It does sound legit to me, just unprofessional a covering letter or phone call wasn't made to you before sending out the new charges!! I'd be careful signing and waiting until the slab goes down to find out exactly what you might be looking at. If I can help in anyway just pm me. Cheers Re: Post contract variations - has anyone else been hitwith 16Jan 23, 2011 8:00 pm Thanks for your comments everyone. They've been a big help. Looking at the contour map we received before purchase, the sewer runs along the back fenceline. So by keeping within the estate's guidelines of not building within 4 metres of the back fence, I assumed this would be a non-issue. When I questioned the builder about it, they said that for the depth the pipes are at, the building must be double that distance away (thanks to bashworth for educating me prior to contacting the builder) and as we are still close to that figure we need pegging. So we haven't been able to obtain actual numbers from the builder. Is a bit like Chinese whispers in that place so I assume the answer I was given is third-hand. Thanks also for the tip to going straight to the developer. They've been pretty good so far so I think I'll get onto them tomorrow. No-one explained to us about the easement when we purchased the land. I didn't think there would be an issue with it running along the back fence. Perhaps it should've been something I questioned at the time. thanks again everyone. Land at Chermside At tender stage It seems very clear to me that your contract states that a security account does NOT need to be established so the answer to the builder is NO. 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