Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 15525Jul 15, 2016 11:49 am Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ We are finally getting our driveway.. No more mess or mud coming into our new house!! Building the Fairmont 38 with upgrades @ Castle Hill NSW Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 15526Jul 15, 2016 2:33 pm Wooohooo, tender is signed. I asked about the double handling fee and a couple of others and what do you know? They removed two charges one of them the double handling fee and reduced our price by 8k. Cheers Lydds Building Boston 36 Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 15527Jul 15, 2016 2:53 pm Bowie So this is the 5th day nor of our build and the roof is on. Took this pic this morning and just went to look at it again tonight. We managed to go in for the first time as the gate was open. We realized that the fridge water point was missing but all other water like the butlers pantry tap (which we are just getting the pipes for and adding the sink etc after handover) are all there. Should the fridge point be in by this stage? I don't want to let them know I've been on site but also want a fridge point! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My build thread - Fairmont 34 Clarendon viewtopic.php?t=82035 Ours was definitely put in later than the other plumbing as its just flexi pipe they use and not rigid pipe so can run it anytime. Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 15528Jul 16, 2016 1:13 pm Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Frames were delivered on our site on Thursday and started yesterday. So excited, can't wait to see it all coming together Building a Madison 37 in Silverdale Madison 37 - Silverdale NSW ckd Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 15529Jul 16, 2016 4:09 pm Its an exciting time for sure, are your frames steel? Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 15530Jul 16, 2016 5:39 pm Looks very exciting ckd. You must be really happy to see it start. Cheers Lydds Building Boston 36 Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 15532Jul 17, 2016 8:00 am I want to go and have a look upstairs today. Do you guys climb the ladder and take a look around? My build thread - Fairmont 34 Clarendon viewtopic.php?t=82035 Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 15533Jul 17, 2016 9:00 am Bowie I want to go and have a look upstairs today. Do you guys climb the ladder and take a look around? My build thread - Fairmont 34 Clarendon viewtopic.php?t=82035 Yep. We are looking almost everyday. Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 15534Jul 18, 2016 8:06 am We go and look all the time I also take my family through to have a look. They took the ladder away on Friday, so hoping for stairs to come today! Typically, the SS said we should be in early then the next day the delays started. Stairs now 1.5 weeks late. Building a Modified Madison 37. Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 15535Jul 18, 2016 8:18 am leese We go and look all the time I also take my family through to have a look. They took the ladder away on Friday, so hoping for stairs to come today! Typically, the SS said we should be in early then the next day the delays started. Stairs now 1.5 weeks late. Building a Modified Madison 37. I hope your stairs are in soon! Sooo much easier to get upstairs haha! viewtopic.php?f=31&t=82062 Madison 37 - site start 16.2.16 Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 15536Jul 18, 2016 11:19 pm hi all We are also planning to build with Clarendon and we've received our initial tender here (i've removed any identification info for privacy). https://burwoodbuild2016.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/l-st-new-build-tender-a-3-june-16.pdf We are going to re-tender due to some changes, so would be glad to hear from your experience. For example how did you manage to get some of the discounts at tender and what way did you approach the negotiation? what costs did they take out for you? Below is a quick Q&A i've got back from Clarendon recently before going to the re-tender. ---------------------------------------------------- Q: Extend the existing tender expiry til 1 March 2017 with no extra charge, a number of builders have a tender period of approx 9 months as standard and I confirmed with them that the 9 months tender period starts from the date of accepting the tender. A: The tender was originally a 291 day tender as the additional 90days was included as part of your promotion – you elected to take out the 90day extension and were given a $3,000.00 credit for this. If you want to go back to the 291 day tender period we will delete the credit of $3,000.00. Q:Clarendon to change the liquidated damage to $500/week (or $71.4/day) in the building contract if Clarendon exceeds the standard building period of 46 weeks. I've researched thoroughly and have spoken to people who have built with Clarendon and i'm aware that the liquidated damage rate can be increased. A: Management have agreed to an increase to $25.00 per working day liquidated damages. Q: At our original estimate there was no extra cost would be involved for the zone allowance, there are a number of Clarendon homes being built near me so there should be cost efficiency for Clarendon instead of any extra costs for client, can this cost be removed from the tender? A: The Zone Allowance will not be removed from the tender. This allowance is to cover the additional charges from our contractors and supply deliveries for extra travel time out of their usual working area. Q: The final building contract to be changed to reflect that the date that works commence on site is stated as the contract start date (not the later of 20 days from provision of evidence of funding). A: Clarendon does not agree to amend the contract. This is a standard HIA that the builder has to be on site within 20 working days of all approvals being received, i.e CDC approval, water board approval, Demolition of existing dwelling has occurred and you have provided Clarendon the Hygienist Clearance Certificate, and we have received your Authority to commence construction from your Lending Authority and forwarded that to Clarendon. Clarendon will endeavour to get to site as soon as possible, once all approvals are received, including your Authority to commence construction, and once all purchase orders have been placed to enable construction to start. There is no benefit to the builder to delay construction start. Q: Alter the contract to stipulate that rainy days can only be claimed prior to the roof tiles being installed and only if there has been more than 5 mm of rain. Plus the builder should be informing me of delays within days of the delay happening, not at the end of the project. A: Clarendon does not agree to amend the contract. Rain delay days are calculated at the end of the build. I have been advised by the Construction team, that they only calculate rain delay days up until lock up stage, which is when the roof is on the bricks are up and the front door is on to enable lock up. (garage door may not be on at this time). They calculate rain days from 0.5mm. I have attached Clause 48 of the building contract for your reference. Q: Regarding the site cost (I recall tender presenter stating that it's fixed and whatever happens it won't exceed the estimated amount), is this correct? Is rubbish removal costs included during build? A: The site costs are fixed subject to any provisional allowances. Q: Also on the topic of site cost, assuming it's a fixed cost Clarendon should have the structural and engineering details, can I obtain a copy of the structural/engineer report on this modified Sheridan 35, if not then for me to receive a report on the standard/preliminary Sheridan 35 for review. A: I am assuming that you are referring to the Borehole report here, I have attached a copy of the Borehole report for your reference. Q: I would require full reconciliation of all invoices of costs throughout the build, is this possible ? is there agreement between Clarendon and its subcontractor for not supplying invoices for confidentiality reason? A: We do not provide copies of all invoices for all costs throughout the build, however, any invoices raised relating to your Provisional allowances for items that could not be determined until on site, such as the PA for sewer connection, or the PA for Temporary Work Zone (parking Zone) Allowance would be provided to you. Q: I've received independent advice regarding my site from an internal source with Burwood council that the $20k for traffic control and $10k for sewer connection is too high, these need to be revised. Please find out what's a more realistic estimated amount and outline specific details of the provisional allowance. A: When the Provisional Allowances are nominated, they are based on the average of past jobs. As they are Provisional Allowances, if they come in as not required, then the amount will be credited back. If the amount required is less than the PA the difference will be credited back. If the amount required comes in more than the PA amount a variation would be raised accordingly. The sewer PA will remain as is, however, I am waiting on advise from the Area Site Manager as to his opinion on the PA for Parking Zone Allowance as to whether he feels this would be required. I will advise once I have received the response. Q: I've consulted someone regarding including the site handling cost for granny flat, this should not be included as the distance from the main dwelling is far less than 25 linear metres and plus that the site is not a difficult access site. A: The Additional site handling allowance due to Granny Flat is because deliveries to the Granny Flat would have to be carried from the front boundary of the house to the rear of the property where the Granny Flat is positioned as the trucks and Cranes cannot get access to the rear yard. And for the return trips for suppliers and trades, due to two separate Granny Flat being built on the site. Q: In addition to the main ensuite, all bathrooms in the main dwelling to have floor to ceiling tiles, can I negotiate a discount on the quoted cost for these? A: We can provide the cost to provide floor to ceiling tiling to all bathrooms in the main dwelling. Any potential discount that would be considered by Management would be on the total tender amount, once the retender on the new chosen design is presented. ---------------------------------------------------- What does everyone think about above? Thanking everyone very much in advance Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 15537Jul 19, 2016 10:15 am jacn hi all We are also planning to build with Clarendon and we've received our initial tender here (i've removed any identification info for privacy). https://burwoodbuild2016.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/l-st-new-build-tender-a-3-june-16.pdf We are going to re-tender due to some changes, so would be glad to hear from your experience. For example how did you manage to get some of the discounts at tender and what way did you approach the negotiation? what costs did they take out for you? Below is a quick Q&A i've got back from Clarendon recently before going to the re-tender. ---------------------------------------------------- Q: Extend the existing tender expiry til 1 March 2017 with no extra charge, a number of builders have a tender period of approx 9 months as standard and I confirmed with them that the 9 months tender period starts from the date of accepting the tender. A: The tender was originally a 291 day tender as the additional 90days was included as part of your promotion – you elected to take out the 90day extension and were given a $3,000.00 credit for this. If you want to go back to the 291 day tender period we will delete the credit of $3,000.00. Q:Clarendon to change the liquidated damage to $500/week (or $71.4/day) in the building contract if Clarendon exceeds the standard building period of 46 weeks. I've researched thoroughly and have spoken to people who have built with Clarendon and i'm aware that the liquidated damage rate can be increased. A: Management have agreed to an increase to $25.00 per working day liquidated damages. Q: At our original estimate there was no extra cost would be involved for the zone allowance, there are a number of Clarendon homes being built near me so there should be cost efficiency for Clarendon instead of any extra costs for client, can this cost be removed from the tender? A: The Zone Allowance will not be removed from the tender. This allowance is to cover the additional charges from our contractors and supply deliveries for extra travel time out of their usual working area. Q: The final building contract to be changed to reflect that the date that works commence on site is stated as the contract start date (not the later of 20 days from provision of evidence of funding). A: Clarendon does not agree to amend the contract. This is a standard HIA that the builder has to be on site within 20 working days of all approvals being received, i.e CDC approval, water board approval, Demolition of existing dwelling has occurred and you have provided Clarendon the Hygienist Clearance Certificate, and we have received your Authority to commence construction from your Lending Authority and forwarded that to Clarendon. Clarendon will endeavour to get to site as soon as possible, once all approvals are received, including your Authority to commence construction, and once all purchase orders have been placed to enable construction to start. There is no benefit to the builder to delay construction start. Q: Alter the contract to stipulate that rainy days can only be claimed prior to the roof tiles being installed and only if there has been more than 5 mm of rain. Plus the builder should be informing me of delays within days of the delay happening, not at the end of the project. A: Clarendon does not agree to amend the contract. Rain delay days are calculated at the end of the build. I have been advised by the Construction team, that they only calculate rain delay days up until lock up stage, which is when the roof is on the bricks are up and the front door is on to enable lock up. (garage door may not be on at this time). They calculate rain days from 0.5mm. I have attached Clause 48 of the building contract for your reference. Q: Regarding the site cost (I recall tender presenter stating that it's fixed and whatever happens it won't exceed the estimated amount), is this correct? Is rubbish removal costs included during build? A: The site costs are fixed subject to any provisional allowances. Q: Also on the topic of site cost, assuming it's a fixed cost Clarendon should have the structural and engineering details, can I obtain a copy of the structural/engineer report on this modified Sheridan 35, if not then for me to receive a report on the standard/preliminary Sheridan 35 for review. A: I am assuming that you are referring to the Borehole report here, I have attached a copy of the Borehole report for your reference. Q: I would require full reconciliation of all invoices of costs throughout the build, is this possible ? is there agreement between Clarendon and its subcontractor for not supplying invoices for confidentiality reason? A: We do not provide copies of all invoices for all costs throughout the build, however, any invoices raised relating to your Provisional allowances for items that could not be determined until on site, such as the PA for sewer connection, or the PA for Temporary Work Zone (parking Zone) Allowance would be provided to you. Q: I've received independent advice regarding my site from an internal source with Burwood council that the $20k for traffic control and $10k for sewer connection is too high, these need to be revised. Please find out what's a more realistic estimated amount and outline specific details of the provisional allowance. A: When the Provisional Allowances are nominated, they are based on the average of past jobs. As they are Provisional Allowances, if they come in as not required, then the amount will be credited back. If the amount required is less than the PA the difference will be credited back. If the amount required comes in more than the PA amount a variation would be raised accordingly. The sewer PA will remain as is, however, I am waiting on advise from the Area Site Manager as to his opinion on the PA for Parking Zone Allowance as to whether he feels this would be required. I will advise once I have received the response. Q: I've consulted someone regarding including the site handling cost for granny flat, this should not be included as the distance from the main dwelling is far less than 25 linear metres and plus that the site is not a difficult access site. A: The Additional site handling allowance due to Granny Flat is because deliveries to the Granny Flat would have to be carried from the front boundary of the house to the rear of the property where the Granny Flat is positioned as the trucks and Cranes cannot get access to the rear yard. And for the return trips for suppliers and trades, due to two separate Granny Flat being built on the site. Q: In addition to the main ensuite, all bathrooms in the main dwelling to have floor to ceiling tiles, can I negotiate a discount on the quoted cost for these? A: We can provide the cost to provide floor to ceiling tiling to all bathrooms in the main dwelling. Any potential discount that would be considered by Management would be on the total tender amount, once the retender on the new chosen design is presented. ---------------------------------------------------- What does everyone think about above? Thanking everyone very much in advance Mate good luck with all of that, we went around in circles with them recently trying to get some of this stuff changed and they simply dont budge. the basically philosphy of them is to take it or leave it. in the end you will just need to decide if you ar comfortable with that approach. Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 15538Jul 20, 2016 9:51 pm jacn hi all We are also planning to build with Clarendon and we've received our initial tender here (i've removed any identification info for privacy). https://burwoodbuild2016.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/l-st-new-build-tender-a-3-june-16.pdf We are going to re-tender due to some changes, so would be glad to hear from your experience. For example how did you manage to get some of the discounts at tender and what way did you approach the negotiation? what costs did they take out for you? Below is a quick Q&A i've got back from Clarendon recently before going to the re-tender. ---------------------------------------------------- Q: Extend the existing tender expiry til 1 March 2017 with no extra charge, a number of builders have a tender period of approx 9 months as standard and I confirmed with them that the 9 months tender period starts from the date of accepting the tender. A: The tender was originally a 291 day tender as the additional 90days was included as part of your promotion – you elected to take out the 90day extension and were given a $3,000.00 credit for this. If you want to go back to the 291 day tender period we will delete the credit of $3,000.00. Q:Clarendon to change the liquidated damage to $500/week (or $71.4/day) in the building contract if Clarendon exceeds the standard building period of 46 weeks. I've researched thoroughly and have spoken to people who have built with Clarendon and i'm aware that the liquidated damage rate can be increased. A: Management have agreed to an increase to $25.00 per working day liquidated damages. Q: At our original estimate there was no extra cost would be involved for the zone allowance, there are a number of Clarendon homes being built near me so there should be cost efficiency for Clarendon instead of any extra costs for client, can this cost be removed from the tender? A: The Zone Allowance will not be removed from the tender. This allowance is to cover the additional charges from our contractors and supply deliveries for extra travel time out of their usual working area. Q: The final building contract to be changed to reflect that the date that works commence on site is stated as the contract start date (not the later of 20 days from provision of evidence of funding). A: Clarendon does not agree to amend the contract. This is a standard HIA that the builder has to be on site within 20 working days of all approvals being received, i.e CDC approval, water board approval, Demolition of existing dwelling has occurred and you have provided Clarendon the Hygienist Clearance Certificate, and we have received your Authority to commence construction from your Lending Authority and forwarded that to Clarendon. Clarendon will endeavour to get to site as soon as possible, once all approvals are received, including your Authority to commence construction, and once all purchase orders have been placed to enable construction to start. There is no benefit to the builder to delay construction start. Q: Alter the contract to stipulate that rainy days can only be claimed prior to the roof tiles being installed and only if there has been more than 5 mm of rain. Plus the builder should be informing me of delays within days of the delay happening, not at the end of the project. A: Clarendon does not agree to amend the contract. Rain delay days are calculated at the end of the build. I have been advised by the Construction team, that they only calculate rain delay days up until lock up stage, which is when the roof is on the bricks are up and the front door is on to enable lock up. (garage door may not be on at this time). They calculate rain days from 0.5mm. I have attached Clause 48 of the building contract for your reference. Q: Regarding the site cost (I recall tender presenter stating that it's fixed and whatever happens it won't exceed the estimated amount), is this correct? Is rubbish removal costs included during build? A: The site costs are fixed subject to any provisional allowances. Q: Also on the topic of site cost, assuming it's a fixed cost Clarendon should have the structural and engineering details, can I obtain a copy of the structural/engineer report on this modified Sheridan 35, if not then for me to receive a report on the standard/preliminary Sheridan 35 for review. A: I am assuming that you are referring to the Borehole report here, I have attached a copy of the Borehole report for your reference. Q: I would require full reconciliation of all invoices of costs throughout the build, is this possible ? is there agreement between Clarendon and its subcontractor for not supplying invoices for confidentiality reason? A: We do not provide copies of all invoices for all costs throughout the build, however, any invoices raised relating to your Provisional allowances for items that could not be determined until on site, such as the PA for sewer connection, or the PA for Temporary Work Zone (parking Zone) Allowance would be provided to you. Q: I've received independent advice regarding my site from an internal source with Burwood council that the $20k for traffic control and $10k for sewer connection is too high, these need to be revised. Please find out what's a more realistic estimated amount and outline specific details of the provisional allowance. A: When the Provisional Allowances are nominated, they are based on the average of past jobs. As they are Provisional Allowances, if they come in as not required, then the amount will be credited back. If the amount required is less than the PA the difference will be credited back. If the amount required comes in more than the PA amount a variation would be raised accordingly. The sewer PA will remain as is, however, I am waiting on advise from the Area Site Manager as to his opinion on the PA for Parking Zone Allowance as to whether he feels this would be required. I will advise once I have received the response. Q: I've consulted someone regarding including the site handling cost for granny flat, this should not be included as the distance from the main dwelling is far less than 25 linear metres and plus that the site is not a difficult access site. A: The Additional site handling allowance due to Granny Flat is because deliveries to the Granny Flat would have to be carried from the front boundary of the house to the rear of the property where the Granny Flat is positioned as the trucks and Cranes cannot get access to the rear yard. And for the return trips for suppliers and trades, due to two separate Granny Flat being built on the site. Q: In addition to the main ensuite, all bathrooms in the main dwelling to have floor to ceiling tiles, can I negotiate a discount on the quoted cost for these? A: We can provide the cost to provide floor to ceiling tiling to all bathrooms in the main dwelling. Any potential discount that would be considered by Management would be on the total tender amount, once the retender on the new chosen design is presented. ---------------------------------------------------- What does everyone think about above? Thanking everyone very much in advance Hi jacn, I'm currently looking at building Boston 34 (modified) and a granny flat with Clarendon . I noticed that you also build 2 bedrooms granny flat (10m x 6m), is it a standard granny flat design or something that they customize for you? Would you be able to share the granny flat floor plan? Thanks, Ken Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 15539Jul 20, 2016 10:22 pm We are at about 8 weeks since our site was cut (time has flown by so fast already!) - we only have ground floor frames up (we're building a double storey). Given there was pretty much rain through most of the week in Week 6, last week was clear, and we are now in for more rainy weather for the rest of the week here in NSW, do you guys think that we should have had our first floor frames up by now? I don't want to start hassling our SS, but the double storey behind us had their slab down a couple weeks after us and now both levels of frames are up along with windows in. We went for a visit last night and nothing has happened since they put up the ground floor frames 4 weeks ago. Are we running heaps behind? =( Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 15540Jul 20, 2016 11:10 pm kenq jacn hi all We are also planning to build with Clarendon and we've received our initial tender here (i've removed any identification info for privacy). https://burwoodbuild2016.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/l-st-new-build-tender-a-3-june-16.pdf We are going to re-tender due to some changes, so would be glad to hear from your experience. For example how did you manage to get some of the discounts at tender and what way did you approach the negotiation? what costs did they take out for you? Below is a quick Q&A i've got back from Clarendon recently before going to the re-tender. ---------------------------------------------------- Q: Extend the existing tender expiry til 1 March 2017 with no extra charge, a number of builders have a tender period of approx 9 months as standard and I confirmed with them that the 9 months tender period starts from the date of accepting the tender. A: The tender was originally a 291 day tender as the additional 90days was included as part of your promotion – you elected to take out the 90day extension and were given a $3,000.00 credit for this. If you want to go back to the 291 day tender period we will delete the credit of $3,000.00. Q:Clarendon to change the liquidated damage to $500/week (or $71.4/day) in the building contract if Clarendon exceeds the standard building period of 46 weeks. I've researched thoroughly and have spoken to people who have built with Clarendon and i'm aware that the liquidated damage rate can be increased. A: Management have agreed to an increase to $25.00 per working day liquidated damages. Q: At our original estimate there was no extra cost would be involved for the zone allowance, there are a number of Clarendon homes being built near me so there should be cost efficiency for Clarendon instead of any extra costs for client, can this cost be removed from the tender? A: The Zone Allowance will not be removed from the tender. This allowance is to cover the additional charges from our contractors and supply deliveries for extra travel time out of their usual working area. Q: The final building contract to be changed to reflect that the date that works commence on site is stated as the contract start date (not the later of 20 days from provision of evidence of funding). A: Clarendon does not agree to amend the contract. This is a standard HIA that the builder has to be on site within 20 working days of all approvals being received, i.e CDC approval, water board approval, Demolition of existing dwelling has occurred and you have provided Clarendon the Hygienist Clearance Certificate, and we have received your Authority to commence construction from your Lending Authority and forwarded that to Clarendon. Clarendon will endeavour to get to site as soon as possible, once all approvals are received, including your Authority to commence construction, and once all purchase orders have been placed to enable construction to start. There is no benefit to the builder to delay construction start. Q: Alter the contract to stipulate that rainy days can only be claimed prior to the roof tiles being installed and only if there has been more than 5 mm of rain. Plus the builder should be informing me of delays within days of the delay happening, not at the end of the project. A: Clarendon does not agree to amend the contract. Rain delay days are calculated at the end of the build. I have been advised by the Construction team, that they only calculate rain delay days up until lock up stage, which is when the roof is on the bricks are up and the front door is on to enable lock up. (garage door may not be on at this time). They calculate rain days from 0.5mm. I have attached Clause 48 of the building contract for your reference. Q: Regarding the site cost (I recall tender presenter stating that it's fixed and whatever happens it won't exceed the estimated amount), is this correct? Is rubbish removal costs included during build? A: The site costs are fixed subject to any provisional allowances. Q: Also on the topic of site cost, assuming it's a fixed cost Clarendon should have the structural and engineering details, can I obtain a copy of the structural/engineer report on this modified Sheridan 35, if not then for me to receive a report on the standard/preliminary Sheridan 35 for review. A: I am assuming that you are referring to the Borehole report here, I have attached a copy of the Borehole report for your reference. Q: I would require full reconciliation of all invoices of costs throughout the build, is this possible ? is there agreement between Clarendon and its subcontractor for not supplying invoices for confidentiality reason? A: We do not provide copies of all invoices for all costs throughout the build, however, any invoices raised relating to your Provisional allowances for items that could not be determined until on site, such as the PA for sewer connection, or the PA for Temporary Work Zone (parking Zone) Allowance would be provided to you. Q: I've received independent advice regarding my site from an internal source with Burwood council that the $20k for traffic control and $10k for sewer connection is too high, these need to be revised. Please find out what's a more realistic estimated amount and outline specific details of the provisional allowance. A: When the Provisional Allowances are nominated, they are based on the average of past jobs. As they are Provisional Allowances, if they come in as not required, then the amount will be credited back. If the amount required is less than the PA the difference will be credited back. If the amount required comes in more than the PA amount a variation would be raised accordingly. The sewer PA will remain as is, however, I am waiting on advise from the Area Site Manager as to his opinion on the PA for Parking Zone Allowance as to whether he feels this would be required. I will advise once I have received the response. Q: I've consulted someone regarding including the site handling cost for granny flat, this should not be included as the distance from the main dwelling is far less than 25 linear metres and plus that the site is not a difficult access site. A: The Additional site handling allowance due to Granny Flat is because deliveries to the Granny Flat would have to be carried from the front boundary of the house to the rear of the property where the Granny Flat is positioned as the trucks and Cranes cannot get access to the rear yard. And for the return trips for suppliers and trades, due to two separate Granny Flat being built on the site. Q: In addition to the main ensuite, all bathrooms in the main dwelling to have floor to ceiling tiles, can I negotiate a discount on the quoted cost for these? A: We can provide the cost to provide floor to ceiling tiling to all bathrooms in the main dwelling. Any potential discount that would be considered by Management would be on the total tender amount, once the retender on the new chosen design is presented. ---------------------------------------------------- What does everyone think about above? Thanking everyone very much in advance Hi jacn, I'm currently looking at building Boston 34 (modified) and a granny flat with Clarendon . I noticed that you also build 2 bedrooms granny flat (10m x 6m), is it a standard granny flat design or something that they customize for you? Would you be able to share the granny flat floor plan? Thanks, Ken hi Ken If you click on the link of my build tender you'll see the floor plan of my granny flat. How did you go with your tender and were you able to get any discount as part of your negotiation. Jacn the stair balustrades? There is nothing special about these and I imagine literally every stair installer will be able to do this. 1 6688 The two 15mm holes are obviously not compliant. The Dept of Fair Trading would love to see this one! Do the gutters pool water after it stops raining? Although it's… 4 7821 Thanks for your reply. I will just wait and see I guess. Trying to get some more information from our builder. 9 30233 |