Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jan 15, 2012 9:09 pm Hi All, thanks for the post/response. Partner and I are in the process of building our first home at an estate in Maitland NSW. We have not yet signed the papers or gone to tender, but we have pre approval, sufficient loan in the bank, and have put $1000 deposit on the lot we want. Only thing holding us back is our fear of hitting rock during construction - being first home buyers and building, we dont know the first thing regarding any of the process - esp to do with hitting rock. We have no clue what $$ were looking at cost wise if they hit rock during construction? I know its very case by case base, so am looking for anyone with a case of hit-rock who can share their experience with me,... Is it 2,000, is it 5,000, 10K, 20K, 50K ??? =S no idea Especially love to hear from anyone who has built at Maitland to know if you did or did not hit rock? Before were willing to sign the papers and move forward, we need some more clarification around the potential cost for hitting rock... even a worst case scenario ball park figure is better than the complete unknown... Our lot is 512sq/m and is a "flat-block", apparently of M classification, though our lot specifically has not had bore-drill done on it?? Any advice/help/info would be immensely appreciated CHEERS B&D Re: $$ of HITTING ROCK - Need URGENT Help/Advice/Info 2Jan 15, 2012 9:21 pm There is no straightforward answer as rock can mean a lot of different things in order of seriousness it can be: 1. Hitting boulders that can be easily removed with an excavator with a cost $2-4,000. 2. Hitting a soft rock that can be trenched with a large excavator cost $10.000 plus 3. Hitting hard rock that needs a breaker cost $20,000 plus. The depth at which the rock is encountered can also affect the cost. If its below the level of the sewerage and drainage trenches the cost will be lower than if the trenches have to be dug through the rock. The only way you can know is to have soil tests. 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: $$ of HITTING ROCK - Need URGENT Help/Advice/Info 3Jan 15, 2012 9:25 pm I had shale that was able to be ripped by an excavator - no extra charge. Rippable shale is not different to clay/soil. Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Re: $$ of HITTING ROCK - Need URGENT Help/Advice/Info 4Jan 19, 2012 9:18 pm Hi there, we are building in Ashtonfield (Ashton Grove) and we hit rock when digging in our concrete piering (didnt go with a slab). Total extra cost was 2000 dollars. Thank you @. Tried to play with the facade models but the exact colour is not matching up. 2 3997 Hi all, I have been looking at land in South Australia, that is on a slope however most of the core excavation is complete, with a flat area to place a house. The agent… 0 1756 thanks Chippy, i hope they have applied sealer but i am doubt to be honest, so i am gonna do this job after handover. 8 17540 |