Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 27, 2008 12:27 pm So we are looking at builing with Hickinbotham (any feedback on them), but just wondering how much over what they say the house cost should we budget for all the extras etc?
Also what normally isnt included in this price? Thankyou Re: Building Extras 3Feb 27, 2008 2:09 pm amandasaurs,
How much to budget will depend very much on you and your personal circumstances. For instance, adding floor coverings can be anywhere from around $10 per sqm to hundreds of $s per sqm. Similarly landscaping can be delayed or done yourself and can be done really cheaply or not. You may have a big or small block, long or short connections or maybe even a septic requirement. Anything anyone says about this will likely be wild speculation and not worth a great deal. Perhaps you can be specific about what sort of things you want us to guestimate on. I know it is hard at the beginning, but probably the best thing to do is sit down and write a list of all the things you feel you will need and what sort of quality you need. Re: Building Extras 4Mar 23, 2009 5:14 pm Ok heres a list of extras im wondering what an average budget would be for these things in a 26sqm house? Carpets (only to bedrooms and main living area) Flooring (wondering of the difference on cost between tiles and wooden flooring and wether its easy to DIY?) Ducted air con Window fittings Driveway (difference in cost of paving and concrete and is it east to DIY?) approx 6m long Thats all that i can think of at the moment, but if anyone else can think of anything ive missed out can you add that in to. Not fussesd about gardening costs yet. Thankyou!!!! Re: Building Extras 5Mar 23, 2009 9:50 pm The big item to consider is extra for the footings, this can go over big time if they hit rock or other unexpected obstacles. I’m curious about how you went with this. We are planning a KDRB and considering Plantation Homes as a builder. I’m aware that after the demolition another soil test… 1 6326 i wouldn't be worried, you'll definitely miss something, no matter how many times you review. we've spent close to 5 months ensuring everything got reflected in the… 5 9453 Thanks for your reply. I will just wait and see I guess. Trying to get some more information from our builder. 9 11731 |