Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jul 18, 2012 9:40 am My builder include the building permit in the quote and use his own private building surveyor. I wonder if I should use a private building surveyor selected by my builder or use my own private building surveyor? Between private building surveyor and Council building surveyor, what are cons and pros? Re: Building surveyor - what are cons and pros? 2Jul 18, 2012 11:01 am You will find some answers on thread;Fed up with sustainable building designer All building surveying services are now private, including councils Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Building surveyor - what are cons and pros? 3Jul 18, 2012 4:54 pm If you rely on the builders surveyor they are really working for the builder so you are more likely to get minimum compliance only. Employ someone yourself and it will cost more, but they are working for you so you are more likely to get what you want. 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. Standard uninsulated double brick has an R value of around 0.7. An insulated standard 90mm stud timber frame can have an R value of around 2.7. Even if you insulate a… 17 12071 You should be able to encase the sewer but you will need it designed and approved and access to lot 580 to do the work 2 17168 I want to build a decking to the drawn shape outlined in black. The problem is how close can I build to the gas hot water unit? Will I be able to build around it and be… 0 20237 |