Alfresco floor doesn't come as standard?

Zerbel · Jan 07, 2021 4:00 pm

Hi there! We've been looking at building a house with Brighton Homes, but have come across something we find rather ridiculous. In our initial meeting, they've stated the alfresco (which is shown and counted as m2 in the floor plan) does not actually come with a floor, only the roof and two supporting pillars. Is this normal for these kinds of builds? They want to charge us 4k to concrete it (5m x 3m). Thanks!

Cala90 · Jan 07, 2021 5:18 pm

From a builder we've spoken to, yes it's normal to not be included. They told us concrete is only included inside the house, anything outside will cost extra (alfresco, driveway, footpaths etc.).

In saying that, $4k for 15m2 of concrete seems expensive to me. That's around $267m2, we were quoted $70m2.

Fore20 · Jan 07, 2021 6:22 pm

Zerbel

Hi there! We've been looking at building a house with Brighton Homes, but have come across something we find rather ridiculous. In our initial meeting, they've stated the alfresco (which is shown and counted as m2 in the floor plan) does not actually come with a floor, only the roof and two supporting pillars. Is this normal for these kinds of builds? They want to charge us 4k to concrete it (5m x 3m). Thanks!

There is a good reason to look for another builder. We are building with Fowler homes and the Alfresco is included , including tiles.

kiwiinoz · Jan 07, 2021 8:18 pm

I think it depends on the builder. We are building with Provincial Homes and the alfresco is included in the cost including the tiles.
Some of the builders we looked at did just a basic slab for the included alfresco and you had to pay extra if you wanted it tiled. I have to admit we never came across a builder who only built the roof over the area so that certainly seems rather strange to me.

NathanPS · Jan 08, 2021 12:15 am

We had to pay for our tiles but broom finished concrete was standard. As above though, each builder is different.