Hi , Builder want me to scrap the land to soil- they are saying that grass is termed as contamination, is it right? my Land looks like this at the moment.
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Browse Forums Building A New House  07 Oct 2023 4 NSW New Poster Re: Builder want us to scrap the land to soil 3Oct 07, 2023 2:28 pm  alexp79It is normal and pretty standard Hi, thank you for the information, any suggestions how can i do it? Cost? 07 Oct 2023 4 NSW New Poster Re: Builder want us to scrap the land to soil 5Oct 07, 2023 3:21 pm alexp79The builder should be organising it as part of the site works. It will involve excavator + dump truck to get rid of the soil. Hi Alex, Thank you. But it is in contract that client need to remove any vegetation from the land. and builder want us to scrap it to soil. then they can excavate. I have attached the screenshot of tender and what they are saying now in email-- i am just confused. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Builder want us to scrap the land to soil 6Oct 08, 2023 8:41 am This is typical example why you should have had pre contract review, where itms such as this are explained. Normally site scrape and excavation is builders job and in my opinion vegetation is anything more than grass (shrubs and trees) 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 07 Oct 2023 4 NSW New Poster Re: Builder want us to scrap the land to soil 7Oct 08, 2023 9:05 am  building-expertThis is typical example why you should have had pre contract review, where itms such as this are explained. Normally site scrape and excavation is builders job and in my opinion vegetation is anything more than grass (shrubs and trees) Thank you for the information. Earlier they said verbaly that if you don’t have any trees on the land then it should be fine when signing the contract. Now other team member saying it need to be scrapped to soil. Grass is contamination. I am thinking of removing grass by using weed and grass killer. Re: Builder want us to scrap the land to soil 8Oct 08, 2023 10:30 am diablo.chandan building-expertThis is typical example why you should have had pre contract review, where itms such as this are explained. Normally site scrape and excavation is builders job and in my opinion vegetation is anything more than grass (shrubs and trees) Thank you for the information. Earlier they said verbaly that if you don’t have any trees on the land then it should be fine when signing the contract. Now other team member saying it need to be scrapped to soil. Grass is contamination. I am thinking of removing grass by using weed and grass killer. Get another opinion from consumer affairs 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: Builder want us to scrap the land to soil 9Oct 09, 2023 6:42 am Where are you located? I can PM you the details of someone who can do it for you if you are in Sydney Cheers Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. 30 Nov 2021 158 Bronze Member Re: Builder want us to scrap the land to soil 10Oct 15, 2023 7:30 pm Sounds like rubbish to me. Ask for the contamination report which I doubt they have. If it's part of a normal subdivision it would have had a contamination report done before the subdivision was constructed.If the ground was contaminated the subdivision wouldn't go ahead until the issue was resolved. Hi Mofflepop, I would recommend finding a building designer to prepare plans, they should design to your specified budget. The benefit is you can tender the project out… 9 50075  Hello Team, I'm a new builder and I would like to apologise upfront if this question has already been asked and answered. We are 3 friends and each of us are looking to… 0 13899 With that sort of soil type if you ask for a design to include piers then I would also include void formers. That way you should reduce the chances of settlement and heave. 7 20046 |
