Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 04, 2014 9:12 am I'm building on a block that has an existing 1m fence and gates along the front perimeter. It is concreted into the ground so it will need an excavator to remove it. Do project builders require you to completely clear a site prior to construction or do they allow the current fence to stay? Re: Can the existing front fence stay? 2Sep 04, 2014 10:24 am they will let it stay, but if it impeeds access for machines or concrete trucks etc they may charge extra to get specialised access machines, they may also ask you to sign a waiver that if its damaged its not their fault or something but it shouldnt be a drama... http://www.betterthansheets.com.au - Why use sheets for curtains in your brand new home use Better Than Sheets Temporary Paper blinds instead! Re: Can the existing front fence stay? 3Oct 02, 2014 2:32 pm Yes in most cases the front fence can stay without being an issue. Having said that it is sometimes hard to figure some council decisions they are all different. Re: Can the existing front fence stay? 4Oct 05, 2014 2:50 pm It'll be up to your site supervisor. We installed a temporary fence at the front of our property, and it's already made it diffuse for deliveries. Maybe ask your site supervisor. Are you wanting to keep the fence long term? 4 8762 Old Home Restoration / Renovation Try your local council. They should be able to advise in regards ownership of next door dwellling and give advice as to what steps you have to take before doing any work 1 8231 Hey everyone Not for me or anyone I know, just generally interested. For a single allotment house, are you allowed to take the fence on both sides of your house and… 0 15405 |