Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Nov 18, 2014 8:56 pm Hi all, we are considering a knock down rebuild project (Sorrento Mk 2) at Modbury SA with Dechellis Homes. We like the consultant and he has been flexible to our requests. We are wondering if there are any hidden costs we should know about before signing the contract. Any other feedback would be appreciated. Thanks Sharon Re: Knock Down Rebuild with Dechellis at Modbury SA 2Nov 22, 2014 10:27 pm Hi shazza_Ic123, Bridging footings over a septic tank (if there is one) is a common one that comes to mind. Good luck, Cheers Leonardo_23 Re: Knock Down Rebuild with Dechellis at Modbury SA 3Dec 23, 2014 12:55 pm Hi just read your post thought I would add my 2 cents make sure you get everything in writing any items quoted by your salesperson needs to be signed off by the actual builder with an actual signature. The salespeople will quote you items which they'll say wont change but then when you get to final selection meeting it most definitely will. Re: Knock Down Rebuild with Dechellis at Modbury SA 4Dec 23, 2014 1:38 pm This will be a good read - http://bendigowaldorf.blogspot.com.au/2 ... -home.html. http://boostaoakfordsa.wordpress.com Site works: 26/8/14 Trench: 2/9/14 Slab: 8/9/14 Frame: 18/9/14 Bricks: 24/10/14 2nd fix: 24/11/14 Handover: End Feb 2015 Re: Knock Down Rebuild with Dechellis at Modbury SA 5Jan 09, 2015 4:20 pm Hello fellow Dechellis builders! Sorry I only just saw your post, so it's probably a bit late to help out with cost because I assume you've signed by now. But contact us if there is anything else you need help with. We're building the cedar retreat (modified) and got to lock up before Xmas. Good luck with the build! We've had the offer of a short term tenant whilst waiting for CDC/DA home approval and demolition for our knock down rebuild. It would achieve a pretty low rent as it's… 0 13752 Hi I live in a 100yr old semi and my neighbour added an additional floor last yr and our architect has advised that we can knock down our semi and build a free-standing… 0 37704 5 6812 |