Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 11, 2016 2:08 pm Hi All, I am a newbie here!!! I found the discussion topics very informative and useful in this forum. I am trying to find is there a list of minimum inclusions that I can use as a baseline to compare with the builders standard inclusion list? Thanks in advance!! Cheers, Re: Minimum inclusions 2Feb 11, 2016 2:26 pm Not really as every builder is different. Make a list of what inclusions you would like your home to have and use that as your guide. Follow Our Build Here: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75667 Building with Kurrajong Homes in Alumuna Walk Village. Re: Minimum inclusions 3Feb 11, 2016 2:33 pm I would say the minimum inclusion would be to at least double the number of power points, See http://anewhouse.com.au/2012/02/electri ... g-general/ 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. Re: Minimum inclusions 4Feb 11, 2016 2:48 pm Lily123456 Not really as every builder is different. Make a list of what inclusions you would like your home to have and use that as your guide. Hi Lily, Thank you for your response. I am looking to build my first home. It is a given I don't have a lot of experience and will some basic stuff. I have a list of what i would like but more in the lines of upgrades rather than standard inclusion. If everyone could mention one thing important to be in a standard inclusion, it will give me an idea when comparing different builders. Cheers, Re: Minimum inclusions 5Feb 11, 2016 4:53 pm I always suggest making three lists, MUST HAVE, Nice to have, only if I win the lottery. Then tick each item for each builder, and then compare lists As for some things, I'm not sure what's common, but I'll share my upgrade list with you. 200mm stone benchtops throughout (kitchen, bathroom, laundry) Double Glazing Brick Infill 2.7m High Ceilings Awning windows in lieu of sliding Upgraded bedroom wardrobes doors Double Sink to kitchen Additional cupboard, benchtop, tiling in the laundry Extra powerpoints LED Downlights throughout TV Antenna Clotheslines Letterbox Colour Driveway Additional doors (where there wasn't one) Rail Shower Heads 900mm Cooktop and Oven Recycled Water NBN Eaves Roof Sarking Feature Front Door Upgraded Carpet to Cat 2 Tiles to Living Room in lieu of Carpet Blinds Remote Control Garage Door Upgraded Heating System Split System 3 Coat Paint Dishwasher Overhead cupboards to kitchen You can upgrade anything you can think of. Re: Minimum inclusions 6Feb 11, 2016 5:58 pm I think some standards should be considered preferable when comparing builders as they shouldn't in my opinion be upgrades. My own little list Sarking 450mm eaves 3 coat paint system Basic floor coverings Minimum r rating wall and ceiling insulation to suit climate of proposed dwelling Minimum of H slab Minimum 2 garden taps Fly screens Garage doors with atleast two remotes Colour on concrete alfresco floor Plaster lined roof with weather coating to alfresco External gas and power in alfresco 20mm stone bench tops Oven, cooktop and ducted range WIP with four melamine shelves Mirrored sliding doors to robes with shelf and hang rail All doors finished in three coat paint system with choice of basic range handles Door stops Gas hot water system Atleast 26lt Two internal gas bayonets Two tv points Choice of tapware, shower heads. Semi framed shower screen, 1700 bath, towel rails and toilet roll holders Probably more but my brain is fried from work lol I've upgraded the crap out of our house and negotiated some nice extras thrown in too so these are just bare minimum that were pretty much included in the base house price. Some builders charge extra for some of these basics...you should theoretically be able to move into your home with the basics covered. The rest you can upgrade. Sarking and eaves should be a given in any build and to pass basix or NAThers you'll need them! Re: Minimum inclusions 8Feb 12, 2016 8:08 am Thank you Bashworth, aloenyx and deejay I will start creating my own list from your inputs... Cheers, Re: Minimum inclusions 9Feb 13, 2016 9:23 pm Some of my standard inclusions were: 900mm freestanding oven/stove and rangehood Fly screens Niches in both showers Colorbond Roof Steel frame Landscaping / driveway Roller blinds 500 x 500mm tiles to house H1 class slab Soft close cupboards and drawers in kitchen/bathrooms 20mm stone bench tops Double kitchen sink Glass splashback in kitchen Floating vanities in bathrooms Fixed site costs and BASIX Instantaneous hot water system 3 TV points, two data points and 20 x double power points. There's more but can't think off the top of my head. Just keep in mind that some builders may offer more inclusions than others, but they may also be more expensive than others. And majority of builders won't credit you any money back if you decide to get rid of an item. Follow Our Build Here: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75667 Building with Kurrajong Homes in Alumuna Walk Village. Re: Minimum inclusions 10Feb 14, 2016 10:53 pm This may not be quite what you are looking for, but there is an epic thread here of things you may forget or wish to include http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?p=1034752#p1034752 Building a Fairmont Custom in Seaford Meadows Our Build Thread Re: Minimum inclusions 11Feb 16, 2016 8:54 am MJT This may not be quite what you are looking for, but there is an epic thread here of things you may forget or wish to include http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?p=1034752#p1034752 Thank you. Thanks. There are plenty of builders around my suburb. I'll make sure to do some door-to-door knocking, or note their building details on the temp fence. 4 4746 My land is 260m2 (10m x 26m) located in claymore NSW. Under campbelltown council. I know in general the following setbacks would apply ground floor side setback =… 0 6920 Hi, only for walking. It is a narrow 1.5m paved area next to house. 2 5417 |