Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Who should remove the concrete block after excavation? 3May 27, 2016 8:04 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Who should remove the concrete block after excavation? 4May 27, 2016 10:13 pm StructuralBIMGuy vvmelb Hi guys, ..... they wouldn’t remove it and all concrete blocks from underground should be my responsibility because it’s not rubbish, it’s belonging to me. Check you contract documents. here in wa the siteworks includes site clean, scrape, grade and remove rocks,building material, debris, etc..check your Engineering drawings it should be in the notes under siteworks Hi, thanks for your suggestion. The note said "It is the responsibility of the owner to undertake removal of any site spoil/stock piles to the satisfaction of the builder prior to commencement of construction or a variation will be incurred of cost." I'm unhappy because he didn't keep his promise and never mention it should be my responsibility until today. Unfortunately we always communicate by phone, so there's no any written confirmation. if l cannot get a sandblaster would a sander with sandpaper be better then a wire brush 4 7337 Hmmm, I have checked your past posts and it seems that you are in NSW, not WA as I had thought. It pays to show your State in your avatar. Retaining wall regulations… 5 7845 No one can give you a meaningful answer without looking at your building contract, what happened on site and who designed your house You should get experienced building… 1 10182 |