Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 29, 2016 8:01 pm Looking to build with very well known project builder, in a "typical" new estate. Our block is 22m wide, 35 deep with 1m fall from back right down to front left. Once they have all the reports they need to determine site costs, is it reasonable to insist that they be fixed? I don't mind having to pay more if necessary for less stable ground, more piering ect, but I reeeeally don't want to have these costs pop up and potentially be unbudgeted for. What do you think? Re: Can you insist on fixed site costs? 2May 29, 2016 8:05 pm We had our site costs fixed but we didn't go through a volume builder. Not too sure whether the volume builders will do it. I suppose it depends how predictable your block is ie. amount of fall, possibility of rock etc No harm in asking though! Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: Can you insist on fixed site costs? 3May 29, 2016 9:04 pm Hi Just3ofus Some banks are now insisting on fixing PSs for site works One told me recently they are getting tired of site costs blowing out. I suggest you find a builder that does fix PSs....sticker shock is becoming is a real big problem.Goodluck Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Can you insist on fixed site costs? 4May 31, 2016 1:46 am I got told that it was not possible, only to find out later that someone else with the same builder had fixed costs. Different salesperson. If you have soil reports and you are building in an estate, I can't see why more project builders don't offer this. I would imagine you pay higher for their risk though. Building a Fairmont Custom in Seaford Meadows Our Build Thread Re: Can you insist on fixed site costs? 5May 31, 2016 5:32 am MJT I got told that it was not possible, only to find out later that someone else with the same builder had fixed costs. Different salesperson. I wouldn't believe anything a salesman tells me they are just messengers for the builder. there job is to 1. sell the sizzle in the BBQ and keep well clear of siteworks and engineering..Why? 2. Insulate the builder and take the fall in disputes LOL, eg. "...it is the salesman fault, he's not an expert,we have to forgive him, its a communications problem,etc,etc" 3. Become your best friend on Social media that's until you hand over a deposit, then they ignore, de friend you, and treat you like a leper 4. Some builders have tried to lift the profession of Salesman but they still aren't trusted...why? 5. Their commission$ are obscene for the amount of work they do (say anything)...LOL that's if they do any work at all 6. The industry is full of ex car salesman..because they can SELL and that is the bottom line 7. Ask them for the facts, and to put it in writing, proofs,fixed costs... then soon they go cold as if its your fault for asking. Its time builders took on a more professional approach with new home salesman.. the car industry was cleaned up years ago by consumer protection why aren't they doing their jobs..I could go on and on first hand. (Sorry for the rant) MJT If you have soil reports and you are building in an estate, I can't see why more project builders don't offer this. I would imagine you pay higher for their risk though. By the time you get to ask the builder that ..unfortunately they(clients) fear they are entrapped ->ponder loosing their now hefty deposits->the builder has the upper hand-> game over? "What's the difference between an estate engineers report and a builders engineer report..?" that is what the punters should be asking before they hand over any more money to the salesman Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs I am not sure whether Perth has its own way of doing things in regards to this. Most of Perth has class A (sandy soil), except for some areas near rivers or hills. 2 13104 Is anyone building with Mojo and have a recent site cost tender 0 15954 Henley should give you some indication of site costs. Too many variable to give you any reasonable accuracy 1 1891 |