Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Increased site costs 7Mar 02, 2019 8:28 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Increased site costs 8Mar 29, 2019 7:30 am We had the same issue but was a $17000 increase (after a fixed price on initial sign up after we had paid for a engineer to give us our initial quote) we were quite shocked and simply told them we cant afford it and we were no longer going to build with them so then they organised a meeting with their head manager and pretty much instantly wiped close to 12k off that and he also discounted a whole bunch of other stuff so it worked out good. At the end of the day they need us more than we need them so put your foot down whats the worst that could happen Re: Increased site costs 9Jul 11, 2019 4:44 pm StructuralBIMGuy chekii First time building with so we are nervous and stressed about the costs. Any advice is much appreciated! Building in WA in established block. Increased site costs is a major concern and here's why 1. Some builders go in cheap on the initial price only to gouge back increased pricing on variations 2.Site works & Engineering are a big "ticket item$", nail down the Engineering Details & Costs Upfront before you hand over a deposit....Never trust Salesman that are on huge commissions when they say, " I'll sort that out after you have paid a deposit for the preparation of plans?" 3.Salesman aren't Qualified to give Engineering Advice, always have you siteworks and engineering properly assessed by an Engineer 4. As a Trusted Professional Engineer i get tired of being blamed when really Battlers & Punters have been suck-in, Salesman would do best to lift their rankings (Personal view based on my 30 Years experience & Knowledge) More info if you require accurate engineering, costs data and proofs Cheers Chris I just get a quotation from a builder this week. Building a single storey house in Melton south Melbourne. And fixed site cost is only $7190 plus local council & oh& s fee $2450. The land is not big 334m2. It this quote too low? I have the same concern .I also have the detailed site cost calculator provided by the builder.(The sales person). Tradie may sit at home but will need to get house plastered as well or will you sit it out? 6 9961 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 13082 Is anyone building with Mojo and have a recent site cost tender 0 15951 |