Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Builder changes post-DA approval? 2May 24, 2019 4:10 pm Current State: Slab/Frame/Bricklayer/Lockup/Lining/Stairs/Kitchen/Wet flooring/Painted/PCI/Got the Keys My Thread: Building Windsor 40 with Eden Brae (Caddens) Re: Builder changes post-DA approval? 4May 24, 2019 4:32 pm Current State: Slab/Frame/Bricklayer/Lockup/Lining/Stairs/Kitchen/Wet flooring/Painted/PCI/Got the Keys My Thread: Building Windsor 40 with Eden Brae (Caddens) Re: Builder changes post-DA approval? 6May 26, 2019 1:10 pm ![]() Has anyone else's builder made structural changes after DA approval was provided AND a construction certificate issued? Yes, it is quite common It needs to dealt as a variation or in some cases a new Application/ Contract ![]() Our builder has, creating a new house design plan to reduce risks caused by excess fill. Did you not read the Geotech Engineer Report and cross [X] check the Structural Engineering with the docs/plans/specis Before you signed the agreement for preparation documents ? If not then you are stuck with additional delays and costs, or a low cost substandard build ![]() I have no idea but we now have to get DA approval for the amendment and a new construction certificate. You are back at square one, unfortunately it doesn't give battlers any confidence In the whole build process There's only one thing worse than being ripped off and that's getting a sh!t job You will need to be vigilant during your build..starting with the earthworks/foundations For [X] check, you'll need to put up more info and photos OT In Reality no-one cares about the coloured rendered elevation you signed up on, when your house is falling apart... we (Regulators and engineers) are more concerned about the Engineering/Structural Integrity goodluck Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Thanks StructuralBIMGuy, in the end, decided to proceed with the same builder, but was considering the available options... 16 7691 Hi Clare, it frightens me to read your complex misfortune dealing with these people in SA. I don't believe it has happened in NSW (correct me if I'm wrong). Well. I've… 32 6322 Call me cynical, but this is how post Preparation of Plans (PPA) variations basically work. The builder will price it up with his markup, up to + 50% The greater the… 3 868 ![]() |