Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Oct 23, 2019 9:28 am Hi, can anyone advise how it worked on their own new build with trenching from the house to the road for water supply, sewage pipes, stormwater pipes, electricity, phone (NBN) etc. Is there one common trench dug, then the tradies run the pipe work or conduit, and bury it, then the next trade lays on top? It appears we are getting slugged trenching costs by each sub contractor which does not seem right. We also have a 35m driveway to the road so this could amount to a lot of money, more than had been allowed for in the original contract with our builder. Any advice? 2 4447 Hi, I'm in the process of making a footing with two pieces of trench mesh (4L12TM ) at the top and bottom. I'm wondering if anyone knows how far beneath the top of the… 0 2071 Hi JW I just read your post and I find this situation quite strange. When we build, we get a temp pole for construction which becomes the permanent pole for one of the… 1 4020 |