Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Level 1 Compaction - Residential 12Feb 14, 2021 8:11 am Hi, I am interested to know what responses you received when questioning quality of compaction despite level 1 compaction certification provided. Our lot came level 1 certified but are having to pay builder $20k extra site costs due to suspended slab on piers. I have demanded developer to take it on chin and pay for over and above standard cost. Had an independent enginee to peer review level 1 testing and it seems if they really did not level 1 compaction (not just paper work to pass) I wouldn't be having results that we saw. I have threatened the developer to challenge it in court or at least damage their credibility/reputation by making the issue public to all future lot buyers in the estate. Let's see what they come back with but I am going to swallow the pill that easily being aware of substandard practices in local development markets Zenn Hi everyone, I have a report from the land developer that the residential plot is compacted to Level 1 requirements of AS 3798. The builder commissioned their own test and concluded that the land is poorly conducted and are telling me they will add 6K $ in site costs. I have sent their report to the developer and waiting for reply. What is the way out here? Who is right? Does the developer have obligation to rectify? Or do I have to cover costs? Thank you and sorry for the long lost. 1 4690 isn't a garage level with the rest of the house a given? pretty sure they 'came around' long time ago. if you have a flat block, the garage is usually level with the rest… 1 17528 they can, it's a fairly standard solution when the slab isn't recessed. the falls need to be in the main floor, if it hasn't been done then you need to ask them to redo… 4 6595 |