Browse Forums Buying Land 1 Jul 16, 2016 7:52 pm Hi all, I have recently purchased a block of land north of Melbourne. In the contract of sale, the developer has allowed us a 'Subject to Satisfactory Engineering' clause (not sure if it is worth the paper it's written on). Anywho, I want to avoid any nasty surprises site wise and engineering hasn't been completed yet. The developer has said just get your builder to review it and they should be able to give you an idea. I have talked to the builder who we are thinking of using and he says they won't do the review without us having progressed further along, but he can give us a rough idea. Anyway, my question is (not being trusting of the word of a builder or developer), is it worthwhile getting an independent review and if so, does anyone have any contacts? Thanks Re: Buying Land -Engineering Review 2Jul 16, 2016 9:00 pm It's going to cost a couple of thousand for the review so you could pay that to the builder you like to carry out the review with the results released to you. The review (by itself)won't be a lot of use to you unless you have a builders estimate of site works cost. Basically the review will detail what foundations will be required but won't give you an idea of costs. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Buying Land -Engineering Review 3Jul 18, 2016 2:44 pm bashworth It's going to cost a couple of thousand for the review so you could pay that to the builder you like to carry out the review with the results released to you. The review (by itself)won't be a lot of use to you unless you have a builders estimate of site works cost. Basically the review will detail what foundations will be required but won't give you an idea of costs. Thanks heaps for that Assuming you've modelled the TB8, TB10, TB12, TB2 & J1 joists/LVLs there, it appears as per drawing to me. There maybe should be an additional J1 between TB10 and T12 if… 3 31685 Thanks for all replies. I just noticed now the pictures I added to post right on top of page were wrong. I attached pictures showing "current" and my "suggested" floor… 9 14602 Yeah I don't know why I came to a forum. Place is full of wierdos/pedos thought internet may help but I suppose I'll try my luck with someone in person. Cheers. I tried… 0 6383 |