Browse Forums Buying Land 1 Aug 04, 2020 12:39 pm Hi we are looking into settling for a block of land at macarthur heights. it shows on the map "land affected by fill". what exactly would that mean? how much of an impact does it have? we had a look at the block and it is relatively flat compared to others blocks. just a small gradual decline towards the back of the land. also, any one who has a recent experience with a good builder in that area? looking for some recommendations. preferrable with builders who are offering to pay "rent" while building on the block. please advise! Re: land affected by fill 2Aug 04, 2020 11:00 pm ![]() Hi we are looking into settling for a block of land at macarthur heights. it shows on the map "land affected by fill". what exactly would that mean? how much of an impact does it have? we had a look at the block and it is relatively flat compared to others blocks. just a small gradual decline towards the back of the land. also, any one who has a recent experience with a good builder in that area? looking for some recommendations. preferrable with builders who are offering to pay "rent" while building on the block. please advise! When they did the subdivision they have filled your block to make it the shape it is today This is a normal thing these days and the only thing it should effect would be the piering amount/type and the slab classification I work in the industry and the only builder I know paying your rent while building would be Ellingsworth Homes (based at Liverpool) Same here, I was happy to pay extra for screw piles for peace of mind. 4 4643 ![]() Hello everyone, We've moved into my first home this week and am getting on with some maintenance. The windows in our garage (see 1st photo) have gaps between the wooden… 0 297 The plan relating to sub-surface drainage is just a generic plan (it is not site-specific). I don't believe there is any sub-surface drainage around our house. 4 1558 |