Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)! 584Nov 03, 2015 5:28 pm Metricon Glendale 38 - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&p=1298363#p1298363 Selections: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&start=60 Tiles - p25 Re: Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)! 587Nov 03, 2015 6:26 pm Probably explains the high quotes. I read a few builds had to fork out an additional $3-$5k when the demo company found asbestos. viewtopic.php?t=78985 Re: Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)! 588Nov 03, 2015 11:04 pm We were quoted prices between $5k and $9k JUST to remove the asbestos in our little house- not including demolishing the house. Thank god someone wanted the house saving us demo costs- but yeah asbestos removal is high Re: Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)! 589Nov 03, 2015 11:08 pm [quote="cat_dunc"]We were quoted prices between $5k and $9k JUST to remove the asbestos in our little house- not including demolishing the house. Thank god someone wanted the house saving us demo costs- but yeah asbestos removal is high /quote] I wonder if someone want our full brick house too? Prob too heavy to lift and transport Orpheus Building the Metricon Glendale 38|Sydney Re: Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)! 590Nov 04, 2015 7:23 am We used http://www.sydneyhousedemolitions.com.au/ and they charged us about $18k including the removal of abestos they found during the demo. Our Phoenix Build: http://ourphoenixbuild.wordpress.com/ Re: Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)! 591Nov 04, 2015 7:35 am sydfam We used http://www.sydneyhousedemolitions.com.au/ and they charged us about $18k including the removal of abestos they found during the demo. Thanks Syd, I have given them a call and they will be providing a quote soon Orpheus Building the Metricon Glendale 38|Sydney Re: Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)! 592Nov 04, 2015 12:42 pm I just got a call from M and our assigned CSC is Christine. I think she is the CSC for some of you too? Anyway I was told I need to engage a PCA for the CDC approval or was it for the construction certificate? Is this correct? I though M was managing the whole CDC application? Or is the CSC referring to the PCA in the construction phase? Apparently the PCA will complete inspections throughout the course of construction and certify that works are progressing in accordance with the building code of Australia. Does this mean we don't need another independent inspector anymore (eg HouseInspect )? http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii548/Liem_Nguyen/Screenshot_2015-11-04-13-48-57-1.png Orpheus Building the Metricon Glendale 38|Sydney Re: Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)! 593Nov 04, 2015 5:03 pm Orpheus I just got a call from M and our assigned CSC is Christine. I think she is the CSC for some of you too? Anyway I was told I need to engage a PCA for the CDC approval or was it for the construction certificate? Is this correct? I though M was managing the whole CDC application? Or is the CSC referring to the PCA in the construction phase? Apparently the PCA will complete inspections throughout the course of construction and certify that works are progressing in accordance with the building code of Australia. Does this mean we don't need another independent inspector anymore (eg HouseInspect )? Hi Orph. I cant answer in regards to if M should organise the PCA or not, only your second query in relation to independent inspector. A PCA is there solely to determine that the build has met the standards through its 6 mandatory inspections. The PCA will be notifying your builder of issues directly that they need to rectify. You may not even know when these are occurring or the result.They won't report on any cosmetic defects or defects that have nothing to do with the inspection that they are carrying out. The inspections are: i. after excavation for but prior to placement of footings ii. prior to pouring of concrete iii. prior to covering of the framework iv. prior to covering waterproofing v. prior to covering stormwater drainage connections vi. after all work completed for occ. certificate If you are not in the know about building i would reccomend you still go ahead with your own private inspections. Hope that helps Re: Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)! 594Nov 04, 2015 5:54 pm gandn Orpheus I just got a call from M and our assigned CSC is Christine. I think she is the CSC for some of you too? Anyway I was told I need to engage a PCA for the CDC approval or was it for the construction certificate? Is this correct? I though M was managing the whole CDC application? Or is the CSC referring to the PCA in the construction phase? Apparently the PCA will complete inspections throughout the course of construction and certify that works are progressing in accordance with the building code of Australia. Does this mean we don't need another independent inspector anymore (eg HouseInspect )? Hi Orph. I cant answer in regards to if M should organise the PCA or not, only your second query in relation to independent inspector. A PCA is there solely to determine that the build has met the standards through its 6 mandatory inspections. The PCA will be notifying your builder of issues directly that they need to rectify. You may not even know when these are occurring or the result.They won't report on any cosmetic defects or defects that have nothing to do with the inspection that they are carrying out. The inspections are: i. after excavation for but prior to placement of footings ii. prior to pouring of concrete iii. prior to covering of the framework iv. prior to covering waterproofing v. prior to covering stormwater drainage connections vi. after all work completed for occ. certificate If you are not in the know about building i would reccomend you still go ahead with your own private inspections. Hope that helps Oh that's good advice! We prob still go with an independent inspector then to be safe Orpheus Building the Metricon Glendale 38|Sydney Re: Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)! 595Nov 04, 2015 6:23 pm Hi Orph - I would recommend the same. Our independent inspector is from Houspect and is very good viewtopic.php?t=78985 Re: Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)! 596Nov 04, 2015 6:30 pm Franky40 Hi Orph - I would recommend the same. Our independent inspector is from Houspect and is very good viewtopic.php?t=78985 Thanks Franky! So we need to engage a PCA before or after CDC submission? From memory PCA costs around $900? Orpheus Building the Metricon Glendale 38|Sydney Re: Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)! 597Nov 04, 2015 6:36 pm Orpheus Franky40 Hi Orph - I would recommend the same. Our independent inspector is from Houspect and is very good viewtopic.php?t=78985 Thanks Franky! So we need to engage a PCA before or after CDC submission? From memory PCA costs around $900? We have gone CDC... and we weren't asked to do this =/ I know Local go do their own inspections as part of the CDC. We have gone with H0ward Ry@n - he only does two inspections, and told us that slab inspection is unnecessary as only a structural engineer would know if it has issues - so he said all the additional inspections were a waste of $$$. I think with H0uspect, it depends who you get - as it depends on their subcontractor in the area. With HR, him or his son do the inspection. Metricon Glendale 38 - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&p=1298363#p1298363 Selections: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&start=60 Tiles - p25 Re: Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)! 598Nov 04, 2015 6:38 pm I believe you need to appoint a PCA to get your approvals. The PCA (principle certifying authority) would then inspect the build during various stages (as Gandn) outlined. However they deal directly with your builder viewtopic.php?t=78985 Re: Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)! 599Nov 04, 2015 6:41 pm Franky40 I believe you need to appoint a PCA to get your approvals. The PCA (principle certifying authority) would then inspect the build during various stages (as Gandn) outlined. However they deal directly with your builder viewtopic.php?t=78985 Yes I think they deal directly with M.... I know recently when we got in touch re our landscape plan, they had advised our file was with one of their staff, who had an appointment on site to do the frame inspection. Metricon Glendale 38 - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&p=1298363#p1298363 Selections: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&start=60 Tiles - p25 Re: Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)! 600Nov 04, 2015 6:43 pm monalisa Orpheus Franky40 Hi Orph - I would recommend the same. Our independent inspector is from Houspect and is very good viewtopic.php?t=78985 Thanks Franky! So we need to engage a PCA before or after CDC submission? From memory PCA costs around $900? We have gone CDC... and we weren't asked to do this =/ I know Local go do their own inspections as part of the CDC. We have gone with H0ward Ry@n - he only does two inspections, and told us that slab inspection is unnecessary as only a structural engineer would know if it has issues - so he said all the additional inspections were a waste of $$$. I think with H0uspect, it depends who you get - as it depends on their subcontractor in the area. With HR, him or his son do the inspection. So Mona you didn't have to engage a PCA? 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