Yes very surprised about electrical upgrade prices. I don't even think we did that much and spent $3.9k. Our plan had so much provision as standard that we almost removed a PowerPoint. Most was spent on 2/3 way switching, external junction boxes & security upgrade etc
Went in the block yesterday evening, yes there is water clogged out the back and I can see plumbers have tried to divert water away, but I really don't think they've done enough. With more rain scheduled to come I am contemplating grabbing some shovels and a level and doing the rest myself. this thing will never go vertical if they keep scheduling on days forecasted to rain :/