Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Demolish & Build A New Home 2Jul 10, 2019 8:39 pm I think $2k per sqm should get you a fairly high level finish, but much will depend on the builder obviously. Main thing I would suggest if you really are chasing a highly energy efficient house is to track down a builder who specialise in this. Reason I say it is many builders will promote themselves in this type of construction but in reality unless their trades are fully onboard with the extra care and special requirements (for air sealing, thermal control etc) it will potentially rate well in design but not achieve your requirements at handover. So do lots of research on builders and try to see example of houses and even speak to past clients if possible. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Check our Homeone build blog here Re: Demolish & Build A New Home 3Jul 10, 2019 8:44 pm darb74 I think $2k per sqm should get you a fairly high level finish, but much will depend on the builder obviously. Main thing I would suggest if you really are chasing a highly energy efficient house is to track down a builder who specialise in this. Reason I say it is many builders will promote themselves in this type of construction but in reality unless their trades are fully onboard with the extra care and special requirements (for air sealing, thermal control etc) it will potentially rate well in design but not achieve your requirements at handover. So do lots of research on builders and try to see example of houses and even speak to past clients if possible. Re: Demolish & Build A New Home 4Jul 10, 2019 9:44 pm Demo should cost between $15-20k in Perth. If you’re in an older area with overhead power then you’ll be required to do a power dome conversion, which is no longer subsidised in WA. Western Power charges $3,400 for same side of the road or $4,900 for under the road connection. I recommend doing the demo first and obtaining some sort of site survey, so you’re better prepared for potential sitework costs. This is an area where you can blow your budget if you’re not prepared. When you say 180sqm, is that the entire house including garage etc? The plan is to demolisgh the home, earthworks to prepare for slab, and then removal of existing wall for a new one. Requires a DA unfortunatley as the new wall will be… 6 21572 If you are in Victoria you have a statutory right to your own building inspector regardless of builder's consent. No negotiations are required. However the builder will… 1 1408 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 8 2216 |