Browse Forums Building A New House Re: General questions about building before I go to my build 2Sep 12, 2023 10:29 am Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: General questions about building before I go to my build 4Sep 12, 2023 3:34 pm Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: General questions about building before I go to my build 5Sep 12, 2023 4:43 pm Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: General questions about building before I go to my build 8Sep 13, 2023 9:56 am Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: General questions about building before I go to my build 12Sep 18, 2023 8:31 am It looks like the downpipe was always meant to be to the side of brick pier. To bring it to the back would be a variation to the building contract, require moving the drain and possibly damaging slab/footing. The builder may refuse. This is why pre contract review may have picked up the issue before you signed off. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: General questions about building before I go to my build 13Sep 18, 2023 8:32 am Post your front elevation Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: General questions about building before I go to my build 14Sep 18, 2023 8:43 am building-expert It looks like the downpipe was always meant to be to the side of brick pier. To bring it to the back would be a variation to the building contract, require moving the drain and possibly damaging slab/footing. The builder may refuse. This is why pre contract review may have picked up the issue before you signed off. We never saw the stormwater plan, & our elevations (that we have) don’t show them. We’ve spoken briefly about it with builder, & will again this week. Just wanted other opinions about whether it’s a bad idea to try change it. I’m thinking we’ll leave it. Thanks for your response 🙂 Re: General questions about building before I go to my build 15Sep 18, 2023 9:45 am You should check your detail drawings, it may show downpipe within brick pier. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Ardo That is so funny! I wonder how many people know who Larry Haun is these days. I have a couple of young guys we call Mo 1 & Mo 2 who run a crew of 6 boys and… 9 16057 Building a fence now will help limit people dumping rubbish and soil on your property. Many houses in suburbia on small lots have fences up before a build. I moved into a… 1 4649 Hi Suku18 In NSW the statutory required insurances are: 1. HBCF ( Home Building Compensation Fund) - This is if the builder dies or goes broke. But this only covers 20%… 1 3147 |