Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 29, 2009 2:02 pm Hi We have decided to build with Masterton - Crystal Split Design. Plans are being drafted now. I have a question on KBR process - does the demolisher also have to dig out the old sewer line Thanks in advance Masterton Crystal MK1 Split Level Blacktown CC Paid $2.5k end Sept; Frame 14 Apr; viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32025&hilit=ekman Re: knock down rebuild question - sydney 2Sep 29, 2009 3:25 pm Hi, When I got my house demo'ed the guys cracked the old sewer pipe at the house and dug out some of it but stayed well clear of the connection point (pot) The site scrape by the builder took care of the rest back to the pot no probs. Re: knock down rebuild question - sydney 3Sep 29, 2009 4:06 pm Get the demo guy to do it back to the connection point and then to mark it. If the builder starts running into old pipes they will start charging for the extra work. The Demo guy should remove all old remnants of the house, he should sift the soil to remove pieces of brick, old footings, pipes, drains etc. Depending on the age of the house, make sure that they have an Asbestos removal license and that you know all the rates up front. "Asbestos" is the Ka-Ching word in Knock down as "Rock" is in the rebuild stage. Your prices should include per bag and bulk lift. Dan Re: knock down rebuild question - sydney 4Sep 29, 2009 6:54 pm many thanks Dan and Knockitdown Masterton Crystal MK1 Split Level Blacktown CC Paid $2.5k end Sept; Frame 14 Apr; viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32025&hilit=ekman I'm on that journey. I had to demolish a single story brick veneer on concrete raft slab about 220 sq meters for about $19k. They took forever to get a permit and I… 2 2081 5 7117 if the original house is in good condition most of what you listed could be added in stages without the need for KDR and costs and disruption of having to live elsewhere… 1 14232 |