Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building on Boundary Problem 7Jun 26, 2007 8:33 pm Thanks for the feedback.
Yak_Chat Hmm - Interesting issue. Maybe go halves is an option - 1/2 builder 1/2 you - but don't cave in too early and be hardnosed talking tribunals etc first. Thanks for the tip. It's still early stages and there is no confirmation that we will be fed the cost, but I won't be caving in. Bud977 Get some more information on the reason first. Was the neighbours garage there at the time of the engineers initial inspection? It should have been shown on the DA approved plans if it existed before, so the engineer would have known about it. Check, and will get more info from builde. Neighbours garage was there at the time of engineers inspection, and was also included on the DA Approved plans - I specifically recall our admin officer advising there would be an engineer requiring access onto our block to check the depth of next door's footings. So it looks as though someone didn't do their job... Cookiemonster Perhaps they didn't know the thickness of the neighbours slab until they started excavating. They may have assumed it was 600mm thick and didn't foresee any problems. According to our contract we have paid approx $200 for a footing probe to take place. Of course there was also a note stating if any costs arising from the investigation were found that they will be charged to us via a Post Contract Variation. This was then followed up by a Post Contract Variation confirming there would be no further costs assoc with this as per footing probe report. The way I look at it is we have been quoted a price which has been agreed on. In this price I can only trust the builder has done their job properly and has quoted accurately - we shook hands (signed off) and the deal had been sealed. There is no mention of incompetence by builder will result in extra cost to client. I'll have to wait and see with what they come back with - there's no point worrying about something I can't control. I wonder what our options are if the neighbour declines builders request!!! Re: Building on Boundary Problem 8Jun 26, 2007 9:34 pm Different….I’ve not heard this one before.
Strange how you are expected to foot the bill for something on the next block. Doesn’t seem right to me. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Building on Boundary Problem 9Jun 26, 2007 9:41 pm Stewie I wonder what our options are if the neighbour declines builders request!!! That would be my main concern. Hopefully the neighbours are accomodating. You might have to buy them a slab. Re: Building on Boundary Problem 10Jun 26, 2007 9:44 pm Still doesn’t seem right!
What’s going on here? Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Building on Boundary Problem 11Jun 26, 2007 9:57 pm Michelle Still doesn’t seem right! What’s going on here? Stewie's slab is going to butt right up next to the neighbours existing slab. Both slabs go right to the boundary. However Stewies slab needs to be 600mm thick. The neighbours slab is only 300mm thick. They need to dig down 600mm on stewies side which may weaken and possible crack the neighbours slab. Therefore the neighbours slab needs to be reinforced until Stewies slab is set and dry. They need to ensure they don't do any damage to the neighbours house whilst building Stewies house. Re: Building on Boundary Problem 12Jun 26, 2007 10:02 pm Thanks Mark….got all that, but are they both building at the same time? Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Building on Boundary Problem 13Jun 26, 2007 10:16 pm Michelle Thanks Mark….got all that, but are they both building at the same time? Nope. From what I can gather neighbour is existing house. Re: Building on Boundary Problem 15Jun 26, 2007 10:38 pm OK…….now I see the problem!
Yes a bit of a worry! Good luck with your resolve Stewie!!!! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Building on Boundary Problem 16Jun 27, 2007 8:21 am Stewie from what you've said you won't be paying anything.
The only problem associated with the edge beams is stopping the soil under the neighbours beam from moving. This is generally not a big deal but does take a bit of time to set up boxing etc. Peter Clarkson - AusDesign Australia www.ausdesign.com.au This information is intended to provide general information only. It does not purport to be a comprehensive advice. Re: Building on Boundary Problem 17Jun 27, 2007 9:43 pm Cheers Ausdesign for your professional opinion...it's much appreciated and a relief to hear that the problem will not automatically result in extra cost.
I guess I'll have to sit back and wait to hear from the builder to see which direction we head. I'm sure they're doing their best to hurry the process along - after all, the longer they take, the longer it'll take for them to see the $$$. Stewie You should be able to encase the sewer but you will need it designed and approved and access to lot 580 to do the work 2 17168 Hello, We are about to build and the plans show a part of the exterior wall is being built on top of a limestone retaining wall. Does this mean the retaining wall will… 0 6965 thanks Chippy, i hope they have applied sealer but i am doubt to be honest, so i am gonna do this job after handover. 8 16294 |