Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Nov 30, 2017 4:06 pm We have just received some intitial costings for our Knock Down rebuild We are just wondering if there is anything in here that a. looks exorbitant or b. would be much cheaper to do ourselves? Would appreciate any feedback from those in the know! Base price - $264,200 Site works allowance $57,000 Southampton façade $17,690 Increased ceiling height throughout and Raked Ceiling in living room $9000 Double glazing and flyscreens throughout $9,920 Fireplace $10,000 Evap Cooling with 9 outlets $6650 3 additional heating outets $540 Cold water tap to fridge outlet $140 Gas outlet in alfresco $390 Electrical allowance $10,000 (downlights throughout and additional powerpoints - have been told cheaper to do ourselves?) Council compliance $2000 (planning permits etc) Demolition $20,000 (we are hoping we can do this ourselves for less?) Arborist report $1500 Thank you in advance! Re: Cost Cutting 2Nov 30, 2017 4:35 pm Loveyourwork Evap Cooling with 9 outlets $6650 Look at making the current heater included upgraded to allow for an aircon add-on unit post build. It'll be better than the Evap option and probably not much extra cost with 100% better outcome than Evap. 7 12026 We were lucky in that our old house was so small (86 square metres) compared to the new house, they were able to take enough readings around the old backyard house before… 8 37158 Fair Trading can issue orders to rectify and complete but once the matter goes to NCAT these orders are automatically vacated. You will have to terminate contract and sue… 21 29758 |