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    First Time Owner Builder Granny Flat Sydney

    Latest Update So have locked in a Water Services Coordinator for $1792 for Sewer Encasement which includes everything, all certifications,...
    Post by: nzhorsey, 10th Jun, 2016 in forum: Granny Flats
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    First Time Owner Builder Granny Flat Sydney

    I also think this is the best way to think about saving $$$$ vs time for me this... On my salary it would probably take me at least a couple of...
    Post by: nzhorsey, 29th Apr, 2016 in forum: Granny Flats
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    First Time Owner Builder Granny Flat Sydney

    Update: Structural Engineering Info So, found out yesterday from a structural engineer that because I'm encasing a sewer it will be a little more...
    Post by: nzhorsey, 29th Apr, 2016 in forum: Granny Flats
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    First Time Owner Builder Granny Flat Sydney

    Legend @Ulysses
    Post by: nzhorsey, 27th Apr, 2016 in forum: Granny Flats
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    First Time Owner Builder Granny Flat Sydney

    Does anyone have any good contacts for Sydney Structural Engineers? I also have a main sewer line going under the granny flat so an engineer with...
    Post by: nzhorsey, 27th Apr, 2016 in forum: Granny Flats
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    First Time Owner Builder Granny Flat Sydney

    Update 27/04: Surveyor Locked In! So got another 4 or 5 quotes back today and I'm going to be going with a great local Penrith Firm Richard Hogan...
    Post by: nzhorsey, 27th Apr, 2016 in forum: Granny Flats
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    First Time Owner Builder Granny Flat Sydney

    Appreciate that @ashish1137 I'm absolutely loving every minute of it at the moment. @neK totally understand where you are coming from. I have a...
    Post by: nzhorsey, 27th Apr, 2016 in forum: Granny Flats
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    First Time Owner Builder Granny Flat Sydney

    @Gingin yeah don't those main sewer lines through your backyard suck! Sounds like it's been a really tough and long road for you. Any other...
    Post by: nzhorsey, 26th Apr, 2016 in forum: Granny Flats
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    First Time Owner Builder Granny Flat Sydney

    @neK @Blueskies thanks guys. I guess one of the main reasons I'm bothering with documenting this experience is to try and help you time poor...
    Post by: nzhorsey, 26th Apr, 2016 in forum: Granny Flats
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    First Time Owner Builder Granny Flat Sydney

    I'm hoping to save 20-30k. I was originally going to go with an established outfit and they were brilliant on every level except for price. For...
    Post by: nzhorsey, 26th Apr, 2016 in forum: Granny Flats
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    First Time Owner Builder Granny Flat Sydney

    Update: Surveyors I rang around a whole stack of very reputable Surevyors and I'll have to say they were all excellent in trying to be...
    Post by: nzhorsey, 26th Apr, 2016 in forum: Granny Flats
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    Owner Builder Granny Flat and Intro

    Totally agree Alan, I know there are going to be big challenges but as you say at least I'm on site making the decisions:)
    Post by: nzhorsey, 26th Apr, 2016 in forum: Granny Flats
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    Owner Builder Granny Flat and Intro

    Thanks Toni, appreciate the response. How do we avoid the stuff that goes 'wrong' with the private certifier to minimise their impact?
    Post by: nzhorsey, 26th Apr, 2016 in forum: Granny Flats