Latest Update So have locked in a Water Services Coordinator for $1792 for Sewer Encasement which includes everything, all certifications,...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
@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...
@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...
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...
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...
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:)
Thanks Toni, appreciate the response. How do we avoid the stuff that goes 'wrong' with the private certifier to minimise their impact?
Hey everyone Firstly, a little about us: we live in the Penrith area and bought our first home in Dec 2011 for $335k and we had the house Bank...
Nah, we don't need it atm mate:)
Hey everyone Firstly just wanted to say a huge thank you to all you legends who have given great advice and input into this chat. The information...
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