Building surveyor recommendation (Perth)

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  1. 38215

    38215 Well-Known Member

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    Subdividing and have a carport under the main tiled roof that needs to go. I hear this is common but am having trouble finding people with experience.

    Can anyone recommend a building surveyor / trades who know what they are doing please?
     
  2. 38215

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    This is so simple yet has proven a PITA. I had some builders quote $50-60k just for coordinating (ludicrous). Hence, FWIW the steps I have had to take:

    Draftie to do drawings - $600
    Building surveyor to sign BA3 -$500
    Structural Engineer (only because it will be within 1m of side boundary so needs to be fireproof) -$500
    Council building approval which includes demolition approval
    Demolition - part of overall quote, say $1500 incl asbestos eaves removal
    Roof carpenter to make good - say $2000
     
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    I think you'll find the physical demolition a lot more expensive than that. I'd be allocating around $10k for it.
     
  5. 38215

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    Do you mean for clearing the entire site? Yes, that's about right.

    The carport is only part of it though. I have quotes so pretty sure re pricing