“Commonly a house-raise takes approximately two weeks”
I'm often asked if raising a home is a good idea. Queenslanders have been doing it for years. Lifting homes and building an extension underneath
It can also allow you the option to slide your home into a position that achieves the perfect aspect. You can choose to retain the existing layout of your home and add additional living space in the new area you’ve created below. Alternatively, you could use the opportunity to do a complete remodel of your home’s layout. While it is good to check
Make sure your contractor has all the essential expertise in the field and will use the right materials and equipment for safe and proper house-raising.
Depending on the size of the house the price can vary, from a small two-bedroom house ($15,000 to $19,000); a three-bedroom house ($19,000-$25,000) and a large three-bedroom house ($25,000-$35,000). (These prices do not include the cost of plans, disconnection or reconnection of services, stairs or a new concrete slab.) Commonly a house-raise takes approximately two weeks from the time the house is raised till the time it’s put back down on its new stumps.
QUESTION: My builder has told me I require a BA application even though I have a DA approval. What is the difference?
ANSWER: A DA, which stands for Development Application/Approval, is lodged with council either by you or by your private certifier to ensure your proposed building work meets all necessary planning requirements, such as the location of your building work on your property, the land surrounding it and overlays such as flood hazards. Note that a DA is not always required. Seek advice from an experienced Town Planner.
QUESTION: I have an older townhouse with polystyrene tiles on the kitchen and
ANSWER: Generally they are usually very easy to remove with a paint scraper as they will only be glued on with a very small amount of glue. You can sheet over them with Gyprock as long as you cut the sheets so you are able to get a strong fixing through to the existing timber or metal battens, etc.
QUESTION: In your experience with asbestos removal from your projects, is it better for the homeowner to engage the asbestos contractor to have the work done prior to the builder attending onsite?
ANSWER: That is entirely up to the clients. Asbestos removal is a
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