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  • Profile photo of martin_odenellmartin_odenell
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    @martin_odenell
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    June 17, 2007 - 9:10 pm

    I live overseas and have
    a rental property in Melbourne.

    Just got a quote for some work that
    needs to be done out back of the property.

    design, permit & construct:
    -free standing carport
    -retaining wall and fencing
    -rebuild fencing around carport
    -inspection and certification

    approximate total quote
    including GST came to
    $90K !

    Ouch.

    I was a little surprised with this quote.
    Does this quote seem normal to other Melbourne property owners in this forum ?
    Or a gross over quote ?

    I am obviously out of touch with prices in Melbourne,
    so need a reality check.

    Thanks,
    M.

    Profile photo of elkamelkam
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    @elkam
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    June 18, 2007 - 10:57 am

    Hello Martin

    I'm in the same situation as you are in as much as I am currently renovating 2 places long distance. It's very frustrating having to pay for things that you would be able to do yourself if you were there. However the most important thing is to have people you trust to do the job for you.

    Have you only had one quote done? I must say it seems pretty rich to me. If you like I can PM you the name, telephone number and email address of a builder who I believe is honest and has been doing some of the work for me. It's worth getting a quote from him I think.

    Cheers
    Elka

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