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Hi Everyone,
Here is an update for those still playing at home.
I have received my third quote which has come in at 177k not including clearing the block, concrete driveways and paths, landscaping, carpet and window furnishings, fences, clothes lines & little storage sheds.
Here is what I have costed the extras at:
– Concrete & paving = $15000
– Fences = $2500 (40 metres)
– Clear site = $3000 (a few trees & shed at the rear of existing house)
– Window furish = $3000
– Carpets = $ 2000 (Three bed rooms & living room)
– Clothes line = $ 400 (for two)
– Store rooms = $ 600 (for two)I have done the homework on the items that are excluded in his quote and I should be looking at 210k go to woe.
I have two more quotes coming in over the next week. So it’s looking at feasible.
First quote 243k
Second quote 260k
Third quote 210KThanks Julie. I appreciate your reply. it was very detailed and helpful. If this happens to be the case then the project will still come in at well over 210k which is still 30-40k above budget.
The other option I am considering is going owner builder. Is there a book or website somewhere that i can look at to see if this is an option? I know there are a number of financial benefits from going owner builder but what are the requirements. ie: do I need to have a builders licence? What are the insurance implication? etc…
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated[ biggrin]
