Build it Yourself
#1
Build it Yourself
Just wondering have any of you build or in the process of building your own home in Oz. If you have please let me know how you went on as we are thinking about doing it.
Please send some picks if you have any
Many thanks
Please send some picks if you have any
Many thanks
#2
Re: Build it Yourself
Most people these days use a digger for the footings....digging out with a pick & shovel is hard work!
however...heres one
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=429618
#3
Re: Build it Yourself
Most people these days use a digger for the footings....digging out with a pick & shovel is hard work!
however...heres one
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=429618
however...heres one
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=429618
#4
Re: Build it Yourself
Just starting that process... First things first we need to apply as owner builders and get our thumbs up to go ahead and build. Seems pretty straigtforward really, we need insurance to cover anybody on site and at least can do some of the work ourselves ie the brick work, and all the internal fixtures. We have to get a certified spark and plumber.
Will keep all updated when we finally start building to let you know how its all going.
Jenny
Will keep all updated when we finally start building to let you know how its all going.
Jenny
#5
Re: Build it Yourself
Just starting that process... First things first we need to apply as owner builders and get our thumbs up to go ahead and build. Seems pretty straigtforward really, we need insurance to cover anybody on site and at least can do some of the work ourselves ie the brick work, and all the internal fixtures. We have to get a certified spark and plumber.
Will keep all updated when we finally start building to let you know how its all going.
Jenny
Will keep all updated when we finally start building to let you know how its all going.
Jenny
Thanks again
Kerry
#6
Re: Build it Yourself
The house well I reckon we will buy from component homes, steel framed kit sort of thing, putting a brick veneer round the outside instead of the boards, house 5x2 2 story is costing 110k, add septics, electrics, plumbing, and site works and slab and I suppose we are close to 200k, the house suppliers can help build it with some contractors to put up to lock up stage for around 20k but until we actually start building I don't know if some bits will cost less or more. Have a good idea but who knows!
Should be living in a caravan again while its getting built though, but who cares as long as we end up with something to live in, I love the block all bush and tree's, just want to get going on it and start work on the place.
Jenny
#7
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