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Hi Jake, we basically asked the builder if we can do it ourselves (because we can get it done cheaper outside), but the builder says no. We argued that the price doubled from their initial quote, it's not what we signed on and they should let us call our contractors. I don't think we can...

We did manage to get quotes on the actual plan. We can save about 30-35% of builder's quoted price if we get external contractors to do it. There is apparently quite a large price gap between 1800D ones and 1500D ones, but engineers design says we need 1800D to meet council requirement. We...

Thanks to those who replied. Thanks Ace for letting me know your cost , it's good to compare against. Yes, City of Gosnells has strict stormwater requirement. We heard about this, but didn't think the soakwell cost will blow up this much. Anyway, we asked the builder for design as well as...

Thornlie. It says stormwater disposal to soakwells. So they are soakwells. There is a separate provision for shire stormwater connection fee .

No, I haven't signed the contract, but I did sign the pre contract. I was going through the contract when I realised the siteworks sum have changed from the pre contract. Most of the siteworks items have been adjusted, but they're still within +/- 10% margin, except for this soakwells/stormwater...

Hello, Can anyone comment on the cost of installing soakwells in WA ? In our pre contract, builder has a provisional sum of $6500. Now I've just received the building contract, but the price is now $11500(no longer listed as provisional). This is for 4 1800x1200. We're doing a rearhouse...