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The gutter is rusty and has many holes... I don't think silicon would help... it's really on it's last breath :) The builder tried to save money...only installed an eg pipe and directing the water down the hill rather than into storm water pipe... hope the neighours won't notice (fingers crossed)

Andy, You're definitly right... having done a quick search on the internet, recycled concrete only cost $22 per ton and each ton equals approxi. 1,000 kg. I think the builder is putting recycled concrete in the bottom layer and use proper concrete on the surface only. The digging and clearing...

Bill, Are you a builder/handy man by profession? Because the questions you ask are very specific, it seems you had previous experience with this type of work. :) Is it only rain water your issue? The rain water is not the only issue, the moisture attract termites, and pest treatment is...

Craig, The builder has almost complete the project, except that concrete has not been laid due to bad weather, but the trench has been digged and filled. He has put 3-5 people on the job for a total of 3 days. Seeing that his people are very young (early 20s), I believe he pays them no more...

Thanks Craig...at $50/sqm it would cost approx. $2,812.50 to lay concrete footpath for the front and side of the house... Assuming it cost another $1,500 to dig out the soil, install drainage and clean out the shrubs on the side, that means this builder is making at least $2,257 after GST, and...

My property is positioned on the low side of the street. After a downpour, water always collect against the wall on the front of the house where 3 of the bedrooms are located and unfortunately the garden top soil lines up against the brickwork of the house. The house have had passed termite...