An upcoming granny flat build thread
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My neighbour has started complaining.
Today digging was done to excavate for the plumbing and gas line. The bobcat damaged a bit of the neighbors fence and it has slightly broken. Who's fault is this ?
They also said that some dirt went over to their land and hence I need to put in a retaining wall. Must I do this seeing as I am not concreting the area? It is just grass. I have not touched the grass area . It is the same as before the house was built.
They also have about 7 people staying in their illegally constructed Granny flat
Finally, they want a new fence. Currently the old paling fence is very slanted, but it can be repaired. Should I repair it or replace the fence ( split cost )
Would you just install a wooden paling fence between the house and gf or a colorbond fence ?
Also we are extending the bathroom size and hence will have to put the vanity under the window. Does anyone know where I can get a hinged mirror to hang off the right wall?
Today digging was done to excavate for the plumbing and gas line. The bobcat damaged a bit of the neighbors fence and it has slightly broken. Who's fault is this ?
They also said that some dirt went over to their land and hence I need to put in a retaining wall. Must I do this seeing as I am not concreting the area? It is just grass. I have not touched the grass area . It is the same as before the house was built.
They also have about 7 people staying in their illegally constructed Granny flat
Finally, they want a new fence. Currently the old paling fence is very slanted, but it can be repaired. Should I repair it or replace the fence ( split cost )
Would you just install a wooden paling fence between the house and gf or a colorbond fence ?
Also we are extending the bathroom size and hence will have to put the vanity under the window. Does anyone know where I can get a hinged mirror to hang off the right wall?
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Btw, is it granny flats australia (Cid) building your granny flat?
Be careful what you start. Harmony is always nice, but i'd keep that comment in your back pocket for now. Use it when you REALLY need to use it.
http://www.atoptide.com.au/index.php/mirrors.html
Saw this place advertised in the local paper, they are located at Bankstown.
You - You broke it, you fix it. However if they neighbour wants it replaced, then I would say half. If they want to be a pain and insist you pay for the whole fence, then I would replace the slightly broken pailing and restore it to the slanted position it once was
If the levels havent changed then why do you need a retaining wall? If their ground was lower, then THEY need the retaining wall.
Be careful what you start. Harmony is always nice, but i'd keep that comment in your back pocket for now. Use it when you REALLY need to use it.
Personal preference is replace... its nice to have everything new.
I prefer colourbond when its between neighbours. But i think they are the same price. Colourbond is not good for corner blocks because its easier to graffiti.
Fantastic furniture, freedom, etc.
http://www.atoptide.com.au/index.php/mirrors.html
Saw this place advertised in the local paper, they are located at Bankstown.
Tiles for the floor and bathroom have been chosen. Paid a bit extra for some very nice porcelain tiles. Gloss white.
Gyprock went in today.
I am currently looking at blind options
These bamboo blinds seem cheap! http://www.cheapa-blinds.com.au/Bamboo-Blinds-Ready-Made-Golden-P165.aspx
I only need a few blinds. 1 for each of the bedrooms, and maybe the sliding door at the back if I feel generous (otherwise it gets a cheap lincraft curtain). The kitchen window and side window get no blinds
My concrete guy cant get in till another 3 weeks. I was really hoping he could do it next week.
Also: patio or no patio? If I do a patio itll be 2.5x4m (is this a good sized patio if I decide to put one?). If not Ill just do 1x4m path.
What does everyone think about a concrete path around the whole house? (1m). It would cost a bit, but if I dont do that I would grass the whole area and make a pathway to the house. I have read that a concrete path around the house protects the slab?
With regards to fence installations. Iv been quoted $65/m to install a colorbond fence. Should I tell the fencer to install the posts as soon as excavation has finished for my concrete car space slab? What about the areas where I will need to fence on top of existing concrete?
Lastly, is this garden shed too small? It would have to fit the tenant's lawnmower.
http://www.simplysheds.com.au/slimline-garden-shed-152-x-078-x-195-excess-stock-p-498.html
Gyprock went in today.
I am currently looking at blind options
These bamboo blinds seem cheap! http://www.cheapa-blinds.com.au/Bamboo-Blinds-Ready-Made-Golden-P165.aspx
I only need a few blinds. 1 for each of the bedrooms, and maybe the sliding door at the back if I feel generous (otherwise it gets a cheap lincraft curtain). The kitchen window and side window get no blinds
My concrete guy cant get in till another 3 weeks. I was really hoping he could do it next week.
Also: patio or no patio? If I do a patio itll be 2.5x4m (is this a good sized patio if I decide to put one?). If not Ill just do 1x4m path.
What does everyone think about a concrete path around the whole house? (1m). It would cost a bit, but if I dont do that I would grass the whole area and make a pathway to the house. I have read that a concrete path around the house protects the slab?
With regards to fence installations. Iv been quoted $65/m to install a colorbond fence. Should I tell the fencer to install the posts as soon as excavation has finished for my concrete car space slab? What about the areas where I will need to fence on top of existing concrete?
Lastly, is this garden shed too small? It would have to fit the tenant's lawnmower.
http://www.simplysheds.com.au/slimline-garden-shed-152-x-078-x-195-excess-stock-p-498.html
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Check with your granny flat builder/consutlant (did you use brazen) as patios/pergolas may be counted in gross square meterage. I think it is just pergolas/verandahs and not open patios but better to check first.
Tiles and kitchen are now in. nearly complete.
Concrete will be laid for the driveway and path today.
Currently have a huge issue with tiles. I had ordered rectified 600x600 tiles but it appears the tiler laid them with 3mm grout clearance. Some are not level and look like they might need to be replaced as there are highs and lows.
Anyway, will be sorting out insurance soon. Got a quote from EBM 200K front house and 120K granny flat. 1 building insurance policy and 2 Landlord for $1680.
Concrete will be laid for the driveway and path today.
Currently have a huge issue with tiles. I had ordered rectified 600x600 tiles but it appears the tiler laid them with 3mm grout clearance. Some are not level and look like they might need to be replaced as there are highs and lows.
Anyway, will be sorting out insurance soon. Got a quote from EBM 200K front house and 120K granny flat. 1 building insurance policy and 2 Landlord for $1680.
Hi Guys!
I was on holidays for 2 weeks so I apologise to those who PM'd me withourt a response.
To answer the question above, Patios, Verandahs, Sheds, Pergolas, Garages etc are NOT COUNTED in the 60 sq m. This means you can add them without penalty as long as the prescriptive landscaping requirements are still being met.
Have a read of this article which explains it better here:
http://www.grannyflatapprovals.com.au/design-ideas/larger-than-60-square-metres/
Brazen.
Nearly there.
Everything is inside the house now, just needs paint. Couldnt get any pictures because the house was locked.
Here's the kitchen last week.
Bathroom walls
Dividing fence with gate to rear of main house. (also extra concrete carspot)
Fence in front of granny flat
And there's still plenty of space behind the front house
Everything is inside the house now, just needs paint. Couldnt get any pictures because the house was locked.
Here's the kitchen last week.
Bathroom walls
Dividing fence with gate to rear of main house. (also extra concrete carspot)
Fence in front of granny flat
And there's still plenty of space behind the front house
I mean the internal works take up most of the construction time.
