Pre Construction Costs

[Nemo]

Hi All

I have almost got my Duplex development approved and have received a Notice of Decision from council to grant approval. I got some quotes from the architect for the following but they seem too much.

Working Drawings - $7500
Structural Engineering Drawings - $7500
Civil Engineering Drawings - $3500
Soil Test - $1000
Energy Rating - $1800
Establishment of Boundary Survey - $950
Building Permit - $1250

I mean its a Duplex but it seems way too much. I have added two files of the floor plans for your perusal. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated


Cheers
Nimesh

Any ideas would be really appreciated
Feel free to quote me building costs

 

[oc1]

Which suburb? This will affect prices.

See the brackets below for my numbers. Your's are way over the top!

Hi All

I have almost got my Duplex development approved and have received a Notice of Decision from council to grant approval. I got some quotes from the architect for the following but they seem too much.

Working Drawings - $7500 ($3000)
Structural Engineering Drawings - $7500 ($1200)
Civil Engineering Drawings - $3500 ($1200)
Soil Test - $1000 ($300)
Energy Rating - $1800 ($300)
Establishment of Boundary Survey - $950 ($500)
Building Permit - $1250 (give or take)

I mean its a Duplex but it seems way too much. I have added two files of the floor plans for your perusal. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated


Cheers
Nimesh

Any ideas would be really appreciated
Feel free to quote me building costs

 

[Aaron_C]

Nemo,

My opinion on your costs are as follows:
Working Drawings - $7500 (sounds pricey, if your design is pretty stock-standard then use a draftsman rather than an architect to save)
Structural Engineering Drawings - $7500 (sounds a little high for only 2 dwellings)
Civil Engineering Drawings - $3500 (sounds about right)
Soil Test - $1000 (sounds cheap)
Energy Rating - $1800 (about right, maybe should get it cheaper for a small project like this)
Establishment of Boundary Survey - $950 (sounds about right)
Building Permit - $1250 (sounds about right)

 

[Nemo]

Thanks All

Ok Changes to pricing
Working Drawings - $4500 - will try to get it down a little more but will use a draftsman as appose to architect - its pretty stock standard and on a flat block

OC1
Can you send me some details of any contacts like structural engineers, civil engineers because those prices are a lot better than the prices i'm getting.

The project is in Kingsbury 10km North East of Melbourne CBD

Thanks Aaron
I'll see how much i get the final numbers down to and will post the results.

Cheers
Nimesh

 

[Aaron_C]

That's good. It gets really expensive, very fast - just bear that in mind.