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OWNER BUILDERS MANUAL
This guide is designed to give you a basic overview of the home construction process. It is to be used in conjunction with your individual plans and product specifications from our suppliers.
Below is a typical building schedule that will assist you with arranging the required trades, deliveries and council inspections.
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Contractors
Some work will need to be completed by professional and licensed tradesmen. You must have a licensed tradesman for all electrical, plumbing and drainage works, including the gas and water connections.
It is recommended that a qualified tradesman is used for the following works: concreting, plasterboard setting and roof installation. Many owner builders may be qualified to complete some of these jobs.
Plumbing contractor
If you do not have incoming water mains on your block, your plumbing contractor will be able to advise you on the most cost effective and efficient way of getting water to your house site.
When you a concrete slab as your foundation you need to consider the plumbing requirements so your plumbing contractor can lay the relevant pipework before the slab is poured.
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Before contacting your plumber you need to consider exactly what it is you are wanting: ie: type of water heater, number of bathrooms, and type of septic and so on.
At this stage it is crucial to know the exact plumbing layout of your home.
A drainage plan is supplied from your local council, and this is required for your plumber to ensure he has the correct layout plan.
Before contacting your Plumbing Contractor to organise the first fix which will be done after you wrap the home, you should be aware of exactly where all outlets are going
Excavator Work
During different stages of the build you may need to get in an excavator. One of the first things you may want to consider is getting a trench dug for the electrical mains and also telephone at the same time. You could also get the basics such as a driveway and anything else that will save $$$ whilst they are on site.
Once you have approval to build an
d the house site is levelled and/ or the footings (concrete slab or post holes) are completed, you may also want to have the water tank bed prepared, and a hole for the septic, if one is required. It may also be preferred to have the water tank and septic delivered to site at this time while the excavator is on site.
