| DESIGN, PLANS & BUILDING SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE PROJECT CENTRE | |||||
FOR DOMESTIC PROJECTS EXTENSIONS & RENOVATIONS. TOWNHOUSES, NEW HOMES
WHY GET YOUR PLANS COMPLETED FIRST The Project Centre offers the perfect project design solution for clients wishing to construct a project themselves (owner builder) or having another builder contracted for their project. Having your plans prepared prior to finalising your builder options ensure all builders will quote that same project, same materials so you achieve the project design / outcome you desire. OTHER SERVICES This service provides clients with a comprehensive range of options to take the project from concept to completion. These include - Town Planning applications, Soil testing, Energy Rating, Engineering and arranging building permits These services are available for a large range of projects from small projects such as Verandah's, Decking's and Carports through to large project such as Extensions, New Dwelling Units etc. Clients wishing to use this service are recommended contact the Project Centre direct and arrange appointment either onsite or at The Project Centre. Owners should ensure they have copies of existing House and Site Plans available prior to arranging appointments. If Design consultation is conducted at The Project Centre no fee for initial consultation is applicable., . Free on-site inspections and design discussions for extensions and renovations are available. Please ring 9796 6899 to arrange a free consultation For on-site consultations please refer to fee schedules below. Clients should ensure they have following items : -
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Small Project's including :- VERANDAH - CARPORTS - DECKING PROJECTS PLAN & PERMIT SERVICESThese are the new prices effective from 1st May 2009GST IS INCLUDED IN ALL FEES BASIC PACKAGE SMALL PROJECTS COST $950.00 VERANDAH'S – CARPORTS - PERGOLAS COST * $1025.00 DECKING WITH VERANDAH'S &/OR PERGOLAS COST $175.00 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL STRUCTURE (REFER BELOW FOR BUILDING SURVEYOR COST WHERE MORE THAN 2 SITE INSPECTIONS REQUIRED) * Decking plan and permit costs can vary from this price dependant upon project size, overlooking and other matters requiring a site visit and extra drawings' etc. BASIC PLAN & PERMIT SERVICE FOR SMALL PROJECTS WILL PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH:-Listed below are the normal requirements to have your project fully Permitted. General unless you have easement or other variation to the ResCode required for your project then these items will be all you need to get started.
Permit and on-site design service is not restricted to the South Eastern Side of Melbourne. Other area's extra inspections cost may apply dependant upon location. RING NOW ( BH ) 9796 6899 TO ARRANGE YOUR DESIGN CONSULTATION OTHER FEES COUNCIL & GOVERNMENT FEE'S RELEVANT TO YOUR BUILDING PROJECT COUNCIL FEE (projects exceeding $5000) $35.50 NEW TITLE - is required for all building projects, unless client can supply a full title including a copy of section 32 (not greater than 30 days old) $35.00 BUILDING PROJECTS THAT EXCEED $10,000 H.I.H LEVY $0.038% of value of permit BUILDING COMMISSION $0.125% of value of permit PROJECTS EXCEEDING $12,000 The abovementioned Fee's are applicable plus other requirement such as Building Commission consent form become applicable. to familiarise yourself we suggest reviewing the Building Commission web site for these details and other matters relating to Owner Builder Projects Link - web site New building code from 10th march 2009 concerning Bushfire and Site accessing Click link March 20th March New rules have come into effect concerning any building stemming from Bushfires in February 2009. At present the cost to access each building site is unknown while Building surveyors etc., are briefed with managing the process required by Government. We are seeking clarification to understand the requirements statutory and other to review each design that falls under this wide reaching government reaction to one day in February. We trust common sense for a range of built up areas and general project's such a Verandah's, Carport and decking will prevail COSTS FOR ON SITE DESIGN CONSULTATION: IF CLIENTS REQUIRE A SITE INSPECTION TO DISCUSS DESIGN, PRIOR TO, OR DURING PLAN PHASE THIS COST IS $125 PER HOUR PER SITE INSPECTION PAYABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THIS FEE IS CHARGED REGARDLESS OF WHETHER CLIENTS WISH TO PROCEED WITH COMMISSIONING OUR BUILDING SERVICES.
OTHER SERVICESPLAN ONLY SERVICECOST $455.00 VERANDAH'S – CARPORTS - PERGOLAS COST from $545.00 DECKING'S EXTRA SITE INSPECTIONS BY BUILDING SURVEYORCOST: $ 165.00 IF DUE TO FOR EXAMPLE NON-AUTHORIZED CHANGES TO PLAN OR DUE TO SIZE OF PROJECT EXTRA INSPECTIONS MAY BE REQUIRED ETC. OVER EASEMENT OR PLANNING DISPENSATIONS VERANDAH'S AND DECKINGOVER EASEMENT $ 155.00 PLANNING / DISPENSATIONS FROM $225.00 pricing in this area can vary substantially dependant upon each council requirements and plan and application requirements. All council charges are extra to this cost and each council vary their fee's. Most planning applications start from $250 but can vary dependant upon project and council requirements - project specific. PLUS ANY COUNCIL & RELEVANT AUTHORITIES COSTS INCURRED THERE ARE COSTS FROM LOCAL COUNCILS AND VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED TO BE ADDED TO YOUR PERMIT COST DEPENDANT UPON TOTAL COST OF PROJECT. TOTAL COST OF PROJECT IS COST OF MATERIALS, PERMIT AND AN ESTIMATED LABOUR COST REGARDLESS THAT PROJECT MAY BE OWNER BUILT. FOR FOR INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL OR THE PROJECT CENTRE FOR THESE COSTS. PROJECT CENTRE COSTS COVER MAKING WRITTEN APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF PROPERTY OWNERS TO GAIN RELEVANT PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT PROJECT. PREPARATION OF CONSENT FORMS AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY CLIENT. IT DOES NOT INCLUDE EXTRA DRAWINGS IF REQUIRED. EXTRA PLANNING PLANS COSTS FROM COUNCILS MAY VARY DEPENDANT UPON INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL RATES. ANY PLANNING DISPENSATIONS ARE TAKEN OUT WITH KNOWLEDGE THAT OUTCOME DECIDED BY INDIVIDUAL COUNCILS IS NOT GUARANTEED BY THE PROJECT CENTRE. PROJECTS THAT GENERALLY NEED PERMITS INCLUDE:-
click to see council information advice AS THERE ARE MANY AND DIFFERING RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO BUILDING PROJECTS, WE ALWAYS SUGGEST TO THAT YOU CONSULT YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL OR A REGISTERED BUILDING SURVEYOR OR BUILDER PRIOR TO & OR DURING YOUR BUILDING PROJECT TO ENSURE YOUR PROJECT DOES MEET WITH RES CODE AND OTHER BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS.. SOME COUNCIL WILL VARY RULES DEPENDANT UPON LOCATION OF SITE. THE ONUS REMAINS WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER WHEN THEY ARE THE OWNER BUILDER TO ENSURE THEY HAVE TAKEN ALL APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO ENSURE THEIR PROJECT COMPLIES WITH LOCAL AND STATE BUILDING REGULATIONS. HANDY LINKS GOVERNMENT LINKS AND LOCAL COUNCILS DO IT YOURSELF SERVICE: COST: FREE THIS SERVICE IS PROVIDED TO CLIENTS WHERE THEY HAVE COMMITTED TO PURCHASE THEIR GOODS FOR THEIR PROJECT FROM THE PROJECT CENTRE. THIS IS A PERSONALIZED AND PROJECT SPECIFIC SERVICE BASED ON PLANS SUPPLIED BY THE PROJECT CENTRE. CLIENTS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH ADVICE AS TO HOW TO CONSTRUCT THEIR PROJECT AND USAGE OF MATERIAL WITHIN PROJECT. AS THIS SERVICE IS DIRECTED TO OWNER BUILDERS WE ALWAYS SUGGEST THE EMPLOY OF SUITABILITY QUALIFIED TRADESMEN SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY STRUCTURAL BUILDING PROJECT. THE PROJECT CENTRE ONLY PROVIDES A PRACTICAL GENERAL ADVICE SERVICE. IT IS NOT INTENDED OR SUGGESTED THAT THE PROJECT CENTRE WILL ASSIST ON SITE OR THAT ALL CONDITIONS ARE KNOWN BY WHICH TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE ADVISE TO ALL SITUATIONS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT. THE PROJECT CENTRE DOES NOTE THAN THE ONUS IS ON THE OWNER BUILDER TO ENSURE THEY CAN AND WILL COMPLY WITH ALL RELEVANT BUILDING AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS. WE CAN ONLY PROVIDE ADVISE TO QUESTIONS PROVIDED AND WE STRICTLY ADVISE THAT OWNERS SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT THEIR LOCAL COUNCIL (ENSURING THE NAME OF YOUR CONTACT AND DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE IS OBTAINED TO SUPPORT ADVICE PROVIDED), A LOCAL BUILDING PRACTITIONER AND BUILDER PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH A BUILDING PROJECT. BUILDERS The Project Centre can arrange for a builder to quote your project directly. We have arrangements where full project including all materials ,labour, permits, Full Builders registrations supplied are included or just labour only. The choice is yours. Ring on 9796 6899 to discuss your requirements.
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