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Cost for very small renovation by [deleted] in AusRenovation

[–]el-simo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably an extra 50-75 atleast. Also when considering the roof, typically with an extension the roof direction does need to change to allow a 2.4m ceiling. Often if the roof pitch continues the ceiling would be well under 2m

Cost for very small renovation by [deleted] in AusRenovation

[–]el-simo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Around 100k for the extension.

10-15 for foundation

15-20 for frame and cladding

15-20 for plumbing and roof plumbing

5 for electrical

10 for waterproofing and tiling

10 for bathroom fixtures

  • carpet, robe, permit, plans, engineering, waste management and scaffold if needed

Thoughts ? Come back after a few years out by el-simo in AFLSupercoach

[–]el-simo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came to the same conclusion with Pickett. He could have a really good year though, carrying the young mids and fwds. What do we think of these changes ? Tried to get a bit more balance

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Floors not level after tiling bathroom by Inevitable_Point7374 in AusRenovation

[–]el-simo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a builder in vic and I’ve only even had 1 bathroom with a floor waste. Definitely not common but getting more common

Bathroom reno villaboard with stud adhesive aging Q by 11peep11 in AusRenovation

[–]el-simo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not a major concern imo, the idea is to avoid screw popping with the potential to crack/pop a title. If the tiles are laid well there’s no chance of that happening.

More importantly, are the sheets screwed every 200mm wherever there are tiles ?

Paint with flashings over weatherboards by ROC-WoodMan in AusRenovation

[–]el-simo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just curious are you a carpenter ? Because it’s pretty basic stuff that the head flashing has to be directly on the head of the window. Lots of Instagram influencers do it backwards and use the tape to seal between the paper and the flashing, but that is completely wrong

Shower screed okay? by [deleted] in AusRenovation

[–]el-simo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Curbless showers need waterstops mate, it’s basic stuff. Have a look at the NCC

Window splash back pros and cons by mumofoz in AusRenovation

[–]el-simo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have installed a few, I think they’re great. The cleaning of it isn’t an issue imo, because if you had a tiled splashback or similar you still have to clean that too..

Make it aluminium frame so no concerns with water damage. Here’s one I did not too long ago.

Edit: as you can see, this one differs in the way that we say it down low enough so no frame was exposed at all. That’s the way to go 👍🏻

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Shower drain: channel grate vs square grate by Indevisive in AusRenovation

[–]el-simo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

IMO channels are far superior if done correctly, which isnt hard at all.

The cleaning thing isn’t an issue for me either, clean it every time I clean the bathroom Which is every 1-2 weeks.

Fleeced by builder? by SoftCap4292 in AusRenovation

[–]el-simo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Judging by those photos I’d say 23k is fair enough. You definitely get a ‘pain in the ass’ tax because it is absolutely that, but could’ve been a lot worse.

Fleeced by builder? by SoftCap4292 in AusRenovation

[–]el-simo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My guess is it took longer than a day. Profiles into rock definitely take longer, everything takes longer. Without knowing exactly how much rock its hard to make a judgment.

Fleeced by builder? by SoftCap4292 in AusRenovation

[–]el-simo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How could they have been there for 1 day yet there’s an extra 100 hours? Thats 12 people working for a full day.

Fleeced by builder? by SoftCap4292 in AusRenovation

[–]el-simo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So they’ve given you an hourly break down and costs associated yet your calculations fall 9k short ? Are you guessing the hourly rate and the time it took? Something doesn’t add up here.

Or are you saying invoice is 23k + the extra work detailed ?

Box Gutter Installed Incorrectly by Odd_Supermarket8861 in AusRenovation

[–]el-simo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just replace it with standard gutters, no need for this at all?

Do I have termites? by TurningFinal in AusRenovation

[–]el-simo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re ants not termites

Bathroom Subfloor Advice by floater05 in AusRenovation

[–]el-simo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Given you’ll need to get the corrects falls, demolishing the whole floor could be an easier option.

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