Owner Builders Checklist for Cottages
# Source a preferred floor plan and builder and/or suppliers.
# Confirm inclusions list.
# Obtain a soil test and
peculation test. Peculation required
for un sewed sites.
# Obtain a wind category from council and check for Natural
and Bush fire overlays.
# Obtain quotes for everything.
# Seek finance - finance options below.
# Obtain owner builders licence.
# Arrange plans for council - Check what plans are included
in
your kit price.
#
Obtain footing design and Hydraulic drawings if not included.
Hydraulic drawings are for non sewed sites (plumbing
design)
# Check plans for additional extras re confirm inclusions list
and confirm quotes.
#
Obtain council approval.
# Order kit and provide time frame, colours,window directions,
gutter profile, cladding, roofing etc.
# Arrange concretor and contact subcontractors for up coming
jobs.
# Start building your new home.
Contact the Just Kits office for finance options.
Just Kits have financial lenders whom are happy to provide loans for owner builders.
* Conditions apply.
Check out the Australian Owner Builders Planning Kit at www.ownerbuild.com.au or call 1300 856 095.
The planning kit has been developed to save property owners up to 38% of the cost of their project and help them understand the process of owner building.
There are a few ways to obtain an owner builders licence. All you need to know about the owner builders course and a full list of course providers can be found at www.bsa.qld.gov.au
