Dream Home Raise & Build Project - 4 Key Stages of Construction [Triple Gable Queenslander Ep 26]

[@OilBaron100]

Yay, another renovation series.

[@lukewiles1]

Definitely going to be slow progress!

[@OilBaron100]

@@lukewiles1 can you show the house raising and re-stumping in this video? Am keen to see it done.

[@lukewiles1]

@@OilBaron100 We will film it when the time comes!

[@matthewxcountry]

My big tips 1. Choose your height wisely. It is the most important aspect of this project. Its the one part that you don't want to pay to redo (as it is the most expensive part when you include the utilities). Get a selfy stick or climb up on a ladder and check out all of the possible views. You don't want to raise 2.9m and then find out, oops, if I raised 3.2m I'd get this ridiculously amazing view. Don't do 2.7m. With all the extra space for things between the floor and ceiling and the bottom floor, while you'll probably be ok, sneaking in at 2.4, why create the drama, especially because you'll be DIYing. It would be really annoying realizing, oh we can't choose our favorite flooring because it is a mm too thick. 2. Raise, don't slide, even a mm. I assume you don't plan to move the house. But once you move the house sideways, forward or back you are faced with the 2023 rules for new builds. A 100-year-old home subject to 2022 codes is more challenging. 3. Talk to someone who is familiar with BCC rules. Lots of rules that if you know about them in advance would change your plan, and you want to be familiar with them before you submit your BA application. Rules about driveways and crossovers, laundry step-downs, obscuring windows/decks, restricted window openings 4. Get multiple quotes on everything. In my experience, the cheaper guys are often cheap for a reason. Be prepared for ghosting, calling 10 people, getting 4 to come out and measure, 2 finally return a quote and only one actually following through. Ask around, for recs. 5. As a buyers agent, all the real estate agents are useful contacts for renos. They know tradespeople and they want to keep on good terms with you because you are useful to them. Call all of your local agents to get tips on the tradespeople who have been reliable for their clients. Try to choose very local tradespeople (ones within a 10km radius) just because they are more likely to show up. 6. As a trade, concreters are often really challenging personalities to work with, if you can have your builder arrange the slab definitely do that. 7. You'll want multiple quotes from builders. In the Queenslander Reno groups on facebook, Top Build Group has a lot of experience with Queenslanders, and they let this woman do some DIY work at the same time (you can see her reno here) instagram.com/daisycottagebne/?hl=en 8. Consider construction insurance if you are managing trades during the DIY phase. There is a small risk someone gets hurt on your site, you'll want to calculate what risks you are willing to take here. Marsh is an insurance broker that specializes in construction and works with smaller projects like this one.

[@lukewiles1]

- We plan on having 2.7m ceilings in the downstairs space (Subject to council approval). We won't have much of a different view 30cm higher or lower. - We may have to slide away from the boundary because of setback rules... I'll let you know how this progresses with the certifier - Lining up most of our tradies now for late next year or early the year after. - So much to think about but all very exciting!!

[@matthewxcountry]

@@lukewiles1 - 2.7m ceilings are a great height. To get 2.7 ceilings you typically want to raise 3m off the slab, once you count for flooring, insulation, and ceilings. - Usually, upper story setbacks are 2m to the boundary (1.5 from the eves, but you can apply for exemptions) If you require screening windows, I've found that glaziers replacing the glass with obscuring glass is actually cheaper than installing an external screen. - slide if you must. Just a warning that some of the requirements if sliding are, you must have a laundry tub connected to your laundry machine before you can live in the house (if you have one on the top floor this isn't a big deal, but if your laundry was planning to be a late bottom floor addition this is annoying because you can't live in the top floor of the house until the bottom floor is done, at least legally, fine is ~$90,000 for living in a property prior to the certificate of occupancy, which you can't get without a proper laundry area). Note this fine is rarely given out, but it has been given out at least once, and because you have a youtube channel this might be something to consider. You'll need to add window restrictors to bedrooms, tiles, and waterproofing to all wet areas, including the laundry, R4.5+ insulation to the ceilings, and a new roof, unless you are able to argue it is in excellent condition (usually your builder can sign off on a form saying its original and in excellent condition). Many of these things you may have already done, so it might not be so bad -the fact that time is on your side, and you don't need the work done urgently will be very helpful. -I'm so excited to see it, a raise is effectively a new build. Its a new level of reno, and I am very excited to see the progress

[@lukewiles1]

- I'll have to chat with my designer & house raiser to make sure we leave enough room for extras to get the full 2.7m ceiling heights - Our laundry is currently under the house and we want / need to do everything by the book (especially with YT). So we'll need to chat with certifier about what's required to move back in before everything is completed to get the cert of occupancy. It may mean prioritising the laundry fitout downstairs to keep things moving. - Our roof has been replaced and is less than 5years old, so fingers cross we can tick all of the requirements off quickly - Yeah very thankful we can take things slowly (reduces the stress & means we can document everything on the channel) - Thanks for all your comments across all the videos - doesn't go unnoticed ! We're beyond excited to share and document the progress

[@Timbuctoo]

We bought a renovated Queenslander in Mackay, but the layout needs some modification so interested to watch this for ideas.

[@lukewiles1]

Nice! Hopefully we can share some valuable insights :)

[@LJLancaster]

Really looking forward to this series mate. Love watching reno vids. A couple things to note, depending on the current setback from the side boundaries this may constrain the height you can increase to. The Queensland Development Code is a good place to start to get an understanding of what's possible, but also take a look at the KZbin channel "Brisbane Town Planning." They have some solid general advice to start thinking about. Although I'd imagine you have a good understanding already extra advice is never a bad thing. Also if you want to reduce costs with the pool have a look at Plunge pools. They do precast concrete options that look really good without costing a crazy amount. I look forward to following along over the next few years 😀

[@lukewiles1]

Thanks mate! I'll check them out on KZbin. We are actually going to get a Plungie 6 x 3m and have it lifted in. They look really nice. We can't wait to see the project come to life

[@brendanmichaelwelsh6260]

Excellent, I can watch your Journey before I look at doing something similar myself in the future ^_^

[@lukewiles1]

Perfect haha! Hopefully it's not too expensive for us

[@brendanmichaelwelsh6260]

I've got a 1940's miners cottage I've considered the idea of raising etc, Similar to what your plan is, However right now the idea of having to deal with BCC red tape isn't doing it for me. Easier to approach other projects / Property investment ideas at this time for me.