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I have built a two level house, more conventional brick veneer. It is a massive amount of work even when you hire various trades, etc. Don't know about all co
by CyberFonic 8y ago
I have built a two level house, more conventional brick veneer. It is a massive amount of work even when you hire various trades, etc.
Don't know about all concrete houses. Wet concrete is extremely heavy and you need to know what you are doing when it comes to formwork, etc. You would also need concrete pump to get the stuff to the upper floor.
You will most certainly need the services of an architect and structural engineer. The level of detail you need to get building approvals, etc is substantial. You might even need town planner, geotech and environmental consultant reports as well.
- gonvaled 8y agoInteresting. Did you plan the whole thing yourself, including plumbing, electrical installation, etc?
- CyberFonic 8y agoYes I did all the plans and sketches but then hired an architectural draftsperson to draw up plans to the local building control body's requirements. The actual plumbing and electrical work was subcontracted out. In Australia you can't DIY - you need to be licensed for those trades. I had previously worked on a renovation project, helped a family member build a house from scratch and worked for an electrical contractor. It also helped that I had experience as a project manager on large infrastructure projects.