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Bevnol
Best current balance of price and source-library coverage, but acceptance should be conditional on written fixed-price clarification for energy/glazing, drainage/WSUD, trees, driveway/crossover, sewer/services, landscaping and fencing.
Quote snapshot
Risk-adjusted view, not just headline price.
Price
$677,526
Cost/m²
$3,185
PC/PS
$2,640
Confidence
Medium-High
Likely finished band
$750,000–$810,000
Assessment
Strengths, risks and next actions based on the source document library.
Strengths
- Includes 212.7m2 dwelling scope.
- Clearly includes the 33.5m2 double carport.
- Building permit and builders warranty insurance are noted as included.
- Traffic management is noted as included.
- Rain garden, sewer/stormwater to LPD and 3000L tank are noted as included.
- Ducted heating/cooling, solar, pergola, shed, clothesline and letterbox are noted as included.
Risks
- 7-star wording remains in tension with exclusion of Low-E and thermally broken glazing.
- Landscaping and internal/external fencing are excluded.
- Driveway wording is vague and does not clearly cover crossover/reinstatement.
- Sewer wording conflicts between diversion included and sewer branch/depth exclusions.
- Tree protection fencing is noted, but arborist/tree management/report/approval items are excluded.
- Rock, bored piers, suspended slabs and angle of repose works are excluded.
Actions
- Ask for a source-library compliance response using Included/Excluded/PS/PC/By Owner status.
- Confirm full approved drainage, OSD, WSUD, rain garden, tank, orifice and LPOD scope.
- Confirm final glazing system and 7-star/NCC 2022 compliance with no post-contract variation.
- Clarify driveway, crossover, footpath and council reinstatement scope.
- Clarify sewer branch, sewer depth and service rectification limits.
- Price landscaping, fencing and TPMP/arborist supervision/certification.
Exclusions and owner-cost risks
| Item | Status | Realistic estimate | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping Must be priced separately or carried as owner contingency. | Excluded | $40,000 | High |
| Internal/external fencing Could interact with TPZ requirements and neighbour boundary works. | Excluded | $15,000 | High |
| Low-E / thermally broken glazing Needs direct written confirmation against the final energy report. | Excluded / Variation Risk | $20,000 | High |
| Driveway/crossover/reinstatement shortfall Bevnol's driveway wording is not enough to confirm crossover/reinstatement. | Unclear / Variation Risk | $20,000 | High |
| Tree/arborist supervision and certification Tree fencing does not equal full TPMP compliance. | Excluded / Variation Risk | $6,000 | High |
| Sewer branch/depth/service rectification Clarify branch alteration and connections deeper than 1.5m. | Excluded / Variation Risk | $15,000 | High |
| Rock / bored piers / angle of repose Conditional risk; do not carry high unless triggered. | Excluded | $20,000 | High |
PC / PS items
| Item | Type | Amount | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBN provisioning Owner remains responsible for network connection/activation cost. | PS | $2,640 | Low-Medium |
Quote-vs-source requirements for Bevnol
Shows status against each core source-library requirement.
| Requirement | Status | Quote item to check | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212.7m2 dwelling Working drawings and quotes reference the same 212.7m2 total building area. | Included | Dwelling size and base build scope | Low |
| 33.5m2 carport Working/source drawings include a proposed 33.5m2 carport. | Included | Carport structure, roof, posts, slab/base and drainage | High for Aspire |
| Pergola / alfresco Working drawings include pergola/alfresco area. | Included | Pergola roof/framing/slab/lighting/finishes | Medium |
| Landscaping before occupation Planning/source library flags landscaping/external works as occupation/compliance issue. | Excluded | Landscaping, lawns, garden beds, planting, watering, external completion | High |
| TPMP / arborist / tree protection TPMP requires project arborist, fencing, ground protection, inspections, supervision and final certification. | Variation Risk | Tree protection fencing, project arborist, inspections, ground protection, tree-sensitive excavation | High |
| Drainage / OSD / WSUD / LPOD Approved drainage plans require OSD/orifice pit, pipe storage, pits, charged rainwater tank downpipes, raingardens, permits and final inspection. | Variation Risk | Tank, pits, pipework, OSD, orifice, rain gardens, LPD connection and council tapping/new pit risk | High |
| SDA / 7-star / NCC 2022 SDA/energy documents require 7-star/NatHERS, whole-of-home energy, heat pump systems, WELS fixtures, LED lighting and completion report. | Variation Risk | 7-star energy, whole-of-home, appliances, glazing, WELS, lighting, SDA certification | High |
| Double glazing / glazing spec SDA and energy pathway require double glazing; final drawings/energy schedule may require specific glazing performance. | Variation Risk | Double glazing, Low-E, thermally broken frames, window seals | High |
| KCE structural design Structural drawings/compliance certificate exist and must be priced. | Unclear | Slab, footings, steel/LVL beams, bracing, posts, retaining, carport structural items | Medium-High |
| Retaining Retaining must suit site levels and structural/civil requirements. | Included / limited | Retaining wall length, height, footing, drainage and boundary conditions | Medium-High |
| Driveway / crossover / reinstatement External access must be all-weather, drained and completed to council requirements. | Unclear | Driveway, crossover, footpath/kerb reinstatement, asset protection | High |
| Sewer / service proving and diversion Asset/service locations must be proven by hand; diversion/branch/depth and existing dwelling services need fixed-price clarification. | Variation Risk | Sewer diversion, branch alteration, depth >1.5m, existing dwelling continuity | High |
| Electricity pit / meter / services New/changed service connections on subdivided block must be clarified. | By Owner / Variation Risk | Electricity pit, group metering, mains switchboard, NBN, water meters, activation fees | Medium-High |
| Livable housing Livable housing requirements include step-free access, door/corridor clearances, sanitary circulation, hobless shower and reinforcement. | Unclear | NCC livable housing compliance | Medium |