Builder correspondence
Builder questions
Practical questions to send to builders so their quotes can be compared against the same source-document scope.
Clarification schedule
Copy these into an email or tender clarification schedule.
| # | Category | Question | Target | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Source-library compliance | Please confirm the quote includes all works required by the architectural drawings, structural drawings, civil/drainage plans, energy/SDA report, soil report, planning permit, TPMP and service documents. | All | High |
| 2 | Energy / NCC | Please confirm full NCC 2022, 7-star NatHERS, whole-of-home energy and livable housing compliance is included as a fixed price. | All | High |
| 3 | Glazing | Please confirm the final window/door glazing specification, including double glazing, Low-E and thermally broken frames if required by the energy report. | All | High |
| 4 | Drainage | Please confirm the approved drainage scope, including rainwater tank, charged downpipes, pits, pipe storage, OSD/orifice, raingardens, LPOD connection, tapping permit/new pit risk and final inspection. | All | High |
| 5 | External works | Please confirm the exact driveway, crossover, footpath, kerb, asset protection, reinstatement, landscaping and fencing scope included in the price. | All | High |
| 6 | Carport | Please confirm whether the 33.5m2 carport shown in the source drawings is included in your price, including slab/base, posts, roof, drainage and finishes. | Aspire, Chet | High |
| 7 | Tree / TPMP | Please confirm project arborist, tree protection fencing, ground protection, inspections, tree-sensitive excavation and final TPMP certification are included. | All | High |
| 8 | Sewer / services | Please confirm sewer diversion, sewer branch alterations, connection depth limits, service proving by hand, existing dwelling service continuity, electricity pit, group metering, water and NBN responsibilities. | All | High |
| 9 | PC/PS | Please provide a complete PC/PS schedule with quantities, allowance amounts, builder margin, and whether each item can be converted to fixed price. | All | High |
| 10 | Chet reconciliation | Please provide the corrected BOQ reconciliation and confirm whether the separate labour cost has been included twice. | Chet | High |