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Scope of Works — 32a Archbold Road, Roseville NSW 2069

16

Tasks

7

Rooms

6

Phases

0%

Complete

Not Started: 16

Phase Coverage

Pre-Con

Design

Approvals

Demo

Build

Finishes

External

Summary by Room

RoomTasksDonePhases
Landscaping70Design, External
Other30Approvals, External
Driveway Wall & New Staircase20Demo, External
Ground Floor Bathroom10Pre-Con
Decks10External
Master Ensuite10Build
Front Lawn10External

Detailed Scope

Landscaping

7 tasks

Design & Concept

Landscape concept brief — front formal garden + rear entertaining

Medium

Not Started

Georgian formal front (symmetry, hedges, path). Rear: deck, BBQ, lawn, garden beds. Integration with underground garage ramp. Tree preservation requirements.

No direct cost — planning/decision task. CONFIDENCE: 90/100 — No direct cost. Planning/decision task. QUESTIONS: None — owner labour only.
LandscapingDesign & Concept

Exterior & Landscaping

Rear garden — garden bed preparation, soil, mulch & planting

Medium

Not Started

~30 sqm beds. Strip turf, amend soil (10m³ premium garden mix @ [price hidden]/m³), mulch 75mm deep, plant 40 plants @ [price hidden]ea. CONFIDENCE: 50/100 — Landscaping costs vary with plant selection, access, and soil condition. Hardscaping (pavers, concrete) more predictable than soft landscaping. QUESTIONS: (1) Landscape designer engaged? (2) Plant palette selected? (3) Existing soil condition — clay, sand, fill? (4) Irrigation system requirements?
30 sqmLandscapingExterior & Landscaping

Paved areas — supply & lay pavers for paths, entertaining area

Medium

Not Started

Paved outdoor areas: paths + entertaining area, ~40 sqm total. Pavers: 400x400x40mm concrete pavers (Adbri Eurostone or similar). [price hidden]/sqm supply. Base prep: 100mm compacted road base + 30mm sand bedding. [price hidden]/sqm. Edge restraint: concrete haunching or aluminium edge — [price hidden]/lm x ~30 LM = [price hidden]. Labour: 2 pavers x 3 days @ [price hidden]/day = [price hidden]. Polymeric sand fill: [price hidden]/sqm. Total: pavers [price hidden] + base [price hidden] + edge [price hidden] + labour [price hidden] + sand [price hidden] + contingency = [price hidden] (rounded). CONFIDENCE: 55/100 — Area estimate and paver selection need confirming. Natural stone pavers would be 2-3x the cost of concrete pavers. QUESTIONS: (1) Concrete pavers or natural stone (sandstone, bluestone, granite)? (2) Paved area layout — paths only or entertaining terrace? (3) Total area confirmed? (4) Pattern — stretcher bond, herringbone, or stack? (5) Any steps or level changes in paved areas?
40 sqmLandscapingExterior & Landscaping

BBQ zone — hardstand area, gas connection, built-in BBQ provisions

Medium

Not Started

15 sqm hardstand (concrete or paver) + gas line extension [price hidden] + built-in BBQ frame provisions. CONFIDENCE: 50/100 — Landscaping costs vary with plant selection, access, and soil condition. Hardscaping (pavers, concrete) more predictable than soft landscaping. QUESTIONS: (1) Landscape designer engaged? (2) Plant palette selected? (3) Existing soil condition — clay, sand, fill? (4) Irrigation system requirements?
1 lotLandscapingExterior & Landscaping

Fence & boundary — repair/replace side & rear fencing

Low

Not Started

~40 LM Colorbond 1.8m fence. Supply [price hidden]/lm + install [price hidden]/lm. Includes posts, rails, plinth. CONFIDENCE: 50/100 — Landscaping costs vary with plant selection, access, and soil condition. Hardscaping (pavers, concrete) more predictable than soft landscaping. QUESTIONS: (1) Landscape designer engaged? (2) Plant palette selected? (3) Existing soil condition — clay, sand, fill? (4) Irrigation system requirements?
40 lmLandscapingExterior & Landscaping

Rear garden screening — privacy planting or lattice along boundaries

Low

Not Started

~15 LM screening. Privacy hedge (Lilly Pilly / Murraya) 1.5m tall [price hidden]/plant + lattice panels where needed. CONFIDENCE: 50/100 — Landscaping costs vary with plant selection, access, and soil condition. Hardscaping (pavers, concrete) more predictable than soft landscaping. QUESTIONS: (1) Landscape designer engaged? (2) Plant palette selected? (3) Existing soil condition — clay, sand, fill? (4) Irrigation system requirements?
15 lmLandscapingExterior & Landscaping

Irrigation system — install drip & spray zones for garden beds & lawn

Low

Not Started

Allowance based on Sydney 2026 renovation benchmarks. Verify with supplier quote. CONFIDENCE: 50/100 — Landscaping costs vary with plant selection, access, and soil condition. Hardscaping (pavers, concrete) more predictable than soft landscaping. QUESTIONS: (1) Landscape designer engaged? (2) Plant palette selected? (3) Existing soil condition — clay, sand, fill? (4) Irrigation system requirements?
1 lotLandscapingExterior & Landscaping

Other

3 tasks

Planning & Approvals

Source landscape architect / designer

Medium

Not Started

Find 2-3 landscape architects with experience in formal/Georgian garden design. Check: registered with AILA, portfolio of Upper North Shore projects, understanding of Ku-ring-gai council requirements. Brief: formal front garden, rear entertaining, driveway integration.

Owner labour — no direct cost. Time investment only. CONFIDENCE: 90/100 — No direct cost. Planning/decision task. QUESTIONS: None — owner labour only.
Planning & Approvals

Define landscaping scope (front, rear, driveway)

Medium

Not Started

Georgian homes: formal symmetrical garden, clipped hedges, stone paths

Owner labour — no direct cost. Time investment only. CONFIDENCE: 90/100 — No direct cost. Planning/decision task. QUESTIONS: None — owner labour only.
Planning & Approvals

Exterior & Landscaping

Post-extension — formal front garden + full landscaping

Medium

Not Started

Full formal Georgian front garden. Continuous grand lawn from street to facade. Clipped hedges, stone path to portico, statement lighting.

No direct cost — planning/decision task. CONFIDENCE: 90/100 — No direct cost. Planning/decision task. QUESTIONS: None — owner labour only.
Exterior & Landscaping

Driveway Wall & New Staircase

2 tasks

Demolition & Strip-out

Remove vegetation and clear hillside work area

High

Not Started

May need arborist report if significant trees. Remove all vegetation from wall construction zone plus 1m buffer. Chip green waste on site for mulch or dispose. Protect any trees to be retained with exclusion fencing.

Driveway Wall & New StaircaseDemolition & Strip-out

Exterior & Landscaping

Landscape planting along retaining wall and staircase

Low

Not Started

Landscaper to plant at wall base, top, and staircase edges. Consider: low-maintenance natives, drought-tolerant, root systems that won't damage wall. Mulch beds 75mm deep. Include drip irrigation if budget allows.

Driveway Wall & New StaircaseExterior & Landscaping

Ground Floor Bathroom

1 tasks

Pre-Construction Planning

GF Bathroom — shower screen

High

Not Started

Frameless fixed panel 900mm. 10mm clear toughened glass. Supply + install. CONFIDENCE: 45/100 — Fixtures are highly brand/finish dependent. Chrome mid-range vs brushed brass premium = 2-3x difference. QUESTIONS: (1) Tapware finish selected (chrome, matte black, brushed nickel)? (2) Brand preference (Caroma/Phoenix mid vs Brodware/Sussex premium)? (3) Specific product selections made or still browsing?
1 unitGround Floor BathroomPre-Construction Planning

Decks

1 tasks

Exterior & Landscaping

Outdoor furniture — dining set, lounge seating, BBQ prep bench

Low

Not Started

Dining table + 6 chairs [price hidden] + 2-seat lounge [price hidden] + BBQ prep bench [price hidden]. Mid-range outdoor (Early Settler / Domayne). CONFIDENCE: 50/100 — Landscaping costs vary with plant selection, access, and soil condition. Hardscaping (pavers, concrete) more predictable than soft landscaping. QUESTIONS: (1) Landscape designer engaged? (2) Plant palette selected? (3) Existing soil condition — clay, sand, fill? (4) Irrigation system requirements?
1 lotDecksExterior & Landscaping

Master Ensuite

1 tasks

Construction & Fitout

Master Ensuite — shower screen

Medium

Not Started

Frameless fixed panel 900mm. 10mm clear toughened glass. Supply + install. CONFIDENCE: 45/100 — Fixtures are highly brand/finish dependent. Chrome mid-range vs brushed brass premium = 2-3x difference. QUESTIONS: (1) Tapware finish selected (chrome, matte black, brushed nickel)? (2) Brand preference (Caroma/Phoenix mid vs Brodware/Sussex premium)? (3) Specific product selections made or still browsing?
1 unitMaster EnsuiteConstruction & Fitout

Front Lawn

1 tasks

Exterior & Landscaping

Front lawn — turf supply & lay (Sir Walter or similar)

Medium

Not Started

~60 sqm Sir Walter Buffalo. Turf [price hidden]/sqm + soil prep [price hidden]/sqm + top dress + roll. Includes starter fertiliser. CONFIDENCE: 50/100 — Landscaping costs vary with plant selection, access, and soil condition. Hardscaping (pavers, concrete) more predictable than soft landscaping. QUESTIONS: (1) Landscape designer engaged? (2) Plant palette selected? (3) Existing soil condition — clay, sand, fill? (4) Irrigation system requirements?
60 sqmFront LawnExterior & Landscaping

Sequencing & Dependencies

Tasks that must be coordinated with other trades or completed in a specific order.

GF Bathroom — shower screen

Depends on

GF Bathroom — wall & floor tilingGround Floor BathroomFinish → Start

Blocks

GF Bathroom — snagging & defectsGround Floor BathroomFinish → Start

Landscape concept brief — front formal garden + rear entertaining

Blocks

Paved areas — supply & lay pavers for paths, entertaining areaLandscapingFinish → Start
BBQ zone — hardstand area, gas connection, built-in BBQ provisionsLandscapingFinish → Start

Rear garden — garden bed preparation, soil, mulch & planting

Depends on

Fence & boundary — repair/replace side & rear fencingLandscapingFinish → Start

Blocks

Irrigation system — install drip & spray zones for garden beds & lawnLandscapingStart → Start
Rear garden screening — privacy planting or lattice along boundariesLandscapingStart → Start
External snagging & defects — final walkthrough, touch-ups, cleanLandscapingFinish → Start

Master Ensuite — shower screen

Depends on

Master Ensuite — wall & floor tilingMaster EnsuiteFinish → Start

Blocks

Master Ensuite — snagging & defectsMaster EnsuiteFinish → Start

Paved areas — supply & lay pavers for paths, entertaining area

Depends on

Landscape concept brief — front formal garden + rear entertainingLandscapingFinish → Start

Blocks

External snagging & defects — final walkthrough, touch-ups, cleanLandscapingFinish → Start
Outdoor path lighting — LED bollards, step lights, garden spotsLandscapingStart → Start

BBQ zone — hardstand area, gas connection, built-in BBQ provisions

Depends on

Landscape concept brief — front formal garden + rear entertainingLandscapingFinish → Start

Fence & boundary — repair/replace side & rear fencing

Blocks

Rear garden — garden bed preparation, soil, mulch & plantingLandscapingFinish → Start

Rear garden screening — privacy planting or lattice along boundaries

Depends on

Rear garden — garden bed preparation, soil, mulch & plantingLandscapingStart → Start

Irrigation system — install drip & spray zones for garden beds & lawn

Depends on

Rear garden — garden bed preparation, soil, mulch & plantingLandscapingStart → Start

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