IMayBeCrasy

24 March

Being an owner builder is no walk in the park. It’s a challenging endeavour that…

Silver-lift

28 February

Hello needing some advice. I was about to build my Alfresco and needed a new slab…

OBI1canobeans

25 January

Any advice on how to ensure the kit home granny flat that im thinking of buying…

mmsa

19 January

Does anyone know whether I can rent out an owner built house (in Victoria) after…

OBI1canobeans

18 January

Hi im new to this forum. What a terrific site! Im planning to put a granny flat…

Mowessis

6 December 2023

If so what were the special circumstances under which it was granted? Note: If the…

ShedOB

5 October 2023

Looking for recommendations for structural engineer that isn't likely to over engineer…

optimism

5 June 2023

Looking to start the journey of becoming an owner builder in SA. Feeling pretty (…

Jack75

15 April 2023

Hi folks, Victoria resident here. I've submitted my owner builder application to…

gommeqld

20 February 2023

I'm wondering about the costs to build a double brick walled shed rather than the…

nivanova

13 October 2022

Hi We live on acreage in rural SA; the property had multiple old sheds - none of…

home2023

11 October 2022

Can someone explain to me what this refers to and is it necessary? The owner builder…

waterproof

4 August 2022

Hello, I am looking for an online owner builder course for Queensland. Some of the…

rainbris

23 June 2022

Has anyone amended a QBCC Owner Builder Permit before? I have downloaded the form…

dan_nautilus

31 May 2022

Building in Victoria. I haven't registered as an owner builder because I estimated…

MrDomingo

21 February 2022

Hi, I am planning to build a detached garage and in keeping with existing year 1928…

ECOECO

17 December 2021

If you follow certain posts you will find my comments to the posters when I know…

MOREID

21 August 2021

Hi Fellow Owner Builders I have completed one owner builder renovation and now some…

dju

29 July 2021

We are trying to get our Certificate of Occupancy and find that there are no Weep…

aussieta

11 July 2021

just curious in victoria is it legal for owner builder to install underfloor hydronic…

leisad

4 April 2021

Hi all, I'm hoping to hear from building surveyor and glazier next week, but someone…

dachopper

18 March 2021

Hey guys, does anyone have any experience with Smart Stone systems here https://…

ECOECO

18 September 2020

PRICE DROP $̶2̶0̶,̶0̶0̶0̶ now $18,000 Worth $32,000! https://forum.…

Dynamight

13 September 2020

Can anyone recommend me a good draftsperson for an extension? We are wanting to…

olayie

5 June 2020

Hi all, We did a full renovation on our first home in England (non-structural) and…

Hywel

4 June 2020

Any owner builders out there gone through the process of building their own window…

StructuralBIMGuy

15 December 2019

Here's Stage 1 garage loft apartment Bim,design Data suitable for airbnb Link Stage…

Lee54

25 June 2019

In mid-July, I will begin my shed to studio flat conversion. I'm waiting for detailed…

Howser

8 April 2019

Hi All, Im going over our plans before locking everything in, and Ive noticed our…

Ansari

12 February 2019

Hi Guys, I am in middle of purchasing a unit registered in 11/10/17 in Toongabbie…

dexx

1 January 2019

I'm looking to build a freestanding amenities room. Traditionally, you'd have a…

Intellichoice

14 December 2018

Have had a lot of clients lately coming through with what is possibly properties…

Andre2018

30 November 2018

I have a very old (1897) Jarrah framed house in WA and I want to do some remedial…

DB420

8 November 2018

Hey, So basically i want to relocate the grounding rod for my home and i really…

alexp79

27 September 2018

What is fair rate for granno worker labor those days? 1) for footings - formwork…

PeniCain

13 August 2018

Hi guys, my wife and I have just got a block of land that was valued at $140k. It…

perfecthire

12 June 2018

If you work in the construction and building industry, then you know that your equipment…

NSU

29 May 2018

About to start on the bathroom floor. Thinking of doing sand and cement the floor…

KateG

18 February 2018

Hey, who is happy with his owner builder insurance? I'm going to start my build…

PJT318

2 February 2018

Hi All, we have a home in Weston in the Lower Hunter NSW, we have a large garage…

OB Melb 1

8 December 2017

I'm owner building an extension in Melbourne. Need to build a slab for my extension…

JB1

15 October 2017

The stair case builder I used previously is retiring and won't take on any new jobs…

StructuralBIMGuy

9 October 2017

The more information you put up, the more precise the reply/answer , egs. use Photos…

NSU

30 September 2017

Hi All, Can anyone suggest a roof tiler to install on a new house. Thanks

NSU

16 July 2017

After someone that can install prefab timber frame on the South Coast, NSW. Thanks…

NSU

16 July 2017

Interested in finding out what's the average price for a slab infill and suspended…

jemmalee

2 June 2017

Hi all! Has anybody engaged in a builder to build there house to lock up and finished…

chenlocus

21 April 2017

People said local council is more responsible than private building surveyor, and…

Ursh

16 April 2017

Hey would love your feedback. Ideas We are looking at a house to buy and Reno. The…