Building A New House

DraftRoom

10 April

New Fence - Boundary

Hi, It’s important to keep in mind that dividing fences have thickness, so it’s impracticable to expect them to be wholly constructed within the neighbouring…

beesa888

10 April

Build experience - Trend Connection Homes

How has your experience been like so far?

building-expert

9 April

Frame Cracks & Cuts on Beam

This should not happen, when the timber arrives on site, bent studs should be separated to be cut for noggings and blocks. The studs should never be bad enough to…

judder

8 April

Is this too low vs Cross Over/Street Level?

Thanks! I'm spoke to the builder I'm not sure if this is all true but basically went along the lines of they considered all options and if I was to compact and fill it…

tmsani

8 April

Demolishing Costs in Perth

Will the demolishing company remove the trees & stumps as well or do we need to get tree lopper to do the trees before we engage demo company?

mark1

7 April

Storm water overflow pit, is this right?

Thanks for that, the PVC pipe is still about 40cm below ground level and it sticks out of the sand with no end cap or anything on it just open pipe, is this the finished…

J Glover

7 April

XCEM Alphafloor vs Hebel Power Floor Subfloor option

Would also like an opinion from anyone that has used xcem over hebel for floors. Thanks

Ansleena

6 April

Plumber incorrectly installed kitchen drainage pipe

Thank you... it has not been easy. The builder ended up agreeing to do the repairs and restoration and claim from the plumber's trade insurance.. I am glad it is over…

Ian-Nolan

6 April

Internal brick walls VS timber stud frames?

Are there any downsides to double brick internal walls? I want to suggest this to the architect. Ian.

BDL2024

6 April

Elliot Hardie Homes

The reviews are fake - we discovered they are mostly written by their staff or suppliers they deal with. We just built with EHH. The most heartbreaking experience of our…

ppetrovski

5 April

Building with Wisdom Homes

How do you find empire oak is it very fingerprinty?

KnockItDown

5 April

Eden Brae Homes Feedback

I built with EB back on 2009. Check out this thread on this forum. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=12911&p=154061#p154061 I can't speak for recent expericience however, we had no…

Ashington Homes

5 April

Slab for 424 sqm house in North Kellyville NSW

Petercurtis You able to contact the certifier and get a copy of your structural plans, if they are not in your contract. If your home was approved via CDC then they…

Falcon81

4 April

New Home Build - Boundary Retaining Wall replacement advice

Can anyone recommend a good/affordable retaining wall and fence builder that I can get a quote from located in Sydney?

Sara thy

3 April

PoE Intercom & NVR Camera

which 1) PoE based video intercom is best for two storey home. I am looking with two monitor, one in GF and another FF so someone in home can…

Ashington Homes

3 April

Custom Build, Pool concreting pics 2/4/2024

The main thing is your engineers signed off on it so my opinion doesnt matter So happy it's worked out and looks amazing

cinder

2 April

Hamptons double-storey Melb - back landscaping stage 2

I got a notification that someone posted a new post which I saw, now - it's not there! Anyway, we got solar panels done in the past week which has somewhat diminished the…

blacknwhite

2 April

Any feedback on Mojo builds on sloping sites and in Thornton

Hi, We are looking for a builder that can build a small home (smaller length) on a sloping site. We came across Mojo's Zephyr design 10.6 m wide and 11.5 m length. Does…

Pedro4137

2 April

Defects/Items found after final inspection

The significant date is when receive final payment invoice Check that section of contract Bit of fluff by builders prior to that

0418332973

1 April

Unsigned variations after a new home is completed

Any advice on a builder in NSW who is demanding an extra 22000k after the house is completed and contract paid in full .Standard HIA contract. Never received a variation.…

DraftRoom

1 April

Did your builder comply

It's an unfortunate position for the client to be in, BAL should be identified and reported on well before a contract is issued, and not as a variation. Surely there needs…

DraftRoom

1 April

Bushfire Attack Level Compliance

It is a fairly consistent issue with the building industry as a whole. We strongly believe that "As-Built Verification" should be required and approved by the consultants…

DraftRoom

1 April

Custom builder or pay for own floor plan and take to builder

Hi Mofflepop, I would recommend finding a building designer to prepare plans, they should design to your specified budget. The benefit is you can tender the project out…

Kgl61

31 March

Masterton Homes Hydraulics

Thanks again. I will ask Masterton if they do this.

JeenB

31 March

KDRB in Melbourne south east metro region - Suggestions for

Keen to hear from people in the area who have got KDRB done on whom they got the build from? Looking for recommendations. Thanks

kai1020

29 March

Project home builder with attached granny flat

balajmn

29 March

Facade Colors combination

Thanks. Facade is south facing

Ashington Homes

28 March

Full Brick Double Storey 38Sq House Price Estimated?

Hi Kristy Around $1.7-1.8m or around $4,600/sqm. if you PM me your email I will send you a break up in a spreadsheet so you can get an understanding of the costs for…

Mane

28 March

VMIA INSURANCE REFUSAL

Our previous builder has been refused insurance by VMIA because of his history of incomplete building works. However, he has managed to get building insurance through…

Nezza112

27 March

Hebel PowerFloor vs Traditional Timber Floors

Do you have insulation in the downstairs ceiling? Not sure if it's possible now but maybe some spray foam insulation in the downstairs ceiling of there isn't any…

ponzutwo

26 March

Variations on Fixed Price Contract

So AFAIk the outcomes of the BAL ratings form part of a clause that allows them to pass these costs on to you. However the more relevant detail is how did it go from 19…

McTipper2019

25 March

Eliston Estate - Clyde, Melbourne

Hey all, long shot here but struggling to find information on Eliston Estate - now I imagine you will all be settled into your homes, how are you finding day to day life…

Lala74

25 March

900MM Cooktop over a 600MM built in oven

My daughter and son in law are about to start building, they are having a 600mm induction cook top and 900mm oven. It's personal preferance

kakaciii

25 March

Job sequences in fixing and fit-off stage

Thanks for much mate. I see that you do cabinets before flooring. For timber flooring, for most parts it's fine because it's got base plates, and for door jabs you can…

ponzutwo

25 March

Metricon stylish aircon vents

retail its around double the price of a similar sized actron/dakin system from memory, They are excellent systems though. But with how builder gouge on AC/heating, you…

Bimbob

25 March

Front step at doorway

Take a pick with a level sittingo n the slab and a pick with a level sitting on the sill please. This will help us diagnose the issue and therefore a solution. RE,…

ECOECO

24 March

Building Near Train Track - Additional Cost for Acoustics

Our standard double-glazed window is tested to achieve, Rw 34, and can be glazed to suit Rw 39. The price is good too...

Kani9o1

24 March

Overshadowing and MCP

Hi All, I would appreciate some assistance with issues around overshadowing. We are hoping to build a double storey in Wyndham (Victoria), on a west facing lot, with our…

Josh T

22 March

Suspended concrete slab alternatives - AlphaFloor

Hi Everyone, Alphafloor is available through Dahlsens in Sydney and Melbourne. We are currently carrying stock at our laverton store in Melbourne and are in the process of…

build24

21 March

White sand for mortar

Thank you for the information. Much appreciated!

Ashington Homes

21 March

Incorrect Slab Plan ?

Constant What you have posted isn't really readable and also needs to be compared to your architectural plans. Happy to have a look if you email me at

Ymous

20 March

ROOF FLASHING

I know this post is from a while ago, but the VBA has some good guidance on this. https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/asset ... 5-Roof.pdf

SydneyPSSS

20 March

Experience with HBCF insurance claim process NSW

I apologise for any confusion, but your understanding is correct. We approached our situation differently based on advice from…

Eiji

19 March

Help! Relocate neighbouring power line

Our relationship with the owner is good, but I'm not sure if I want to impose putting a pole on their property. Your conversation with your neighbour must have gone well…

blacknwhite

17 March

Any reputable custom builder in lake macquarie area

It is in lake macquarie area and dimensions are width 14 m and depth 8 m and the slope is 1/5 going down from the road.

vin83

17 March

Building Valiente Two with McDonald Jones in Diamond Beach M

Hi Pete, the build is going but slow but steady. 3 weeks back frames gone up for Ground and 1st floor. Awaiting now on Hebel installation for the floors , roof up and…

MarkusjOZ

17 March

Every Day is a school day - Dilapidation reports

Nice work, $1800 well spent

building-expert

16 March

Crooked wall or cornice?

The photo is not really clear but to me it looks like twist in the cornice. Slight anticlockwise rotation at the top of the cornice and slightly clockwise at bottom should…

MacRock

15 March

Metricon Lumiere Colour Sceme

We don’t live in VIC so want to know the exterior colours of Lumiere display so we can see it at the paint shop. Not building with Metricon so my request went…