Building, Renovation & Maintenance
Fence issues with neighbourWe got a new property in VIC. Our neighbours and our garage are adjacent to each other. They have agreed to pay for the fence on the back of the garage, however they think… PulseMay 27, 2024 6:28 am KessyMay 27, 2024 4:43 am Builder asking money outside contractHi all, I have standard HIA VIC contract signed in Dec 2023. House is at lockup stage. I haven’t asked for any variation but builder is demanding for extra $85… Open wood fireplaceI have had a free standing wood heater in my home for the past 25 years.
It didn't get used much at all ( maybe only 20 times per year) for the initial 20 years as we had… hydronic underfloor heatingHey there! I looked into this when I was considering underfloor heating for my place in Victoria. From what I gathered, owner-builders can indeed… Risk of signing contract before soil test
Its never a good idea to sign a building contract without making sure everything is selected, soil test is done Is are dotted and Ts are crossed and without independent… Mimosa Homes
How’s your build doing so far? I’m building with them also and just finished fix stage. Defects were minor so far picked up by PI, and being addressed by SS. McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
We didnt get too much, we got 5k off our A/C install by accepting it on the spot (we were already pretty committed regardless, so was a bonus for us).
Slab went down… ColourBond or Tile on roof?I went through the same process - I ended up choosing colour bond.
Material and Labour cost is cheaper for metal roof, but maintenance is higher. You have to replace the… dottyMay 24, 2024 1:06 pm MJH 2024 - Timeframe from lockup to PCIAnyone have any ideas on time frame? - Our gyprock got delivered today and SS said it will be all installed by end of this coming week with waterproofing to be done a few… Repairs Compliance after Storm damageHi all, I have a lovely two story mid century house built 1962 with flat roof, box gutters and wide eaves. Unfortunately a tree came down on one corner and damaged a 4m x… I get an error message on my dishwasher (whirlpool ADG 7580) indicating that the water inlet is closed. I think there is a… Montgomery Carolina in 2024I love the Carolina but Montgomery wouldnt build on our site. We have a completed Carolina a couple of streets away and drive by a mid build Carolina a couple of times… insulation upgradesHaving just completed our first/only build and we spent so much money on insulation and double glazing upgrades - do not skimp on insulation including upgrade to anticon… Permit for drivewayWe are building with Metricon which include the driveway.
We closed the existing driveway and open new one.
They told us that we need to get permit from transport nsw and… Lev DoorsI've recently learned about Lev doors and was pretty impressed how they equalize the temp through a house heated from a single source, like a fireplace. Has anyone used… Colour help for facadeHi all, I'm new here 🙂
We are going to get out tiled roof repainted and gutters, downpipes and facias redone as well. We are going to do the roof in monument and the… thanks chippy!
here is the back of the wall which has not been backfilled yet.
Here is the same back of the wall taken from the other end, behind the steps.
As you… Garage conversionI have a 3.5m*5.5m garage, connected to the house under the same roof. I talked to a handyman, and he quoted $9K for:
cut the wall and install a… Good day,
My house is at the almost lowest point in the area, with two street sides - South and East. Dimension of the land is approx 28m*17m.
In the diagram, the black… Brick garage/shed repairTurning this into my DIY shed makeover.
I had a brickie fix the back wall up and it's rock solid now.
I'm into ripping down the inside ceiling that was installed and… Nectre mark 2I have a Nectre Mk2 wood fire recently installed, the flue rises approx 700mm before entering an existing brick chimney via a 45 degree elbow with approx 400mm connection… Signature on Tallawong
Pretty sure they have atleast 3 developments going now and Nelson rdis only 2 yrs behind. They are delaying everyone with every excuse under the sun and almost never reply… Relaxation of boundary clearance QLD
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We are about to face the same issue - can you please give examples of wording used and points to explain your argument to win
Would be very helpful - Thank… Hi Everyone,
One of my favourite parts of a build is when the temporary fence comes down and the home begins to reveal itself.
It also means we are on the home straight… Plumbing roots blocking PVC pipeYou might want to consider trenchless pipe replacement to solve the issue of roots blocking your pipes. By connecting the three upstairs bathroom… Detect leaking pvc pipe undergoundMy first suspect area is at the bottom of the harvested downpipe furthest from the tank. PVC downpipes expand and contract with heat and cold, putting pressure on the… Any experience with DwelcomHey Mate, I faced the same issue that you are facing. My builder left my house incomplete after going through liquidation. In…
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