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Minx

25 September 2010

Re: Building Townhouses in Melbourne, Advice?Building A New House

Sep 25, 2010 5:46 am

I'm assuming you have your planning permit from council. Do you have the building permits yet? Reason why I ask is that you say that you are an amateur, I'm guessing that you are not a registered builder and if you are sourcing your trades, you haven't engaged with a builder (as that is the role of ...

I'm assuming you have your planning permit from council. Do you have the building permits yet? Reason why I ask is that ...

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Minx

14 August 2010

Re: Cost per square metre - architect designed home in MelboGeneral Discussion

Aug 14, 2010 6:23 am

I would also recommend looking at getting more quotes. You will also need to bear in mind that you are proposing a multi unit site and as such it will always cost more to build than one house only after demolishing. Furthermore, when you are looking at multi unit sites, civil works will need to be u...

I would also recommend looking at getting more quotes. You will also need to bear in mind that you are proposing a multi...

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Minx

25 August 2009

Re: Check Out My Plumber, He's AWESOMEGeneral Discussion

Aug 25, 2009 5:53 pm

Its the price you pay to be attended to instantly I suppose. Could have found a plumber cheaper, but with a wait. So many plumbers wouldn't touch small jobs either, so the supply for emergency plumbing dwindles further. I do agree that its expensive but that's coming from someone who has contacts (t...

Its the price you pay to be attended to instantly I suppose. Could have found a plumber cheaper, but with a wait. So man...

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Minx

25 August 2009

Re: How can you save money on electrical & plumbing costs?Owner Builder Forum

Aug 25, 2009 5:37 pm

Ways to save money. Electricals - avoid downlights this will increase costs substantially - sometimes sparky can get switches etc cheaper - get what you need. Some people go overboard with powerpoints some times - get standard switches instead of slim line, get HPM instead of clipsal Plumbing - have...

Ways to save money. Electricals - avoid downlights this will increase costs substantially - sometimes sparky can get swi...

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Minx

20 August 2009

Re: When do windows go in?Owner Builder Forum

Aug 20, 2009 7:09 am

My partner installs the windows (as a chippy). Sometimes it is after the frame is complete. However now a days partner says he installs after the roof gets done. Reason being is that it reduces the risk of breakage whilst the roof is being tiled. So from his experience doing jobs for custom builders...

My partner installs the windows (as a chippy). Sometimes it is after the frame is complete. However now a days partner s...

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Minx

9 August 2009

Re: Owner builders, where did you get your bricks from and $$$?Owner Builder Forum

Aug 09, 2009 12:20 pm

I got the Austral Elements range. The price I got quoted and the price I got them for through a builder mate were 2 different figures. I got quoted around $1000 per thou and ended up getting them a couple hundred cheaper than that through a mate. Remember as an OB you don't have the repeat business ...

I got the Austral Elements range. The price I got quoted and the price I got them for through a builder mate were 2 diff...

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Minx

4 August 2009

Re: prefab frame QouteOwner Builder Forum

Aug 04, 2009 5:39 pm

Get another quote to compare. You will also have to factor costs to erect the frame and additional cost if there is steel involved from the chippy.

Get another quote to compare. You will also have to factor costs to erect the frame and additional cost if there is stee...

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Minx

4 August 2009

Re: Suspicious of previous owner's DIY jobs..General Discussion

Aug 04, 2009 8:38 am

One would assume he is a registered builder is he built your place and is planning on building on the vacant block. A registered builder with an unlimited license is able to carry out any work other than those that require certificate (electrical and plumming) unless he has a license in that area. T...

One would assume he is a registered builder is he built your place and is planning on building on the vacant block. A re...

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Minx

26 July 2009

Re: Draftsmanship workGeneral Discussion

Jul 26, 2009 6:34 pm

What do you need a structual engineer for? Are you building on a slab? A structual engineer is required for all new builds. Who does the bracing plan for the structure? Drafty doesn't do this. Without a engineers report no builder can build a house. What about lintels that have opening that bear gi...

A structual engineer is required for all new builds. Who does the bracing plan for the structure? Drafty doesn't do thi...

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Minx

24 July 2009

Re: Draftsmanship workGeneral Discussion

Jul 24, 2009 9:32 pm

I would imagine that price would include engineers drawings, 5 star energy, plans and permits. Mine doesnt include 5 star or engineering :([/quote] Wow. 5 star is cheap but engineers def are not! Did you get them done by a draftsman or an architect?

Mine doesnt include 5 star or engineering <!-- s:( Wow. 5 star is cheap but engineers def are not! Did you get them don...

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Minx

24 July 2009

Re: Draftsmanship workGeneral Discussion

Jul 24, 2009 8:51 am

I would imagine that price would include engineers drawings, 5 star energy, plans and permits.

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Minx

22 July 2009

Re: Why is guttering so expensive :(Owner Builder Forum

Jul 22, 2009 8:18 pm

I got colourbond as it was what I wanted. Welcome to the building world. the good stuff aint cheap. If you are trying to save $$ you can always get the pvc.

I got colourbond as it was what I wanted. Welcome to the building world. the good stuff aint cheap. If you are trying to...

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Minx

7 July 2009

Re: Stick Built Wall Frames Vs Pre Fab Wall FramesOwner Builder Forum

Jul 07, 2009 5:56 pm

Stick build all the way. Partner does it for a living so may as well. What I liked was during construction was add additional studs here and there, good quality timber that wasn't bowed, scope to add an aditional powder room, change all openings to just under 2500.

Stick build all the way. Partner does it for a living so may as well. What I liked was during construction was add addit...

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Minx

16 June 2009

Re: Nightmare of a Build with Porter DavisBuilding A New House

Jun 16, 2009 10:05 pm

I am so sorry to hear your story. Honestly, I bet the suits don't have much if any construction experience other than their uni course. Yes you are right about what the tradies get paid. They charge based on job with up front pricing schedule depending on the name of the house. Let's just say that f...

I am so sorry to hear your story. Honestly, I bet the suits don't have much if any construction experience other than th...

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Minx

16 June 2009

Re: Bulders who borrow licenses.General Discussion

Jun 16, 2009 9:14 pm

Would my partner loan his license out? Never! Worst case scenario for builder with license, buiding commision cancels it, thus no licence = little to no $$ Now if your builder does have an unlimited licence then their trades don't have to be licences (other than sparky and plumber). Reason for this ...

Would my partner loan his license out? Never! Worst case scenario for builder with license, buiding commision cancels it...

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Minx

16 June 2009

Re: Formal lounges and formal dining... what a waste of time!General Discussion

Jun 16, 2009 8:59 pm

I agree. I do not have formal lounge or dining, waste of space and $$ imho. I don't get why people spend $$ on stunning dining and lounge suites which barely get used. In the 20 years my parents have had formal dining it was used twice. Formal lounge got used about 10 or so years in, as we had a the...

I agree. I do not have formal lounge or dining, waste of space and $$ imho. I don't get why people spend $$ on stunning ...

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Minx

7 June 2009

Re: Entrance Handle PriceWindows & Doors

Jun 07, 2009 4:45 pm

Perhaps that price includes installation? I know my partner charges a bit for entrance doors as there is a bit more fiddling to do, especially with those all in one with a deadlock.

Perhaps that price includes installation? I know my partner charges a bit for entrance doors as there is a bit more fidd...

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Minx

5 June 2009

Re: Roughly How Many Bricks to Build a house ?Building A New House

Jun 05, 2009 7:39 pm

I used blue onyx and they were $1200 per thou, I did get them at builders rate but I doubt the builder will pass on that rate. At the $1200 price I would say it would be up there in regards to category.

I used blue onyx and they were $1200 per thou, I did get them at builders rate but I doubt the builder will pass on that...

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Minx

24 May 2009

Re: How much for an instantaneous gas hot water unit?Owner Builder Forum

May 24, 2009 11:39 am

I got my Rinnai Infinity 32 for $1500, builders price. The price I was given from a shop was substantially dearer.

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Minx

23 May 2009

Re: Two storey houses and scaffoldingOwner Builder Forum

May 23, 2009 7:21 am

Well I for one certainly don't think that a scaffold is a waste of money. Not when my partner is up there installing the second story floor or installing the truss roof or doing the eaves. I value his life and I should hope that everone else value their tradies life over something that some consider...

Well I for one certainly don't think that a scaffold is a waste of money. Not when my partner is up there installing the...