Wow, TA quoting me approx $850k whereas Semore might be $550 for a 29sq build if you can get the design right ( being patient with the time ) and manage the build with a private inspector, you will get a much better value for money with Semore over TA. ( this was true with 2020 pricing as well). I ...

Hi Airwolf, I have never heard of Semore, do they build in south east suburbs??? Can you forward me more information on them?? Thanks They do. They are doing full custom and semi custom as well. Above is the website posted by Davo. I found them better value for money when compared to CG and TA. As ...

Hi Airwolf, I have never heard of Semore, do they build in south east suburbs??? Can you forward me more information on them?? Thanks They do. They are doing full custom and semi custom as well. Above is the website posted by Davo. I found them better value for money when compared to CG and TA. As ...

Hi all, Thanks for your advice! I have checked with Semore, unfortunately they do not build in my area (inner east of melbourne). Don't know why. We passed TA because their limited flexibility in customizing existing floorplan. We have now signed contract with CG and in the design phrase. Hopefully...

Hi Airwolf, I have never heard of Semore, do they build in south east suburbs??? Can you forward me more information on them?? Thanks They do. They are doing full custom and semi custom as well. Above is the website posted by Davo. I found them better value for money when compared to CG and TA. As ...

Hi @katzie123, just thought to jump in to share my bits. I had the same experience with TA in the past. I guess now they are more in take it or leave it mentality. The amount of money they charge for upgrades are simply not worth it. Good advertising though :D I ended up with Semore and only finishe...

Hi Davos, we've just completed the frame stage with Semore, and I think I can already see what you mean: there are a few things that they assure me "haven't been forgotten", but are still on the to-do list. Do you have any advice or things you would do differently you can share? If the th...

Hi Davos, we've just completed the frame stage with Semore, and I think I can already see what you mean: there are a few things that they assure me "haven't been forgotten", but are still on the to-do list. Do you have any advice or things you would do differently you can share? Hi SJT76,...

Pre-slab inspection today. My private inspector picked up a few things, many of which they fixed on the spot, with agreed solutions for the others. The building inspector then came by and insisted that the remaining items (same ones my guy had picked up) be fixed before he signs off on the pour; so...

Pre-slab inspection today. My private inspector picked up a few things, many of which they fixed on the spot, with agreed solutions for the others. The building inspector then came by and insisted that the remaining items (same ones my guy had picked up) be fixed before he signs off on the pour; so...

Our demolition was completed last Friday - a lot faster than I was anticipating. We are now the proud owners of a large area of mud. :) congrats :)

Hi wfh. We where thinking of building with inspired at the same time with friends. We got a bad feeling and backed out of the deal as they were parting ways with their builder Como Homes. Long storey short the inspired team tried to convince us to pay another 30k to build with Oak living who where ...

Hi fellow TA builders! After an insanely LONG planning process my build is finally starting. I spoke to my site coordinator today for the first time, Gary, who seemed lovely however he was very against me engaging with an independent building inspector ( I have engaged with New Home Inspections). H...

if this is not too late, Bosh boilers and burgman panels are high quality products. I am using the same brands for my new house (installation of hydronic is yet to be done). go for the Bosch high efficiency boilers. The Melbourne based installer I am using is providing 10year warranty on the bosh bo...

i believe you can use electric to power a boiler, but i think it is a bespoke option and quite expensive @alexandrachel , @sifntdaz - Hydronic can definetely run on electric heat pump ( talk to DPP hydronics - I guess they are the one TA uses as their provider. There's a brand called Stiebel & ...

@alexandrachel : I guess the Que control is less expensive than Neo . Que zone sensors / controls are battery powered and are wireless so very flexible. @sifntdaz : Thanks again for your above explaination. I rushed and finalised my heating / cooling selection as my builder is starting the frame soo...

i'm not so sure it is as simple as adding builder's margin onto the price as there are structural and electrical components to consider. Our HVAC consultant also said that it is not common for houses to achieve 100% heating / cooling output and most places generally go for 90-100% heating and at mo...

interesting..I think it could be due to the quote is from a direct installer. if you add to the builders margin etc it would then bump up to approx 50K mark. which for a 20kw system looks in range. They didn't quote me with specifics like the # of zones or outlets. Could have been just the base offe...

airsmart is available (we have it), but the 30-40k estimate i would suggest is quite a bit off Cool. Roughly how much was your cost ? And how many kw ? Do you know the rough cost for a 20kw system ? I got this number from an installation company near moorrrabin.