Posts by mansawant • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Replacing broken tile on floorGeneral Discussion

13 March

Mar 13, 2024 5:40 pm

I have an investment property and tenants moved out recently. However the Property manager noticed one of the floor tiles is broken and the kitchen Island countertop is chipped. Is it possible to replace broken tile without damaging other tiles and what can be done for kitchen island countertop? Tha...

I have an investment property and tenants moved out recently. However the Property manager noticed one of the floor tile...

Re: Exile ash lappato tilesBuilding A New House

24 November 2018

Nov 24, 2018 9:25 am

Yes, on the wall with towel rail and the other tiles are charcoal.

Re: Exile ash lappato tilesBuilding A New House

23 November 2018

Nov 23, 2018 10:30 pm

few more.... https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/61830_1542975909.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/61830_1542976050.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/61830_1542976167.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/61830_1542976168.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/61830_1542976168.jpg

few more....

Re: Exile ash lappato tilesBuilding A New House

23 November 2018

Nov 23, 2018 10:21 pm

https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/61830_1542975550.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/61830_1542975576.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/61830_1542975598.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/61830_1542975620.jpg I have used Exile ash lappato tiles for main flooring. Thanks!!!

I have used Exile ash lappato tiles for main flooring. Thanks!!!

5 August 2017

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Aug 05, 2017 10:29 am

Hi everyone. Just checking in with mansawant. Just wondering if you are happy with BBHs after sales service? I hope you are settling in well in your new house! Sent the list couple of weeks ago but still waiting for someone to come and look at the issues. Sent reminder email to construction manager...

Sent the list couple of weeks ago but still waiting for someone to come and look at the issues. Sent reminder email to ...

Re: Stockland Elara at Marsden ParkBuilding A New House

5 July 2017

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Jul 05, 2017 6:40 pm

Hello Lovely People... My builder just advised me that CDC is changing their code/regulation etc from 17thJuly. Meaning that if I submit it after 17th... I will have to reduce my house by 1 meter, brining me back to council regulations. They are just rushing things now and asking me to pay $2,500 b...

Yes, there are going to be changes as per the following link so your builder may be right. However not sure whether the...

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Re: Owner builder permit description queryOwner Builder Forum

28 June 2017

Jun 28, 2017 12:25 pm

Hi Mansawant, yes that's exactly what it means. Thanks Allrisk for the confirmation.

Thanks Allrisk for the confirmation.

Owner builder permit description queryOwner Builder Forum

26 June 2017

Jun 26, 2017 4:56 pm

If the owner builder permit says Work Description "Single Story Dwelling" does that mean the permit holder is building single story house.

If the owner builder permit says Work Description Single Story Dwelling does that mean the permit holder is building sin...

Re: Our Better Built Homes JourneyBuilding A New House

9 May 2017

May 09, 2017 8:05 pm

9 May 2017: So my wife and I decided to stop by the house as we had heard on Friday that the brickies were going to start about 1.5 weeks earlier than anticipated. So they started back today and we have been told that they will now stay until the job is finished. Worst case scenario they will be fi...

Hi Krusade25 when did your build start? When slab was poured? Thanks....

9 May 2017

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May 09, 2017 7:56 pm

Hi everyone. Just checking in with mansawant. Just wondering if you are happy with BBHs after sales service? I hope you are settling in well in your new house! Getting close to 3 months. They have asked to send the list after 3 months. There are few things pending but as they said they will deal wi...

Getting close to 3 months. They have asked to send the list after 3 months. There are few things pending but as they sa...

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Re: Who deals with NBN when building new house -owner or buiBuilding A New House

5 May 2017

May 05, 2017 8:48 pm

Depends on what is in your building contract*. Our builder (Metricon) ran the conduit from the pit to the house and another from the outside building entry point to the internal fit-off location both with draw strings. after completion I just placed an order with my preferred ISP and they arranged ...

Thanks Pauldab for detailed information. Now I understood the process.

Who deals with NBN when building new house -owner or builderBuilding A New House

5 May 2017

May 05, 2017 10:26 am

Hi who needs to inform NBN about the service connection. The owner of the house or the builder. Any info much appreciated. Thanks.

Hi who needs to inform NBN about the service connection. The owner of the house or the builder. Any info much appreciate...

9 March 2017

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Mar 09, 2017 6:45 pm

Few photos after moved in. Landscaping, blinds still pending. Still waiting for Telstra broad band connection..... http://forum.homeone.com.au/u/61830_1489048833.jpg http://forum.homeone.com.au/u/61830_1489048856.jpg http://forum.homeone.com.au/u/61830_1489048872.jpg http://forum.homeone.com.au/u/61...

Few photos after moved in. Landscaping, blinds still pending. Still waiting for Telstra broad band connection.....

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8 March 2017

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Mar 08, 2017 8:43 pm

Hi Mate was most of these taps, vanities etc all the standard inclusions? if you dont mind me asking... what was the base price of that house? and how much extra did you have to spend? Im looking at Better Built Homes for my build. Hi I had to pay extra for those taps. When I signed contract builde...

Hi I had to pay extra for those taps. When I signed contract builder had 3 types of inclusions and now they have change...

Re: Has anyone bought lot in The Maple, Schofields suburbBuying Land

3 March 2017

Mar 03, 2017 11:25 am

Hi, We exchanged the contract in October. We will build Double Storey. Have you shortlisted any builder yet ? Thanks Not yet but I am building single storey. Do you have any update on land settlement? As initially they said December and now March started and still there is no news. Thanks... Mansaw...

Not yet but I am building single storey. Do you have any update on land settlement? As initially they said December and...

Landscaper for a new house in The Ponds, North West SydneyBuilding A New House

28 February 2017

Feb 28, 2017 1:25 pm

Hi guys moved into the new house last week and looking for landscapers to start work ASAP. Please drop me a PM if you know anyone or hired anyone recently. Thanks.... Mansawant

Hi guys moved into the new house last week and looking for landscapers to start work ASAP. Please drop me a PM if you kn...

20 February 2017

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Feb 20, 2017 2:39 pm

Hi Guys, Moved in last week and enjoying new house. All is OK except few issues from my inspector's report which are still pending and some plumbing issues. We had to purchase new washing machine though old one was still working due to one of the plumbing issues. Sent reminder to construction manage...

Hi Guys, Moved in last week and enjoying new house. All is OK except few issues from my inspector's report which are sti...

7 February 2017

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Feb 07, 2017 6:10 pm

Hi guys, handover is on Friday!!!! Construction manager has confirmed that all issues will be fixed before handover. All of the ordered furniture is ready for delivery since couple of weeks and void lights, fans are at current rental unit. Hopefully evertything will be set by next week. Will upload ...

Hi guys, handover is on Friday!!!! Construction manager has confirmed that all issues will be fixed before handover. All...

5 February 2017

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Feb 04, 2017 11:07 pm

Hi guys, I hired private inspector who visited site on Wednesday 1 Feb 17 for final inspection and on the same day I forwarded inspector's report which contains some issues/damages to construction manager and site supervisor. Visited next day 2 Feb 17 for PCI and in addition to inspector's report ad...

Hi guys, I hired private inspector who visited site on Wednesday 1 Feb 17 for final inspection and on the same day I for...

24 January 2017