Posts by iTool • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Re: Acceptable Slab class ?Building A New House

7 July 2020

Jul 07, 2020 2:06 pm

Or do i accept what they are advising is acceptable. They are not advising what is acceptable, they are implying that their standard pricing only allows for classifications A, S, M and H*. You are correct that a geotechnical report will include a determination on the site classification - and yes y...

They are not advising what is acceptable, they are implying that their standard pricing only allows for classifications...

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6 December 2019

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Dec 06, 2019 9:25 pm

I had already initiated the complaint process with QBCC for a range of defects. QBCC found in my favour on all accounts, an insurance claim was approved, tender awarded to another builder, and rectification works now in progress. This financial year the Valeco director/license holder has already rac...

I had already initiated the complaint process with QBCC for a range of defects. QBCC found in my favour on all accounts,...

Re: Cost to relocate QUU water meter - BrisbaneGeneral Discussion

1 September 2019

Sep 01, 2019 9:00 pm

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26 August 2019

181

Aug 26, 2019 5:49 pm

That may be the case, but I understand that anyone who is post handover who may have otherwise needed to interact further with Valeco (e.g. for defects) now needs to contact the solvency administrator, contrary to the previous email communication issued by Valeco. Definitely true @itool. Looks like...

Definitely true @itool. Looks like Rimfire Homes are picking and choosing who they wish to help, and then referring eve...

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26 August 2019

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Aug 26, 2019 5:35 pm

Hey all, So our handover was November last year, we still have outstanding defects with Valeco, so does that mean Rimfire will not do these? Sorry I'm so confused. Contact them to clarify, but that is my understanding.

Contact them to clarify, but that is my understanding.

26 August 2019

176

Aug 26, 2019 4:16 pm

That may be the case, but I understand that anyone who is post handover who may have otherwise needed to interact furthe...

26 August 2019

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Aug 26, 2019 12:00 pm

Received from Valeco today: [color=#1f497d][size=100]Dear Sir/Madam [/size][/color] [color=#1f497d][size=100]RE: Valeco Homes Twelve Month Warranty [/size][/color] [color=#1f497d][size=100]We trust that you are very happy and satisfied with your new home and we have a special announcement regarding...

Have u receive any most updated news from them? Hi Cory, I've been advised by Rimfire that Valeco are now in voluntary ...

23 July 2019

168

Jul 23, 2019 10:52 pm

A quick bit of research also shows that the following staff have also been let go (or jumped ship) in the past year. September 2018 - Marketing Coordinator November 2018 - Display Home Interior Designer January 2019 - General Manager February 2019 - Construction Manager All I know is I'd hate to hav...

A quick bit of research also shows that the following staff have also been let go (or jumped ship) in the past year. Sep...

22 July 2019

167

Jul 22, 2019 9:17 pm

While they're trying to spin it as a positive in terms of "capacity to build", Rimfire Homes' MR Category is only $30-60M - Valeco were $60-120M prior to cancelling their licence today. Rimfire Homes' website indicates that they are focussed investors and FHOs... Can't find any reviews onl...

While they're trying to spin it as a positive in terms of capacity to build, Rimfire Homes' MR Category is only $30-60M ...

22 July 2019

166

Jul 22, 2019 9:03 pm

Received from Valeco today: [color=#1f497d][size=100]Dear Sir/Madam [/size][/color] [color=#1f497d][size=100] [/size][/color] [color=#1f497d][size=100]RE: Valeco Homes Twelve Month Warranty [/size][/color] [color=#1f497d][size=100] [/size][/color] [color=#1f497d][size=100]We trust that you are very ...

Received from Valeco today: Dear Sir/Madam RE: Valeco Homes Twelve Month Warranty We trust that you are very happy and s...

Re: H1 slab for H2 class soilBuilding A New House

10 July 2019

Jul 10, 2019 9:07 pm

I am building a house with a volume builder where fixed site cost covers all slab types(M, H1, H2, P) up to P class. Now my soil test arrived with classifying the soil as H2 class, although the builder is going to give us H1 slab as per engineering plans. My knowledge of slabs is limited. What is t...

H2 classification indicates more reactive clay than H1 (to simplify things, it will cost you more money to have a slab ...

Re: Gj gardener Brisbane northBuilding A New House

10 July 2019

Jul 10, 2019 8:59 pm

G'day, I've got family that are looking to build with Gj gardener Brisbane north on their hobby farm in the Caboolture area in the next little while. Their heart is set on one of gjs designs which is very unique (it looks bloody awesome actually) and nobody else offers anything close in acreage sty...

I (unfortunately) have experience with them. I won't go into details, but suffice to say I walked away from them after ...

Re: Stage inspections for new build in BrisbaneBuilding A New House

13 April 2019

Apr 13, 2019 10:20 pm

I used Allinspect at Frame Stage and Practical Completion Stage. Can thoroughly recommend them.

Re: Brisbane Knockdown Rebuild and Character Overlay WorrieBuilding A New House

10 April 2019

Apr 10, 2019 9:06 pm

Hey Clash, I am a Town Planner. I regularly write applications within the TBCO. I am happy to explain how everything works over the phone or review the plans on how they can comply. Let me know. Unless you have a time machine and are able to travel back in time 4 years, unfortunately I don't think ...

Unless you have a time machine and are able to travel back in time 4 years, unfortunately I don't think you're going to...

Re: What is Rigid Slab Freeboard?General Discussion

21 March 2019

Mar 21, 2019 1:01 pm

Another important thing is that piers should be always connected with the slab through reinforcement as ideally they should not only help to prevent "sinking" but also "lifting". I think it depends on the reason for the piering. For instance, if they've been specified to address...

I think it depends on the reason for the piering. For instance, if they've been specified to address the impacts of a t...

Re: What is Rigid Slab Freeboard?General Discussion

21 March 2019

Mar 21, 2019 7:46 am

My understanding that as long as the slab is built on top of a freeboard (similar to pods, used for flood protection), this is just another name for the waffle pod construction. Your engineer also refers to the slab "on ground", not "in ground", which is another indicator of waf...

Freeboard is a hydrological concept, not a product. The 310mm freeboard is the height difference between the rebate and...

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Re: Notice of Completion by Builder when work not completedBuilding A New House

19 March 2019

Mar 19, 2019 12:18 pm

Why might a builder do this? To improve their cashflow (getting you to pay the final invoice earlier) and/or stopping the clock on late completion damages (if they've run over the contracted build duration). When this was tried on me I responded in writing stating that PC had not been reached and ou...

Why might a builder do this? To improve their cashflow (getting you to pay the final invoice earlier) and/or stopping th...

Re: Cost to install water meter QUUBuilding A New House

27 January 2019

Jan 27, 2019 10:19 am

QUU's fees and charges are published here: https://www.urbanutilities.com.au/development/help-and-advice/fees-and-charges They charged me ~$2,600 in Brisbane a couple of years ago. The existing water main was in the verge on my side of the road though - if the closest main is in the opposite verge i...

QUU's fees and charges are published here: https://www.urbanutilities.com.au/devel ... nd-charges They charged me ~$2,60...

Re: Building with CJ HomesBuilding A New House

26 December 2018

Dec 26, 2018 7:48 pm

Despite obtaining a declaration from the neighbour to have our garage wall 200mm from the boundary, I've been told by the builder it cannot happen. The given reason is that the lot is in a Community Facilities zoning and hasn't be rezoned to residential. Somehow, building houses on this site is how...

My suggestion is do not take this advice prima facie from the builder - call Brisbane City Council and ask to speak to ...