Posts by Raz • Home Renovation & Building Forum

8 September 2008

Sep 08, 2008 11:07 pm

Either someone's having a lend of you or you've forgotten to put in the decimal places. Hello ausdesign, Oh! I wish it was the case of mistaken decimal places. I might put the question to my buidler as you have !! Like to see their faces! I am so unprepared for this.. it all adds up and completely ...

Hello ausdesign, Oh! I wish it was the case of mistaken decimal places. I might put the question to my buidler as you h...

8 September 2008

Sep 08, 2008 11:05 pm

Hi Raz, just saw this thread and thought I would re-iterate your concern re cost of your gutter guards. We have just been quoted $1,502 (incl builders margin) for our metal mesh gutter protection system (also required to comply with HAPZ regulations). So, unless the valley guards are very expensive...

HI Paul, What is the size of your home? Defitnitely going to ask for another quote!! Also what is HAPZ regulations? is ...

8 September 2008

Sep 08, 2008 11:03 pm

We are building in a site that I think will be Level 3 - $15k worth of extras including toughened glass 8) Hi stonecutter1309, The grand total for mine comes to $12,330. Prior to sigining the tender I had asked about an estimate of costs and they said 3000-5000. How is it that builders prices can i...

Hi stonecutter1309, The grand total for mine comes to $12,330. Prior to sigining the tender I had asked about an estima...

8 September 2008

Sep 08, 2008 10:59 pm

I guess the standard gutters were made from some other material? Yeah! a Precious metal perhaps!! I would so like to keep a calm equilibrium during this build process but really what do the builders think! Raz

Yeah! a Precious metal perhaps!! I would so like to keep a calm equilibrium during this build process but really what d...

8 September 2008

Sep 08, 2008 10:18 am

Vegemite, Thanks for providing the detailed prices.. yours seem so much better than mine. I cannot understand how metal guards can cost me $5800!!!!!!! If level 1 which is the least bush fire prone area has such high prices for all the protection measures then I wonder what level 3 would cost. Raz

Vegemite, Thanks for providing the detailed prices.. yours seem so much better than mine. I cannot understand how metal ...

8 September 2008

Sep 08, 2008 10:16 am

Rachelle, Forgot to answer your question- level 1 is the lowest level ie the least bush fire prone. Mind boggling to think what the cost for the higher levels would be. Raz

Rachelle, Forgot to answer your question- level 1 is the lowest level ie the least bush fire prone. Mind boggling to thi...

8 September 2008

Sep 08, 2008 10:04 am

Rachelle, Rising prices is exactly what I am finding!!!!!!!!!! My tender doenst look anything like what I started out with!!! I think i will get my own quotes on all of this. Raz

Rachelle, Rising prices is exactly what I am finding!!!!!!!!!! My tender doenst look anything like what I started out wi...

7 September 2008

Sep 07, 2008 11:53 pm

Hello all, Havent been on the forum for a while.. went away on a wonderful holiday to thailand. Back to building!!!! My land is level 1 bush fire so the builders tender now has the following addictions. ( house about 40 sq) Provide non corrosive flyscreens to all windows 2030 Provide draught excuder...

Hello all, Havent been on the forum for a while.. went away on a wonderful holiday to thailand. Back to building!!!! My ...

Pulling Out - Help with conflicting tender clause re depositGeneral Discussion

5 September 2008

Sep 05, 2008 2:25 pm

Just back from an amazing holiday in Thailand... Great win for you Rachelle, but its also noteworthy that they refunded money to you without a fight. Not many builders who will do this easily. Just makes me a feel a bit better to be building with them. Good luck Raz

Just back from an amazing holiday in Thailand... Great win for you Rachelle, but its also noteworthy that they refunded ...

Pulling Out - Help with conflicting tender clause re depositGeneral Discussion

5 August 2008

Aug 05, 2008 8:13 pm

Rachelle, If you are going to compromise and pay for the survey and plans then ask for a copy of the survey.. you can always utilise it later. Also if you are going to small claims ( not sure if this the Consuner Trader and tenancy tribunal? ) you wil look good becos you have tried to negotiate as a...

Rachelle, If you are going to compromise and pay for the survey and plans then ask for a copy of the survey.. you can al...

Bel's new house - Roof - tickBuilding A New House

4 August 2008

Aug 04, 2008 6:55 pm

Hi Bel, Rachelle has done a fantastic job with photoshop and my house colours. It has the 3 windows on the front facade, and gives an idea of a finished Westminster home. https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=8309&highlight=rachelle Have a look at this link... this is using urban latte. I...

Hi Bel, Rachelle has done a fantastic job with photoshop and my house colours. It has the 3 windows on the front facade,...

Deleting an Alfresco - that is the question?Building A New House

4 August 2008

Aug 04, 2008 9:43 am

Hi stonecutter, Alfresco is attached to the house with a roof over. with two pillars supporting. It is a sqaure 5x4 And it will have a concrete base. I will put up the new plan. I cant get the builders email to open to get it. Raz

Hi stonecutter, Alfresco is attached to the house with a roof over. with two pillars supporting. It is a sqaure 5x4 And ...

Deleting an Alfresco - that is the question?Building A New House

4 August 2008

Aug 04, 2008 9:12 am

-Hello all, I am thinking of deleting the Alfresco which is 20,5 m2. 5x4 Cos currently costing me $5700 to build and can i do this cheaper later. SC must be tearing her hair out... with my changes... but costs of building are going up and of course the builder is going to factor that into my provisi...

-Hello all, I am thinking of deleting the Alfresco which is 20,5 m2. 5x4 Cos currently costing me $5700 to build and can...

How much do builders actually pay for a contour survey?Building A New House

1 August 2008

Aug 01, 2008 10:03 pm

I think that it will take a couple of days before management decides. I think that its pretty clear... your tender states they will refund your money. They may fight you but once they realise that they dont have a legal leg to stand on will send you a refund. Its good that you actually have that not...

I think that it will take a couple of days before management decides. I think that its pretty clear... your tender state...

How much do builders actually pay for a contour survey?Building A New House

1 August 2008

Aug 01, 2008 12:32 pm

Its hard to know what the builder actually pays for the survey cos they must get a highly discounted price as they so many. Try these two, but I think that the price you will get quoted will be around the $1100 mark. Barrie Green surveyors 9651 2921 Aspect 9554 8388 Clarendon -survey and bore hole t...

Its hard to know what the builder actually pays for the survey cos they must get a highly discounted price as they so ma...

Problems before building has begun.Building A New House

31 July 2008

Jul 31, 2008 7:53 pm

The really difficult thing is that when the builder starts delaying and/or breaching the contract the owner little immediate recourse. Is there anything in the fine print of the contract that you signed that they can increase prices after x no of months? Also once you start building what if they use...

The really difficult thing is that when the builder starts delaying and/or breaching the contract the owner little immed...

Raz - your external colours...Building A New House

30 July 2008

Jul 30, 2008 1:45 pm

Any suggestions for colours for the porch? All input most welcome. Is Michelle out there? I might ask what bagging the first storey to match the porch may cost. Once again Rachellee thank you....... we love you!!!!! Raz

Any suggestions for colours for the porch? All input most welcome. Is Michelle out there? I might ask what bagging the f...

Raz - your external colours...Building A New House

29 July 2008

Jul 29, 2008 11:41 pm

Thanks haywgl for your colour suggestions. Glad you like the facade. The had lots of upgraded facades for upgraded prices ofcourse... so seeing that I had already gone a bit overhoard with internal extensions I decided to keep a the facade simple... Will try the Dune or jasper render. Its so good to...

Thanks haywgl for your colour suggestions. Glad you like the facade. The had lots of upgraded facades for upgraded price...

Projector QuestionHome Theatre & Automation

29 July 2008

Jul 29, 2008 11:37 pm

Really like the stage and lights. Is the cut out on the wall fr TV? Also can I ask what colour you have used for the theatre room? Thanks Raz

Really like the stage and lights. Is the cut out on the wall fr TV? Also can I ask what colour you have used for the the...