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Building inspector recommendations for Melbourne VIC?Building inspector recommendations for Melbourne VIC?

Hi All, Recently purchased a 3x2 villa in Perth. Theplace is a 2002 build and the…

Big Woofa

Sep 18, 2024 11:18 pm

Lusine

3 h

Is this structurally ok?Is this structurally ok?

VIC

We are in the same dilemma; to hire an inspector or not. Mat i ask, if the defects…

firsthyme

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Lusine

Sep 18, 2024 10:33 pm

Rob19678

6 h

Hi, while I was diagnosing a ticking noise in one of my walls, after removing the…

Rob19678

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Rob19678

Sep 18, 2024 7:46 pm

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield

10 h

NSW

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hi Everyone Just a quick update from Lindfield. Last week was quiet whilst we let…

96827

Sep 18, 2024 4:04 pm

KDR "building site" - chances of asbestos & getting rid of bulk concrete KDR "building site" - chances of asbestos & getting rid of bulk concrete

10 h

El Forgo You seem to be across everything! I would be surprised if you had asbestos…

El Forgo

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Sep 18, 2024 3:52 pm

Creaking Stairs in 8 month old new build house Creaking Stairs in 8 month old new build house

10 h

If you have access under the stairs it is probably a very easy fix. Those creaking…

Footermo

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Appointing own Surveyor - VIC - Metricon Appointing own Surveyor - VIC - Metricon

Sep 18, 2024 3:46 pm

ponzutwo

11 h

Hi there - I'm from the ABC looking into this issue and was wondering if you still…

stanks

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ponzutwo

Sep 18, 2024 2:44 pm

felant

Yesterday

Gable vents Gable vents

Owner builder - first build - blue board around garage open?Owner builder - first build - blue board around garage open?

Anyone in Adelaide know who might supply gable vents, similar to those in the link…

felant

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felant

Sep 17, 2024 6:34 pm

mouseflying

Yesterday

My experience buying windows in China My experience buying windows in China

Blueboard is hardies harditex system. Hardies have very good installation documents…

mouseflying

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mouseflying

Sep 17, 2024 5:48 pm

vakman

Yesterday

Owner Builder Forum

1 ... 10, 11, 12

It was all flat packed and arrived in perfect order. Been almost 4 years and nothing…

KateG

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vakman

Sep 17, 2024 5:03 pm

Two storey home build by a boutique builder in Perth Two storey home build by a boutique builder in Perth

Yesterday

1, 2, 3

Thanks for the update Wyldey, glad you’ve had a pretty good experience and are…

FirstTimeBuilder7

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First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

Sep 17, 2024 4:17 pm

Dr_rock

Yesterday

1, 2

They are moving at a decent pace. Just goes to show that builders with good processes…

Dr_rock

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Dr_rock

Sep 17, 2024 3:28 pm

Designing, budgeting and planning your new home - tips Designing, budgeting and planning your new home - tips

Yesterday

NSW

I was thinking around $200-250/sqm, that would allow for $150/sqm for the installation…

4695

Sep 17, 2024 3:23 pm

Custom home builder in Perth Custom home builder in Perth

17 September

We are at the start of our journey, looking for a two storey custom home designer…

126

Sep 17, 2024 12:07 pm

Cost of two building in Perth Cost of two building in Perth

17 September

We are getting the same kinds of figures. Have you committed to a design/builder…

FirstTimeBuilder7

4776

Sep 17, 2024 11:57 am

Steel wiremesh door for speakers Steel wiremesh door for speakers

17 September

Planning to do below table for speakers with steel wiremesh door. Anyone did stainless…

Sep 17, 2024 11:38 am

Desk idea in open living Desk idea in open living

17 September

Below is my open living area with entrance. Kindly advise for any improvement or…

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Hinged door no go?Hinged door no go?

Sep 17, 2024 10:27 am

StMad

17 September

Windows & Doors

Hi there, We'll be selling our 4 bed home in the coming months, and are thinking…

StMad

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StMad

Sep 17, 2024 8:16 am

Nitai

17 September

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

NSW

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hi Simeon, Do you still do the Beacon 20% voucher? If so, can you please hook me…

100332

Nitai

Sep 17, 2024 8:04 am

Why won't this shower door close?Why won't this shower door close?

17 September

Bathrooms and Laundry

I had a similar issue with my shower door. It turned out the middle metal piece…

ShankM

1207

Sep 17, 2024 3:03 am

Shower strip drains Shower strip drains

17 September

Bathrooms and Laundry

If you don’t mind a bit of extra maintenance and want the modern look, they’…

Sleepless Knights

1654

Sep 17, 2024 2:57 am

Shower tap won't turn off Shower tap won't turn off

17 September

Bathrooms and Laundry

I had a similar issue before where the tap just spun endlessly. In my case, replacing…

vgolfoz

1445

Sep 17, 2024 2:54 am

Theatre room door ideas Theatre room door ideas

17 September

Home Theatre & Automation

It depends on how serious you are about the set up and maximising everything. Also…

205

breach of contract legal advise lawyers reply after lapse of given notice period breach of contract legal advise lawyers reply after lapse of given notice period

Sep 17, 2024 12:51 am

MyHome2

16 September

Concrete Slab Rainwater Drainage Issue Concrete Slab Rainwater Drainage Issue

VIC

Hi there I a, building new homes in Victoria. Need an advise, due to builder demanding…

MyHome2

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MyHome2

Sep 16, 2024 10:24 pm

Quill82

16 September

Paving & Concreting

Hi, I'm after a bit of advice; we have just had a 61sqm exposed aggregate slab installed…

Quill82

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Quill82

Sep 16, 2024 8:39 pm

Elives

16 September

steel cantilever sizes steel cantilever sizes

Jason Sliding Door Jason Sliding Door

QLD

Hi the designer has said that cantilever is 4.18m long and 7m wide is that normal…

Elives

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Elives

Sep 16, 2024 6:06 pm

Darren821

16 September

Windows & Doors

Thanks Chippy, i did ring them and they said the fin can be broken off easily as…

Darren821

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Darren821

Sep 16, 2024 5:17 pm

JONS

16 September

Range hood is not ducted - What are my options?Range hood is not ducted - What are my options?

Kitchen Corner

Thanks, ML24WA. After watching that video I decided to track down the installation…

JONS

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JONS

Sep 16, 2024 10:56 am

Zevsaretyn

15 September

Landscape Plan help Landscape Plan help

Need Help Understanding Site Fall Need Help Understanding Site Fall

Trying to figure out what will work best for your space can be a bit overwhelming…

Emma12

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Zevsaretyn

Sep 15, 2024 11:15 pm

worldofmud

15 September

Are these windows gaps and uneven brick finishing acceptable Are these windows gaps and uneven brick finishing acceptable

Looks like it, the only time a 6m cut would occur it if the builder cuts straight…

slats

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worldofmud

Sep 15, 2024 6:21 pm

RetiringSomeday

15 September

NSW

Get an independent building inspection done now. Once handover is done, if they…

Gutter replacement cost Gutter replacement cost

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RetiringSomeday

Sep 15, 2024 5:25 pm

Gce

15 September

Hi, Just wanting to get an idea of how much it may cost to replace 25m of gutter…

Gce

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Gce

Sep 15, 2024 1:47 pm

To repair an oven handle...To repair an oven handle...

15 September

Kitchen Appliances

Any money spent on the excess could be claimed as a deduction against rental income…

emeardon

611

Show us your facade...Show us your facade...

Sep 15, 2024 10:25 am

El Forgo

15 September

Drop edge beam filling agains Drop edge beam filling agains

1 ... 5, 6, 7

I suspect I may have posted shaky 'phone-camera pics in this thread back when we…

JenBarber

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El Forgo

Sep 15, 2024 9:50 am

MG1981

14 September

KDRB legal point of discharge options KDRB legal point of discharge options

Hi all. I have a drop edge beam down the left side of my house. Across the front…

MG1981

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MG1981

Sep 14, 2024 8:54 pm

EasyE

14 September

Hi all, We’re doing a KDRB in Melbourne and our block is gently sloped to the…

EasyE

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EasyE

Sep 14, 2024 6:15 pm

front fence and gate installation before handover?front fence and gate installation before handover?

14 September

NSW

Ask your builder. They are in charge of the site

westbourne

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Roof Vibration Noise Diagnosis.Roof Vibration Noise Diagnosis.

Sep 14, 2024 5:16 pm

Workingonit

14 September

1, 2

The blobs of silicon may not work as I do not think it is the gutter vibrating…

Zxath

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Workingonit

Sep 14, 2024 12:41 am

Preliminary Agreement - Custom built house Preliminary Agreement - Custom built house

13 September

Check out how the copyright part is worded in your contract. If it says it covers…

Rvbjbmavb

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Windows attached to Eaves in Perth WA Windows attached to Eaves in Perth WA

Sep 13, 2024 10:32 pm

chippy

13 September

I think I gave you details last week about window heights, ceiling heights and…

Painting over Unitex rendered wall Painting over Unitex rendered wall

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chippy

Sep 13, 2024 6:37 pm

Pedro4137

13 September

Please comment on quality of my build brickwork and in general Please comment on quality of my build brickwork and in general

The closest way to match will be to use Unitex paint Painted wall will be a little…

afpo23

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Pedro4137

Sep 13, 2024 5:21 pm

dj3000au

13 September

NSW

Looks like AllCastle Homes. The door frames and brick colour give it away to me…

695

Sep 13, 2024 3:39 pm

13 September

Hi everyone, We are slowly headed towards handover and just wanted advice on the…

jpalmer

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jpalmer

Sep 13, 2024 3:36 pm

clean outdoor porcelain tiles clean outdoor porcelain tiles

13 September

Outdoor Living

For the gum tree stains you'll need to use a chlorine based cleaner to remove them…

trentdi

4282

Sep 13, 2024 9:33 am

Landscape & Garden Design

13 September

I used a compny called Alchemy Landscaping. Amazing guys!! Highly recommended.

chars0974

506

Sep 13, 2024 9:25 am

12 September

Roof repair Roof repair

In many cases, repointing can be a sufficient solution if the damage isn't too extensive…

WEsW

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Liquidated damage claim post hanodver Liquidated damage claim post hanodver

Sep 12, 2024 10:30 pm

BBJB

12 September

Boutique builders -Perth Boutique builders -Perth

Thank you for your replies, I think it will be really hard going after a big builder…

BBJB

727

BBJB

Sep 12, 2024 8:58 pm

SaveH2O

12 September