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Super Demolition Super Demolition

4 h

Need a house demolished? Super Demolition is what you’ve been in search for!!…

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NEW HOME BUILDING NEW HOME BUILDING

Oct 27, 2020 8:19 am

Rickprop

5 h

Infill Slab Infill Slab

Owner Builder Forum

Hi, I am owner building my house and have a structural question. We have put down…

Rickprop

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Rickprop

Oct 27, 2020 7:43 am

jjchack

12 h

Stump Expert Melbourne Stump Expert Melbourne

I am building a home in Cockburn,I have completed my prestart on 8th october.waiting…

jjchack

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jjchack

Oct 27, 2020 12:29 am

Cleanshirtru

16 h

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

I have a set of bifold doors that have stopped rolling, looks like there is some…

Cleanshirtru

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Cleanshirtru

Oct 26, 2020 8:29 pm

howey1975

21 h

Do I need a drafty, an engineer, an architect or all three?Do I need a drafty, an engineer, an architect or all three?

Owner Builder Forum

Hi. I have bought a block in a residential estate just north of metro Melbourne.…

howey1975

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howey1975

Oct 26, 2020 4:07 pm

mikeg12

23 h

Wall Demolition ?Wall Demolition ?

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi all, My partner and I have recently moved into a new property that we intend…

mikeg12

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mikeg12

Oct 26, 2020 1:39 pm

monstro

Yesterday

Electrical and climate plan feedback Electrical and climate plan feedback

Hi all!, Just wanted your thoughts/feedback/suggestions on my electrical and climate…

monstro

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monstro

Oct 26, 2020 12:25 pm

Yesterday

Allcastle Allcastle

Has anyone built the Admiral facade with Allcastle. Interested in seeing what colours…

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Replace wooden load bearing post with a galvanic post?Replace wooden load bearing post with a galvanic post?

Oct 26, 2020 9:28 am

DDUN

25 October

Hey guys. I have an ugly wooden post in the corner of my alfresco that is holding…

DDUN

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DDUN

Oct 25, 2020 6:37 pm

External colour selection External colour selection

25 October

Hi, Looking for colour recommendations for this facade. Don’t like the timber…

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Cost of raising first floor level elevation Cost of raising first floor level elevation

Oct 25, 2020 3:36 pm

shibaboy

24 October

Building in The Hills of Carmel Building in The Hills of Carmel

Hi all, would there be any cost saving to raise the elevation of my first floor…

shibaboy

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shibaboy

Oct 24, 2020 5:46 pm

Dansyed

24 October

What type of FLOORBOARDS are these?What type of FLOORBOARDS are these?

Hi Guys, we have recently secured a lot in The Hills of Carmel on Galloway Road,…

Dansyed

722

Dansyed

Oct 24, 2020 4:46 pm

mark1881

24 October

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi All, Was hoping someone could identify the type of floorboards in these photos…

mark1881

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mark1881

Oct 24, 2020 4:30 pm

jm_928

24 October

Pole frame homes builders in Adelaide Pole frame homes builders in Adelaide

Council quotes Council quotes

I have a sloping site so am interested in a pole frame build but haven’t been…

jm_928

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jm_928

Oct 24, 2020 12:43 pm

tourier

24 October

New Build in Rostrevor,SA New Build in Rostrevor,SA

When getting quotes from a council to connect to services, are they meant to provide…

tourier

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tourier

Oct 24, 2020 6:46 am

Trushan

23 October

Automation Advice Required Automation Advice Required

hi everyone, So we have been a silent follower for a while now and wanted to share…

Trushan

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Trushan

Oct 23, 2020 10:09 pm

Reddy79

23 October

Home Theatre & Automation

Hi All I am looking for advice in home automation. I have absolutely no idea on…

Reddy79

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Reddy79

Oct 23, 2020 12:20 pm

Stewy42

23 October

Matt Black finish,Matt Black finish,

Kitchen Corner

Hi, I'm renovating my kitchen soon and looking at products like Nikpol and Fenix…

Stewy42

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Stewy42

Oct 23, 2020 9:20 am

Emmy

23 October

Nuvo or McCarthy Homes Nuvo or McCarthy Homes

Building with Firstyle Homes Building with Firstyle Homes

Has anyone built with Nuvo Homes or McCarthy Homes in Brisbane recently? Any feedback…

Emmy

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Emmy

Oct 23, 2020 8:40 am

Antiwarclan

23 October

Alfresco door height Alfresco door height

Dear All, We going to build our first home at Oran Park NSW, and have obtained a…

Antiwarclan

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Antiwarclan

Oct 23, 2020 6:56 am

Harshitha.hn

22 October

Window Glazing and installation Window Glazing and installation

Hi All, We are in the process of building a new house. We have gone for 2.4 height…

Harshitha.hn

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Harshitha.hn

Oct 22, 2020 11:09 pm

bose1

22 October

Windows & Doors

Hi Guys, I brought some windows form China for my new house. I am very happy with…

bose1

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bose1

Oct 22, 2020 11:04 am

mbarlow69

22 October

Cabinetry steam protection Cabinetry steam protection

Kitchen Corner

Greetings, Trust everyone is keeping safe and well. I need to have my new kitchen…

mbarlow69

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mbarlow69

Oct 22, 2020 5:12 am

Fig456

21 October

Anyone building with Elegant Homes NSW Anyone building with Elegant Homes NSW

Interesting questions regarding cabana build Interesting questions regarding cabana build

Hi I am considering to build with Elegant Homes NSW (a custom builder), wondering…

Fig456

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Fig456

Oct 21, 2020 9:58 pm

alanonesydney

21 October

Building with Profine Constructions Building with Profine Constructions

Hi, I planning to build a cabana by the pool. After doing some researches I understand…

alanonesydney

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alanonesydney

Oct 21, 2020 9:23 pm

itsGov

21 October

Can i add an angled laundry chute based on this plan?Can i add an angled laundry chute based on this plan?

VIC

Hi All , Has anyone built with Profine Constructions . I have tried to find some…

itsGov

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itsGov

Oct 21, 2020 9:19 pm

Bcr83

21 October

Custom build house Custom build house

Hi, i have been dealing with metricon who are telling me i can only use a vertical…

Bcr83

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Bcr83

Oct 21, 2020 8:43 pm

nyk156

21 October

$120k site costs in Diamond Creek $120k site costs in Diamond Creek

Hi All, With due respect to all the professions associated with building homes,…

nyk156

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nyk156

Oct 21, 2020 8:56 am

housebuild44

20 October

Install extras with electrician on-site (Brighton Homes)Install extras with electrician on-site (Brighton Homes)

Hello All, We have been in the process of getting a contract ready for the last…

housebuild44

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housebuild44

Oct 20, 2020 7:19 pm

felipe1982

20 October

Big question / dilemma : Fillup driveway&garage or not?Big question / dilemma : Fillup driveway&garage or not?

QLD

We have chosen to build a 2-storey house in QLD with Brighton Homes. I am looking…

felipe1982

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felipe1982

Oct 20, 2020 4:56 pm

thehuntbegins

19 October

Do you get the builder/carpenter to work from a subcontract?Do you get the builder/carpenter to work from a subcontract?

NSW

Hello Guys, We are in weird state here so hoping to get your comments as the projects…

thehuntbegins

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thehuntbegins

Oct 19, 2020 11:52 pm

Blessing99

19 October

Owner Builder Forum

Hi. New to this forum and first time owner builder! Have done many renos before…

Blessing99

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Blessing99

Oct 19, 2020 3:35 pm

Tom_777

19 October

Soil depth for Lilly Pilly? - New bed on compacted ground Soil depth for Lilly Pilly? - New bed on compacted ground

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi, I'm looking to install a strip of planting (Lilly Pillys) next to a new pool…

Tom_777

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Tom_777

Oct 19, 2020 2:30 pm

DMYS

19 October

Singh Homes in Melbourne Singh Homes in Melbourne

Opinion on Laundry Opinion on Laundry

VIC

Hi all, Want to check whether anyone build with them. There are limited online reviews…

DMYS

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DMYS

Oct 19, 2020 11:03 am

Pypang

19 October

Bathrooms and Laundry

Looking for an opinion on the necessity of the laundry in the proposed granny flat…

Pypang

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Pypang

Oct 19, 2020 12:03 am

TTLE

18 October

Canterbury Grand Deluxe Canterbury Grand Deluxe

large garden ideas/ suggestions/ information large garden ideas/ suggestions/ information

Hi Guys We have finally made a decision to go with the Canterbury Grand Deluxe with…

TTLE

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TTLE

Oct 18, 2020 6:21 pm

seakay

18 October

Landscape & Garden Design

For a medium/large backyard, I want to turn it into a jungle-esque garden. By that…

seakay

715

seakay

Oct 18, 2020 4:44 am

Shane101

17 October

Concrete path around the house and exposed aggregate drivewa Concrete path around the house and exposed aggregate drivewa

Paving & Concreting

Hi, I am currently in the process of getting my driveway done and side paths concreted…

2680

Oct 17, 2020 8:28 pm

17 October

Landscape & Garden Design

Wondering if anybody could identify what this weed is. Got a kikyu lawn and this…

Lethal

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Lethal

Oct 17, 2020 4:05 pm

EmBee

17 October

Custom builder Melbourne north, and price points?Custom builder Melbourne north, and price points?

Limestone pavers - are they destroyed?Limestone pavers - are they destroyed?

Hi everyone, I know these questions have been asked in various forms on this forum…

EmBee

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EmBee

Oct 17, 2020 1:45 pm

mjcmjc

17 October

Paving & Concreting

We had limestone pavers installed by our pool builder. Would really appreciate some…

mjcmjc

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mjcmjc

Oct 17, 2020 11:24 am

Berlin

16 October

Oxbridge - Real estate agency Oxbridge - Real estate agency

Buying Land

Hi guys, just trying to find if anyone has dealt with them. Never heard of them…

456

Oct 16, 2020 5:10 pm

16 October

I have selected tiles through builder selection. But when he giving me the key seems…

256

Oct 16, 2020 10:04 am

pathway suggesstion needed pathway suggesstion needed

16 October

my front door steps is like below picture , im looking some idea to have walkway…

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Best suburb to build in Sydney?Best suburb to build in Sydney?

Oct 16, 2020 9:04 am

fhbnewbie

16 October

Buying Land

Which suburb meets the below criteria? This is for a PPOR, hopefully a forever home…

fhbnewbie

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fhbnewbie

Oct 16, 2020 8:38 am

chanam

16 October

Progressive build of retaining wall (photos journey)Progressive build of retaining wall (photos journey)

HELP - Looking for property to build new home one HELP - Looking for property to build new home one

Thought of sharing some photos of retaining walls as this is not a common build…

chanam

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chanam

Oct 16, 2020 12:09 am

rzkman

15 October

Dear All, Hope you are well. I am hoping to get some tips and advice from the brains…

rzkman

272

rzkman

Oct 15, 2020 10:27 am

Super Demolition Super Demolition

14 October

Call 0455 8888 19

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Oct 14, 2020 7:35 pm

14 October

Upgrade cost in new homes - we are building with meridian h Upgrade cost in new homes - we are building with meridian h