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Provision sum and items not completed as per contract?Provision sum and items not completed as per contract?

NSW

Hi Venkat, I am in the process of selecting a builder at the moment. Have been in…

chinta

Jul 27, 2024 11:37 am

zswx

20 h

Side setback for sloping site Side setback for sloping site

How to calculate provision sum and margin? We are nearing completion and have received…

105

Jul 26, 2024 5:27 pm

25 July

NSW

Hi just wondering if anyone has finalised a residential build with Zac Homes?

rterfe

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rterfe

Jul 25, 2024 11:50 pm

wallace.au

24 July

Council rejected the RFS single dwelling kit Council rejected the RFS single dwelling kit

VIC

Hi , Hope this email finds you well. I am planning to build new house in Glen Iris…

wallace.au

158

wallace.au

Jul 24, 2024 8:11 pm

summerhill22

24 July

Has anyone built with Hallmark Homes in QLD?Has anyone built with Hallmark Homes in QLD?

Hi All, I intend on building a house in bushfire prone land ( NSW) and the local…

summerhill22

221

summerhill22

Jul 24, 2024 1:52 pm

RetiringSomeday

23 July

Cost of approval retaining wall: Pvt Certifier or Council Cost of approval retaining wall: Pvt Certifier or Council

Hi all, new to this group. Been watching the site for a while to get an idea of…

RetiringSomeday

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RetiringSomeday

Jul 23, 2024 12:08 pm

abhshri

19 July

NSW

I'm in NSW and am applying CDC for building a retaining wall. The wall only needs…

abhshri

377

abhshri

Jul 19, 2024 6:24 pm

Recessed or Surface Mounted LED under overhead cabin Recessed or Surface Mounted LED under overhead cabin

17 July

Recommend me an architect / designer please Recommend me an architect / designer please

In kitchen design, want to run the full recessed LED channel under overhead cabin…

319

Jul 17, 2024 3:51 pm

17 July

Anyone have an recommendations on wall wrap insulation? My energy rating simply…

stefcep

304

stefcep

Jul 17, 2024 1:41 pm

echelon6

17 July

HYG Property Developers HYG Property Developers

NSW

I'm looking for a person or team who can design and get the DA for my KDR. I'm building…

echelon6

300

echelon6

Jul 17, 2024 9:56 am

homeonefan

17 July

Buying Land

Hi, Does anyone know or has any feedback of HYG Property developers ( https://hyg…

homeonefan

179

homeonefan

Jul 17, 2024 8:44 am

narrowblock07

10 July

Building with Meridian homes Building with Meridian homes

Flooring Installer Sydney - Engineered, Hybrid & Carpet Flooring Installer Sydney - Engineered, Hybrid & Carpet

NSW

Hi , We liked meridian homes plan and they are custom builder. Any advice or experience…

narrowblock07

732

narrowblock07

Jul 10, 2024 2:03 pm

Ashington Homes

10 July

Looking for Arborist in Whitehorse Looking for Arborist in Whitehorse

Hi Everyone One of my pet peeves about the construction industry is the quality…

Ashington Homes

867

Ashington Homes

Jul 10, 2024 6:35 am

Kim87

9 July

VIC

Hi, we are in whitehorse council have issues with TPZ. Although we only have fruits…

Kim87

628

Kim87

Jul 09, 2024 9:19 am

How to utilise a looong living room?How to utilise a looong living room?

7 July

1st time built home, on paper map looked great, reality was far different, I now…

668

HIA Contract ‘execution’ date HIA Contract ‘execution’ date

Jul 07, 2024 10:17 am

Mofflepop

5 July

Experiences with Rivergum Homes.Experiences with Rivergum Homes.

QLD

Hi all, I’ll be querying this with my building broker and my solicitor, but just…

Mofflepop

761

Mofflepop

Jul 05, 2024 8:57 am

Kayne

3 July

Does anyone else have any reviews, good or bad to share with Rivergum Homes? Our…

Kayne

1069

Kayne

Jul 03, 2024 4:52 pm

chandelier with LED globe replaceable without any LED diver chandelier with LED globe replaceable without any LED diver

2 July

Struggling to find a chandelier with LED globe replaceable without any LED diver…

1049

Framing timber: carelessly dropped onsite?Framing timber: carelessly dropped onsite?

Jul 02, 2024 11:56 pm

original6hockey

29 June

Council Stormwater pit Council Stormwater pit

Approaching the framing stage of our build. Went for a sticky beak today to find…

original6hockey

1162

original6hockey

Jun 29, 2024 8:26 pm

ifrit

28 June

VIC

Anyone have any experience replacing a damaged council stormwater pit? Our one was…

ifrit

763

ifrit

Jun 28, 2024 11:30 am

Frameless Shower Screen | Punctured Waterproofing?Frameless Shower Screen | Punctured Waterproofing?

27 June

They installed the frameless shower, the bottom of the glass is held between some…

952

Masterton Aston Exclusive Masterton Aston Exclusive

Jun 27, 2024 9:43 pm

rookiebuild

27 June

Building with Henley Homes Building with Henley Homes

Hi all Just starting the journey with Masterton and building the Aston Exclusive…

rookiebuild

972

rookiebuild

Jun 27, 2024 1:34 pm

Jo31

27 June

Sub-division approval for side by side units in Monash Counc Sub-division approval for side by side units in Monash Counc

Hi, anyone who built with Henley Homes? We are thinking of going with Henley but…

Jo31

1056

Jo31

Jun 27, 2024 9:34 am

MaddyS

23 June

Window Installation Window Installation

Hi everyone First time posting on the group, and seeking guidance on your experience…

MaddyS

1204

MaddyS

Jun 23, 2024 4:56 pm

jonathanbi

11 June

Provision for landscape lighting Provision for landscape lighting

Which window is more expensive to install, and roughly by how much? uPVC or Thermally…

jonathanbi

1043

jonathanbi

Jun 11, 2024 3:30 pm

kakaciii

9 June

At which stage should I prepare for this, presumably post-handover at the landscaping…

kakaciii

1323

kakaciii

Jun 09, 2024 10:27 pm

Jumaxel

7 June

Skirting Skirting

Advice Needed for Renewing Balustrades in Melbourne Advice Needed for Renewing Balustrades in Melbourne

Hi Everyone, Building a house at the moment and planning to install Timber (glue…

Jumaxel

1934

Jumaxel

Jun 07, 2024 3:51 pm

samuelkedge

6 June

House and land package Guidance House and land package Guidance

VIC

I am in the market for renewing the balustrades for my Melbourne home. I am keen…

samuelkedge

1380

samuelkedge

Jun 06, 2024 9:32 pm

Letisha

2 June

Hi everyone, I'm very new to the housing market and would appreciate any guidance…

Letisha

1535

Letisha

Jun 02, 2024 9:46 am

Polytec woodmatt vs Thermo Polytec woodmatt vs Thermo

20 May

Anyone know the performance and cost difference between the two? TIA

1799

May 20, 2024 12:56 pm

ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves

18 May

Which ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves in 1st floor in 2 storey…

1879

May 18, 2024 11:25 pm

Outdoor heater recommended in Alfresco Outdoor heater recommended in Alfresco

17 May

My Electrical roughing is going on. What type of Outdoor heater recommended in Alfresco…

2347

Stacked stone style facade feature tile installation pricing Stacked stone style facade feature tile installation pricing

May 17, 2024 11:15 pm

detonator1962

17 May

Good day everyone, I have two queries regarding stacked stone style facade feature…

detonator1962

2208

detonator1962

May 17, 2024 5:31 pm

open bookshelf in hallway open bookshelf in hallway

15 May

I want to do open bookshelf (W 1860mm x D 350mm x H 2700mm) like this in hallway…

2016

How to prevent piers to be over-drilled?How to prevent piers to be over-drilled?

May 15, 2024 7:00 pm

jefferyb

7 May

I am building a new residential house. The structural engineer suggests drilling…

jefferyb

1403

jefferyb

May 07, 2024 11:36 am

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for interior decorative a Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for interior decorative a

6 May

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for interior decorative and textured look Any…

1352

May 06, 2024 5:32 pm

Price for stone column Price for stone column

6 May

Does anyone know the price for stone column per sqm? incl dry stacked installation…

1045

May 06, 2024 1:54 pm

open shelf pantry open shelf pantry

5 May

My U shaped open shelf small pantry with 1.2 meter walkway will be similar to below…

1526

May 05, 2024 8:56 am

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels

1 May

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for interior decorative and textured look Any…

1622

May 01, 2024 5:41 pm

External wall left opened to Alfresco roof External wall left opened to Alfresco roof

29 April

First time building. this triangular part (marked in red) behind my two bedrooms…

1645

Apr 29, 2024 9:14 am

Mattms

28 April

Eagle Homes Eagle Homes

Working with Metronest Working with Metronest

Anyone care to share their latest experience with Eagle Homes..? Would love to hear…

Mattms

1662

Mattms

Apr 28, 2024 9:15 pm

k77driver

28 April

Building contracts Building contracts

VIC

I've been with Metronest for a few months now. They are building my house, and I…

k77driver

1750

k77driver

Apr 28, 2024 9:15 am

Huynhm3

27 April

Hello, I am currently working on a study in regards to building contracts in Australia…

Huynhm3

1589

Huynhm3

Apr 27, 2024 9:57 pm

Mirrored glass splashback in kitchen having windows Mirrored glass splashback in kitchen having windows

26 April

Mirrored glass splashback behind kitchen cooktop or pantry having windows. Will…

1490

What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll

Apr 26, 2024 6:05 pm

ECOECO

26 April

Custom builder with different details in contract Custom builder with different details in contract

VIC

I would really appreciate if if you can complete the poll about windows, if you…

ECOECO

1492

ECOECO

Apr 26, 2024 3:36 pm

rssanre

25 April

VIC

Hi All, This is our second home build and first time with a custom builder. They…

rssanre

1868

rssanre

Apr 25, 2024 10:52 am

Tree on Driveway Tree on Driveway

24 April

Hi All, Im in the Hornsby council, and need to remove a tree on the natures strip…

2100

NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024 NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024

Apr 24, 2024 1:54 pm

Bro

23 April

Excavation pool costs Excavation pool costs

I engaged my builder in December last year and we’ve been working on preliminary…

Bro

2456

Bro

Apr 23, 2024 11:53 am

delariva

20 April

Buying Land

We just had a pool dig and was told by our contractor the pool would need piers.…

delariva

1297

delariva

Apr 20, 2024 9:15 am

Mandy1222

17 April

Construction disputes Construction disputes