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Why Checking a Builder’s Credentials is Essential before you enter a building contract Why Checking a Builder’s Credentials is Essential before you enter a building contract

NSW

Hi all, I recently got a contour survey done on land with an existing dwelling on…

LL95

Mar 17, 2025 10:26 pm

Smart Builder

7 h

How to Connect Two Buildings?How to Connect Two Buildings?

Choosing the right builder is one of the most important decisions when undertaking…

Smart Builder

Mar 17, 2025 9:39 pm

Mike Dropp

8 h

New Grevillea watering regime????New Grevillea watering regime????

Hi everyone We’re wondering how to connect the main part of our future house (…

Mike Dropp

Mar 17, 2025 8:01 pm

Grevillea_wannabe2025

15 h

2 AC inputs for blackouts 2 AC inputs for blackouts

Hello, i have a spot in my garden, which has had to plants pass away after 6 months…

Grevillea_wannabe2025

Mar 17, 2025 12:50 pm

jeffpc

18 h

Hi, I'm from Tallebudgera and we just recently had an 8 day grid blackout. I have…

jeffpc

Mar 17, 2025 9:40 am

MBQ - "Residential Building Contract - Level 2" vs "Residential Renovation Contract – Level 2"MBQ - "Residential Building Contract - Level 2" vs "Residential Renovation Contract – Level 2"

Yesterday

I'm arranging renovations to be performed on my house, which involve replacing the…

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Installing Glass on Bath with raised edge Installing Glass on Bath with raised edge

Mar 16, 2025 10:00 pm

Lissa001

15 March

When does it end - HIA Victorian Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Supply and Install Contract When does it end - HIA Victorian Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Supply and Install Contract

We have a bathtub with a raised edge, where would you position a frameless glass…

Lissa001

Mar 15, 2025 11:33 am

Celicam

14 March

Mosquito proof screens on inlet side for underground tanks Mosquito proof screens on inlet side for underground tanks

Question about the above contract, if anyone has some insight - When is the contract…

Celicam

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Celicam

Mar 14, 2025 9:09 am

dan_walls

12 March

Eco Living

Hello, I'm looking at getting some underground concrete tanks on a rural property…

dan_walls

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dan_walls

Mar 12, 2025 1:39 pm

Maxpayne

12 March

Fascia sleeves Fascia sleeves

Facade colours. Dulux Heifer or Calf Skin Facade colours. Dulux Heifer or Calf Skin

Hi, I am currently getting my gutters repaired and have existing metal fascia. The…

Maxpayne

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Maxpayne

Mar 12, 2025 10:12 am

Lana25

11 March

Vj wall removal, load bearing. tips and advice needed.Vj wall removal, load bearing. tips and advice needed.

This is our current facade. Brick - Austral Urban One Silver Roof - Colourbond…

Lana25

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Lana25

Mar 11, 2025 9:28 pm

Rosepark renos

11 March

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

I'm working on my old farm house and would like to open up as much of this wall (…

Rosepark renos

3117

Rosepark renos

Mar 11, 2025 2:43 pm

ashi

10 March

Knockdown /Extension Duplex Semi detached House Knockdown /Extension Duplex Semi detached House

Tile Removal and re waterproof shower Tile Removal and re waterproof shower

NSW

Hi everyone, I am currently house hunting and lately found one that is half of a…

ashi

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ashi

Mar 10, 2025 4:05 pm

Crisis

10 March

Bathrooms and Laundry

I need to rewaterproof my shower. The house is double brick so I couldn’t just…

Crisis

4236

Crisis

Mar 10, 2025 8:56 am

njminchin

8 March

How to design door threshold up to newly tiled area 85mm height with sloped tiled area?How to design door threshold up to newly tiled area 85mm height with sloped tiled area?

Bathrooms and Laundry

We're in the middle of reno'ing our laundry and the screed was sloped at roughly…

njminchin

108290

njminchin

Mar 08, 2025 8:48 am

Jame

3 March

Building in diggers rest Building in diggers rest

Looking for Site Supervisor/Custom Builder for OB Project Looking for Site Supervisor/Custom Builder for OB Project

Is anyone building in vineyard estate with eight homes. Appreciate your comments…

Jame

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Jame

Mar 03, 2025 7:49 pm

JackieF

3 March

Owner Builder Forum

Hello everyone, we're looking for an experienced and reliable site supervisor or…

JackieF

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JackieF

Mar 03, 2025 9:11 am

thurls64

2 March

How much should footings/post foundations cost How much should footings/post foundations cost

QLD

I am currently getting quotes for 600 mm high footings for a 14m x 7m (total dims…

thurls64

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thurls64

Mar 02, 2025 1:00 pm

Experience with builders in Queensland Experience with builders in Queensland

28 February

I'm wondering if others have had similar experiences with builders like me. Would…

87132

Glazing for garage and bathroom windows Glazing for garage and bathroom windows

Feb 28, 2025 9:23 pm

setsquare

28 February

Windows & Doors

If you are looking to double glazed the windows of your home, do you typically exclude…

setsquare

89677

setsquare

Feb 28, 2025 6:47 pm

EasyE

27 February

Tree removal due to construction access Tree removal due to construction access

Modern Facade Drainage Help Modern Facade Drainage Help

Hi all, We’re in the process of doing KDRB in Melbourne. There’s 1 large tree…

EasyE

80994

EasyE

Feb 27, 2025 8:06 pm

jonathanbi

27 February

Repair 2 Screw Holes in Rendered Brick Wall Repair 2 Screw Holes in Rendered Brick Wall

Hi Everyone, I'm looking to implement this design, but does anyone know how the…

jonathanbi

81852

jonathanbi

Feb 27, 2025 11:46 am

Pfeiff

25 February

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi, we recently had our brick home rendered, loving the look of it, we tried to…

Pfeiff

158656

Pfeiff

Feb 25, 2025 7:48 pm

Soozi7

25 February

Safe max microwave height install codes in NSW?Safe max microwave height install codes in NSW?

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Are there any codes/regulations in NSW that state the maximum height that a microwave…

Soozi7

162083

Soozi7

Feb 25, 2025 11:04 am

happyhallsy

24 February

Playford Footings Playford Footings

Anyone got a reasonable estimate of footings cost in the estate? We are building…

happyhallsy

111219

happyhallsy

Feb 24, 2025 9:33 pm

Lighting design Lighting design

24 February

Lighting + Lighting Design

Hi all. I engaged a lighting designer before my lighting and power appointment,…

167914

Landscaper to avoid - Victoria Landscaper to avoid - Victoria

Feb 24, 2025 6:55 pm

miteq

24 February

roof truss reinforcement roof truss reinforcement

I will keep this short and sharp. Avoid dealing with Leon and Greysea Group. I engaged…

miteq

113540

miteq

Feb 24, 2025 2:57 pm

Dustywheels

24 February

Renovating a Fibro house built in 1970 Renovating a Fibro house built in 1970

I built this motorcycle lifter a few years ago now, and as much as I love it for…

Dustywheels

105706

Dustywheels

Feb 24, 2025 7:28 am

rahul27

20 February

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

We have just bought a property from 1970 (fibro house). It has 5 bed, 2 bath and…

rahul27

88731

rahul27

Feb 20, 2025 6:39 pm

Stuckster

18 February

Flat Roof - Fascia and soffit installation Flat Roof - Fascia and soffit installation

facade cladding detail.facade cladding detail.

Hi all, Working on a flat roof extension for a large under cover deck (not enclosed…

Stuckster

78826

Stuckster

Feb 18, 2025 12:21 pm

andrefromcapetown

18 February

Pergola flashing replacement Pergola flashing replacement

hi all, architect outside Aus, how do you detail this facade look. I do not want…

andrefromcapetown

77750

andrefromcapetown

Feb 18, 2025 12:55 am

FPV

16 February

Is this illegal?Is this illegal?

Hi all, Been searching around for an answer to this but not having much luck and…

FPV

76401

FPV

Feb 16, 2025 3:39 pm

sionekaliatama

14 February

Paving & Concreting

Hi im currently getting ready for a pool install but have found that the builder…

sionekaliatama

130750

sionekaliatama

Feb 14, 2025 5:21 pm

Robdaddie9

13 February

Cement Cover on Steel Column Cracking Cement Cover on Steel Column Cracking

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

At the outset, I want to establish that we have been in verbal discussion with a…

Robdaddie9

76508

Robdaddie9

Feb 13, 2025 5:17 pm

vinoth14dec

13 February

Seeking Feedback: Midea vs. Rinnai Multi-Split AC Systems Seeking Feedback: Midea vs. Rinnai Multi-Split AC Systems

Glen Eira- Front Setback Glen Eira- Front Setback

Hi everyone, I recently received quotes for installing a multi-head split AC system…

vinoth14dec

82480

vinoth14dec

Feb 13, 2025 12:13 pm

cvonline

13 February

Privacy Overlooking Windows & Terraces Privacy Overlooking Windows & Terraces

Hi Experts Has anyone here successfully sought approval to reduce the front setback…

cvonline

75275

cvonline

Feb 13, 2025 11:26 am

t71

12 February

Advice on hanging this wal unit please!Advice on hanging this wal unit please!

I am reviewing Planning permit for townhouses to be constructed next door (3 levels…

t71

76193

t71

Feb 12, 2025 2:08 pm

ndafika

12 February

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Advice on hanging this wall unit please! I have this wall unit. The wooden piece…

ndafika

75667

ndafika

Feb 12, 2025 10:16 am

Pipa

12 February

Need some guidance - Planning to build with Novus home in WA Need some guidance - Planning to build with Novus home in WA

Brivis Vs Kaden evaporative cooler Brivis Vs Kaden evaporative cooler

Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and excited to connect with you all. My partner…

Pipa

84966

Pipa

Feb 12, 2025 12:04 am

chris2400

10 February

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hello all, wondering if anyone has any knowledge of these two brands of evaporative…

chris2400

80424

chris2400

Feb 10, 2025 6:54 pm

zillah

9 February

Gas water heater (dux prodigy) noisy one way valve Gas water heater (dux prodigy) noisy one way valve

Renovating house exterior, Alternate to cladding Renovating house exterior, Alternate to cladding

Dear folks I have got Gas storage water heater (dux prodigy) with noisy one way…

zillah

76365

zillah

Feb 09, 2025 2:31 pm

Chsri

7 February

KDRB Wattle Court or Icon KDRB Wattle Court or Icon

Can I get ideas on how to improve the exterior of my house. Everything is good about…

Chsri

86630

Chsri

Feb 07, 2025 10:51 pm

Tedmaunder

7 February

Insulation between joists - house on stumps Insulation between joists - house on stumps

Hi we’re looking at doing a KDRB and trying to decide between Wattle Court and…

90281

Feb 07, 2025 3:20 pm

5 February

Bathrooms and Laundry

Where is it best place to buy a Waterstop for bathroom doorway or can I use aluminium…

brnbltn

48229

brnbltn

Feb 05, 2025 7:49 pm

Prats09

3 February

I have lot 222 I have lot 222

QLD

Hi there, just looking for advice for insulation under subfloor for houses on stumps…

Prats09

45656

Prats09

Feb 03, 2025 7:18 pm

Love

3 February

Buying Land

Hi we just buy lot 222 and we have 1.09 meter fall from middle to left side corner…

Love

104551

Love

Feb 03, 2025 5:22 pm

osumme007

3 February

Crack and Pop noise in the roof from last 3-4 months!Crack and Pop noise in the roof from last 3-4 months!

NSW Occupancy Certificate NSW Occupancy Certificate

Hey Homeone community, I ’m looking for some expert insights regarding a constant…

osumme007

110453

osumme007

Feb 03, 2025 11:16 am

Wottsup

3 February

ness x8 navigator alarm ness x8 navigator alarm

Hi, We are in the middle of complete our driveway and landscaping prior to obtaining…

Wottsup

108478

Wottsup

Feb 03, 2025 11:02 am

fixjets

2 February

my 2 key pad screens show DEMO MODE can't get rid of it tried doing the power off…

fixjets

119166

fixjets

Feb 02, 2025 6:17 pm

Council tree obstructing proposed powerline.Council tree obstructing proposed powerline.

1 February

Hi all. There is a tree on the council strip that has the neighbour's powerlines…

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