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New Build - but concerns over build quality - with PHOTOS New Build - but concerns over build quality - with PHOTOS

Any update on Qartaba homes?

Riaz

115

Riaz

Sep 07, 2024 7:44 pm

allIwantisahome

23 h

Any delays with Wisdom H issuing Occupation Certificate timely upon completion of building?Any delays with Wisdom H issuing Occupation Certificate timely upon completion of building?

NSW

I would love to hear what people thing of these photos of https://postimg.cc/gallery…

allIwantisahome

167

allIwantisahome

Sep 07, 2024 5:03 pm

esnave

Yesterday

448 sqm lot 14m x 32m in Melbourne West 448 sqm lot 14m x 32m in Melbourne West

NSW

Hi, We're in the cooling off period at the moment, buying a nearly completed house…

esnave

144

esnave

Sep 07, 2024 5:15 am

ProXimO

6 September

Hi All I booked a lot in Melbourne's west back in 2022 which as an estimated delivery…

ProXimO

121

ProXimO

Sep 06, 2024 10:25 am

Principal Certifying Authority (PCA)Principal Certifying Authority (PCA)

5 September

NSW

Hello All, I need your recommendation for a Principal Certifying Authority (PCA)…

200

Rimfire Home Pty Ltd in Brisbane Rimfire Home Pty Ltd in Brisbane

Sep 05, 2024 10:42 am

Linestarboard

5 September

fixed site cost fixed site cost

QLD

We're looking at building a Rooming House in Brisbane with Rimfire. Any reviews…

Linestarboard

249

Linestarboard

Sep 05, 2024 7:08 am

Omark

5 September

Kitchen sink & basin connected to same soil stack Kitchen sink & basin connected to same soil stack

Hey guys, I’m building in the northern suburb Donnybrook and I’ve received a…

Omark

259

Omark

Sep 05, 2024 2:42 am

jaap

4 September

Surfmist internal doors and trims with casper 1/4 walls?Surfmist internal doors and trims with casper 1/4 walls?

Hi, I´m in the middle of planning a renovation in a unit, level 18. At the moment…

jaap

203

jaap

Sep 04, 2024 10:09 pm

Bc23

4 September

Interior Decorating Lounge

We're trying to decide on interior colours for a new build we have surfmist window…

Bc23

268

Bc23

Sep 04, 2024 5:57 pm

helenn82

4 September

Kitchen extension to add Butlers pantry Kitchen extension to add Butlers pantry

Kitchen Splashbacks

We are extending our house and adding a Butlers pantry in behind the current kitchen…

helenn82

296

helenn82

Sep 04, 2024 3:06 pm

jonathanbi

4 September

Facade Materials Facade Materials

Independent Inspector Independent Inspector

Hi Everyone, I currently have render on my Facade, but I want to change it to a…

268

Sep 04, 2024 1:22 pm

4 September

Basix Long story short house completed 2023 no oc Health problems etc find out husband…

traceyb20

221

traceyb20

Sep 04, 2024 7:06 am

Jumaxel

3 September

Architects have no clue about construction costs Architects have no clue about construction costs

QLD

Hi Everyone, Does anyone know of a good and reliable independent inspector in the…

Jumaxel

306

Jumaxel

Sep 03, 2024 4:32 pm

Ashington Homes

3 September

Multiple Hot water system(s)?Multiple Hot water system(s)?

NSW

Hi Everyone Sorry that I have to post about this topic again, but in the last week…

Ashington Homes

435

Ashington Homes

Sep 03, 2024 4:59 am

dke01

2 September

Practical completion query Practical completion query

NSW

Want hotwater setup that allows the Main bathroom and Ensuite both have strong supply…

dke01

265

dke01

Sep 02, 2024 5:54 pm

Bandep

2 September

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi building in qld and practical completion date was supposed to be 28/07/2024 got…

Bandep

484

Bandep

Sep 02, 2024 7:57 am

Stallion Projects Stallion Projects

29 August

Hello All, I shortlisted below builders for KDR project in Westmead NSW and I am…

598

Performance solution for window in Shower Performance solution for window in Shower

Aug 29, 2024 12:17 pm

Sjeff

29 August

Bathrooms and Laundry

The NCC 2022 does not allow for window in the shower area under 1.8m or 1.5m from…

Sjeff

846

Sjeff

Aug 29, 2024 5:33 am

novice_newbie

28 August

Removing kitchen wall cabinets with powerpoints & switchboard Removing kitchen wall cabinets with powerpoints & switchboard

Kitchen Corner

Hi all, Very novice renovator contemplating stepping up and actually doing some…

novice_newbie

727

novice_newbie

Aug 28, 2024 9:49 pm

Verona

28 August

Timber Mould / Rot Timber Mould / Rot

NCC 3.3.3 Surface water drainage NCC 3.3.3 Surface water drainage

Hello All. Seeking your opinion. Please see attached pic of roof space. Much sarking…

Verona

572

Verona

Aug 28, 2024 3:38 pm

kitdoctor

27 August

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi everyone, I’ve run into a problem. It’s in relation to the setting of FFLs…

kitdoctor

614

kitdoctor

Aug 27, 2024 3:20 pm

Bhavi

26 August

Front Setback from the street Front Setback from the street

Help with interior wall paint (PERTH)Help with interior wall paint (PERTH)

Hi All, We are building in the Gables in NSW. We have a small angle in one of the…

Bhavi

971

Bhavi

Aug 26, 2024 8:27 pm

MentalPig

26 August

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi, thought I'd repaint the inside of my house as the paint is cracking in some…

MentalPig

549

MentalPig

Aug 26, 2024 5:11 pm

jk200sx

25 August

Help with Zigbee dimmer not dimming?Help with Zigbee dimmer not dimming?

Home Theatre & Automation

Hello, I purchased 2 zigbee dimmers and had them installed. The dimmer switch purchased…

jk200sx

946

jk200sx

Aug 25, 2024 11:52 am

S.buttler

22 August

custom built new homes custom built new homes

Owner Builder Forum

What are the most important factors to consider when choosing a builder for a custom…

S.buttler

1077

S.buttler

Aug 22, 2024 8:46 pm

joshseq

21 August

Request for recommendations for driveways, fencing, artificial lawn Request for recommendations for driveways, fencing, artificial lawn

Seeking newly qualified/student draftsman for help on a project Seeking newly qualified/student draftsman for help on a project

NSW

Hi, We are building a duplex in Baulkham hills NSW and need to build the driveway…

joshseq

1335

joshseq

Aug 21, 2024 6:29 pm

CommsnCoffee

21 August

Interim driveway and around the house pathway profiling options.Interim driveway and around the house pathway profiling options.

Hi. I am looking to connect with some drafting students or newly qualified draftspersons…

CommsnCoffee

939

CommsnCoffee

Aug 21, 2024 2:55 pm

evange

20 August

Landscape & Garden Design

New house with bare driveways and perimeter pathways. They've just scraped the whole…

evange

1539

evange

Aug 20, 2024 6:38 pm

becca0808

18 August

Damp on painted gyprock walls Damp on painted gyprock walls

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

We have just moved our gym into a new industrial unit. We have had the walls painted…

becca0808

1006

becca0808

Aug 18, 2024 4:46 pm

thehuntbegins

18 August

Box Gutter - Dripping Water Noise Problem Box Gutter - Dripping Water Noise Problem

Paint pairing with Dulux Hog bristle and terracotta tiles Paint pairing with Dulux Hog bristle and terracotta tiles

Hi Guys, Those with “box gutter” outside bedroom, how did you stop the dripping…

thehuntbegins

1394

thehuntbegins

Aug 18, 2024 12:01 am

Lani2016

17 August

Rendering colour Rendering colour

I'm seeking recommendations of perhaps a tan yellow to match with terracotta tiles…

Lani2016

1359

Lani2016

Aug 17, 2024 10:13 am

Mandy1996

17 August

Certifier final inspection 6 weeks before Occupational certi Certifier final inspection 6 weeks before Occupational certi

In need of help. Could someone please help with the rendering colour and what it…

Mandy1996

1337

Mandy1996

Aug 17, 2024 9:16 am

CAB13

15 August

Paint colour advice for guttering and fence Paint colour advice for guttering and fence

Hi, after completing a house extension I have finally, 6 months later, gather all…

CAB13

1358

CAB13

Aug 15, 2024 8:33 pm

mvowles

15 August

Shower drains Shower drains

I am about to replace rusted guttering and eventually paint the roof on my rental…

mvowles

1236

mvowles

Aug 15, 2024 11:32 am

Sleepless Knights

14 August

Bathrooms and Laundry

Does anyone know of any big cons for strip drains in the shower? Gett quoted about…

Sleepless Knights

1213

Sleepless Knights

Aug 14, 2024 4:36 pm

vigintitres

13 August

Trying to source Embelton Daintree bamboo flooring Trying to source Embelton Daintree bamboo flooring

Ideas on plumbing cost Ideas on plumbing cost

I am currently preparing to sell my property and I am looking to replace some water…

vigintitres

1663

vigintitres

Aug 13, 2024 3:38 pm

IR2151

13 August

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hey, thanks in advance for reading my post. I'm just after a general consensus on…

IR2151

1317

IR2151

Aug 13, 2024 2:48 pm

Newbie01

11 August

Hot water pipe showing through tile during a shower Hot water pipe showing through tile during a shower

Wonderwood vs Heartridge Riviera Oak Wonderwood vs Heartridge Riviera Oak

Hiya, I’ve just had a reno done in my bathroom and the hot water pipe is visible…

Newbie01

1478

Newbie01

Aug 11, 2024 3:58 pm

resu

10 August

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hello everyone, We have been offered 2 products for the engineered floor: 1) Wonderwood…

resu

1320

resu

Aug 10, 2024 7:55 pm

niickshushi

10 August

Building with FirstStyle Building with FirstStyle

Variations post build Variations post build

NSW

Hi guys, we are currently going through the approvals and variations stage of our…

niickshushi

1833

niickshushi

Aug 10, 2024 11:19 am

nickmaj

9 August

Should I expect driveway and air con and solar in a turn-key Should I expect driveway and air con and solar in a turn-key

Hi all, I was wondering if we can be charged anything at the end of the build extra…

nickmaj

1818

nickmaj

Aug 09, 2024 1:09 pm

RetiringSomeday

7 August

Any experience with 3d Facade renderers Any experience with 3d Facade renderers

Hi, looking at house plans and not all of them have any mention of a driveway or…

RetiringSomeday

2282

RetiringSomeday

Aug 07, 2024 4:29 pm

alex-18

7 August

Minor apartment renovation - adding a room / extending floor Minor apartment renovation - adding a room / extending floor

Hello All, looking at recommendations for someone who can do 3d Colored renders…

alex-18

1948

alex-18

Aug 07, 2024 1:54 pm

azaram

7 August

Land contract with building clause Land contract with building clause

Hi All, I'm planning on doing a minor renovation to my apartment in the City of…

azaram

1736

azaram

Aug 07, 2024 12:57 pm

Eri

7 August

Cabinet carcass only Cabinet carcass only

I am a first-home buyer and completely new to the property market. We purchased…

Eri

2062

Eri

Aug 07, 2024 12:19 pm

Mellie75

6 August

Kitchen Corner

Hi all, We’re replacing our kitchen cabinets with some almost brand new ones,…

Mellie75

1466

Mellie75

Aug 06, 2024 11:18 pm

havequestions

6 August

Statesman Homes Feedback Statesman Homes Feedback

Builder to choose in 2025 Builder to choose in 2025

I am considering building the first house with Statesman Homes (part of Hickibotham…

havequestions

1829

havequestions

Aug 06, 2024 10:17 am

Ergo

5 August