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leighton

13 July 2013

Re: 'Gotchas' when buying land - hidden costsBuying Land

Jul 13, 2013 7:45 am

A few more legal point of discharge for stormwater. the distance can be hundreds of metres termites water tapping not pre-drilled watermain. boring under the road etc sewer long runs are expensive bad ground of any kind, especially deep fill flood country. so have to build up excavation removal of s...

A few more legal point of discharge for stormwater. the distance can be hundreds of metres termites water tapping not pr...

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leighton

12 October 2012

Re: [NSW] Gregory Hills - Roll Call!General Discussion

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Oct 12, 2012 8:06 pm

hey, you dont have to have gutter guard and aluminium mesh is ok. let me know more and i will help you. everyone must work to the ausralian standard

hey, you dont have to have gutter guard and aluminium mesh is ok. let me know more and i will help you. everyone must wo...

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leighton

7 November 2012

Re: "STICKY" - What did your extension end up costing?Renovation + Home Improvement

Nov 07, 2012 5:51 am

I am looking at constructing an 80m2 extension for $140,000. It is a double-storey extension on a house we built ten years ago. The price is a very good one. Tip. Design is everything and don't make it too small as you will be paying a lot for each sq metre. cheers

I am looking at constructing an 80m2 extension for $140,000. It is a double-storey extension on a house we built ten yea...

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leighton

3 April 2014

Re: $20,000 per square builderBuilding A New House

Apr 03, 2014 5:09 am

The price per m2 is quite problematic because on site costs can vary so much from one site to another. Also, another big factor is that economies of scale kick in at about 30 Sq Imp and that means you cannot compare a 29 Sq to a 52 Sq on the same terms. Happy to help those wanting to understand pric...

The price per m2 is quite problematic because on site costs can vary so much from one site to another. Also, another big...

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leighton

13 July 2015

Re: $30,000 site costs!!Building A New House

Jul 13, 2015 9:19 am

The problem with site costs is that they vary so much from job to job. It isn't a constant. for example, some sites no cut, some little cut , some big cut and some big cut and take soil away. Then there is rock, this rock, that rock, harder or softer, more of it or less. Is rock the same issue when ...

The problem with site costs is that they vary so much from job to job. It isn't a constant. for example, some sites no c...

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leighton

24 November 2013

Re: 3 Level Floor plans ?General Discussion

Nov 24, 2013 4:35 pm

You can see some tri-level homes on my website. We have built many two and three level homes. cheers.

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leighton

14 May 2013

Re: 3 townhouse development with a differenceBuilding A New House

May 14, 2013 11:38 am

The big issues include cost , feasibility, and of course what about the value of the finished product. cheers

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leighton

6 June 2013

Re: 5 bedroom narrow lot subdivisionIntroductions

Jun 06, 2013 6:43 am

Suggest you find a custom design builder rather than one of your majors. With narrow lots good design with a flexible approach is essential. cheers.

Suggest you find a custom design builder rather than one of your majors. With narrow lots good design with a flexible ap...

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leighton

23 October 2012

Re: advice needed! is this right?Building A New House

Oct 23, 2012 7:13 am

the vertical bit is a downpipe. the horizontal bit is a stormwater drain that by australian standard should be buried. of the top of my head, i cannot tell you the depth but there is a minimum. cheers

the vertical bit is a downpipe. the horizontal bit is a stormwater drain that by australian standard should be buried. o...

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leighton

28 October 2012

Re: Advice on Very Narrow Block!!Building A New House

Oct 28, 2012 7:08 am

Hi to all interested in narrow blocks. Personally, I think the solution is custom-design. There so many factors to take into account. as mjt084 points out. But there are more - energy efficiency and aesthetics. Don't forget the views, the amenities, and the function. Check my article on narrow slopi...

Hi to all interested in narrow blocks. Personally, I think the solution is custom-design. There so many factors to take ...

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leighton

4 May 2013

Re: Advice on Very Narrow Block!!Building A New House

May 04, 2013 11:59 am

Just adding a little piece of information. Narrow blocks are not too bad unless they are also sloping, and particularly, sloping with rock. This is the time to find a designer-builder, and I think one is always going to be better off with a 3 D Designer-Builder, as opposed to the more traditional an...

Just adding a little piece of information. Narrow blocks are not too bad unless they are also sloping, and particularly,...

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leighton

25 August 2012

Re: Advice please on how building a new house progresses.Building A New House

Aug 25, 2012 6:57 pm

we have two jobs where the owner has asked us to take care of demoliton. we havent done it for clients much over the last 27 years, but, if they want it? leighton at clark new homes

we have two jobs where the owner has asked us to take care of demoliton. we havent done it for clients much over the las...

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leighton

5 February 2013

Re: Advise on removing Chimney from KitchenRenovation + Home Improvement

Feb 05, 2013 5:09 am

To me, it is a job for a carpenter. He can remove the bricks and ensure that the frame is safe. Pulling the bricks out is just a dirty job. A good chance nil asbestos. The frame is likely not reliant on the chimney itself. Get a good carpenter / builder. cheers

To me, it is a job for a carpenter. He can remove the bricks and ensure that the frame is safe. Pulling the bricks out i...

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leighton

3 December 2012

Re: Annual Termite inspectionDIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Dec 03, 2012 6:56 pm

I think that the various treatments all have their value and I believe inspections are a vital part of the process. The termite problem is real, although the damage sustained is not really enough to justify the expense. I once repaired a cottage where the termites had wreaked havoc on joists, studs,...

I think that the various treatments all have their value and I believe inspections are a vital part of the process. The ...

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leighton

29 September 2012

Re: Anyone built in the FLAME ZONE??!!Building A New House

Sep 29, 2012 7:20 am

when talking about the standard one has to be careful to take into account the amendments made since the standard came out. if you want a copy pm me leighton at clark new homes

when talking about the standard one has to be careful to take into account the amendments made since the standard came o...

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leighton

27 February 2013

Re: Anyone built in the FLAME ZONE??!!Building A New House

Feb 27, 2013 3:56 am

Simon and Jo How are you getting on? I haven't built a FZ house yet. Wondering how it is working out? I am happy to help but as I said I havent yet built FZ. I think things are getting easier though. cheers

Simon and Jo How are you getting on? I haven't built a FZ house yet. Wondering how it is working out? I am happy to help...

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leighton

25 August 2012

Re: Anyone built/building on a sloping block (down from streBuilding A New House

Aug 25, 2012 7:20 pm

over the 27 years of building we have done lots of these. you just have to find the right builder. prefer a designer builder. he is the guy that designs and also builds. cheers leighton at clark new homes

over the 27 years of building we have done lots of these. you just have to find the right builder. prefer a designer bui...

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leighton

30 September 2012

Re: Anyone built/building on a sloping block (down from streBuilding A New House

Sep 30, 2012 9:22 pm

apart from anything else, the logic is this. if you builld your floor high out of the ground , it will cost you. while you are at it. well, if you use the space, it will cost you more, but at least you will then get more for your money than just being high. leighton at clark new homes

apart from anything else, the logic is this. if you builld your floor high out of the ground , it will cost you. while y...

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leighton

22 August 2012

Re: Anyone had to fill in a pool to build over it?Building A New House

Aug 22, 2012 9:19 am

hi we are building over a pool at the moment. it is filled in. when we come to the edge of the pool, we use a jackhammer to cut through, a bit like rock, then the footings are poured, not really a big deal. leighton at clark new homes

hi we are building over a pool at the moment. it is filled in. when we come to the edge of the pool, we use a jackhammer...

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leighton

21 October 2012

Re: Anyone have recent experience at VCAT for damages claim?General Discussion

Oct 21, 2012 8:00 am

vcat is not big on compensation. the thing works on the basis if something hasnt been done or done right, you can get the builder to fix it or maybe get someone else and the cost of fixing paid by the builder. you might not get more than the reasonable cost to rectify. so compo if desired is extreme...

vcat is not big on compensation. the thing works on the basis if something hasnt been done or done right, you can get th...