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sunbox24
19 June 2019
Re: Building on a sloping block
Building A New House
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Jun 19, 2019 7:22 pm
Hi all, Looking for some advise and ideas on an issue regarding our new build. We have a block of land that slopes towards the street (high backyard). The builder is creating a level single storey house based on cut an fill with approx 15 truckloads of spoil removal already and drop edge beams on t...
We have the same issue as you, even worst as we don't have the backyard space as much as you. From the back of the house...
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sunbox24
19 June 2019
Re: Building on a sloping block
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Jun 19, 2019 7:20 pm
Prices were four years ago,but was Owner builder with a project manager whom got most quotes along with mine,ended up he personally did both jobs,I gave him incentive by allowing him to take clients through house ,one reason I got really good prices ,I also would research and learn each up coming s...
Thanks, that puts it into perspective.
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sunbox24
19 June 2019
Re: Building on a sloping block
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Jun 19, 2019 5:20 pm
You can get rainwater tank flower beds that double as retaining walls. These might come in handy for what you need and may reduce the cost. Your images aren’t showing https://www.landscapetanks.com.au/product/retaining-walls/ Thanks Mel for sharing tht option, wasn't aware of it at all and also abo...
Thanks Mel for sharing tht option, wasn't aware of it at all and also about the photos.
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sunbox24
19 June 2019
Re: Building on a sloping block
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Jun 19, 2019 5:15 pm
[quote="Joker":2wwkwh99]Retaining wall back 22metresx1.9 Sides 10metres sliding from1.9-30cms X2 cost 20000 Driveway 6800. [/quote:2wwkwh99] That really is a great price, gives me some hope that it may not eventually be as bad from cost point of view. Did you get this done in Sydney? as th...
Retaining wall back 22metresx1.9 Sides 10metres sliding from1.9-30cms X2 cost 20000 Driveway 6800. That really is a grea...
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sunbox24
19 June 2019
Re: Building on a sloping block
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Jun 19, 2019 5:12 pm
How much higher are you intending to raise the house? Our garage is ~600mm lower than the house, for similar reasons. It can be useful, we've installed some shelving above the level of the cars, and stuff we rarely need to use is up there - meaning you can have storage on the sides PLUS be able to ...
As per the drawings we will be approximately 1.3mts high from the garage level. Thanks for the insights, in fact the bu...
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sunbox24
19 June 2019
Re: Building on a sloping block
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Jun 19, 2019 5:09 pm
From a long term perspective to maintain the value of your house - level the entire backyard as per Alfresco. This will mean one-time costs for excavation, removal, water drainage, retaining wall approvals and actual retaining wall. This retaining wall will be close to lot boundary. If lot access i...
Thanks and exactly our thought process right now despite that it is going to cost us a lot.
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sunbox24
19 June 2019
Building on a sloping block
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Jun 19, 2019 6:44 am
Hi all, Looking for some advise and ideas on an issue regarding our new build. We have a block of land that slopes towards the street (high backyard). The builder is creating a level single storey house based on cut an fill with approx 15 truckloads of spoil removal already and drop edge beams on th...
Hi all, Looking for some advise and ideas on an issue regarding our new build. We have a block of land that slopes towar...
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sunbox24
17 November 2018
Re: rain shower head
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Nov 17, 2018 5:52 pm
https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/77272_1542271930.jpeg We have this one. Not sure if that is exactly what your looking for? We had this as a second shower head in the master bathroom and cost us just under $400 I believe Hi cigr, Do you have High ceilings -2.7 mtrs+ and did you go for higher shower c...
Hi cigr, Do you have High ceilings -2.7 mtrs+ and did you go for higher shower cubicle doors as well? Cheers,
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sunbox24
19 September 2018
Re: New Living Homes
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Sep 19, 2018 6:14 am
Who is NLH tile supplier and any idea of the price of the tiles that comes with the standard range of selection? I am also contemplating to do my own tiles after handover but per shopping around for standard porcelain 600x600 tile costs $25 to $40 plus the labour to lay them another $40 per square....
Hey jcal, We were looking at doing tiling ourselves with the oak design (24 sq). Wondering which design have you gone fo...
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sunbox24
18 September 2018
Re: New Living Homes
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Sep 18, 2018 8:48 pm
Who is NLH tile supplier and any idea of the price of the tiles that comes with the standard range of selection? I am also contemplating to do my own tiles after handover but per shopping around for standard porcelain 600x600 tile costs $25 to $40 plus the labour to lay them another $40 per square....
Hey jcal, We were looking at doing tiling ourselves with the oak design (24 sq). Wondering which design have you gone fo...
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sunbox24
21 August 2018
Re: New Living Homes
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Aug 21, 2018 7:48 pm
Hi Sunbox24 whereabouts are you building? Regarding the driveway I know the contractor doing it for New Living as I currently engaged their service in my build in Spring Farm. The cost is $6k for double car garage including council cross over. My original contract had it for $7,320 (that was 2 year...
Thanks for your message jcal14, it is most helpful. We are building in box hill - north west area. I had the same feelin...
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sunbox24
21 August 2018
Re: New Living Homes
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Aug 21, 2018 7:40 pm
Hi ZoranaAlex, I did my downlights after handover and there is no risk of damaging your house, just make sure your electrician is insured. But I did all possible extra double plug-points Internal & external from Jade. And you are right about the downlights provided by NLH, I didn't like what th...
Hi all, We are in the process of putting up deposit and would be going in for 'The Oak' design (24 sq) soon. This post ...
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sunbox24
20 August 2018
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Aug 20, 2018 6:42 am
Hi ZoranaAlex, I did my downlights after handover and there is no risk of damaging your house, just make sure your electrician is insured. But I did all possible extra double plug-points Internal & external from Jade. And you are right about the downlights provided by NLH, I didn't like what th...
Hi all, We are in the process of putting up deposit and would be going in for 'The Oak' design (24 sq) soon. This post h...
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sunbox24
13 July 2018
Re: Fowler Homes Republica or Portofino
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Jul 13, 2018 5:57 pm
Hi Larry, thanks and not a problem your response is still in time we are moving at snail pace :-). And yes you are right it is tough making the decision. We met the guy from Fowler homes since my question and realised adding a loft might also mean adding $60-70k to the overall cost whuch is when it ...
Hi Larry, thanks and not a problem your response is still in time we are moving at snail pace . And yes you are right it...
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sunbox24
10 July 2018
Re: Fowler Homes Republica or Portofino
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Jul 10, 2018 6:53 am
Hi @SamanthaS, Congratulations on the purchase of your block! We are currently building with Fowler Homes and Im happy to answer any questions for you. We are building the Galleria 22 in Jordan Springs and went with the Platinum Upgrade package, which we found to be great. We only upgraded a few mi...
Hey Lara, we are in the process of building a house on our 12.5m wide block too. I saw your journey on your blog and on...
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