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Adam.M

2 June 2010

Re: water heater after handover?Building A New House

Jun 02, 2010 5:42 pm

I talked to a neighbour where we are building in Brimbank Gardens and he mentioned that 3 water units were stolen in one night. The neighbour found out when a police officer with sniffer dogs knocked on his door at 3.30am. I talked to a bloke who used to build and he said that it is relatively easy ...

I talked to a neighbour where we are building in Brimbank Gardens and he mentioned that 3 water units were stolen in one...

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Adam.M

2 June 2010

Re: Building Inspectors- A YES OR NO?Building A New House

Jun 02, 2010 3:03 pm

Sorry for my tasteless comment ibfragalot99. I have changed my post accordingly. Yes I went through the motions of a building inspector a month ago and stated what I have read and interpreted. Camelia, I paid $350 for my report. I did my research and for what I needed one for, it fit the purpose. $9...

Sorry for my tasteless comment ibfragalot99. I have changed my post accordingly. Yes I went through the motions of a bui...

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Adam.M

2 June 2010

Re: Building Inspectors- A YES OR NO?Building A New House

Jun 02, 2010 2:32 pm

1. What do building inspectors do? Interpret their knowledge of building standards and tolerances in reference to your house. In other words they spot issues that do not fall within standards and tolerances when it comes to brickwork, roof tiles, roof cavity, guttering, windows, gaps between doors,...

1. What do building inspectors do? Interpret their knowledge of building standards and tolerances in reference to your h...

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Adam.M

2 June 2010

Re: How to deal with wrong bricks work issue?Building A New House

Jun 02, 2010 11:35 am

Don't forget to take pictures and send them to the builder!

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Adam.M

1 June 2010

Re: Top 10 Tips for first time buildersBuilding A New House

Jun 01, 2010 11:58 am

10: Don't pay your invoices until the work that your contract states has been carried out. This is one point I wouldn't take lightly. Yes you can refuse to pay if they haven’t poured the slab and received a building surveyor’s signature (Base Stage) or if your frame isn’t up and received a building...

This is one point I wouldn't take lightly. Yes you can refuse to pay if they haven’t poured the slab and received a bui...

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Adam.M

1 June 2010

Re: P Class site and M class modified Slab -why $10311Building A New House

Jun 01, 2010 9:54 am

Just a tip when sending emails. Include a "Please respond by ....... C.O.B" or else they will never get to you.

Just a tip when sending emails. Include a Please respond by ....... C.O.B or else they will never get to you.

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Adam.M

30 May 2010

Re: Insurance Certificate for new house in victoriaBuilding A New House

May 30, 2010 10:07 pm

The bank would have already received the Building Insurance Cert you where thinking about. Carlswil could be right in saying they need your home insurance details. My builder has a standard house insurance policy that they give for 6 months after settlement. Write back with an update.

The bank would have already received the Building Insurance Cert you where thinking about. Carlswil could be right in sa...

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Adam.M

30 May 2010

Re: What are my rights?Building A New House

May 30, 2010 10:04 pm

Do not under any circumstances accept the difference in price. If you asked and you still want a 2700mm door then you should get one. Watch out that they might use this to delay your house. I would say your biggest issue is not the door but the whole house in general regarding the build. If they man...

Do not under any circumstances accept the difference in price. If you asked and you still want a 2700mm door then you sh...

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Adam.M

30 May 2010

Re: Flooring Supply Dilemma GRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!Building A New House

May 30, 2010 9:49 pm

First talk to the builder and do this via email. State the situation and ask for the recourse. If they write back saying "no" I would call the Building Commission or Consumer Affairs in your state for more advise.

First talk to the builder and do this via email. State the situation and ask for the recourse. If they write back saying...

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Adam.M

30 May 2010

Re: PCI tomorrow 7am..Building A New House

May 30, 2010 9:45 pm

Chezza, How did it go?

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Adam.M

30 May 2010

Re: P Class site and M class modified Slab -why $10311Building A New House

May 30, 2010 9:41 pm

The "at the time of tender as the engineering reports were not available" is a trick builders use. It is your right to have the engineers report at the same time as the contract signing. It's a ploy by big builders to hide the true total cost to be more competitive. Ask anyone, Victoria as...

The at the time of tender as the engineering reports were not available is a trick builders use. It is your right to hav...

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Adam.M

30 May 2010

Re: Simonds Home - Progress PaymentsBuilding A New House

May 30, 2010 8:32 pm

I know it is a bit late with the people who have posted regarding change to progress payments. Hopefully someone who has just come up against such a situation can find some useful information for what I am about to say. So, Simonds Homes and most likely other builders use Regulation 12(a) of the Bui...

I know it is a bit late with the people who have posted regarding change to progress payments. Hopefully someone who has...

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Adam.M

4 May 2010

Re: Help with Sound ProofingBuilding A New House

May 04, 2010 11:38 am

I agreed with the site supervisor to have batts installed. Batts were installed into all internal walls and it cost about $1,000 for the whole house to do with 3 sets of hands. The cost was about $35 per bag and you need approx 30 bags for a 20sqm house. You get someone to do it, look at doubling th...

I agreed with the site supervisor to have batts installed. Batts were installed into all internal walls and it cost abou...

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Adam.M

4 December 2009

Re: steel or timber pergola...what's better?Outdoor Living

Dec 04, 2009 9:11 am

Sharing my recent experience. I have gone to Stratco and inquired about a verandah we wish to constuct. Its a 3.2m L x 2.3m W colourbond gable with a 6.7m L x 4.5m W flat roof connected to each other. The only real addition is 2 skylights in the gable. Cost is $3,200 for the gable and $4,300 with th...

Sharing my recent experience. I have gone to Stratco and inquired about a verandah we wish to constuct. Its a 3.2m L x 2...

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Adam.M

3 December 2009

Re: Brimbank Gardens, Derrimut VICGeneral Discussion

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Dec 03, 2009 5:23 pm

Hello all, I am a new owner of a house being built in Brimbank Gardens just off Westminster Parkway. I was wondering if anyone has had to go the developer and show plans for a proposed verandah before going to the council? I have been ready that there might be a requirement. I am planning to build a...

Hello all, I am a new owner of a house being built in Brimbank Gardens just off Westminster Parkway. I was wondering if ...