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2 June 2020

Re: Custom builderBuilding A New House

Jun 02, 2020 9:44 pm

Sbanu, we have just had approval with Hills shire council (in April) I read many stories about many delays, and I’m following a few on instagram that had between 6-9 months for approval, one was a project build and one was an owner builder. We were in council for exactly 8 weeks, we are building a ...

And here’s one! Helllloooo @gogo65! Oh, re builders, we found plenty around. Met some, got some quotes. Decided to go wi...

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Hillsbuilds

2 June 2020

Re: Custom builderBuilding A New House

Jun 02, 2020 9:40 pm

We’re hills shire as well. There’s a couple of people on here that are custom building in this council too. I’d say Hills were ok - I’ve heard other councils are much worse (Ku-Ring-Gai!). Actually, come to think of it most of our tweaking was to do with landscaping - the council person seemed mainl...

We’re hills shire as well. There’s a couple of people on here that are custom building in this council too. I’d say Hill...

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Hillsbuilds

2 June 2020

Re: Custom builderBuilding A New House

Jun 02, 2020 9:18 pm

We are building a custom house currently. We used a local architect to design the house and get us to DA. Being local, the architect was familiar with our council’s requirements, but even then there was a bit of to-ing and fro-ing to get it through. I’ve been told sometimes it depends on the individ...

We are building a custom house currently. We used a local architect to design the house and get us to DA. Being local, t...

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Hillsbuilds

29 May 2020

Hamptons inspired architect design with attached granny flatBuilding A New House

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May 29, 2020 2:29 pm

Construction fence removed and picket fence is up, although mailbox still to be installed. Most landscaping is complete. This is the only grass on the site - we didn’t want any at all, but the council insists on turf for the verge. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200529/5fbc526b99a299b33ba3507846...

Construction fence removed and picket fence is up, although mailbox still to be installed. Most landscaping is complete....

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Hillsbuilds

28 May 2020

Hamptons inspired architect design with attached granny flatBuilding A New House

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May 28, 2020 2:25 pm

YOur house looks amazing @Hillsbuilds! I've read a few of your posts... Do you mind sharing: What level of insulation you used in your walls and if it was enough. I see you have Hebel PowerFloor - did you put any other insulation with it/does it block all the noise (we are going to have carpet upst...

Thanks @ocean. Insulation in the walls varies depending on what construction type of wall. So in the granny flat, all e...

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Hillsbuilds

24 May 2020

Re: Ventilation with floor to ceiling windows in upstairs beWindows & Doors

May 24, 2020 11:51 pm

With a stacker door you’d have to have a balustrade, something like this... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200524/e0dc443050975d0a77240933f5b50aaa.jpg

With a stacker door you’d have to have a balustrade, something like this...

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Hillsbuilds

24 May 2020

Re: Ventilation with floor to ceiling windows in upstairs beWindows & Doors

May 24, 2020 11:46 pm

We have louvres in our upper level floor to ceiling windows . They do need to be special ones where the glass panels can’t easily be removed though to prevent people falling.

We have louvres in our upper level floor to ceiling windows . They do need to be special ones where the glass panels can...

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Hillsbuilds

23 May 2020

Re: Floor plan feedbackBuilding A New House

May 23, 2020 9:30 am

MBR at rear is fine. Right off the kitchen, not so much.

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Hillsbuilds

15 May 2020

Re: Custom floor plan feedbackBuilding A New House

May 15, 2020 6:43 pm

This is an interesting house, is it a terrace ? Is that a courtyard on the south boundary? That will be lovely.

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Hillsbuilds

15 May 2020

Re: Hamptons inspired architect design with attached granny Building A New House

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May 15, 2020 2:01 pm

Clipsal Zen light switches. They have a lovely shadow line. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200515/7bc86d530c3b29e3c80191f4dfcae69f.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200515/e8b852c3c5cdb2513803fdeb79e4261a.jpg Larger switches for granny flat. This is part of our future-proofing. https://uplo...

Clipsal Zen light switches. They have a lovely shadow line. Larger switches for granny flat. This is part of our future-...

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Hillsbuilds

15 May 2020

Re: Knockdown Rebuild - North West SydneyBuilding A New House

May 15, 2020 7:41 am

Custom builds take longer than volume builds anyway I believe. Not counting the design phase and time for council approval, this will probably take us to just under two years to build. The delays due to Sydney Water and AGL account for about 6-7 months. At least a straight month of no work due to we...

Custom builds take longer than volume builds anyway I believe. Not counting the design phase and time for council approv...

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Hillsbuilds

14 May 2020

Re: Knockdown Rebuild - North West SydneyBuilding A New House

May 14, 2020 12:44 pm

It’s a custom build, and I would absolutely recommend them. We are at fitout stage and the quality/workmanship is excellent. They don’t do designs though, so you’ll have to get a draughtsman/architect on board as well.

It’s a custom build, and I would absolutely recommend them. We are at fitout stage and the quality/workmanship is excell...

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Hillsbuilds

14 May 2020

Knockdown Rebuild - North West SydneyBuilding A New House

May 14, 2020 7:08 am

We are doing a KDR in the Hills Shire. Our setback went from around 10m to the minimum 6m. New distance from back fence is also the min 4m We did have issues with Sydney Water, with a pipe their records insisted was in a certain place, and we would have had to pay to protect it. Except my builder co...

We are doing a KDR in the Hills Shire. Our setback went from around 10m to the minimum 6m. New distance from back fence ...

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Hillsbuilds

13 May 2020

Re: Hamptons inspired architect design with attached granny Building A New House

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May 13, 2020 2:23 pm

Rendered retaining walls have been painted, and most of the plants put in for landscaping. A couple were incorrect, so the landscaper will have to change them. The rendered walls look so good, the dark colour is a lovely contrast to all the light and bright around it. The plant colours will really p...

Rendered retaining walls have been painted, and most of the plants put in for landscaping. A couple were incorrect, so t...

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Hillsbuilds

8 May 2020

Re: Hamptons inspired architect design with attached granny Building A New House

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May 08, 2020 7:10 pm

Thanks @Stormy!

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Hillsbuilds

8 May 2020

Re: Hamptons inspired architect design with attached granny Building A New House

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May 08, 2020 2:59 pm

The utilities area. Rather unglamorous but very necessary, we wanted to keep all the machinery (pool, aircon, hot water) neatly out of sight. The timber framed door is from the laundry/mudroom. To the right behind the opened slatted gate is a wall, which will have the clothes line attached and for t...

The utilities area. Rather unglamorous but very necessary, we wanted to keep all the machinery (pool, aircon, hot water)...

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Hillsbuilds

2 May 2020

Re: Hamptons inspired architect design with attached granny Building A New House

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May 02, 2020 6:43 pm

woah that kitchen Hillsbuild.... stunning ..... thumbs up Thanks @edskii!

Thanks @edskii!

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Hillsbuilds

1 May 2020

Re: Hamptons inspired architect design with attached granny Building A New House

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May 01, 2020 2:03 pm

The Crimsafe bifold doors have been installed in the pool area. I’m pleased with how the security mesh is invisible from the inside looking out. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200501/225e14f2527f3eb6a5fcb9eb9007a35f.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200501/afb8a8d6153299384d21251fdcf2ad24.j...

The Crimsafe bifold doors have been installed in the pool area. I’m pleased with how the security mesh is invisible from...

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Hillsbuilds

18 April 2020

Re: New home build - Custom Design WABuilding A New House

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Apr 18, 2020 3:54 pm

@amilelka, oh no, will these issues push back handover significantly? Facade has beautiful lines, it’s looking incredibly sleek and modern !

@amilelka, oh no, will these issues push back handover significantly? Facade has beautiful lines, it’s looking incredibl...

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Hillsbuilds

17 April 2020

Re: Hamptons inspired architect design with attached granny Building A New House

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Apr 17, 2020 2:16 pm

Very nice build Hillsbuild.... I'd go white for the grout, the tiles would stand out even more .... then white silicone should cover up the blemish along the edges. As for the landscaping ... who are you using .... your site looks quite tricky and expensive. Thanks @edskii. White is definitely a co...

Thanks @edskii. White is definitely a contender! Was also considering a darker turquoise grout. Landscaping is by Andrew...