General Discussion

StructuralBIMGuy

4 h

Rough New Build Costs

Tom_777

10 h

Dirt dust suppression in garage/ under house

G'day, thanks for taking a look at my dust problem. My house in built on stilts with most of the lower level consisting of original dirt next to my concreted garage. The…

chippy

21 h

Black mastic

Yep, quite common.

SaveH2O

23 h

Query regarding the plans - who owns the plan and design

@ chokyulate, this subjuct has come up a number of times on this forum. Have you done a forum search using the keyword "copyright"?

MichelleHill

Yesterday

The Lincoln - Homebuyers (formerly The Whitby - Commodore)

Wish I read this post a few months ago! We are building the Whitby with Commodore Homes and it has just been a complete balls up from the get go but we in too deep now to pull out!

moges79

Yesterday

Where to find out info on home?

Hi, We've recently purchased our first home and was wondering where to find information on our houses history in regards to building codes etc. I'm asking as I'm renewing…

Casho77

Yesterday

Lochinvar Downs stage 1

Has anyone bought stage 1 land at Lochinvat Downs or any of the other stages. I have put a deposit on land in stage 2c being told it would be registered late this year but…

Shinzlet

16 January

Post construction issues....

Thanks Chris for the reply. Yep sagging and creaking - they are going to check it out but makes me very concerned

Harts

16 January

Another defective house story

done

16 January

Contact with private Certifier

Yeah, we need to get a building consultant. Have been trying to find one by word of mouth, but no one seems to have anyone they would recommend.

Sonisam

16 January

Signature at the ponds

Thank you so much for promptly replying . Can you share which developer you went ahead with please .

Berek

16 January

HELP ADVICE NEEDED - 137B report for kitchen renovations

Had to read the link I’d argue that the time frame for the kitchen is past and the value of the laundry is less than the minimum trade cost.

Sonisam

16 January

Signature on Tallawong

Hi Everyone, We are planning to put our deposit on the box hill project by signature for their home and land package , completion 2022. They don’t have any display…

J_RIDGEY98

16 January

HGWA Lakelands

Hahha always the way! Once it starts it goes up soooo quick, I can’t believe how fast ours has 😁

J_RIDGEY98

16 January

bulid with HGWA

Hi Gookgai, It took us 3weeks from scheduling to construction email (they estimated 4-6weeks) and 1week later construction began

KodaCujo

16 January

HGWA Alkimos

Crikey... Bastards lol Happy days now atleast 👌👍

Casho77

16 January

Building with Coral Homes

My wife and I are thinking of building with Coral Homes in the Hunter Valley Newcastle, anyone's personal experiences good or bad would be much appreciated. Thanks.

moudzj

16 January

Sydney water vent pipes

As Stewie has said, speaking to a WSC is the only way to go about it. I would recommend speaking to Harrison Friedmann and Associates. I have found that they come up with…

pokeutopia

15 January

recommend hydraulic engineer - sydney west

That website is down?

Abhi33424

15 January

Site Cost for the lot in Highlands Craigieburn

Berek

15 January

Fall on land and custom builder

From reading here and elsewhere, that’s the modus operandi of builders. Cheap quote and pack on the expensive non optional options.

jfoldbar

15 January

vacuum drill bit

hi. has anyone used a masonry vacuum drill bit. how did it go?

cocobear

15 January

Let's chat

Hi TTLE, also looking at Carlisle for the build in Mt Atkinson. I am waiting for them to provide quotes for me but just curious what quote you got for the site costs? Thanks.

Stewie D

15 January

Cleaning internal brick wall old Victorian

As per chippy's advice above but don't make it any stronger than the 10:1 ratio as it leaves yellowish stains when it is too strong. Just make sure to sluice it down after…

Nick77

15 January

How to replace timber floorboards with old mould

Thanks Berek

chippy

14 January

Height of rangehood

Depending on the type of cooktop you are looking at 650-700 above the benchtops. Tilers cut tiles all the time, that's what they do so don't get hung up on trying to use a…

Berek

14 January

Brick Paving height under cover patio.

1 brick below the weep holes, sloping away from the house?

Whatsadrill

14 January

How to fill gaps

Rafay

14 January

Class 9b-- a commercial building?

Is class 9b building considered a commercial building? I was filling form 75 to become an OB of childcare centre (in Western Australia), it says that an OB can build a…

Kitkat007

13 January

Storybook Homes

We built with them a few years ago. I definitely would NOT recommend them. There are occasionally new reviews of Storybook online but they tend to 'mysteriously' disappear…

Stewie D

13 January

B.A.L Rating and builds

You need to have a sketch at least of your property or a contour survey and then a rough idea of where you want to put your house then find an accredited fire officer who…

Stewie D

13 January

Garage ventilation advice

Friends of mine did exactly that about ten years ago and it works pretty well. Stewie

jeanlaw

13 January

Rainwater tank water / Mains plumbing question

LandAndHome

12 January

Cabinetry not build to plans on architect build

So basically, to be succint, and state facts only?

zacare

12 January

Any one built with Elante Homes

Thank you jojac for replying, even i am in similar situation.I will update you if i hear from anyone.

aussieta

12 January

Tradesmen etiquette

many years ago went out to a fleet site for"a breakdown" when i asked what the problem was i was told" you;re the f bomb mechanic you figure it out" i eventually figured…

Kate_s

11 January

Kitchen design help

Also shall I leave scullery opening without pocket door? Or shall I include one?

curiousb

11 January

Newpark (Marsden Park) vs Akuna Vista (Schofields)

It's 336sqm land. Valuation was 482,000 .

curiousb

11 January

Does type of brick matter for a Moroka finish?

Hi Experts, Our house exterior will be moroka. And we have the external appointment in a few days. Given moroka will be covering up all the bricks, it does not seem to me…

kalisiri

11 January

Transplanting a tree

Hi Stewie, Thanks for the response. The magnolia is around 6m tall with around 3m canopy. The Camelia is around 7.5m tall with around 4 m canopy. Thanks Kalidas

Moe79

11 January

List of saving tips when building a new home

Thanks so much - would you please explain the 3 first points a bit? I'm very new to all this and not sure I understand what they mean - the rest from 4-7 are all fine and…

stme

10 January

ACTRON Ducted Air-conditioner konks out on hot days

Has the issue been fixed now?

S+C_MidNorthCoast

10 January

Coral Homes Grange 28 build time

100% agree re the cost for electrical. We added $3000 to our standard inclusions and still had to contribute almost that again. I’d recommend having a minimum of $10k…

sociangal

10 January

Brick colour help please!

No problem. I have a chocolate brown house myself haha.

Berek

9 January

How do people manage loan repayments

If you have a construction loan, your payments are based on what they have given the builder. So you pay less at the beginning.

Berek

9 January

Mortgage brokers: Home loans

Broker for sure over internet middlemen. A good one will walk you through the options and should show you what the figures will be.

Ashryar

9 January

Suburbs for a young family

NSW

Stewie D

8 January

wainscoting wall panel boards

The face of MDF is pretty smooth but so can gyprock if it is sanded and painted well. You will spend a lot more time filling and sanding the beading, crown mould and…

alex95

7 January

Fairhaven Riverview 26 review? Henley Monaco 25 review?

Hey everyone! I'm just wondering if anyone has recently built with Fairhaven or Henley homes and would like to share their experience? My parter and i are both first home…

S+C_MidNorthCoast

7 January

Building a modified Montrose 20mkII through Coral Homes