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Stewie D
Stewie D
24 October 2019

Granny Flat

Granny Flat

Just go to a building designer/draftsman/architect and get their advice. You need a contour survey,, sections, site plan, floorpan, elevations as well as BASIX certificate. Stewie

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Stewie D
Oct 24, 2019 7:05 am
ErnErn
ErnErn
23 October 2019

OUR JOURNEY WITH BETTER BUILT HOME

OUR JOURNEY WITH BETTER BUILT HOME

Hi Mander, keep us updated with your build. What's your floor area? Rough estimate of your tender? Thanks

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ErnErn
Oct 23, 2019 10:02 pm
jimbo73
jimbo73
23 October 2019

Leaking relief valve from hot water system

Leaking relief valve from hot water system

get a plumber to be safe, maybe get him to give it a service , they are supposed to be serviced every few years

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jimbo73
Oct 23, 2019 2:37 pm
jimbo73
jimbo73
23 October 2019

Crack in ceiling - water intrusion?

Crack in ceiling - water intrusion?

Looks like it could be,you should get a builder to have a look or you can buy a moisture detector at you hardware store or ebay for $20 , press that on the area and if it…

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jimbo73
Oct 23, 2019 2:32 pm
Mauromario
Mauromario
20 October 2019

KDNR Urban Edge/PD/Henley? Which is 'better'?

KDNR Urban Edge/PD/Henley? Which is 'better'?

The issue is not the building part as they try very hard to keep happy and paying the stage payment the problem 12 months 2 years down the track when your house is…

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Mauromario
Oct 20, 2019 12:01 pm
Nev57
Nev57
19 October 2019

Bulk head in living area and walkway

Bulk head in living area and walkway

Id make 28 course right right thru house ,but do vaulted ceilings do 3 course ceilings in living area and family area . Id do a 200mm bulkhead over kitchen bench , puting…

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Nev57
Oct 19, 2019 2:46 pm
thangam
thangam
19 October 2019

Intercom

Intercom

can you please advise good intercom and good reliable brand

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thangam
Oct 19, 2019 11:09 am
Harts
Harts
19 October 2019

Slab heave on house we built in 2010. What next?

Slab heave on house we built in 2010. What next?
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If anyone is interested I just did a video about screw piers for houses on the weekend. I know you guys are all very well informed so I thought you might like…

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Harts
Oct 19, 2019 9:21 am
wagga123
wagga123
18 October 2019

Advice needed - builder touching up powder coated windows.

Advice needed - builder touching up powder coated windows.

My window frames and glass panes were very scratched. Glass was replaced. Scratched Frames were repaired. The spray painting guy who specialized in these…

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wagga123
Oct 18, 2019 7:50 pm
Gaudi
Gaudi
18 October 2019

Variation fees - when is the limit

Variation fees - when is the limit

I am confused Variation fees to contract are usually post contract signing. How can they be charging you variation fees when you do not have a contract yet? Before…

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Gaudi
Oct 18, 2019 7:01 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
18 October 2019

DA to Parramatta Council problems listed. Please could you h

DA to Parramatta Council problems listed. Please could you h

Contact Engineers Australia They have a new forum but it's only open to members Goodluck

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 18, 2019 11:05 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Snow1
Snow1
18 October 2019

Stage 14 Greenvale

Stage 14 Greenvale

We are told it is titling late oct 2019 but there is no news on SOC. Anyone having plot in stage 14, could you please provide your feedback as well. That would help allot. Thanks.

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Snow1
Oct 18, 2019 9:27 am
ST-Hardy
ST-Hardy
17 October 2019

Coral Homes - ducted air

Coral Homes - ducted air

I asked coral about external contractors coming in during the build and apparently they don't allow it... In saying that, I would ask your site supervisor.

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ST-Hardy
Oct 17, 2019 5:05 pm
ST-Hardy
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
15 October 2019

Question regarding new build

Question regarding new build

Qs about windows should be posted in the Windows and Doors sub forum...where the windows and doors experts hang out. Also ditto to joker's post.

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SaveH2O
Oct 15, 2019 10:49 pm
SaveH2O
MyFirst
MyFirst
15 October 2019

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Yes it's normal after acid wash and usually good buidlers will patch them up. And it's not sandy usually it's good.

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MyFirst
Oct 15, 2019 1:53 pm
Ash.Ach
Ash.Ach
15 October 2019

5th Avenue Austral Thrive Homes

5th Avenue Austral Thrive Homes

Land settlement, contract, council, then build. It should work like this I think

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Ash.Ach
Oct 15, 2019 8:26 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
14 October 2019

Meeting Basix

Meeting Basix

Contact the PCA for your build and see what they say. Mind you they might say that it is non-complying but pass it anyway if they were the nominated PCA by the builder. Stewie

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Stewie D
Oct 14, 2019 1:58 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
13 October 2019

Roof questions in lock up stage

Roof questions in lock up stage

Really need a better photo.

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SaveH2O
Oct 13, 2019 10:16 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
12 October 2019

Water Authority Inspections

Water Authority Inspections

The plumber then has to book an inspection but that doesn't guarantee that an inspection will happen. The VBA is the plumbing authority. Check the VBA website under…

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SaveH2O
Oct 12, 2019 8:28 pm
SaveH2O
wagga123
wagga123
12 October 2019

Gas contractors pulled pavers out

Gas contractors pulled pavers out

I don't think it is your responsibility. It's either the contractor's or the network's responsibility. You can also contact Council for their view given its their…

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wagga123
Oct 12, 2019 7:26 pm
Nick18
Nick18
11 October 2019

Move-in ready house

Move-in ready house

Hello, I am new here but had been following various posts for months. We are buying a property that is move- in ready built by Mcdonald Jones NSW. We are first home…

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Nick18
Oct 11, 2019 11:02 pm
Harts
Harts
10 October 2019

Trees on Common Area causing slab heave

Trees on Common Area causing slab heave

The blame game. Always the home owners fault. 2 Engineers blamed trees for my 154mm out of level slab. I investigated further getting a full plumbing inspection. Sanitary…

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Harts
Oct 10, 2019 10:54 pm
Melbournevic
Melbournevic
10 October 2019

Resubmit drawing and colours document to Developer for appro

Resubmit drawing and colours document to Developer for appro

Thanks. There is a variation fee of $1k for any changes which we are okay to pay but was told that colours can't be amended as it has already been submitted to the…

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Melbournevic
Oct 10, 2019 8:55 pm
rajan_g4
rajan_g4
10 October 2019

Pest Control recommendations for our townhouse

Pest Control recommendations for our townhouse

Hi guys With summer around, we have started to see little spiders around the house and some small weird insect mainly in the bathrooms. We have a newborn now and hence…

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rajan_g4
Oct 10, 2019 2:13 pm
rajan_g4
Superfly1130
Superfly1130
10 October 2019

Post Contract Variation raised by Builder

Post Contract Variation raised by Builder

Hi Koda67, We're building in NSW and yes there is a counterpart of that address search here. The 20K plus cost is the total of all like piering, steel reinforcement and…

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Superfly1130
Oct 10, 2019 1:26 pm
chippy
chippy
10 October 2019

floor plan dimensions question

floor plan dimensions question

That's good to hear. I thought the reason for seeming differences may have been what you mentioned. Unless you understand plans and building it's those small details that…

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chippy
Oct 10, 2019 12:45 pm
chippy

Thanks for your response, much appreciated. - I do not know whether there are piles underneath the blowouts. What I know is the area has been completely scrapped and…

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ssvdara
Oct 10, 2019 11:38 am
lightrei
lightrei
10 October 2019

Rubbish on vacant land

Rubbish on vacant land
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External battery pack that runs for up to a couple of months. Hi betaloo, can I please PM you to get advice on how to install the camera and where to…

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lightrei
Oct 10, 2019 1:27 am
Steve4216
Steve4216
10 October 2019

Garage Internal Wall

Garage Internal Wall

In my area amongst all builders, gyprock in the garage is standard

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Steve4216
Oct 10, 2019 12:21 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
9 October 2019

Concrete upper floor

Concrete upper floor

Ditto.

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SaveH2O
Oct 09, 2019 2:36 pm
SaveH2O
tj25
tj25
7 October 2019

Building with Elderton Home

Building with Elderton Home

HI Ramada, How did your tender appointment go? We are currently evaluating this builder... would love to hear from you and others on the feedback and process. Where are…

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tj25
Oct 07, 2019 5:58 pm
Pulse
Pulse
6 October 2019

DIY paving entertainment area

DIY paving entertainment area

paving is pretty straightforward and longer lasting than decking, decks cannot be close to ground because there is inadequate ventilation which is what your builder said.…

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Pulse
Oct 06, 2019 8:10 am

I guess I'm referring to a normal concrete roof tile - which is commonly installed on roof. Sorry not sure if there is any other type. That's great to know that they are…

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Melbournevic
Oct 04, 2019 10:57 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
4 October 2019

Maintenance

Maintenance

Don't come in as often now - house been finalised for a few years. But always enjoy the read. Thank

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Saint Mike
Oct 04, 2019 10:44 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
3 October 2019

Discuss Removalists

Discuss Removalists

I've used a few - and often different. Best advice I can give is - ask them ? :)

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Saint Mike
Oct 03, 2019 6:08 pm
Saint Mike
Western13
Western13
3 October 2019

Mega Homes Disappeared

Mega Homes Disappeared
1, 2, 3

Try different brokers (try local too). I read somewhere that MBA insurance brokers are really good in this type of situation.

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Western13
Oct 03, 2019 3:10 pm
malypetu
malypetu
1 October 2019

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes

Hi Following on my previous message I've noticed by reading your blog that you have used Houspect Building Inspections, is this…

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malypetu
Oct 01, 2019 11:27 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
1 October 2019

Rising damp - concrete floor and slopes exterior

Rising damp - concrete floor and slopes exterior

Thanks for the photos At a quick glance you will need to locate the root cause of the water ingress outside or beneath the slab ie Broken agri or Stormwater pipes? and…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 01, 2019 10:48 am
StructuralBIMGuy
insider
insider
29 September 2019

Drainage issues on a steep block

Drainage issues on a steep block

Really depends if the water source is surface, subsurface or a natural spring.I would get this investigated first before any design is done so this will require a soil…

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insider
Sep 29, 2019 8:32 pm
insider
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
28 September 2019

Vantage 42 (S-Series) by Metricon in Victoria

Vantage 42 (S-Series) by Metricon in Victoria
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@ miszsuby; You are in Victoria. As such, you are the one who appoints the Building Surveyor. You need to do some homework to find a good one who isn't already in the…

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SaveH2O
Sep 28, 2019 11:15 pm
SaveH2O
arcadelt
arcadelt
28 September 2019

Retaining Wall Dilemma

Retaining Wall Dilemma

Are the timber sleeper completely stuffed, or could you just repair parts of the wall and then perhaps clad it in something nicer than the bamboo?

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arcadelt
Sep 28, 2019 2:30 pm
Gladys
Gladys
27 September 2019

Tribeca homes / G Development

Tribeca homes / G Development

Hi Brendon, Do you mind giving me a review about tribeca home? We are just about to sign a off the plan House and Land Package with Tribeca Homes but could not find any…

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Gladys
Sep 27, 2019 9:41 pm
Newbuild_2020
Newbuild_2020
27 September 2019

Looking for a building company!!!

Looking for a building company!!!

Hi, Yes we have looked into PD,not quite what we’re after. We are really just beginning to look. Boutique Riviera is very nice but Boutique refusing to change the…

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Newbuild_2020
Sep 27, 2019 5:17 pm
Newbuild_2020
building-expert
building-expert
27 September 2019

cleaning gutters water damage risk

cleaning gutters water damage risk

Thank you for sharing this valuable information. Fall is coming fast. Leaves and all other debris will be all over on gutters so it’s better to be…

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building-expert
Sep 27, 2019 11:34 am
building-expert
building-expert
building-expert
27 September 2019

Liquidation Damages Lawyer

Liquidation Damages Lawyer

Great, let others know how you went

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building-expert
Sep 27, 2019 11:13 am
building-expert
Peter83
Peter83
26 September 2019

Need some advice please! Before it costs me more money

Need some advice please! Before it costs me more money

Regarding your previous post, we’re in Melbourne, future build on north eastern suburbs. Not too many dimensions given but hallway is currently 1500mm Current plan…

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Peter83
Sep 26, 2019 7:36 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
25 September 2019

H Slab - Screw Piles

H Slab - Screw Piles
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Here is one of my examples ( Engineering & Site checking) for sewer piling Visually it's self explanatory IMO this is the cheapest method..poring every thing at…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 25, 2019 8:22 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
theRealDeal
theRealDeal
25 September 2019

Preliminary deposit issues

Preliminary deposit issues

I went through a near similar experience with Porter Davis. We threatened to go to QCAT (find something similar in your state) and had our deposit refunded. Technically…

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theRealDeal
Sep 25, 2019 6:23 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
25 September 2019

Decisions, Decisions.

Decisions, Decisions.
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Minor bedrooms are all NW facing, ouch! I certainly wouldn't be putting bedrooms here, as they'll get very hot on summer evenings. I'd be leaving the minor bedrooms out…

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ddarroch
Sep 25, 2019 2:10 pm
Althom
Althom
25 September 2019

Coulourbond steel roof maintenace

Coulourbond steel roof maintenace

It's good stuff isn't it?

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Althom
Sep 25, 2019 12:15 pm
Althom

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