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Good painter required in Gold CoastHi there,
I'm new to this site and have just come across it. I'm also new to renovating and am just about to settle on a property in Paradise Point, Gold Coast at the… pottsy started a topic 7 May 2011 ago swimmning pool guidelinesWe are building and live in Perth and have just had a pool installed and it had to be 1.5m from the back fence and because ours is right next to the alfresco we had to… Change of careerI am in Victoria, but it's probably similar.
It depends what part of building you want to get into.
If you want to actually do the building you would become a carpenter,… Drawing request by CouncilSounds like the council we are going through... quick to take your money but slow with everything else! Sorry I can't offer any help - just Good Luck & I hope it gets… morox replied 10 May 2011 ago moroxMay 10, 2011 8:43 am PaymentsThe last 15% isn't paid until handover. That is, the house is complete enough for you to move in. If the builder goes bust, the only problems are the odds and ends that… Casa2 replied 10 May 2011 ago Casa2May 10, 2011 10:19 am TilersWe had quite a large area tiled which runs through multiple rooms. I believe the tiler started at the front entry, and ran one row of tiles down the entire house in a… Sandstone - MelbourneThey're 20-something mm thick and 400 x 400. They're laid over a concrete slab - recommended for a nice even surface and less chance of everything shifting over time. The… kek replied 10 May 2011 ago Fence builder in Point CookAbout 10 years ago a rental property my family had in the inner west of Melbourne needed a side fence of about 21m long.
My dad got a few quotes and the fence builder… Electrician requiredHi All,
Does any one know of an electrician that can come out after hours to replace a downlight transformer. I have replaced the globe a week or so ago and could here the… fredstar started a topic 11 May 2011 ago P/D's - Double Stoery HomesHi Ilias,
My other half and i did a knockdown and are building the Waldorf by PD. Our block was virtually flat but had… brick questionI am going to build in double brick. Can anyone tell me if there is any potential for a problem if my outer skin is 'new dry press bricks' and my inner skin is 'new… construction valuationThanks for the replies.
I am building in Mernda villages Vic, house is average 3 bedroom. Not too sure what house prices are there at the moment. I will do some research… Jase replied 12 May 2011 ago SubdividingHi,
I almost have my subdivision permit and wanted to know if anyone, from experience, knows how long it takes the bank to issue a "Consent to Subdivide" so I can submit… cbboyz started a topic 12 May 2011 ago Repeat Independent InspectionsHi all,
Just wondering, can anyone tell me about the process of having an independent inspection done on your build, specifically what happens if/when you need repeat… Cleaning windowsHi BlueBlueBlue.
Go to your local cleaning shop and get yourself a professional window cleaning scraper. They have a soft metal blade that wont scratch the glass.
Put some… Just Poured H Class Slab Cracks?Shrinkage cracks.... its normal, as in slabs are rarely cured properly these days, so most slabs, especially high volume project builds get them to some extent.
Some on… Aiah replied 24 May 2011 ago House Plan PornWith their property bubble crash and our strong Aussie dollar, you can probably buy one of those places for $20 000 Au
Have you ever had handover date dramas?chipndip.... well it looks like the excuse is that they had spec homes that have priority to complete before ours as they only get the cash when the owners settle on the… qonyx replied 19 May 2011 ago qonyxMay 19, 2011 10:06 pm Hi all,
I have some excess stock to clear and I thought I could sweeten an already good deal for everyone here on… "Notice to erect a fence"The verbal agreement was too vague... what sort of fence, how high, what colour? So it's not binding. Send the letter first, it's more polite.
Ed ECOECO replied 17 May 2011 ago 4 powerpoints outsideHi,
Just putting together a project plan (including budget) for some upcoming renovations. Just wondering what I would expect to pay for a… Dulux sealer binderThe Dulux site would give coverage. Paint is generally 16 m2 per litre, but first coats are highly dependant on the surface porosity (how much it absorbs). Casa2 replied 17 May 2011 ago Casa2May 17, 2011 1:44 pm deb17May 18, 2011 4:57 pm ~Nic~May 18, 2011 10:30 pm jolesMay 19, 2011 11:22 am POLL-House frames: pre fab or on site?If your house is a custom house then Stick build is much better. If you are a volume builder and build many houses of the same design then prefab will be better.
In terms… B STAR replied 20 May 2011 ago condensation on master bedroom windowsWe got rollashutters on the south for that very reason. Maybe you dont even need something that solid cos anybody else notice the condensation isnt so bad on the side with… Timber flooring in AdelaideHas anyone in Adelaide had timber flooring installed recently? Were you happy with the installers and would you happily recommend them? Soil removal costsHey Michelle. Where in the point are you building? We are too and have handover in 4.5 weeks Casa2May 22, 2011 9:30 pm New build independent inspections
In my contract it says we can't retain the money due to defects identified. It also says they must be given the opportunity to fix said defects.
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