Home
Pros
Forum
  • About
  • Join Community
  • Contact
Reply
WatchingStarredHistory
InboxSent
MembersPros
#Unanswered     #Active

Browse Forums
General Discussion
Standard
List
Topics
Author
Replies
Views
Last Post
Gerro
Gerro
29 November 2018

Interior paint colour

Interior paint colour

We had the polyurethane colour matched to a standard Polytec colour called Stone Grey.

9
8217
Gerro
Nov 29, 2018 12:30 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
29 November 2018

WA Construction falls to Lowest level on record

WA Construction falls to Lowest level on record

Now's a Great time to consider Building or Renovating in Perth I will be sharing a few up coming projects Cheers Chris

0
1020
StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 29, 2018 9:15 am
StructuralBIMGuy
building-expert
building-expert
29 November 2018

Termites

Termites

Termite management requires annual inspections because termites can breach or avoid barriers and if they do the inspection will pick up damage before it becomes serious.…

9
4061
building-expert
Nov 29, 2018 6:13 am
building-expert
Joker
Joker
28 November 2018

Unpleasent Experience with signature kitchen

Unpleasent Experience with signature kitchen

Is the house in Australia or Malaysia.

2
1258
Joker
Nov 28, 2018 7:23 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
27 November 2018

Dispute with Metricon

Dispute with Metricon

its hard to see how its Metricon's fault after 3 years. Save yourself the headache and just fix it

13
4897
SejaeD
Nov 27, 2018 2:46 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
SejaeD
27 November 2018

Ryde Garden Development

Ryde Garden Development

Country Garden and Ryde council hate each other. Good luck

1
1365
SejaeD
Nov 27, 2018 2:36 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
SejaeD
27 November 2018

Western sydney property group/ town house & villa

Western sydney property group/ town house & villa

worst developers in Australia, hands down

2
1924
SejaeD
Nov 27, 2018 2:34 pm
SejaeD
Joker
Joker
26 November 2018

Cracking chipped polished concrete - polystyrene visible

Cracking chipped polished concrete - polystyrene visible

Wow doesn't sound good, selling a new home is often a red flag, the perfect buyer being Mr Mrs inexperienced, who knows what is under neath, maybe missing chairs, maybe…

3
1997
Joker
Nov 26, 2018 9:09 pm
jimbob73
jimbob73
26 November 2018

verandah posts hollow

verandah posts hollow

How much does is cost to get new verandah posts put in roughly, just a cheap one, how much each?

2
1648
jimbob73
Nov 26, 2018 2:02 pm
Amehta84
Amehta84
26 November 2018

Window architraves vs plaster reveal

Window architraves vs plaster reveal

Hi guys I am currently renovating and am looking to get a Matt black sliding door and window in our living room. We wanted the window frame to be a plaster reveal style…

0
1359
Amehta84
Nov 26, 2018 8:13 am
Melos
Melos
25 November 2018

Extension or second level

Extension or second level

could you add a pic to show the position on the block and land available. Thanks

2
1560
Melos
Nov 25, 2018 3:33 pm
Melos
Melos
25 November 2018

Advice for floor plan - inner city family home

Advice for floor plan - inner city family home

Can you post your current floor plan? We gave a local builder who basically adds two bedrooms and a bathroom (or more if you want it) as a second floor in such a way that…

12
5717
Melos
Nov 25, 2018 7:25 am
Melos
Melos
25 November 2018

ornamental pear trees

ornamental pear trees

I don’t know specifically about ornamental pears but I grew up on a stone fruit orchard and we would heavily prue the trees in winter once they lost their leaves. We…

2
2042
Melos
Nov 25, 2018 6:51 am
chippy
chippy
24 November 2018

Neighbour paraplet wall?

Neighbour paraplet wall?

The wall height is under 3.0m so I think it will comply. Windows from habitable rooms are set back 1.5m exactly for this reason. Unfortunately I don't think your concerns…

9
3754
chippy
Nov 23, 2018 11:40 pm
chippy
The old Bill
The old Bill
24 November 2018

Dumb waiter

Dumb waiter

Hello again I haven't looked at this thread for years and years and here's DamJam now looking for a DYI flatpack dumbwaiter kit earlier this year at half the going rate. …

11
11097
The old Bill
Nov 23, 2018 11:34 pm
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
23 November 2018

settlement, foundation problems legal rights

settlement, foundation problems legal rights
1, 2

Google Earth can tell you what was on your block before the land was cleared. Get as much info as possible then get a experienced inspector plus and engineering report.

22
9399
sweetswisssteel
Nov 23, 2018 7:27 pm
justme15
justme15
23 November 2018

Renovation on a waffle pod slab

Renovation on a waffle pod slab

Very true...very true indeed.

4
1692
justme15
Nov 23, 2018 12:51 pm
Monkey55
Monkey55
23 November 2018

Which flower plants to add here?

Which flower plants to add here?

Kangaroo paw are a nice, low maintenance option.

1
2275
Monkey55
Nov 23, 2018 8:22 am
VJB2018
VJB2018
23 November 2018

BCA clarification on step down v flight of stairs

BCA clarification on step down v flight of stairs

Thank you for your quick responses. We have a slope from front right to rear left of 2.25m. The garage is higher because we need to reduce the fill under the entire left…

5
11984
VJB2018
Nov 23, 2018 5:36 am
jimbo73
jimbo73
19 November 2018

Bowling ball marbel test floor slope

Bowling ball marbel test floor slope

l read that if you think you have a slight slope in your floor you sit a bowling ball or marble on the floor and if it doesn't move it means the slope is only slight and…

0
823
jimbo73
Nov 19, 2018 9:03 am
Joker
Joker
18 November 2018

Sales Consultant Policy

Sales Consultant Policy

Why not, just say not happy, get me a new sales consultant or go to another display area, if not, you walk.

1
1262
Joker
Nov 18, 2018 4:54 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
18 November 2018

Pollution by postcode

Pollution by postcode

At least Trumbull is gone.

11
2719
SaveH2O
Nov 18, 2018 9:16 am
SaveH2O
MrsAJ
MrsAJ
16 November 2018

Any tips for Colour selections??

Any tips for Colour selections??

Very sorry for replying late. I m not getti g notifications in mobile and I dono how I missed ur message. We keep changing every second. Will post all my selections soon…

5
3047
MrsAJ
Nov 16, 2018 10:51 am
Dreamz resl estste
Dreamz resl estste
15 November 2018

Walkway in Elara

Walkway in Elara

Hi guys, does anyone had any idea as to when council wil built up walkway on florebunda Parade in elara. Thanks

0
938
Dreamz resl estste
Nov 15, 2018 10:31 am
tommygee
tommygee
15 November 2018

Wrap around stairs instead of balustrade and hand rail off h

Wrap around stairs instead of balustrade and hand rail off h

I have a 6mtr long verandah, 1.2mtr high off ground level with a 7 tread staircase going to ground level. I have a spa sitting by itself on ground level about 1.5mt away…

0
1037
tommygee
Nov 14, 2018 11:54 pm
Becs Coral
Becs Coral
14 November 2018

Fencing dispute.

Fencing dispute.

Hi Becs, would the name of that unmentioned suburb commence with a "C"?

10
5461
Becs Coral
Nov 14, 2018 6:26 pm
Becs Coral
alexsandro13
alexsandro13
14 November 2018

valuation too low

valuation too low

It is sad that you had already paid deposit. If yoi had not paid maybe you would have better situation now

4
3483
alexsandro13
Nov 14, 2018 12:51 am
alexsandro13
alexsandro13
alexsandro13
14 November 2018

Building new home

Building new home

Ask for help from the designers, they will help you choose the appropriate option that both you and your guests will like. In such matters it is better to immediately…

3
2773
alexsandro13
Nov 13, 2018 11:43 pm
alexsandro13
Houspect NSW
Houspect NSW
13 November 2018

Eden Brae Homes Quality isses

Eden Brae Homes Quality isses

Consider getting an independent inspection carried out on your build. We can assist or provide more information if you would like to have. a chat.

2
2682
Houspect NSW
Nov 13, 2018 10:49 am
Houspect NSW
Houspect NSW
Houspect NSW
13 November 2018

**help** is this damp or water damage

**help** is this damp or water damage

Definitely arrange for a plumber to come out and have a look, a damp wall usually means there is a leak.

3
2798
Houspect NSW
Nov 13, 2018 10:44 am
Houspect NSW
Boneyard
Boneyard
11 November 2018

Container Foundations

Container Foundations

Thank you very much for your advice. It is much appreciated.

5
2270
Boneyard
Nov 11, 2018 5:30 pm

Hi , I have an issue with the neighbours builder regarding the fencing which they are doing and I have to do the retaining wall. We agreed in this but when the contractor…

0
1690
Sizz_G39
Nov 10, 2018 7:23 am
Sizz_G39
Nevs5
Nevs5
9 November 2018

Miami 16 Executive

Miami 16 Executive

Thanks for that i'll take a look

4
2492
Nevs5
Nov 09, 2018 10:37 pm
Sfffff
Sfffff
9 November 2018

Carpet repair

Carpet repair

Is the price reasonable for carpet replacement?

0
930
Sfffff
Nov 09, 2018 7:28 am
marjencait
marjencait
8 November 2018

Laminex Colourtech (2 Pac)

Laminex Colourtech (2 Pac)

Hi Everyone, Just wondering if others have had issues with their Colourtech cabinets. I had White Satin installed in my kitchen and 12months on I can’t get marks off…

0
958
marjencait
Nov 08, 2018 9:53 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
8 November 2018

Neighbour's Extension Encroached our land (what to do?)

Neighbour's Extension Encroached our land (what to do?)

How do you know it is encroaching? Have you had a survey done and is it a legal extension (apart from the possible encroachment)?

1
1489
SaveH2O
Nov 08, 2018 9:24 am
SaveH2O
MyFirst
MyFirst
7 November 2018

Stormwater inspection pipe.

Stormwater inspection pipe.

I tend to agree. However in the past i misdiagnosed issue when i eventually clarify with the ss. This issue though everything points to a blockage...

2
1089
MyFirst
Nov 07, 2018 7:56 pm
JohnBern
JohnBern
6 November 2018

Breezeway House builders

Breezeway House builders

Thanks Phill, I will say hi to Darren

4
3851
JohnBern
Nov 06, 2018 7:16 pm
JohnBern
Moody093
Moody093
6 November 2018

Asbestos

Asbestos

Seems so

0
951
Moody093
Nov 06, 2018 4:55 pm

Hi all, Any help would be much appreciated. I'm renovating a unit (brick veneer) in Melbourne. The old walls (please see picture) had vents into the cavity and no…

0
1050
AndyPaulRiley
Nov 06, 2018 9:29 am
Nasreen45
Nasreen45
5 November 2018

Waiting to Start

Waiting to Start

We are waiting to for Construction to start. they have told us construction will commence in November. I don't understand why did CDC took 4 and half months to approve my…

0
1282
Nasreen45
Nov 05, 2018 7:51 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
5 November 2018

Developer Approval time in Jordan Spring East

Developer Approval time in Jordan Spring East

Why/where is the pre-approval required? You should already be having an estimate of the amounts required for - construction, landscaping, joinery and the amounts that bank…

1
1247
IamSAM
Nov 05, 2018 11:03 am
IamSAM
HOVE
HOVE
5 November 2018

Repairing Double Brick Walls

Repairing Double Brick Walls

Thanks for your advice :)

3
2343
HOVE
Nov 05, 2018 9:45 am
ravi123
ravi123
5 November 2018

Professional Landscape Plan

Professional Landscape Plan

Thank you all for your kind advice. I have just made it in $400 from professional to submit with DA approval

6
2674
ravi123
Nov 05, 2018 8:45 am
Drew01
Drew01
3 November 2018

Retaining wall

Retaining wall

Wall first...

1
1675
Drew01
Nov 03, 2018 9:42 pm
Drew01
Sandychahal
Sandychahal
2 November 2018

Brushwood Horizon Brick

Brushwood Horizon Brick

Does anyone have the pic for Brushwood Horizon brick? We are going to build with DFH

0
975
Sandychahal
Nov 02, 2018 5:12 pm
LRad
LRad
1 November 2018

Simonds Sanctuary

Simonds Sanctuary

Is anyone building or have built a Simonds Sanctuary home?

0
1142
LRad
Nov 01, 2018 6:43 pm
xanthie
xanthie
31 October 2018

Fairmont Homes - South Of Adelaide

Fairmont Homes - South Of Adelaide

Hi guys, not sure how this works, but I am in the process of looking to build with Fairmont.. what can I ecspect? What are the hidden costs? What are NOT included? Any…

0
2212
xanthie
Oct 31, 2018 8:44 pm
kks
kks
30 October 2018

Freebies and Upgrades

Freebies and Upgrades

I learnt all I know about negating with builders from buying second-hand cars on Parramatta Road. :-)

6
3209
kks
Oct 30, 2018 3:21 pm

You are here
Building ForumGeneral Discussion
You are here
Building ForumGeneral Discussion

Australia's largest home building and renovation
community with over 1.8 million posts

Home
Pros
Forum
Start a new topic
About
Join Community
Advertise
Contact Homeone
Articles
All comments made express the views and opinions of the author and not the Administrators, Support nor Homeone Australia & New Zealand
© Homeone Australia & New Zealand All Rights Reserved ‎2001 - 2024
Australia's largest home building and
renovation community
Homeone
About

Terms
Privacy

Follow homeone on FacebookFollow homeone on Twitter
All comments made express the views and opinions of the author and not the Administrators, Support nor Homeone Australia & New Zealand
© Homeone Australia & New Zealand All Rights Reserved ‎2001 - 2024