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Box Hill BAL ratingBAL ratings are found by a formula assessing the type of scrub / vegetation you have around you, the slope of the land and the distance the threat is to your build.
Also,… Jason_ replied 5 July 2020 ago Soft leaf buffalo struggling
Thanks, putting my mind at ease. I was told it was better than Sir Walter for Melbourne and has better shade tolerance, although I feel I’ve been sold hook, line and… More updates - the builder stuffed up and installed the win21 door and it was too late to change. The toughened glass wasn’t able to be cut - could have got another bit… Hi all,
Coming to the end of a new build and thanks to the recent rain we’ve noticed the driveway doesnt drain properly (see first image).
Spoke to builder and their… Dual occupancyHi Everyone
I am new to this blog and got this link from one of my friend. We are planing to build 2 homes in our land and looking for a custom builder in medium range. … Dilu started a topic 3 July 2020 ago Meletis and C&J Designer HomesHi Mek, I just came across your 2006 entry on forum home one re c and j designer and I would be interested to know if you ended up going with them. I ask because we are… Alarm panel and intercomThere are wired or wireless alarm panels. It depends on the system you're purchasing, but I would say it would highly likely that they were wired.
And yes, if you're… dga replied 3 July 2020 ago Fencing on 200 OMP
Thanks and yes, we are planning to put a normal timber good-neighbour fencing there at that yellow line. I just wasn't sure whether this drawing meant that I could put up… cs212 replied 1 July 2020 ago cs212Jul 01, 2020 2:15 pm Building Contract Help
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We had a long delay in council. Once approval finalised about 4 weeks to start on site. We finally started last week and it’s been a hive of activity on… Qld reno
Floor plans alone rarely provide a sufficient picture for comprehensive comments to be made, so could you please provide the (four?) elevation drawings and perhaps some… Need help choosing Builder!!
That’s correct, the volume builders don’t actually build the house. They draw from the same pool of ‘Value’ contractors operating in the area. The contractors know… Architect/Draftsman or Builder
BTW The trusted professional engineer .... is the cheapest charge and Id say they haven't added the covid surplus tax.
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Chris Coral Homes extra costsSome of the costs may include site costs, flooring depending on the inclusions you choose, slab, driveway, electrical upgrades, tile upgrades if you choose and colour… CTony replied 28 June 2020 ago CTonyJun 28, 2020 10:04 pm Rathdowne WollertHi All,
I am looking to ugrade to bigger house and thinking to buying in Rathdowne Wollert. Currently, I live in Aurora Estate but can't afford to buy in this estate as… skywhi started a topic 28 June 2020 ago Grass growing above garage doorDry periods and irregular rainfall is conducive to sediment build up and the Melbourne metro and other areas have in excess of 90% precipitation that is drizzle or light… Floor Plan AdviceHave a look at The Rural Building Company designs, and like others have said, use your space to optimise layout and landscape accordingly. There's nothing wrong with a… Dishwashing ProvisionI actually hate the way most kitchen companies leave 610 gap for dishwashers. Everyone does it but you only need a 600 wide space.
All dishwashers are designed to fit into… chippy replied 26 June 2020 ago NBN New developer fee of $600We had a similar thing. NBN advised they would potentially charge the $600 fee but they didn't do it. Though our circumstances were maybe a bit unique as NBN rolled out in… Sisalation Paper on boundary brick wallIn reverse brick veneer construction, you would need reflective but vapor permeable barrier from the outside side of your timber frame, but also optionally can add a layer… Hi Everyone,
This is my first post here. My 1970s brick veneer house was partially renovated in 2013. I'm now replacing the last four steel casement windows with Dowell… Home warranty - NSW
Hi rebe3719, our build is not massive. Current house is a brick/veneer and we are adding a first floor including 2brms/lounge/bathroom about 74sqms. In terms of ground… pgp82 replied 23 June 2020 ago pgp82Jun 23, 2020 9:01 am Supply my own tiles?To make it simple, you tell builder which tiles to buy and he just gets there and buys tiles for you using builder's discounted pricing and then provides you an invoice to… Convert old Dine / Lounge
Thanks amilelka, that was my original idea, i just didn't like the Bedroom at the front with no bathroom, but I think this is how I will end up going, then the new owners… cubic replied 22 June 2020 ago cubicJun 22, 2020 7:10 pm Entering a vacant block
Thanks for the reply and the tip to keep an eye out on rubbish dumping.
When we saw that both lots on either side had begun site preparation we went and attended to… Hi - after some suggestions on what to do next, if anything?
Noticed a month or so ago, that the corner brick on the corner of the garage has moved a couple of mm.
There… Charged Stormwater System
If it was originally a charged line, it no longer is, if he has tapped into it, where does the agg line go to? Earthworks Perth HillsSo the total depth of internal beam is 450 mm on your drawing.
But yes, if you place slab on top of the natural ground (although it would still require some smoothening),… M-city Clayton (VIC) build issues?That is more detailed to what was originally posted. There have been many posts on Homeone where people have said they were promised something they never received and the… Trees on the boundary of the land
Thanks, I have done that part, the council has confirmed we can cut the trees and no approval required.
Its the tree keeper - owner of the land where the tree is has to… Perth Surveyor recommendationsI've used Lester surveyors in North Beach previously for a WAPC sub division.
They handled it well and were reasonably priced.
That was a few years ago but worth giving… chippy replied 17 June 2020 ago Building with Brolen homesWe seriously considered Brolen homes for a custom design. We went and saw a custom home that they were just completing, while there we spoke to the owners, they were… gogo65 replied 16 June 2020 ago Hi,
i built a brand new house in Melbourne west i was keep on getting some crack on my ceiling in the kitchen area and corners and 1 year later i saw a split in the 3… Stormwater connectionHow does council assist block owner in installing a stormwater connection to council reticulated stormwater system when the developer did not put one in tourier started a topic 15 June 2020 ago
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