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MaintenanceDon't come in as often now - house been finalised for a few years. But always enjoy the read. Thank Discuss RemovalistsI've used a few - and often different. Best advice I can give is - ask them ?  Mega Homes Disappeared
Try different brokers (try local too). I read somewhere that MBA insurance brokers are really good in this type of situation. Building with Wisdom HomesHi Following on my previous message I've noticed by reading your blog that you have used Houspect Building Inspections, is this… 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… insider replied 29 September 2019 ago 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? Tribeca homes / G DevelopmentHi 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… Gladys replied 27 September 2019 ago Looking for a building company!!!
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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… cleaning gutters water damage riskThank 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… H Slab - Screw Piles
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… Preliminary deposit issuesI 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… Decisions, Decisions.
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… Advice on Floating shelfs
Thanks Ben!
I made them out of pine so quite light. And I’m only putting small things in them - photo frames, small plants, and things like that. So hopefully that is… namvan replied 24 September 2019 ago Building with FairmontHi, I am looking to build in Adelaide in either Broadview or Ascot Park with Fairmont. Does anyone have any feedback on Fairmont and footings prices for these suburbs? Thank you. swimming pool - blacktown councilI have a 300 sqm land in blacktown council on which 200 sqm double storey house is built. can i build a swimming pool, what are the rules? Demolition TipsBe wary of the ‘hidden asbestos’ and similar scams in Sydney if you a doing a knock down rebuild (KDR).
Its a confidence trick. Some demolition companies may win… Norfolk started a topic 22 September 2019 ago house extensionMchalkie welcome to the forum
Based on the information you have provided
Extending 30m x 15m =450m2 at $800m2 to $1200m2 = $360K to $540K
To get a more accurate… Possible broken pipe .somewhere
Apparently yes. Non compliant according to plumber .It breaks easily. I have it connected to all my drainpipes. Except for one as plumber replaced it with proper connections clath replied 20 September 2019 ago clathSep 20, 2019 6:57 pm Contemporary fireplacei'm just commenting here so I can find it in the future, since I'm also interested in fireplaces. Pulling out of HIAsince you say it only adds up to around 3% of build cost I'd say it's fair enough. You might be able to push that lower, might. But if you do that you basically destroy… Bank Valuation ReportThe report will cite recent sales of comparable properties in the area.....this should give some guidance on the price you plan to pay.
The report could provide reasons… IamSAM replied 19 September 2019 ago Fibreglass PoolI think there is an OHS that occupants need to leave their house when a pool is craned over it so it would be only courteous to give them advance notice. The pool people… radiuz replied 17 September 2019 ago Hardie Zero Lot WallWe are building a terrace house using Zero Lot wall in South West of Sydney.
Just like to ask anyone who has knowledge of this product.
Thank you White House exterior colours help!our house is resene truffle i think its half strength you can go a lighter version like quarter strength if you like.. its not white tho just an off white beige eirrac replied 15 September 2019 ago Outdoor kitchen ideasHi all
We are planning an outdoor kitchen. We have two options as listed below
Option 1:
Kitchen will be built to left hand side of undercover pergola. The view will be… eirrac started a topic 15 September 2019 ago Pool fenceHi all
We are in the process of building a pool/planning a pool. We are thinking of going full frameless glass around one part, a full screen from roof to ceiling on… eirrac started a topic 15 September 2019 ago Building contract deposit refundThanks for replying...
I paid an initial deposit of $2000 and I didn't expect them to refund that but they are adding another $2000 making it a total of 4k...
I will… Small vs big size lots
Thanks much for the brief. Any idea about attached town houses as it does not seem to be a brick , but metal or plastic? as I am new to building aspects, I am asking… Decking QueryHi I am looking at building a 5.8x2m deck over a concrete patio and have been advised that I could use fence rail H4 treated pine as bearer 100mmx50mm, they would be laid… ScottS started a topic 12 September 2019 ago PD trying to steer us away from DarbeccaHi All,
Make sure you do your research when it comes to choosing an independent building consultant/inspector. I see Darbecca comes up a lot on this site but the Owner of… Norfolk replied 10 September 2019 ago Builders access to siteHi, No there was nothing in the contract. My main query is whether they can make me repair it to maintain their access to the site.
Small claims owner builderHi,
The tribunals do a fantastic job. You don’t need a lawyer.
Have had recent experiences with FOS (former financial ombudsman and VCAT in Victoria). They will… Prepare for sale post renovateMy husband & i have been in our house 6.5 years.
We have renovated our home, my husband is a plumber & his dad gave guidance (hes a retired carpenter but unable to work… 5Goodwood started a topic 7 September 2019 ago Hi, I need to widen and straighten my driveway so that 2 cars can be parked easily. It would involve concreting the front council nature strip area.
Whats the procedure… SO MANY RED FLAGS! HELP!Im seeking legal advice this week about what to do but unfortunately its going to be expensive either way I go 
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