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PI101
PI101
22 July 2021

Owner builder Insurance claim

Owner builder Insurance claim

Our neighbor claims that our temp fence scratched his timber decking (2 boards). It’s not technically feasible unless someone dragged it along those boards. They…

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PI101
Jul 22, 2021 11:15 am
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Builder Background Checks
Jul 21, 2021 7:11 pm
Builder Background Checks
mariathas.fam
mariathas.fam
21 July 2021

Yeah .... found a Redbank Forum

Yeah .... found a Redbank Forum

Hi guys, Myself and my wife have just bought registered land at Yeomans, part of initial stage 2 release. Just saying hello! How did you guys go with your builds? I…

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mariathas.fam
Jul 21, 2021 2:52 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
21 July 2021

Electricity Smart Meters in NSW

Electricity Smart Meters in NSW

I'm about to have a smart meter installed in my home by my new electricity provide, Amber Electric. The home is in NSW and the meter is being installed by Vector Metering.…

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arcadelt
Jul 21, 2021 12:00 pm
Harts
Harts
20 July 2021

Another defective house story

Another defective house story
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

After the fiasco for the last 8 years, the new build process is beginning and my stress levels are on the rise. The soil report has arrived and not surprisingly, the…

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Harts
Jul 20, 2021 9:01 pm
Norts33
Norts33
20 July 2021

NBN “Not” Ready

NBN “Not” Ready

Thanks Althom. Yes there was a $1,500 provision for it in the contract and the builder said it’s non-negotiable, it’s going in. I’ll check the plans to confirm…

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Norts33
Jul 20, 2021 7:02 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
20 July 2021

Building under NSW COVID Construction pause

Building under NSW COVID Construction pause

Hi Tony I was thinking about your situation yesterday. I have a friend who is in the middle of a kitchen renovation with a heavily pregnant wife and young toddler,…

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Ashington Homes
Jul 20, 2021 5:36 am
Ashington Homes
Harts
Harts
18 July 2021

Poor quality Brickwork

Poor quality Brickwork

Pictures would be helpful. You can also use the Guide to Standard and Tolerances to support your conversations (preferably email) with the builder. Not sure what State…

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Harts
Jul 18, 2021 7:51 pm

I’ve been trying for months to get a roofing plumber to install vents for my outdoor range hood and pizza oven. I decided to give it a go today. I didn’t have any…

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postaddict
Jul 17, 2021 11:45 pm
Matt796
Matt796
17 July 2021

Room Flooded - Renovating Property

Room Flooded - Renovating Property

I am renovating a property and - during a storm over the last couple of days - found one of the bedrooms was completely flooded. The entire carpet and underlay had to be…

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Matt796
Jul 17, 2021 11:02 pm
Billy bobb
Billy bobb
17 July 2021

Cancelling building contract

Cancelling building contract

Hi First home owner based in WA We signed up with our builder in December 2020 and paid 2k deposit. It has been 7 months now and just been told by the builder that they…

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Billy bobb
Jul 17, 2021 1:25 pm

VCAT question - Do you need to go through a lawyer?

VCAT question - Do you need to go through a lawyer?

It is important to get the right start. First, you need to decide at what stage of construction it is best to buy an apartment. This depends on what…

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Contracts-Specialist
Jul 16, 2021 9:59 pm
Contracts-Specialist
verceti23
verceti23
16 July 2021

who makes the best ute tool boxes in Victoria

who makes the best ute tool boxes in Victoria

Pretty self explanatory.. want to know who makes the best steel tray/ toolboxes for your ute as a carpenter in Victoria. Cheers!

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verceti23
Jul 16, 2021 7:37 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
16 July 2021

Taking your builder to VCAT

Taking your builder to VCAT

If you are articulate and understand the issue you will be fine. No lawyer needed.

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ECOECO
Jul 16, 2021 2:50 pm
ECOECO
nosliw
nosliw
16 July 2021

HIA contract issue with bank

HIA contract issue with bank

sifntdaz Thank you for your reply. We’re dealing with the Bank through a mortgage broker so I’m not totally sure what our Bank will do before making progress…

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nosliw
Jul 16, 2021 10:44 am
Nemkul128
Nemkul128
16 July 2021

Macarthur Heights- Land Registration

Macarthur Heights- Land Registration

DM me if you still need One

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Nemkul128
Jul 16, 2021 6:05 am
chippy
chippy
14 July 2021

How long should i take to Arc and Skirt a house

How long should i take to Arc and Skirt a house

MDF splayed/bevelled skirt on timber frame. You can smash it out. Scribes are easy, you can put in nice full lengths with no joins and gun nail the lot. An average bedroom…

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chippy
Jul 14, 2021 11:11 pm
chippy
HamRam
HamRam
14 July 2021

Rain garden in electrical easement

Rain garden in electrical easement

Hi, I would like to know if Rain Garden bed could be placed on the site of services easement. I recently bought a narrow lot with a service easement running on the side.…

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HamRam
Jul 14, 2021 10:49 pm
T1ms
T1ms
14 July 2021

Demolish and subdivide old house for newbie

Demolish and subdivide old house for newbie

Hi all, We are planning to demolish and subdivide our old house in Belmont, VIC. Do anyone here have any recommendation who can I contact to start the process? We never…

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T1ms
Jul 14, 2021 9:25 pm
T1ms
Splashers
Splashers
14 July 2021

What is this white pipe at my backyard?

What is this white pipe at my backyard?

A lot of diagrams for plumbing externally are not always accurate at the pre construction stage, If you have paperwork from Metricon with the plumbing companies details it…

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Splashers
Jul 14, 2021 6:33 pm
Splashers
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
14 July 2021

Weep holes on ground level after outdoor tiling

Weep holes on ground level after outdoor tiling

Was the overflowing water isolated to one area? Downpipes are installed in an elongated W pattern, the low points (bottom of the gutter's slope) being where the…

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SaveH2O
Jul 14, 2021 2:07 pm
SaveH2O
Captncruise
Captncruise
14 July 2021

Live stove not working.

Live stove not working.

Thanks for the reply.circuit breaker ok. Live tell me there is no fuse in machine. Have technician coming tomorrow.

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Captncruise
Jul 14, 2021 9:25 am
anged
anged
13 July 2021

Thomas Archer new build

Thomas Archer new build

I’m not in bayside. Mine is the ground floor wall height. Per the building act,Once greater than 3m in height, it needs to be offset from the habitable windows by half…

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anged
Jul 13, 2021 11:09 pm
Jp84
Jp84
13 July 2021

Wattle and Daub renovation

Wattle and Daub renovation

Hi All! First post for me, thanks in advance for any assistance my fine friends! I'm looking at purchasing an old wattle and Daub settlers cottage in the Wimmera! The…

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Jp84
Jul 13, 2021 11:21 am
shariq001
shariq001
12 July 2021

One Bells Estate Clyde

One Bells Estate Clyde

Hi, new member here. Couldn't find any thread regarding One Bells Estate Clyde, so I thought to start a fresh one. Since the site is preparing and hoping to have stage 1-4…

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shariq001
Jul 13, 2021 12:39 am
DrWho
DrWho
12 July 2021

new fence posts- VIC

new fence posts- VIC

They did offer to fix it, for an extra fee, and the condition that I allow them to finish their work without further conflict. They have refused mediation or remedy,…

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DrWho
Jul 13, 2021 12:30 am
dmm12
dmm12
12 July 2021

Development application

Development application

On the NSW government application tracker what does it mean when against the council name it states pending lodgement? Am i still waiting for my rep to submit my…

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dmm12
Jul 12, 2021 4:00 pm
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bc89
Jul 12, 2021 12:44 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
11 July 2021

vinyl planks

vinyl planks

That's a bit less, but a quick Internet search shows that vinyl manufacturers would like even less variation, especially during installation. My father has vinyl planks…

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arcadelt
Jul 11, 2021 11:17 am
bc89
bc89
10 July 2021

Final Progress Payment Documentation for bank

Final Progress Payment Documentation for bank

Hi Caito, I don't live in Vic but I would say the process is the same everywhere, but after completing the Final Inspection and issuing the certificate, the builder or…

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bc89
Jul 10, 2021 1:43 pm
moudzj
moudzj
10 July 2021

200mm dead space between my boundary and neighbour boundary

200mm dead space between my boundary and neighbour boundary

I would ensure that there is atleast a 100mm gap post fencing so overland flows can freely pass.

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moudzj
Jul 10, 2021 12:54 pm
Boris132027
Boris132027
10 July 2021

Tapware, door handles

Tapware, door handles

Hi, we are renovating and wanted to know of great quality and value taps and door handles. We are hoping to install the door handles ourselves. If you have an suggestions…

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Boris132027
Jul 10, 2021 12:28 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
10 July 2021

Silicone joint window-additional structural requirement?

Silicone joint window-additional structural requirement?

Amms So far we havent experienced any cracks, if the structure above is supported properly and you have a good engineer and builder you will be fine. It all comes down…

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Ashington Homes
Jul 10, 2021 11:29 am
Ashington Homes
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 July 2021

Perth Design Help - Passive Solar and energy efficiency

Perth Design Help - Passive Solar and energy efficiency

Hello H1'ers Cast your eye over this design sketch, would appreciate any feedback, it is on a 10x50m block WNW facing - central East of Perth city. This is to house…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 10, 2021 10:41 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
10 July 2021

Plastering before bricklayer

Plastering before bricklayer

mhasan I am with Alex on this one. Provided that they tape all the membrane joins and penetrations you will be fine. Brick veneer is only a cladding skin and the…

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Ashington Homes
Jul 10, 2021 7:46 am
Ashington Homes
CharlieWex
CharlieWex
9 July 2021

Buy home and land package or an existing property

Buy home and land package or an existing property

If you are interested in such details, I recommend townhomes in Myrtle Beach . In my opinion, it is the best accommodation option. I think you should have a look and read…

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CharlieWex
Jul 09, 2021 11:00 pm
CharlieWex
SandyKS
SandyKS
8 July 2021

Need help with estimated cost

Need help with estimated cost

May I know what did you put under crushed stones? Geo fabric or plastic weed mat? I have no drain under the deck but have 2 drainage holes in the lawn which is nxt to the deck

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SandyKS
Jul 08, 2021 6:52 pm
sath002
sath002
8 July 2021

Pipe rattling

Pipe rattling

I'm a new member here and I have a question regarding pipe rattling. I've located where the pipes are rattling but unfortunately I can't get to it in order to secure the…

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sath002
Jul 08, 2021 5:01 pm
Coriolana
Coriolana
7 July 2021

Eden Brae - Sandringham

Eden Brae - Sandringham

Yes, we are at the frame stage right now. Not sure yet when the frame will be delivered.

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Coriolana
Jul 07, 2021 10:01 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
7 July 2021

I need your help! If this is structural we will be evicted

I need your help! If this is structural we will be evicted

Great answer. Just thinking that in some states they might even have to find them alternate accomodation. Would be worth speaking to tenants rights organisations as you…

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Ashington Homes
Jul 07, 2021 6:54 pm
Ashington Homes
Noname
Noname
7 July 2021

Garage extension

Garage extension

i had a 2m extension done for 8.5k. No hassles. I've seen it go up to 12k for some i know recently. Depends on the builder. Good luck getting it done for under 10k going…

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Noname
Jul 07, 2021 3:14 pm
tnarg1701
tnarg1701
6 July 2021

Land settlement / cavity under slab. HELLLP

Land settlement / cavity under slab. HELLLP

I had a similar issue a few years back on my house which was about 12 years old at the time. We had a busted pipe that directing water under the slab. I contacted a…

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tnarg1701
Jul 06, 2021 9:10 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 July 2021

Building Consultant for a Fire Party Wall

Building Consultant for a Fire Party Wall

You'll need a fire engineer. The rules of engagement are quite simple The builder needs to follow the construction Codes NCC (Cookbook) and the Building surveyor can…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 05, 2021 7:55 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
wendlle
wendlle
5 July 2021

Thinner laminate benchtops?

Thinner laminate benchtops?

THank you. I'm on the far south coast in NSW, all the places around here are so busy they can't get anything or have time to do my order. that's my issue sadly.

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wendlle
Jul 05, 2021 6:31 pm
wendlle

Keogh Homes

Keogh Homes

Hello all, Interested in hearing people's experiences building with Keogh Homes? We have just started the building process with them (regional Victoria) and received our…

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CustombuildjourneyVic
Jul 05, 2021 3:03 pm
NRC
NRC
5 July 2021

Fencing Restrictions in Land Contract

Fencing Restrictions in Land Contract

Hi, I’m hoping someone has been in the same situation and can help. Our land contract says we need timber lapped and capped fencing but other people in our street are…

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NRC
Jul 05, 2021 1:17 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 July 2021

Homebuilder Grant

Homebuilder Grant

Get on to the Homebuilders help line. there would be many in the same boat. BTW you still have an enforceable Building contract with your Current Builder Please let…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 05, 2021 11:57 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Harts
Harts
4 July 2021

Domestic Building Insurance and Builders Insurance

Domestic Building Insurance and Builders Insurance

You can ask the builder for his Certificate of Currency for his insurance. I would also be checking the practitioners on the VBA Practitioner register and also the…

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Harts
Jul 04, 2021 7:59 pm
wendlle
wendlle
4 July 2021

Using Kitchen Cabinets in Office

Using Kitchen Cabinets in Office

Thankyou, yes I've found some 19mm feet at IKEA that I think will do the trick. It will be tight but doable. Failing the feet I think using the board will also work.

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wendlle
Jul 04, 2021 5:54 pm
wendlle
Jayko
Jayko
4 July 2021

Who would inspect a brick wall ???

Who would inspect a brick wall ???

Hi, I'm on the Central Coast of NSW, wondering who I can call to help me with a crumbling brick interior wall. I'm assuming it's water running under the house as a nearby…

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Jayko
Jul 04, 2021 12:23 pm

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