General Discussion

StructuralBIMGuy

18 January 2021

Rough New Build Costs

Casho77

17 January 2021

Lochinvar Downs stage 1

Has anyone bought stage 1 land at Lochinvat Downs or any of the other stages. I have put a deposit on land in stage 2c being told it would be registered late this year but…

Shinzlet

16 January 2021

Post construction issues....

Thanks Chris for the reply. Yep sagging and creaking - they are going to check it out but makes me very concerned

done

16 January 2021

Contact with private Certifier

Yeah, we need to get a building consultant. Have been trying to find one by word of mouth, but no one seems to have anyone they would recommend.

Sonisam

16 January 2021

Signature at the ponds

Thank you so much for promptly replying . Can you share which developer you went ahead with please .

Berek

16 January 2021

HELP ADVICE NEEDED - 137B report for kitchen renovations

Had to read the link I’d argue that the time frame for the kitchen is past and the value of the laundry is less than the minimum trade cost.

J_RIDGEY98

16 January 2021

bulid with HGWA

Hi Gookgai, It took us 3weeks from scheduling to construction email (they estimated 4-6weeks) and 1week later construction began

moudzj

16 January 2021

Sydney water vent pipes

As Stewie has said, speaking to a WSC is the only way to go about it. I would recommend speaking to Harrison Friedmann and Associates. I have found that they come up with…

pokeutopia

15 January 2021

recommend hydraulic engineer - sydney west

That website is down?

Abhi33424

15 January 2021

Site Cost for the lot in Highlands Craigieburn

Berek

15 January 2021

Fall on land and custom builder

From reading here and elsewhere, that’s the modus operandi of builders. Cheap quote and pack on the expensive non optional options.

jfoldbar

15 January 2021

vacuum drill bit

hi. has anyone used a masonry vacuum drill bit. how did it go?

cocobear

15 January 2021

Let's chat

Hi TTLE, also looking at Carlisle for the build in Mt Atkinson. I am waiting for them to provide quotes for me but just curious what quote you got for the site costs? Thanks.

Stewie D

15 January 2021

Cleaning internal brick wall old Victorian

As per chippy's advice above but don't make it any stronger than the 10:1 ratio as it leaves yellowish stains when it is too strong. Just make sure to sluice it down after…

Nick77

15 January 2021

How to replace timber floorboards with old mould

Thanks Berek

chippy

14 January 2021

Height of rangehood

Depending on the type of cooktop you are looking at 650-700 above the benchtops. Tilers cut tiles all the time, that's what they do so don't get hung up on trying to use a…

Berek

14 January 2021

Brick Paving height under cover patio.

1 brick below the weep holes, sloping away from the house?

Rafay

14 January 2021

Class 9b-- a commercial building?

Is class 9b building considered a commercial building? I was filling form 75 to become an OB of childcare centre (in Western Australia), it says that an OB can build a…

Stewie D

13 January 2021

B.A.L Rating and builds

You need to have a sketch at least of your property or a contour survey and then a rough idea of where you want to put your house then find an accredited fire officer who…

Stewie D

13 January 2021

Garage ventilation advice

Friends of mine did exactly that about ten years ago and it works pretty well. Stewie

jeanlaw

13 January 2021

Rainwater tank water / Mains plumbing question

zacare

12 January 2021

Any one built with Elante Homes

Thank you jojac for replying, even i am in similar situation.I will update you if i hear from anyone.

aussieta

12 January 2021

Tradesmen etiquette

many years ago went out to a fleet site for"a breakdown" when i asked what the problem was i was told" you;re the f bomb mechanic you figure it out" i eventually figured…

sunny74

12 January 2021

Cabinetry not build to plans on architect build

So basically, to be succint, and state facts only?

Kate_s

11 January 2021

Kitchen design help

Also shall I leave scullery opening without pocket door? Or shall I include one?

curiousb

11 January 2021

Newpark (Marsden Park) vs Akuna Vista (Schofields)

It's 336sqm land. Valuation was 482,000 .

curiousb

11 January 2021

Does type of brick matter for a Moroka finish?

Hi Experts, Our house exterior will be moroka. And we have the external appointment in a few days. Given moroka will be covering up all the bricks, it does not seem to me…

kalisiri

11 January 2021

Transplanting a tree

Hi Stewie, Thanks for the response. The magnolia is around 6m tall with around 3m canopy. The Camelia is around 7.5m tall with around 4 m canopy. Thanks Kalidas

Moe79

11 January 2021

List of saving tips when building a new home

Thanks so much - would you please explain the 3 first points a bit? I'm very new to all this and not sure I understand what they mean - the rest from 4-7 are all fine and…

stme

10 January 2021

ACTRON Ducted Air-conditioner konks out on hot days

Has the issue been fixed now?

S+C_MidNorthCoast

10 January 2021

Coral Homes Grange 28 build time

100% agree re the cost for electrical. We added $3000 to our standard inclusions and still had to contribute almost that again. I’d recommend having a minimum of $10k…

sociangal

10 January 2021

Brick colour help please!

No problem. I have a chocolate brown house myself haha.

Berek

9 January 2021

How do people manage loan repayments

If you have a construction loan, your payments are based on what they have given the builder. So you pay less at the beginning.

Berek

9 January 2021

Mortgage brokers: Home loans

Broker for sure over internet middlemen. A good one will walk you through the options and should show you what the figures will be.

Ashryar

9 January 2021

Suburbs for a young family

NSW

SaveH2O

7 January 2021

drainage question

And no one advised to simply fit a leaf diverter?

aussieta

7 January 2021

Gutters

depends my last house only a few trees, once per year cleaning this house every 3 months as lots of trees

Hailarious

6 January 2021

Material question

Thank you guys.

aussieta

6 January 2021

Weatherboard rot

dont do this any water that does get behind needs to be able to drain out could you link to these posts as have never heard of doing this

theRealDeal

5 January 2021

Planters on sandstone wall

I have an 800mm high sandstone wall and I'm wondering what sort of weight the stones can handle without compromising their integrity? I'm looking to put on planters but…

Berek

5 January 2021

Would these land cost a lot to build on?

Looks reasonably flat on google maps. The houses in that area seem normal.

Antrimgirl

5 January 2021

Excess Water around my pool

Hi ...just recently I have been getting excess water at the top left hand corner on the paving around my pool ..I have a neighbour directly behind me with a pool ..the…

krysta

4 January 2021

Doreen

I've decided on Henley because of the floorplan and quality which seemed better than most, but haven't got site costs as I'm still waiting for soil test and surveys.…

PS5

4 January 2021

Site Cost - Woodlea

Hi Guys , New to the forum here ! I have secured land in Woodlea ( Stage 45 , Title due in June ) . Wondering how much are the site costs for Boutique / Carlisle ? We…

Splashers

3 January 2021

Obstructed Powder Room Doorway

The drawings you have been given from the builder should be to scale, check scale n measure with ruler to determine placement. If the door doesn't open fully than it is…

SaveH2O

3 January 2021

Which Builder

Yet another industry prime for disruption.

aussieta

3 January 2021

Farm Zone Building Permit approval

many years ago a workmate applied for primary producer tax rate because he kept 2 sheep on his property so look into the laws as usual they are bs

Holly72

3 January 2021

Midland Silverbirch

Hi all, I am new to this forum and hoping I'm posting correctly! Our prestart is just around the corner and we haven't even decided on final brick colour never lone…

Harts

2 January 2021

What is slab heave ?

Hi Adman, sorry to hear of the issues you are having with your home and the builder, who looks like he is playing 'the blame game', which is exactly what my builder and…