Building A New House

SkepticVent

20 September 2011

Anyone built with Makro Constructions?

If you go with Makro Constructions ask for Phil A to be your builder. He is a gun. Good builders are very hard to find so use him. Had a builder who was 5 months over the…

taki

20 September 2011

Can anyone reccommend a good tiler in Macarthur area?

Hi, The tile shop on Camden Valley Way just past Narellan shops has a good range of tiles and they can recommend a tiler to you. We are looking to buy outdoor tiles only…

Madison27AA

20 September 2011

Recommend a Fencer in Craigieburn/ViC

Hi there...Can anyone recommend a quality fencer to do colourbond fencing in N Melb (Craigieburn) ? Sorry admins not sure if I have posted this in the correct…

edscl

21 September 2011

Building A New House

I never thought of that

melanie02

21 September 2011

anyone building in myponga SA?

Hi There Congratulations on getting your loan ...... I,m not at Myponga but not too far away at Willunga. Are you building on an acerage? We have just put our plans into…

Popsicals

21 September 2011

DAH Vs Life*tyle Vs DAH Vs Life*tyle

Oooh I disappeared for a while We're not in! We are having the last meeting on 3rd October - show round thingy where we pick up the snags, then hopefully keys on 10th…

me_me1983

22 September 2011

Solar panels - who has installed them?

Victoria - Melbourne

Casa2

22 September 2011

Acrylic Rendering with new Clarendon Home

I think you can use any Clarendon house with render finish as your reference sample. You can also use any other house with render finish as your reference sample as they…

Casa2

22 September 2011

Building Contracts - Things to look out for

Alpal provides a good summary. I would also check that everythign you want is mentioned in the contract. If it's not mentioned in the contract, it won't happen.

humble

22 September 2011

Merbau supplier South East Melbourne

Can you get a price as well, I want to work out the costs for my planned deck

kdgirl

22 September 2011

How long does the roof take - concrete tiles

Our roof is about 163 m2. Took them less than a few hrs to get the tiles up and another few to tile the roof. Then we had a deluge ... but all was…

melanie02

22 September 2011

How big is your house?

Ours will be a total of 568.70 sq m Living - 355.00 Verandahs - 121.40 sq m Pergola - 36.00 Garage - 56.30 We,re on 9.5 acres,so plenty of space for the kids Cheers Mel

RocksInHead

22 September 2011

RiH's custom build - critique my plan

Thanks Alkalised. Hall cupboards - DW mandatory item. Laundry sink - Yep! agree on that one. Was put there moons ago to be under the window but in the moving and…

equineaffair

22 September 2011

Provisional Sums in Contract - Verification of actual costs

Thanks for the information appreciate it. At the moment we have a very good relationship with the builder and prefer to keep it that way, its a difficult one for us as we…

tengals

22 September 2011

Sandhurst.....

bump please

selina2106

22 September 2011

Slab down how long to lockup

We also don't have a handover date. Contract says 26 weeks but we were never told when the contract started. I know…

architect

22 September 2011

Insurance Cover for Owner Supplied Items before Handover

if they were the builders goods they be installing them on the day of PC. they should apply the same logic when they are your goods not hard to get a sparky out to fit an…

scotland

22 September 2011

what is an adequate length of backyard???

Part of our backyard is 8 metres deep, but the majority of it from the back of the alfresco to the fence is 4m. I had no qualms about this as the…

gemfriend

22 September 2011

NEED HELP! Kitchen is in & is not what I expected!

Thanks so much to you both for your advice!.. I think I was having a little bit of a stress attack last night when I really let everything get to me and think I had…

xanthrope

23 September 2011

Bricklaying tolerances

A lot of tolerances used in the brick/mortar section of the standard are to do with visual appeal. From a technical perspective, if the mortar width were to vary a bit -…

stage16

23 September 2011

Manda's Henley Monterey Q3!

I will do the Cooper..hope it will be go well..

eyspy

23 September 2011

Are building construction costs likely to decrease?

I agree, I think the actual cost of building will remain the same but they may try and entice buyers with extras throw in to sweeten the deal.

Kaytee

24 September 2011

Carter’s-DFH Charlton - Landscape pics 12/8/11

Sorry Dollar, I should have…

forestville

25 September 2011

Garage Floor level vs. House level

The drive slopes down to the house.

daveandally1

25 September 2011

Things that add the most value in Perth...

1. Skirting boards Skirting boards are good because they connect the floor with the ceiling in a gradual way rather than blunt. You can get the snap on cornices from…

stuey0608

26 September 2011

PLACES HOMES general information thread

Hi all, thought i'd drop by after a few months of absence. Almost at PCI now. Things have gone fairly smoothly. The quality has been good, other than the cabinetry in the…

Pete_n_Pet

26 September 2011

feedback on house plans please

michellemaz

26 September 2011

Filling in a fibreglass pool and demo - Mt Waverley

Thanks pattycake4 it is inground So maybe if I can find another building site that is excavating nearby I could ask them to drop off their fill in my pool But what about…

mel2010

26 September 2011

Building with Homebuyers Centre at Byford Central WA

Guys, I'm removing the details of the painter. The paint is chipping super easy and looks like I'll be re painting myself in a year or 2 …

thegilbeys

26 September 2011

Architect or Drafter | Designing my home Video/Walkthrough

You haven't chosen a builder yet then? I think either way (drafter or architect) it's an expense that's unnecessary IMO. I'd just wait till you've picked your builder and…

boganswife

26 September 2011

First Home Builder - Cavalier Homes - Townsville

Hi Josh, We are building with Cavalier too, on NSW midnorth coast. They have been fantastic to deal with so far. Looks like you are having a good experience too. We found…

wrexter

26 September 2011

Uncle Tonksy's SPH build - All Done!

Hey UT, House is looking grand. That front window feature looks awesome, love the contrast! turf is establishing well and your exposed agg looks awesome.

rocketship

27 September 2011

Tiles or floorboards?

For me solid timber floorboards or tiles over timber laminate everytime!! I guess it depends on what is more important to you... ease of cleaning, the look, the feel, the…

ayaz

27 September 2011

Building new house with Simonds - Turin

We are building this house in truganina, Melbourne. its a 400m2 lot. We selected St. Ives façade. Land is due to title in april 2012 and hopefully house will start in May…

mudmap

27 September 2011

Defects with New Dimension Homes

Thanks for your advise CA3105 I have checked with Consumer Affairs Victoria who have a particular form / procedure for dealing with domestic building comlpaints. Our…

Pos

27 September 2011

Best time to fence yard?

We had specifications about what type of fence we could have...from the developer. But with regard to the palings vs good side of fence...the fencer decided! Basically…

S&D's castle

27 September 2011

Alternative Construction Methods v Double Brick v Cost

Hi Jono, We built a timber framed upper home with Great Living Homes and had handover in February 2011. I believe they now use the "Masterwall" system but we had the…

Helyn

28 September 2011

Smart Meters

Link worked fine for me - I think it must be problem your end, Marcelo. We have smart meter installed - link is very handy for knowing exactly when is best times to use…

Jamie_D

28 September 2011

Need advice before signing building contract

Thanks for your comments Rojak1...Greatly appreciated

HillsCass

28 September 2011

south australian builders

Ditto for us regarding that piece of advice. We haven't got around to getting quotes yet. We have to get a standalone 5000l tank for bushfire requirements (don't get me…

MrsGreen

28 September 2011

THE HOUSE PLAN THREAD

Here are our new plans (new block, new designer) http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... 542&type=1 I'm too short on time to upload them and get them onto here... but…

Chipstick

28 September 2011

psqm cost for a drop edge beam on your concrete slab?

Hi, just wondering what cost you paid, or have been advised will be, psqm for your drop edge beam on your concrete slab? We are in Sydney. We have an allowance in our…

kiwi

28 September 2011

Hi All,

stalker ay!

kiwi

28 September 2011

Building a small two storey in Perth... Best option?

I dont know, but wanted to wish you all the best! will be watching to see how you get on, but not in a stalkerish type of way

kiwi

28 September 2011

BUILDING THE COMO21 FROM ME-TRI-CON IN NELSON BAY AREA

im not, but all the best sounds very nice any plans?

tobehomeowner

28 September 2011

Porch built not as per plan

Thank you all for responding to my concern. My builder agreed to raise the porch height and get the fascia, gutter of porch in line with the guttering of the house. The…

suzmic

28 September 2011

Anyone Building with Nu Homes( blueprint)- Seville Grove ?

Thank you!!.. Wow 12 weeks is very fast!.. Hope you've been happy with your new house ..

rajan_g4

29 September 2011

Fencing + Driveway before handover

Thanks Stormy. Not sure whether I would have to get the trenching done considering Telstra isnt going to provide service to new estate. I will have to confirm this. your…

mary23

30 September 2011

kapur or permapine decking?

thankyou for the feedback.I think despite the maintanance, I prefer the nicer look of the kapur.thanks again.