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El Forgo
El Forgo
15 September

Show us your facade...

Show us your facade...
1 ... 5, 6, 7

I suspect I may have posted shaky 'phone-camera pics in this thread back when we built the house ... but now we're moving on to greener pastures and a professional guy…

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El Forgo
Sep 15, 2024 9:50 am
nickmaj
nickmaj
24 May

How often do you visit your site?

How often do you visit your site?
1 ... 35, 36, 37

100%, going too often removes the excitement. We are waiting for our gyprock to go in now after i did the pre-lining inspection this morning. I dont really want to see it…

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nickmaj
May 24, 2024 10:31 am
bpratt
bpratt
16 May

Things you forget - summary page 32

Things you forget - summary page 32
1 ... 60, 61, 62

Thank you. She had a pretty good life, and pleased I was able to keep her around for 23 years after Dad had passed. I had some friends set up this page, which really…

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bpratt
May 16, 2024 3:22 pm
akmodi
akmodi
26 m

Imagine Kit Homes

Imagine Kit Homes

Im planning a new build in NZ. Imagine kit homes from over the ditch seems to have good options. Any reviews from AU please ? Thanks

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akmodi
Oct 06, 2024 6:18 pm

modification to house plan

modification to house plan

Hi Simeon, thanks for the reply, I know I can use it and it is for the block of land that the plan is drawn for. But rather I need the architect permission to make…

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midahou
Oct 06, 2024 5:33 pm
chippy12
chippy12
Yesterday

sourcing land regarding avoidance of rock/need for piling foundations

sourcing land regarding avoidance of rock/need for piling foundations

Hi all, Is there a way to scout for a block of land where methods can be employed to minimize the risk of coming across rock throughout excavation stages for earthwork…

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chippy12
Oct 05, 2024 7:29 am
chippy12
chippy12
Yesterday

Help with costing an owner builder project

Help with costing an owner builder project

Thanks for your replies. I am currently at the stage of detailing an estimate for a bill of quantities and a detailed site investigation analysis report in order to find…

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chippy12
Oct 05, 2024 7:23 am

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hi Emily Yes they are still available Just send me a text to 0431712792 and I will get you a code straight away Cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Oct 04, 2024 8:16 am
Ashington Homes
chippy
chippy
3 October

First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA
WA
1, 2

Pumping along nicely. You'll be in before Christmas at this rate.

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chippy
Oct 03, 2024 9:54 pm
chippy
khan0
khan0
3 October

leather recliner sofas

leather recliner sofas

thanks everyone

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khan0
Oct 03, 2024 8:04 pm

Hi All Great day onsite today. All of the steel has been installed and looks a treat. Here are some photos:

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Ashington Homes
Oct 03, 2024 4:15 pm
Ashington Homes

I hope this helps as i haveslrt same problem never ending with these builders everything has become the normal for them. The only way to sort it out is to hire a…

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Mauromario
Oct 03, 2024 2:54 pm
DizzyDaz
DizzyDaz
3 October

Beware of Champion Homes

Beware of Champion Homes

Champion Homes can sell you a tender for $ 16000. They provided a binding tender document which is very unusual compared to other builders. Most dont charge for their…

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DizzyDaz
Oct 03, 2024 2:29 pm

Framing stage non compliant - builder continue work

Framing stage non compliant - builder continue work

So I have read the relevant sections of this report, and what worries me the most are the rectification works which are needed to that steel beam. Frame overhangs are not…

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Ashington Homes
Oct 03, 2024 5:29 am
Ashington Homes
Snowy2413
Snowy2413
1 October

Vegetation Offsets

Vegetation Offsets
VIC

Good evening all..... Has anyone had any experience…

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Snowy2413
Oct 01, 2024 8:47 pm
alkd
alkd
1 October

Can I move into my build before it’s completed?

Can I move into my build before it’s completed?

Hello. I am currently building a house in Perth. It is on the very last stages of the build - just needs the paving done. My building company keeps coming up with…

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alkd
Oct 01, 2024 10:55 am
suku18
suku18
30 September

Cost of replacing Double glaze windows to Thermally broken

Cost of replacing Double glaze windows to Thermally broken

Hello All, For our new build, we requested an energy ratings assessment as per the guidelines in the ACT, which now require a…

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suku18
Sep 30, 2024 5:06 pm
michaelyoni64
michaelyoni64
30 September

Onsite security camera.

Onsite security camera.

Do it. I wish I did it. I lost a hot water system and a pool pump. Both attached and secure. Had to be a builders job. Lucky insurance came to the party. Apparently…

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michaelyoni64
Sep 30, 2024 2:31 am
hu1290
hu1290
29 September

Volume Builder DA requesting tree removal

Volume Builder DA requesting tree removal

Hi setsquare Same situation here. I would like very much to know if you have already found out the resolution and what the resolution was ? Thanks leaps.

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hu1290
Sep 29, 2024 2:17 pm
ownerinproblem
ownerinproblem
28 September

HIA Contract | How to calculate LD?

HIA Contract | How to calculate LD?
SA

HIA standard contract does not have LD, but it says owner can claim LD from the builder. My house was delayed by 2.5 months. Within these delays, the builder claimed…

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ownerinproblem
Sep 28, 2024 8:14 pm
Althom
Althom
28 September

Landscaping and Side concreting for new home

Landscaping and Side concreting for new home

In regards watering I assume you intend for your front and back yards to be fully reticulated? Check with your provider to see if they have an allowance for new gardens -…

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Althom
Sep 28, 2024 3:40 pm
Althom
EvryThingIsNormal
EvryThingIsNormal
27 September

Demolition - VIC

Demolition - VIC

Hi, For what it’s worth, best getting as many quotes as possible. Send out emails / phone calls.. Drive around the suburb / neighbourhood and see which companies are…

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EvryThingIsNormal
Sep 27, 2024 9:11 am
NotATradie_1
NotATradie_1
26 September

Plumbing Standards

Plumbing Standards

Hi All, Building a new home and have noticed the plumber may not be doing things correctly. Does anyone know if copper pipework through bricks needs to be lagged? I don't…

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NotATradie_1
Sep 26, 2024 6:33 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
24 September

Builder wants to build new ceiling over defective ceiling

Builder wants to build new ceiling over defective ceiling

what's the rationale on this? In my mind, the risk weepholes mitigate isn't solved by acrylic render.

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ponzutwo
Sep 24, 2024 4:33 pm
Mauromario
Mauromario
24 September

House Construction Enquiry

House Construction Enquiry

For start they need a special permit from the council exciding 3metres if your in Victoria. That's a fact I had to pay extra $400 to build on the boundary.

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Mauromario
Sep 24, 2024 12:11 am
erb
erb
23 September

Lighting Shop Suggestions Needed

Lighting Shop Suggestions Needed
VIC

These are two stores:

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erb
Sep 23, 2024 3:16 pm

I used this to hide my NBN box Clipsal StarServe Home Distribution Unit $374.00

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ownerinproblem
Sep 21, 2024 9:25 pm
Dheer009
Dheer009
21 September

KDRB

KDRB

Hi all, Need your advise , is the below pricing reasonable for a KDRB at Keilor east in 2024/2025 , for sure I think dual / 2 SUMP water pumps 30K is steep and also…

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Dheer009
Sep 21, 2024 2:38 pm
annainperth
annainperth
20 September

Custom home builder in Perth

Custom home builder in Perth

Thanks for the info. We decided to go a similar route through a design/drafting company as architect fees were just out of our budget. Glad your happy :) all the best for…

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annainperth
Sep 20, 2024 9:11 am
ML24WA
ML24WA
19 September

Designing, budgeting and planning your new home - tips

Designing, budgeting and planning your new home - tips
NSW

Legend, it does. I figured it will be hard to get quotes anyway since it's not for an actual job but a comparison. Thanks

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ML24WA
Sep 19, 2024 10:46 pm
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building-expert
Sep 19, 2024 9:39 am
building-expert
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
18 September

KDR "building site" - chances of asbestos & getting rid of bulk concrete

KDR "building site" - chances of asbestos & getting rid of bulk concrete

El Forgo You seem to be across everything! I would be surprised if you had asbestos and even if you did have some, it would be very minor as you suggested and quite…

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Ashington Homes
Sep 18, 2024 3:52 pm
Ashington Homes
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
18 September

Appointing own Surveyor - VIC - Metricon

Appointing own Surveyor - VIC - Metricon

Hopefully you're doing a story they didn't pay for. Take a look at the metricon dispoint3d home owners fb page. There are plenty of people who might want to contribute

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ponzutwo
Sep 18, 2024 2:44 pm
annainperth
annainperth
17 September

Two storey home build by a boutique builder in Perth

Two storey home build by a boutique builder in Perth
1, 2, 3

Thanks for the update Wyldey, glad you’ve had a pretty good experience and are super close now! Exciting times. Feel free to post some photos 😝

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annainperth
Sep 17, 2024 4:17 pm
annainperth
annainperth
17 September

Cost of two building in Perth

Cost of two building in Perth
WA

We are getting the same kinds of figures. Have you committed to a design/builder yet? We are finding it hard to sign up with someone because you can’t see a design &…

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annainperth
Sep 17, 2024 11:57 am

Planning to do below table for speakers with steel wiremesh door. Anyone did stainless steel wiremesh door for…

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Sara thy
Sep 17, 2024 11:38 am
MyHome2
MyHome2
16 September

breach of contract legal advise lawyers reply after lapse of given notice period

breach of contract legal advise lawyers reply after lapse of given notice period
VIC

Hi there I a, building new homes in Victoria. Need an advise, due to builder demanding huge variations after paying lockup, sent proper termination letter legally and then…

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MyHome2
Sep 16, 2024 10:24 pm
Elives
Elives
16 September

steel cantilever sizes

steel cantilever sizes
QLD

Hi the designer has said that cantilever is 4.18m long and 7m wide is that normal size? we had to increase upstairs bedroom by 200mm and i know nothing about this beam…

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Elives
Sep 16, 2024 6:06 pm
worldofmud
worldofmud
15 September

Need Help Understanding Site Fall

Need Help Understanding Site Fall

Looks like it, the only time a 6m cut would occur it if the builder cuts straight between those opposite corners. But if you have got the DA drawings and minimal…

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worldofmud
Sep 15, 2024 6:21 pm
RetiringSomeday
RetiringSomeday
15 September

Are these windows gaps and uneven brick finishing acceptable

Are these windows gaps and uneven brick finishing acceptable
NSW

Get an independent building inspection done now. Once handover is done, if they didn't fix it beforehand its doubtful they ever will. Get someone independent from them,…

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RetiringSomeday
Sep 15, 2024 5:25 pm
RetiringSomeday
EasyE
EasyE
14 September

KDRB legal point of discharge options

KDRB legal point of discharge options

Hi all, We’re doing a KDRB in Melbourne and our…

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EasyE
Sep 14, 2024 6:15 pm
Althom
Althom
14 September

front fence and gate installation before handover?

front fence and gate installation before handover?
NSW

Ask your builder. They are in charge of the site

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Althom
Sep 14, 2024 5:16 pm
Althom
BarbaraHenry45
BarbaraHenry45
13 September

Preliminary Agreement - Custom built house

Preliminary Agreement - Custom built house

The key aspect is often how the copyright clause is written in your contract. If the clause specifies that the copyright covers all designs and…

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BarbaraHenry45
Sep 13, 2024 10:32 pm
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
13 September

Painting over Unitex rendered wall

Painting over Unitex rendered wall

The closest way to match will be to use Unitex paint Painted wall will be a little different due to light reflection/absorption Painting is an upgrade and is better…

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Pedro4137
Sep 13, 2024 5:21 pm
dj3000au
dj3000au
13 September

Please comment on quality of my build brickwork and in general

Please comment on quality of my build brickwork and in general
NSW

Looks like AllCastle Homes. The door frames and brick colour give it away to me at least. My last home was built by AllCastle and my current neighbour's is, they were good…

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2086
dj3000au
Sep 13, 2024 3:39 pm
jpalmer
jpalmer
13 September

Brickwork

Brickwork

Hi everyone, We are slowly headed towards handover and just wanted advice on the finish of our alfresco area. To us it’s a a bad finish and have asked for it to be…

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jpalmer
Sep 13, 2024 3:36 pm
BBJB
BBJB
12 September

Liquidated damage claim post hanodver

Liquidated damage claim post hanodver

Thank you for your replies, I think it will be really hard going after a big builder and probably it will cost more in legal fees.

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BBJB
Sep 12, 2024 8:58 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
12 September

Boutique builders -Perth

Boutique builders -Perth
WA
1, 2

Hahaha. Good one chippy. :lol: The spammer was a Yank, "personalized" gave him away. Probably yet another unethical and desperate SEO sod.

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SaveH2O
Sep 12, 2024 8:50 pm
SaveH2O

I have this report from my inspector, basically the front of the porch is not connecting to the back of the roof. The builder put some flashing which has hidden the gap,…

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1471
ownerinproblem
Sep 11, 2024 3:26 pm
chippy
chippy
10 September

corner stacker door bottom frame height issue

corner stacker door bottom frame height issue

Slab needed a rebate. Better planning during design stage. Nothing can be done now without spending big $$$.

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chippy
Sep 10, 2024 6:55 pm
chippy
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
10 September

Waffle Pod or raft slab for H2 site with P classification

Waffle Pod or raft slab for H2 site with P classification

Alex I don't think these programs that do the calculations are as smart as you:-D I am sure you are correct, but the boffins who wrote the algorithms don't have your…

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2154
Ashington Homes
Sep 10, 2024 4:35 pm
Ashington Homes

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