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TTTx
TTTx
17 March 2021

Brick front fence cost

Brick front fence cost

Anyone build a brick font fence? What is throat like? Any good fencing company to recommend. I’m in Sydney

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TTTx
Mar 17, 2021 10:55 am

Building the Waldorf Grange by Porter Davis

Building the Waldorf Grange by Porter Davis
VIC
1 ... 38, 39, 40

Yes we chose them because we believe based on the process of grinding and preparing the concrete and the four layers that theirs was the best quality epoxy flakes. The…

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Waldorf_Grange_Build
Mar 16, 2021 12:57 pm
Waldorf_Grange_Build
Bcr83
Bcr83
15 March 2021

Advice needed on painting over stained treated pine

Advice needed on painting over stained treated pine

Many thanks Simeon, will do exactly that Regards

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Bcr83
Mar 15, 2021 8:48 am
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Bimbob
Mar 14, 2021 6:43 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
14 March 2021

Experience with a 3rd party salesperson from a builder?

Experience with a 3rd party salesperson from a builder?

In the age of digital technology and the internet, gut feelings probably fall short. here's a common scenario playing out . A. The sales man showed me a 3D Realistic…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 14, 2021 10:10 am
StructuralBIMGuy
icat2000
icat2000
14 March 2021

Doing it again - Henley Montessa 43

Doing it again - Henley Montessa 43
NSW

I agree, busy is no excuse for not simply sending an email stating that you have received your emails and you will respond back with answers by whatever date. I put them…

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icat2000
Mar 14, 2021 9:27 am
icat2000
Anto17
Anto17
14 March 2021

Builders in Victoria

Builders in Victoria

8homes is pretty big in South East suburbs, they do about 500-700 homes a year, while united homes is pretty small. I haven't asked to see any of their builds yet, only…

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Anto17
Mar 14, 2021 9:23 am
Devgan
Devgan
14 March 2021

Corner Block Truncation

Corner Block Truncation

Much appreciate your response.

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Devgan
Mar 14, 2021 12:23 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
13 March 2021

Can i change Window Size After CDC approval

Can i change Window Size After CDC approval

And an amended application and BAS

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Bimbob
Mar 13, 2021 8:20 pm
Mining Man
Mining Man
13 March 2021

Regrigerator help

Regrigerator help
VIC

Our kitchen fridge is a French door, and pros are as per previous comments - really good for wide platters, most common items are presented between waist and shoulder…

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Mining Man
Mar 13, 2021 2:48 pm
chippy
chippy
13 March 2021

Just another floor plan help thread..

Just another floor plan help thread..

Bedroom 4 in plan A is badly compromised as you have to walk through the whole house to get to the bathroom unless they walk across the hallway to the ensuite. That's not…

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chippy
Mar 13, 2021 2:02 pm
chippy
SejaeD
SejaeD
13 March 2021

U Shape Stairs & L Shapre Stairs

U Shape Stairs & L Shapre Stairs

PM me your email and I will send them over :) not sure how to upload them from my phone to here

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SejaeD
Mar 13, 2021 10:53 am
SejaeD
chocmint
chocmint
13 March 2021

Choosing a builder - help! HBC? Domani?

Choosing a builder - help! HBC? Domani?

Hi everyone, my husband and I are in the very early stages of planning to build our own home. We have met with Homebuyers Centre and Domani Group builders. We had an…

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chocmint
Mar 13, 2021 10:44 am
fariha-76
fariha-76
12 March 2021

House and Land Package Perth

House and Land Package Perth

Hi all. Just recently moved to Perth. Hoping to get a house and land package. Which suburbs are best to build in (safe with good schools) and which agents are the best to go with?

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fariha-76
Mar 12, 2021 8:46 pm
Cupcake2021
Cupcake2021
12 March 2021

New Austral Bricks Domain Sanctury

New Austral Bricks Domain Sanctury

Has anyone built with these bricks yet? I'd love to see pics of it as we have chosen it for our build.

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Cupcake2021
Mar 12, 2021 7:23 pm
Montero
Montero
12 March 2021

SABAL SHADE LAMINATE FLOORING FROM HYNES

SABAL SHADE LAMINATE FLOORING FROM HYNES
VIC

Hi Tracey, Did you go with this laminate flooring? Are you happy with the colour? Could you post a photo please. Thanks

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Montero
Mar 12, 2021 5:38 pm
MS2021
MS2021
12 March 2021

The McDonald Jones TULLOCH 31 - North Kellyville

The McDonald Jones TULLOCH 31 - North Kellyville
NSW

Hey arptel, how is home Tulloch 31?

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MS2021
Mar 12, 2021 4:05 pm
Lamamu
Lamamu
12 March 2021

Fireplace

Fireplace

Definitely go an electric or gas. Wood burning produces 6000 packets of cigarettes worth of toxic smoke per 1 kg wood burnt. They are awful for environment too and…

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Lamamu
Mar 12, 2021 2:42 pm
build2020
build2020
11 March 2021

Two pyrolytic ovens?

Two pyrolytic ovens?
VIC

That's great use of space.

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build2020
Mar 11, 2021 8:28 pm
Noname
Noname
11 March 2021

Am I crazy if I want a south-facing floorplan?

Am I crazy if I want a south-facing floorplan?

50k for a design? lol. As wmentioned, speak to a couple. I'd argue that if the home was uncomfortable in the appropriate orientation, there may be other factors…

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Noname
Mar 11, 2021 3:44 pm
Lb2003
Lb2003
11 March 2021

Footings + site costs

Footings + site costs

Hi everyone! My partner and I are looking to build in the adl hills, we are just a little concerned about the cost of footings etc. The block we are considering won’t…

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Lb2003
Mar 11, 2021 10:54 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
11 March 2021

Waffle pod with H class soil and multiple large trees

Waffle pod with H class soil and multiple large trees

I just sent you the details of my structural engineer who also happens to know a ton about trees. We work mainly on the North Shore in Sydney which is notorious for its…

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SejaeD
Mar 11, 2021 9:56 am
SejaeD
sifntdaz
sifntdaz
11 March 2021

Quote review - GJ Gardener in Ringwood, Melbourne

Quote review - GJ Gardener in Ringwood, Melbourne

$1762 / sqm seems reasonable. best way to get a rough idea would be to go to a volume builder website, select a plan that is similar to what you're building and figure…

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sifntdaz
Mar 11, 2021 8:14 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
11 March 2021

is balcony(to be a green space with lots of plants) possible

is balcony(to be a green space with lots of plants) possible

Chris I think we would get along, as I agree with your building principles. It's old school but hey there are still Roman buildings standing after 2000 years and all…

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SejaeD
Mar 11, 2021 5:21 am
SejaeD

I've created following design for my first floor. Need some suggestion about increasing the width of the Bed2/Bed3. Right now it's 3.1. I'm thinking to reduce the void in…

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rajshah
Mar 10, 2021 8:38 pm
Ceddy_83
Ceddy_83
10 March 2021

Site costs simonds homes! Help

Site costs simonds homes! Help
1, 2

I find the below forum resourceful. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66212

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Ceddy_83
Mar 10, 2021 4:07 pm
Budapest
Budapest
9 March 2021

Custom (Self) Design feedback - KDR Perth

Custom (Self) Design feedback - KDR Perth

Thanks for the feedback! The alfresco will have the raked roof as well - so ceiling height will be around 52C in the centre, 30C at the wall. I am conscious of the width…

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Budapest
Mar 09, 2021 10:24 pm
KingTaco
KingTaco
9 March 2021

Heating and Aircon zones

Heating and Aircon zones
VIC

Our house is about 350m2 and we have 7 zones: Kitchen/dining/living Media Music Upstairs rumps Study Main bedroom Other bedrooms As everyone has said, it saves having to…

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KingTaco
Mar 09, 2021 7:50 pm
KingTaco
Lb2003
Lb2003
9 March 2021

First Home Build - Mount Barker

First Home Build - Mount Barker

Hi! I know this is years old, but looking to build in clover park and wondering how much you did end up paying for footings! Thanks 😊

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Lb2003
Mar 09, 2021 6:09 pm
Cala90
Cala90
9 March 2021

Quiet Rangehood recommendations

Quiet Rangehood recommendations
VIC

Is that the 86cm Bosch rangehood? We're getting the 90cm Bosch induction cooktop, but it bugs me that the rangehood is only 86cm lol.

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Cala90
Mar 09, 2021 3:11 pm
lawrencemak
lawrencemak
9 March 2021

Building at Clydesdale Estate Marsden Park

Building at Clydesdale Estate Marsden Park
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Hey, I recently did a contract transfer on P3 (32xx) and double storey is allowed on my block. I could not see any reference about the side setbacks, so was wondering…

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lawrencemak
Mar 09, 2021 2:13 pm
Noname
Noname
9 March 2021

Site costs - sanity check

Site costs - sanity check

building on a boundary doesn't inherently require piering, that will be determined by the engineers relative to the site requirements. The builder will make all…

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Noname
Mar 09, 2021 8:40 am
gotham
gotham
9 March 2021

Building with Elegant Homes NSW

Building with Elegant Homes NSW

We are thinking of building with Elegant Homes, NSW - https://www.eleganthomes.com.au/ I couldn't find many reviews about them on the internet. Was hoping to find people…

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gotham
Mar 09, 2021 4:49 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
8 March 2021

Building material cost comparison

Building material cost comparison

if only there was one our lives would be so much easier :) if you PM me I would be happy to give you our rates to help you plan your build

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SejaeD
Mar 08, 2021 8:57 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
SejaeD
8 March 2021

How to check if knock down-and-rebuild/extension is possible

How to check if knock down-and-rebuild/extension is possible

if you're in Sydney I have a great guy i can put you in touch with. PM me otherwise if you are not I am sure someone on here can help

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SejaeD
Mar 08, 2021 4:55 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
SejaeD
8 March 2021

Quote review (URGENT)

Quote review (URGENT)

Hi Val G What state are you in? if you're in NSW I would be happy to have a look at it for you Cheers S

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SejaeD
Mar 08, 2021 4:48 pm
SejaeD
hrpufnstuf
hrpufnstuf
8 March 2021

Hallmark Manly 200

Hallmark Manly 200

Yeah, I found the standard selection was really boring. Fortunately I have a family member who works for National Tiles, so it was pretty easy,. She showed us what was in…

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hrpufnstuf
Mar 08, 2021 4:18 pm
Claudia29
Claudia29
8 March 2021

Ducted Vacuum Vs Dyson.....???

Ducted Vacuum Vs Dyson.....???
1, 2

Hi We building an one single home and putting in Ducted vacs. Just heard that the plans for the vacs weren't transferred to the builders. So it was missed when the slab…

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Claudia29
Mar 08, 2021 12:00 pm
iknowitsserious
iknowitsserious
7 March 2021

Independent architect to look at floor plan

Independent architect to look at floor plan

I did see that too on the website. You're right I would prefer on site. Hopefully I'll be able to find someone in Brisbane who does the same thing. Thank you for all your help!

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iknowitsserious
Mar 07, 2021 8:31 pm
Lamamu
Lamamu
7 March 2021

What Were Your Site Costs?

What Were Your Site Costs?

Builder: simonds Slope Across Land: appears flat Slope Across Build: appears flat Slope Direction: Running up from road Slab Type: m waffle pod needing 28 piers Region:…

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Lamamu
Mar 07, 2021 6:37 pm
Home2021
Home2021
7 March 2021

Rawson - Laundry shoot

Rawson - Laundry shoot

Hi, Anyone build Laundry shoot with Rawson home, do they provide the Laundry shoot from first floor to ground floor. Thanks.

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Home2021
Mar 07, 2021 4:21 pm
Sean47x
Sean47x
7 March 2021

Winland Estate in Officer

Winland Estate in Officer

Is there anyone who has secured a lot in Winland Estate?

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Sean47x
Mar 07, 2021 4:10 pm
gogo65
gogo65
7 March 2021

All electric home

All electric home
VIC

We have solar powered heat pump, and find it pretty good, we previously had instantaneous gas. I do find it takes a little while for the hot water to come through, but we…

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gogo65
Mar 07, 2021 2:35 pm
gogo65
KingTaco
KingTaco
6 March 2021

Shipping container home

Shipping container home

Hmmmmm... this sounds like a bit of masquerading self promotion. Particularly given the website dedicates all of one sentence to talking about modifying shipping…

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KingTaco
Mar 06, 2021 10:27 am
KingTaco
BelindaKali
BelindaKali
5 March 2021

sbg homes

sbg homes
VIC
1, 2

Just wondering did you ever get your house

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BelindaKali
Mar 05, 2021 4:26 pm
Gerro
Gerro
5 March 2021

Transporting soil from a nearby lot

Transporting soil from a nearby lot

A few point: Neither you or your neighbor are responsible for the cost of the transport so you need to come to a mutual agreement, 50/50…

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Gerro
Mar 05, 2021 12:21 pm
GLO
GLO
5 March 2021

Seals for garage doors

Seals for garage doors
WA

B&D sent out one if their contractors who adjusted it by setting the panel door to push down harder on the bottom in order to get the top panel to sit closer to the…

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GLO
Mar 05, 2021 10:53 am
Mane
Mane
4 March 2021

Burbank Letters

Burbank Letters

Your comment about a trusting owner breeding a lazy builder is so true. We have had major problems with our builder to the point that we had to terminate the contract. We…

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Mane
Mar 04, 2021 6:32 pm
mark m
mark m
4 March 2021

Pre-lay plumbing quotes

Pre-lay plumbing quotes

Hi all just wanting to get a ball park figure on what to expect for pre-slab plumbing in Perth Std. 4 bed, 2 bathroom, 1 kitch , 1 x laundry house on new sand pad inc…

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mark m
Mar 04, 2021 10:59 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 March 2021

Site cut - advice needed

Site cut - advice needed

Hey smzoc2 Welcome There are no short cuts on site cuts, the question becomes whether that small cut is a (price) gouge to the wallet when you build. In order to avoid…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 04, 2021 10:05 am
StructuralBIMGuy

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