Building A New House

Summitlovin

4 December 2018

First Build with Summit Perth WA

Thanks Sethor, yes approx 15 mins after I turned the air con off the leak stopped. Summit have been great as have Ford and doonan. Waiting for an appointment time for it…

Forg

4 December 2018

Beginner Question Estimating Build Cost

One quick comment - it looks as though you're a bit fixated on a cost per square metre, but that's really a fairly farcical number. It may have some value in comparing…

steel

3 December 2018

Building again, Ben Trager homes WA

Gotta love those final touches.

blackcat20

3 December 2018

Building Inspectors. Suggestions please. Melb South-East

Houspect. Did a great job, and even our SS was very impressed with them.

Mel.G

2 December 2018

Tender

Be careful with the sales pitch. Review it overnight and sign it the following day Make sure to review everything. Goodluck!

Chevalierpark

1 December 2018

Allworth Harmony Countryside

Cin

1 December 2018

Salamanca 34 in Melbourne with Metricon

Hi there, I am considering building this on my own block .... how is your build going? Do you mind me asking what the cost is? Any other suggestions would be great Cin

KingTaco

1 December 2018

Coral is slow..

I agree, I can't see it being any quicker to go to another builder. Particularly since you'd be behind where you're already at with Coral. And you wouldn't want to rush…

StructuralBIMGuy

1 December 2018

How to take photos of each wall and ceiling for future

If you intend hanging a shelf use

Joker

30 November 2018

What makes for "expensive" engineering for new home?

Just remember when you minimize engineering needs, slabs etc, such has the Kings of minimizing engineering, slabs, most volume boys, you leave no room for error,…

building-expert

30 November 2018

No inspector - on a scale of 1 to 10, how reckless is it?

Perhaps you have $100k plus to leave on the table for lawyers to argue your point in court. Consumer protection is a scam and you are on your own. The laws we already have…

bashworth

29 November 2018

Leaky service trench

Basically you have got it correct in that you dig a slot across the service trench line and then fill it with concrete. the slot only needs to be a spade width.

betterman

29 November 2018

demolition question - block cut & fill

cheers

prabalsoans

28 November 2018

Driveway and Path - Does it include porch area.

Concrete would be most suitable for this case, firstly it is not expensive and secondly, it is resistant to external weather conditions such as water,…

gogo65

28 November 2018

Skirting board alternative for polished concrete

We’ve got shadowline cornice throughout, with splay skirting on th floors. Ive recently seen shadow line skirting, looks beautiful, but not sure of cost...

pEast

27 November 2018

Building Arden homes Votivo 37 in South East

No worries - I thought I better give feedback with some photos to prove

Jo2018

27 November 2018

Anyone building at Mt Holden, Sunbury VIC?

Hi, I've purchased land STAGE 6 Mt Holden, any one else had problems with getting the correct engineering report? Title has now been pushed back from December till…

MrsJM

27 November 2018

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Interestingly the certified seems to be missing documents. Actually they don’t even have a certificate from a surveyor confirming the pad level was correct, and the…

Nancymerimba

27 November 2018

Ceiling Height - Opinions?

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Melos

26 November 2018

Help in Choose my lights

Thanks Clean

Monkey55

26 November 2018

Eden Two Wells SA

Hi there! Im (attempting to) building with Format Homes, on Magnolia Boulevard. Our estimate for footings, 276sqm, was $25k. Actual cost was $26.5, so pretty close.

steel

26 November 2018

Building with Dale Alcock in the SW

Swapped off Owner Build? WHat made you switch?

gogo65

25 November 2018

Buildcraft Constructions NSW

I’d say they only build 20-30 homes a year, hence why there isn’t much info about them. Very different to the metricons and wisdoms that do thousands. They’ve been…

John Pierpoint

25 November 2018

The importance of thermally resistant building materials

Pinacolada79

25 November 2018

Our Langford Countryside - Allworth homes

How’s the build going? We’re looking at building the same one. Do you have anymore pics?

Melbournevic

24 November 2018

Changing the location of driveway in a new estate

Thanks gillybean, you are exactly right. We just went to our Developer's office to get clarification on this as we need to let our Builder know so they can finalise…

shibua

23 November 2018

Henley Yorke 21

Hi Reneesh. Did you go ahead with Yorke 21. Planning to build this.

OzzieSAP

23 November 2018

Dulger Homes review

Has anyone heard of Dulger Homes or built with them? I am trying to find reviews, but cannot find anything on productreviews. Few reviews on google however as we know…

IamSAM

23 November 2018

Can I insist the builder tells me who their subcontractor i

The occupational certificate will carry names of most of the subcontractors.

bashworth

22 November 2018

Unconditonal house and land package

Read the contract you have signed carefully. It depends on how far along you have got. You are probably going to lose the deposit.

Vinup

22 November 2018

Brand new home or old one

Thanks so much for sharing your experience. It's helping a lot in our decision making. Really appreciate it.

WowBingo

22 November 2018

Coral Homes Modified Manhattan 23 in Brookhaven Estate

Cool idea for colours Hope all goes well with the build

building bug

22 November 2018

Building a modified Grange 25 - Coral Homes - Brisbane

Thank you 😊 I can’t wait to get started

Kollosche

21 November 2018

Building Arden Homes Genoa Verve 26 in North East VIC

Yeh we are, Arden have been quite good to us. Our supervisor has been great too which has made the process much better than it could have been. Of course it hasnt all…

Rhani89

21 November 2018

Soil test results

Newcastle would be nice! Do you think we will get a refund for being classified M when we were quoted a Hs slab? I really hope so

Jodla

21 November 2018

Is anyone building with PERRY HOMES in QLD or Northern NSW??

My questions about perry homes are: does anyone know if this company build on a square meterage rate? If so what is it? Did anyone receive tenders with a certain price…

daves88

20 November 2018

Boral VS Monier Roof Tiles

Hi there guys I'm in the process of choosing roof tiles, my wife and I are looking for something flat for a modern look. The builder has given the following tile…

StructuralBIMGuy

20 November 2018

Rise of Construction Costs

Goldilock welcome to the forum Too hot, too cold, the use of construction Building Information/Data will assist with when it's just right Don't lock in an over inflated…

Reedin

19 November 2018

Any reliable builder suggestions in Victoria?

Looking for some of the reliable builder suggestions in Victoria?

Taniaimran

19 November 2018

External facade colours help!!

thanks guys. we were able to get into a color selection appouintment andfound our colors. roof: colorbond basalt window frames: Monaro windows black matt garage door:…

cory

19 November 2018

SETTLING IN - Valeco - Polished Concrete + Monochrome

Are u happy with the polished concrete floor? High maintenance? We just paid a deposit with Valeco and an thinking abt polished concrete.

Forg

19 November 2018

Things to do yourself/after handover?

House is average (butting up against 330sqm limit for block), block's on the small side at 585sqm. In terms of landscaping, we needed small retaining walls on all 3…

StructuralBIMGuy

19 November 2018

External stairs

GLO

19 November 2018

Peg out. What does this mean and is it correct?

Thanks. What is the chances that the common driveway (servicing the rest access houses behind my property) that runs the length of my propery is off by 3cm?

Infra Red

18 November 2018

Our First Home - New Build SA

Congratulations on getting keys! I hope it’s all sorted for you in the end.

benblinkau

18 November 2018

New build - Weeks Building Group SA

We used level earthworx. Lol.. don’t ask

building-expert

17 November 2018

Refund for work not completed to contract

Refer back to your bathroom elevations and see if the builder has replicated what is on the drawings, if not make the builder comply

Howser

16 November 2018

Best Sound and Heat Value Material for Wall

Great thanks!

g33kerb0t

16 November 2018

Simonds vs Metricon

You should be able to. They should have a blank contract that they can share with you. Building the Votivo43 - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=88553