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ImPriya_R
ImPriya_R
6 November 2023

Anyone building in Hawksfields Estate Keysborough?

Anyone building in Hawksfields Estate Keysborough?
VIC

Any contact details for the hawk fields keysborough south. Email or contact number?

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ImPriya_R
Nov 06, 2023 5:27 pm
newhomewarrior
newhomewarrior
5 November 2023

Metricon Lumiere

Metricon Lumiere
1, 2

I wish I saw this before I went with Metricon. I had horrible experience with that builder I had to cut loss. Time and money wasted

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newhomewarrior
Nov 05, 2023 7:24 am
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Pulse
Nov 04, 2023 8:10 pm
Cabinetmaker
Cabinetmaker
3 November 2023

Simsai construction

Simsai construction

Simsai Construction in Perth has been placed under administration. Has anybody been through this process of claiming with QBE insurance and finding a builder willing to…

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Cabinetmaker
Nov 03, 2023 6:16 pm
building-expert
building-expert
2 November 2023

Requesting Controlled Fill Certificate from Developer

Requesting Controlled Fill Certificate from Developer

If your purchase of land contract states that there will be controlled fill then you have right to expect it to be so. If stated but not so not then it would be…

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building-expert
Nov 02, 2023 8:28 am
building-expert
building-expert
building-expert
2 November 2023

Coral Homes-can they shrink plans?

Coral Homes-can they shrink plans?
NSW

Ask the council if there is a chance of getting build over easement exemption. Sometimes easements are unused and 24cm is not all that much. Good luck. And yes any builder…

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building-expert
Nov 02, 2023 8:19 am
building-expert

Hi, I had a look at a display home on the weekend (Metricon 70sq 2020 build), and had a look inside the meter box; seems like very few elec circuits? and only one RCD? But…

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RexChan
Nov 01, 2023 11:49 am
RexChan
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
1 November 2023

Need clarification on "construction delays caused by owner"

Need clarification on "construction delays caused by owner"

While i was across this behavior's pre appointing my (the builders) surveyor, I did tell the builder i was aware what they were doing and while i disagreed with it, they…

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ponzutwo
Nov 01, 2023 10:05 am
Sutherland
Sutherland
31 October 2023

Acreage, double storey

Acreage, double storey

We're in NSW, but designs from anywhere ok for inspo!

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Sutherland
Oct 31, 2023 1:20 pm
Pulse
Pulse
30 October 2023

We need Structural Engineers' advice on Driveway Barrier

We need Structural Engineers' advice on Driveway Barrier

I’m not a structural engineer but I’m free. you still need an engineer for the plans. I only have part of your plans, but you seem to have a 850mm drop from the side…

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Pulse
Oct 30, 2023 8:59 pm
resu
resu
30 October 2023

External wall render

External wall render
ACT

Thank you Pedro4137

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resu
Oct 30, 2023 8:35 pm
catb
catb
30 October 2023

is this brickwork acceptable

is this brickwork acceptable
ACT

I wanted to get some thoughts on the quality of workmanship on the following brickwork? are there specific clauses in Australian Standards which relate…

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catb
Oct 30, 2023 6:00 pm
estaunton1
estaunton1
30 October 2023

Romeo homes, rawdon hill homes, premier builders group

Romeo homes, rawdon hill homes, premier builders group

Hi, I am looking into building and am wondering how you went with Kialla Homes. We like their display homes and the sales people at the display seem reasonable. Looking…

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estaunton1
Oct 30, 2023 4:32 pm
estaunton1
estaunton1
estaunton1
30 October 2023

Our treechange custom build in West Gippsland

Our treechange custom build in West Gippsland
VIC

Hi, just wondering how you went with Kialla Homes as haven't been able to find many reviews.

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estaunton1
Oct 30, 2023 4:24 pm
estaunton1
detonator1962
detonator1962
29 October 2023

Need Subfloor Advice for a new build!

Need Subfloor Advice for a new build!

XCEM Alpha flooring seems to relatively new and I could not found any reviews. Have you or someone you know have used it and would recommend over other subfloor options?…

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detonator1962
Oct 29, 2023 10:10 am
djhosken
djhosken
29 October 2023

Sewer line minimum depth in NSW

Sewer line minimum depth in NSW

Hi, only for walking. It is a narrow 1.5m paved area next to house.

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djhosken
Oct 29, 2023 6:28 am
building-expert
building-expert
27 October 2023

Builder suggesting PCI before occupancy cert and PC notice

Builder suggesting PCI before occupancy cert and PC notice

Regardless of the builder you should have your own private inspector do a pre final inspection about two weeks before anticipated handover. If there are significant issues…

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building-expert
Oct 27, 2023 8:42 am
building-expert
Nawp
Nawp
26 October 2023

Building with Mcdonalds jones home

Building with Mcdonalds jones home
ACT

Hi AKG, We had a base tender of $592 for 31 squares from MC Donald Jones. It looks relatively cheaper than other builders. But I assume there are many hidden things that…

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Nawp
Oct 26, 2023 10:20 pm
building-expert
building-expert
26 October 2023

Builder Charging to Review Independent Reports

Builder Charging to Review Independent Reports

It is true that a builder can ignore your independent inspection report as it is not part of the contractual arrangement but that is stupid because he cannot avoid fixing…

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building-expert
Oct 26, 2023 1:28 pm
building-expert
BlightedMap
BlightedMap
24 October 2023

Dark Interior Tiles - Charcoal

Dark Interior Tiles - Charcoal
VIC

Hi All, I am looking to go with tiles instead of laminate timber flooring throughout my living areas for my new build (Ashbury 29 - Henley). My whole colour scheme is on…

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BlightedMap
Oct 24, 2023 4:56 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
24 October 2023

Independent Building Inspectors - I had my first one

Independent Building Inspectors - I had my first one

That is a really good attitude Akin to you catch more flies with honey than vinegar. I do enjoy watching that tik tok inspector from Victoria but he does go a little…

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Ashington Homes
Oct 24, 2023 12:48 pm
Ashington Homes
Qldr
Qldr
23 October 2023

Stay away from Omni built homes, Brisbane

Stay away from Omni built homes, Brisbane

Hi mate, during 2019 same thing happened to me as well, at least they drawn something for you for your deposit. They didn’t even drawn a single line for my deposit…

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Qldr
Oct 23, 2023 8:30 pm
KCKau
KCKau
23 October 2023

Builder threatening legal action over 1star review

Builder threatening legal action over 1star review

Nothing happened. Heaps of 1 star reviews have been submitted since and they’re all up too. As long as it’s factual and it’s not defaming (naming individuals) then…

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KCKau
Oct 23, 2023 12:37 pm
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
22 October 2023

Drop (Deepened) Edge Beam maximum depth/height

Drop (Deepened) Edge Beam maximum depth/height

The distance between my DEBs varies from 4.1m at the narrowest to 8.1m at the widest.

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KnockItDown
Oct 22, 2023 6:42 am
KnockItDown
akuma69
akuma69
21 October 2023

anyone build on zero lot line more than 11 meters? Urgent.

anyone build on zero lot line more than 11 meters? Urgent.

I am building in claymore NSW and this is shown in the building envelope plan. …

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akuma69
Oct 21, 2023 3:44 pm
MinandB
MinandB
19 October 2023

OWNIT Homes - Any experience?

OWNIT Homes - Any experience?

Sounds like a challenging experience BrisbaneWestie. Unfortunately it doesn’t sound like you are the only one to experience a less than ideal building experience,…

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MinandB
Oct 19, 2023 6:07 pm
nemo_r
nemo_r
19 October 2023

retaining wall assistance

retaining wall assistance
QLD

Hey guys, We're very new to building and have got our contract back with a, btw you need a retaining wall, addition. Going by my very limited ability to read site…

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nemo_r
Oct 19, 2023 2:02 pm
MeParra
MeParra
18 October 2023

Building with Meridian Homes

Building with Meridian Homes

We are discussing plans with Meridian homes and it is shaping up nicely. Anyone has any experience to share? Have gone through forums but no recent feedback or experience found.

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MeParra
Oct 17, 2023 11:32 pm

attached first variations

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oklouise
Oct 17, 2023 2:43 pm
rantapawan
rantapawan
16 October 2023

Rinnai instantaneous water heater

Rinnai instantaneous water heater

Instantaneous water heater are budget-friendly and space-efficient, but I'd recommend you to install . In a long run, heat pumps become cheaper to run.

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rantapawan
Oct 16, 2023 9:50 pm
rantapawan
Sara thy
Sara thy
16 October 2023

What colour roof with PGH Espresso brick?

What colour roof with PGH Espresso brick?

Hey guys, Found this forum to get the feedback from you guys as you could have finished the home long back. Which brick color…

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Sara thy
Oct 16, 2023 3:40 pm
Sara thy
Sara thy
16 October 2023

PGH Expresso or Vino Brick?

PGH Expresso or Vino Brick?

Which brick color is good - PGH Expresso or…

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Sara thy
Oct 16, 2023 3:21 pm
rohit.radhakris
rohit.radhakris
16 October 2023

Building Bristol 28 (Front Games room option) Fairview Façad

Building Bristol 28 (Front Games room option) Fairview Façad
NSW

Hello, Will you be able to provide me access for the blog ? Building a bristol 28 and love to see the journey(rohit.radhakris@gmail)

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rohit.radhakris
Oct 16, 2023 11:56 am
groundzero
groundzero
15 October 2023

Builder want us to scrap the land to soil

Builder want us to scrap the land to soil
NSW

Sounds like rubbish to me. Ask for the contamination report which I doubt they have. If it's part of a normal subdivision it would have had a contamination report done…

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groundzero
Oct 15, 2023 7:30 pm
matty78
matty78
13 October 2023

Entrance door colour to match caoba dawn garage door

Entrance door colour to match caoba dawn garage door
VIC

What color front door did you finally go with? We are at the exact same stage. Looking for the paint color that matches with Caoba.

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matty78
Oct 13, 2023 2:57 pm
Sumeeth
Sumeeth
12 October 2023

Omnia Homes

Omnia Homes
VIC

Just built with Omnia A nightmare journey High staff turnover, pathetic communication and their MD he is a weird creature Mistakes in built are terrible, What you will…

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Sumeeth
Oct 12, 2023 1:42 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
12 October 2023

Building cost and builder in Melbourne

Building cost and builder in Melbourne

custom probably not. Volume, most defiantly, but spec would vary. If youre doing a knock down, there additional costs associated with that that will eat into your budget…

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ponzutwo
Oct 12, 2023 8:18 am
building-expert
building-expert
9 October 2023

Payment Structure Query in MBA Contract: Seeking Advice

Payment Structure Query in MBA Contract: Seeking Advice
NSW

There is no reason why building contract reconciliation cannot be done prior to handover, if the builder won't do it get someone to do it for you. Why would you pay for…

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building-expert
Oct 09, 2023 7:44 pm
building-expert
DanHordern
DanHordern
9 October 2023

Henley homes - Amalfi 34 build

Henley homes - Amalfi 34 build

Hi Tom & George, Can you update us on your build please. We are considering the same house. How has your build gone ? What was the timeline ? Are you happy ?

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DanHordern
Oct 09, 2023 10:50 am
AnnaDeeCee
AnnaDeeCee
7 October 2023

Floor plan feedback

Floor plan feedback
NSW

Hi there! Absolutely agree on the wasted space. We have no desire for the master to be that oversized, but it occurred when we increased the depth of the garage. We have…

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AnnaDeeCee
Oct 07, 2023 5:56 am
alexp79
alexp79
4 October 2023

Roof and Garage color

Roof and Garage color
WA

I would probably definitely consider contrasting out garage door (e.g. light ash would look great) and make downpipes and fascia same colour as your walls, not as your…

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alexp79
Oct 04, 2023 12:21 pm
SJT76
SJT76
4 October 2023

Advice on insulation batts

Advice on insulation batts

Replace them

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SJT76
Oct 04, 2023 7:54 am
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
3 October 2023

Building fence before the house

Building fence before the house

Building a fence now will help limit people dumping rubbish and soil on your property. Many houses in suburbia on small lots have fences up before a build. I moved into a…

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Phil of Sydney
Oct 03, 2023 1:11 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
3 October 2023

Final payment for new build in NSW

Final payment for new build in NSW
NSW

regardless, your contract stipulates a payments schedule and SOPA doesn't give provision to that scenario. Your contractual terms appear to stand. Hence get a lawyer, it…

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ponzutwo
Oct 03, 2023 12:22 pm
savg
savg
3 October 2023

Custom build | Facade colours

Custom build | Facade colours

I'd get the gutters to match your roof and pipes to match the paint - otherwise they become a feature. Nice pick with the paint colours!

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savg
Oct 02, 2023 11:46 pm
AlexAndRachel
AlexAndRachel
2 October 2023

Carter Grange vs. Thomas Archer

Carter Grange vs. Thomas Archer

We spent close to 2 years in a process with TA. It was horrible..... we got to tender, and the first cut was 50% over our budget which "they care such about meeting ". We…

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AlexAndRachel
Oct 02, 2023 9:36 pm
proudwanderer
proudwanderer
2 October 2023

Landscaping Options and Costs

Landscaping Options and Costs

Ha all, I am now about half way (maybe a bit more) through my build with Carlisle Homes - double-storey knockdown/rebuild project. So I am now doing my due diligence and…

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proudwanderer
Oct 02, 2023 2:50 pm
Housebrah
Housebrah
30 September 2023

Statesmen homes reputation

Statesmen homes reputation

Hello all, I have been looking at display homes and talking to some builders. I am looking to build a custom home in South Australia, Adelaide. I'm looking at Statesmen…

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Housebrah
Sep 30, 2023 4:21 pm
supersleuth
supersleuth
28 September 2023

NEW BUILD - HIA - BUILDER GROUNDS TO TERMINATE IF OWNER DOES

NEW BUILD - HIA - BUILDER GROUNDS TO TERMINATE IF OWNER DOES

Sorry but you have a crap builder. Probably too late now. For our last build I only spoke to builders who would allow me easy access (at no cost). I used my own sparky…

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supersleuth
Sep 28, 2023 4:51 pm

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