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metter
metter
1 October 2009

Site preparation

Site preparation
SA

I have just been advised that my footings variation has blown out. I am looking at reducing the cost where possible. Has anyone got the ground work done themselves (just…

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metter
Oct 01, 2009 10:14 pm
Jose27
Jose27
29 September 2009

Our First Home - **Photo's Galore 07/09**

Our First Home - **Photo's Galore 07/09**
SA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hey sammy_sj, What's happening? How is your build? Any pics of your painting? Is your tiling finished? ::smile::

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Jose27
Sep 29, 2009 10:04 pm
FireFox
FireFox
22 September 2009

Anyone know anything about Stellar Homes in SA?

Anyone know anything about Stellar Homes in SA?
SA

Any updates? went to see them about a quote a few weeks ago and they have come back with something in our ballpark, and they build with materials other than…

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FireFox
Sep 22, 2009 4:33 am
FireFox
issy jo
issy jo
19 September 2009

First home builder, with sarah homes

First home builder, with sarah homes
SA

Hi Jess,welcome! My council has been doing the inspections for me so far, though I dare say that will end once lock-up has happened. The council noticed that the septic…

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issy jo
Sep 19, 2009 12:52 pm
issy jo
cazoraz
cazoraz
16 September 2009

Building on the Boundary - Did your Neighbours allow access?

Building on the Boundary - Did your Neighbours allow access?
SA
1, 2

Good luck with the mediation, hope its not too painful!

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cazoraz
Sep 16, 2009 10:27 pm
cazoraz
Brad 76
Brad 76
10 September 2009

Building our first home!

Building our first home!
SA

Hi, Welcome to the forum. It's a great place.

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Brad 76
Sep 10, 2009 1:15 am
saoye
saoye
8 September 2009

GJ Gardner vs Rossdale (SA)?

GJ Gardner vs Rossdale (SA)?
SA
1, 2, 3

Woodvillesouth, Everything ok with the house? I know you're having problems with the water meter not yet moved out of the way, but other than that are you satisfied? …

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saoye
Sep 08, 2009 12:08 pm

metter, Will be following your build progress with interest for two reasons We are also building with Weeks Peacock & our sales consultant was also Angela. We've had a…

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Andronicus
Sep 07, 2009 11:20 pm
kylznrobboSA
kylznrobboSA
25 August 2009

Insurance for owner supplied items

Insurance for owner supplied items
SA

Awsome, Thanx heaps for that!!! I'll call them tomorrow and suss it out. :z: Cheers, Robbo

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kylznrobboSA
Aug 25, 2009 6:37 pm
vid
vid
4 August 2009

Sheds in SA

Sheds in SA
SA

Thanks Spud McDoug, I will check it out with the council. Vid

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vid
Aug 05, 2009 12:36 am
vid
issy jo
issy jo
1 August 2009

"DRY BLOCK" (no mains water) anyone else got one??

"DRY BLOCK" (no mains water) anyone else got one??
SA

YEE GADS!!! You poor things,but it shows that true love does outlast the twucking fits-theyl get their full karma sometime,somewhere ::celeb:: All the best to you! The next…

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issy jo
Aug 01, 2009 10:53 am
issy jo
coobowie
coobowie
28 July 2009

Sterling Homes in Tungkillo area

Sterling Homes in Tungkillo area
SA

Hi there Thanks for the reply. We were originally looking for an established house in the Western Adelaide Hills area but have decided on building. We are looking for…

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coobowie
Jul 28, 2009 3:26 pm
Nervous
Nervous
27 July 2009

Overcapitalising with our build - WDYT?

Overcapitalising with our build - WDYT?
SA

yes,yes,.. it is a "rule of thumb"... and unlike the law of gravity of course it doesn't apply in all areas. Do your research, like others on this forum have knowledgeably…

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Nervous
Jul 27, 2009 10:10 am
Nervous
lisanne
lisanne
27 July 2009

Golden Grove - Contract Signed

Golden Grove - Contract Signed
SA

Good stuff wombat! can you post a pic of your floor plan?

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lisanne
Jul 27, 2009 1:31 am
CiNnY
CiNnY
19 July 2009

Bent Gutters

Bent Gutters
SA

we have a section of gutter and fascia that is dinted and we bought it up with our SS who said he will replace it just before we move in so it doesnt get damaged again!

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CiNnY
Jul 20, 2009 12:06 am
gettingThere
gettingThere
17 July 2009

gettingThere's house/still deciding on the colour scheme

gettingThere's house/still deciding on the colour scheme
SA
1, 2

Received an email from the Council. Our building approval is appearently in the mail. YAY! Should be hopefully getting it on Monday.

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gettingThere
Jul 17, 2009 8:04 pm
Hels
Hels
13 July 2009

Our humble abode

Our humble abode
SA

Welcome to the forum and good luck with the rest of your build :)

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Hels
Jul 13, 2009 1:07 pm
Hels
waylow
waylow
11 July 2009

insurance for a shed and house contents on our block

insurance for a shed and house contents on our block
SA

I would give shannons insurance a call. They mostly deal with cars, but have been expanding to cover home and contents as well. They are one of the few places that will…

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waylow
Jul 11, 2009 11:41 am
TamDaz
TamDaz
15 June 2009

Demolition and soil testing (in Adelaide)

Demolition and soil testing (in Adelaide)
SA

Yes, it is clearing everything. We have…

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TamDaz
Jun 15, 2009 4:32 pm
jspitz
jspitz
14 June 2009

Building with Fairmont footings cost blowout

Building with Fairmont footings cost blowout
SA

Hi Vid, we had a similar experience building with M in Melbourne. We also did a demolition and had a few surrounding trees. But our additional site costs were because we…

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jspitz
Jun 14, 2009 6:41 pm
danc12
danc12
8 June 2009

What stage to actually sign HIA Contract...?

What stage to actually sign HIA Contract...?
SA

Basically, you don't sign the HIA agreement until you know that you can build something and that is usually after you have the Construction Certificate in your hands. i…

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danc12
Jun 08, 2009 8:09 pm
pinkfairymagic
pinkfairymagic
5 June 2009

What builder???

What builder???
SA

Be careful trying to get too much "value for money", some builders are just cheap and nasty, where as others may offer true value for money, you need to find someone you…

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pinkfairymagic
Jun 05, 2009 1:40 pm
pinkfairymagic
Deviant
Deviant
3 June 2009

CITB levy query

CITB levy query
SA

Although I am not an expert on this actual levy I did look at the legislation that covers it. From my understanding, you have paid the levy for the 'project' as a whole…

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Deviant
Jun 03, 2009 9:37 pm
Deviant
Deviant
Deviant
2 June 2009

SA builders - anyone know of Precision Homes?

SA builders - anyone know of Precision Homes?
SA

Just a follow up, if you run the name through google they do have a site and a few directory pages which they have edited. Looking at their site on first glance I come…

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Deviant
Jun 03, 2009 12:28 am
Deviant
Andronicus
Andronicus
1 June 2009

Front Elevation and Plans - Take a look

Front Elevation and Plans - Take a look
SA

Had to make a changes to the plan. The engineers plan was to cut the entire block and we'd end up with a 2.6m high retaining wall along the back. This meant 1000 tonne…

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Andronicus
Jun 01, 2009 8:42 pm

I'm sorry but what do you mean by considering a "step back" floorplan, rather than an "L" shape? Would def be willing to consider options to…

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woodvillesouth
May 29, 2009 1:37 pm
78xtc
78xtc
21 May 2009

BECSTAR'S BUILD

BECSTAR'S BUILD
SA

I am so completely jealous of your laundry!!!! =P~ =P~ It's quite a different floor plan ::lol:: It's not often you see a two storey house with 3 bedrooms upstairs!!! I love the…

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78xtc
May 21, 2009 11:14 am
senses
senses
14 May 2009

Bluestone Mount barker

Bluestone Mount barker
SA

Timbo, footings was 16K, then bushfire 4,300. my friends told me that the bluestone is a posh area hehehehe. senses

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senses
May 14, 2009 10:59 am
laura2009
laura2009
13 May 2009

Advertising Timber Frame for Removal in SA

Advertising Timber Frame for Removal in SA
SA

My brother in law did this. Advertised in the advertiser or trading post. Unfortunately the person who had agreed (verbally) to remove the house and any associated…

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laura2009
May 13, 2009 2:26 pm
kranskydan
kranskydan
13 May 2009

New Build - legal type advice needed.

New Build - legal type advice needed.
SA

Hi all, thanks for the help. it came down to adjusting the pitch of the roof and adding a small bit of wood about the entrance to the portico!! We spent hrs on the phone…

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kranskydan
May 13, 2009 12:35 pm
kranskydan
freddyflop
freddyflop
7 May 2009

Which builder? In SA

Which builder? In SA
SA

weeks and peacock are at the high end of the steel frame market, so you can expect to pay more, but you should get a better product. personally i wouldnt go with Fairmont…

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freddyflop
May 07, 2009 2:28 pm
DeeElle
DeeElle
26 April 2009

BUILDING update

BUILDING update
SA
1 ... 30, 31, 32

thanks Gettingthere I had to laugh reading back over our journey. Yes it is possible to look back and laugh even if the trip is a bit fraught. We had water leaking in…

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DeeElle
Apr 26, 2009 3:08 pm
DeeElle
themax
themax
25 April 2009

Change colour of Gliderol Sectional Overhead Garage Door?

Change colour of Gliderol Sectional Overhead Garage Door?
SA

We had this problem and ended up changing the render colour to Paperbark so the garage would match. We wanted the seamless colour look by having them both the same colour.…

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themax
Apr 25, 2009 8:37 pm
themax
kyton
kyton
24 April 2009

Maylands Manor is back!

Maylands Manor is back!
SA

Welcome back. I was wondering how your family was going. Congratulations on both Luke and your home.

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kyton
Apr 24, 2009 12:02 pm
kyton
slegger10
slegger10
23 April 2009

Best Builder in SA?

Best Builder in SA?
SA

Well thats an easy one Chris its Ford the best car to buy. :wink: I agree with you about the same pool of contractors but i think the acceptable stanards of work should be put…

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slegger10
Apr 23, 2009 10:35 am
issy jo
issy jo
21 April 2009

'inclusion'credits on upgrades

'inclusion'credits on upgrades
SA

thankyou for a speedy reply!!! We were getting A V Jennings to build a house about a year ago but the contract time ran out( contract was under the condition of our…

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issy jo
Apr 21, 2009 11:19 pm
issy jo
Helyn
Helyn
17 April 2009

Steel frame companies in Adelaide

Steel frame companies in Adelaide
SA

hanson61, we have a Supaloc steel frame too and like you have had no problems at all with it. I have heard people saying steel frames are noisy but havent found this to be so.

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Helyn
Apr 17, 2009 7:17 pm
Helyn
Roar
Roar
15 April 2009

HOW LONG FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL?

HOW LONG FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL?
SA

Hi Shanna We are also building in Rendition Homes in SA! Our plans went to council back in late January and we are still waiting for approval. Have been told it will be…

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Roar
Apr 16, 2009 12:30 am
ownerbuilder2009
ownerbuilder2009
15 April 2009

Modify Existing / Draftsman / Building Designer / Architect

Modify Existing / Draftsman / Building Designer / Architect
SA

hi. i asked a similar question in regards to finding a project manager and got the following response in the owner builder forum: hi peter. i…

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ownerbuilder2009
Apr 15, 2009 6:38 pm
CarlousMoochous
CarlousMoochous
12 April 2009

New house floor plans - comments please.

New house floor plans - comments please.
SA

You must have a nice wide block.. Wish we had the option to build wide, but finding a block in the melbourne suburbs that wide (within budget) is pretty hard. I like the…

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CarlousMoochous
Apr 12, 2009 10:18 am
CarlousMoochous
georgia
georgia
9 April 2009

Building a new home in S.A

Building a new home in S.A
SA

We are building with Hickinbotham, but to be fair to Hickies its the contractors that have messed up and Hickies are trying to sort it all out for us.

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georgia
Apr 09, 2009 4:56 pm
georgia
georgia
8 April 2009

Adelaide - Need Building Inspection Recommendation

Adelaide - Need Building Inspection Recommendation
SA

We have just hired an inpector for around $500 per visit and to do a report so the prices sound right. We haven't used him yet he should be out tomorrow so we will let you…

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georgia
Apr 08, 2009 1:07 am
sammy_sj
sammy_sj
7 April 2009

lightviews estate

lightviews estate
SA

Not yet...... We'll probably only be checking on our block once a week so I'll have to wait until Friday ::sad:: I'm hoping that they may have a slab down before Easter. The…

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sammy_sj
Apr 07, 2009 11:38 pm
Emma
Emma
1 April 2009

Strathalbyn build SA. Bricks nearly finished Woo Hoo

Strathalbyn build SA. Bricks nearly finished Woo Hoo
SA

They are building with Sterling, pretty sure they had to build with them (house and Land package). i think the council is having issues with drainage (affecting 2 or 3…

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Emma
Apr 01, 2009 11:51 pm
The Frizzies
The Frizzies
1 April 2009

Yet another plan for your comments, please!

Yet another plan for your comments, please!
SA
1, 2

Howdy! :D This forum is definitely addictive! Hi Andronicus! Thanks for your advice! I've allowed 1000mm width & 4000mm length for the staircase. For the central hallway…

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The Frizzies
Apr 01, 2009 11:12 pm
The Frizzies
melanie02
melanie02
1 April 2009

Our new house at Mt Compass, SA

Our new house at Mt Compass, SA
SA

Hi Jim,Adel and Shane :D Yes our contractor was Paul Bushell,I,m not sure what areas he does,but he did a great job and if you want me to pm you his number let me know :D

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melanie02
Apr 01, 2009 10:16 pm
BoulevardBuilder
BoulevardBuilder
27 March 2009

Austral "Grange" Brick

Austral "Grange" Brick
SA

Thanks for your response klscomps!! :D Have rang Austral bricks and they sent me a list of a number of homes that have used the Grange brick, so we will have to check…

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BoulevardBuilder
Mar 27, 2009 1:01 pm
BoulevardBuilder
Emma
Emma
26 March 2009

selections

selections
SA

Hi We are building with Hickinbothams, and when we signed the contract we recieved a book with some of the selections with bronze range which is standard, silver and…

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Emma
Mar 26, 2009 11:38 pm
DudleyDog
DudleyDog
26 March 2009

Advice on Weeks Peacock?

Advice on Weeks Peacock?
SA

We're building with World Concept - same company. We chose them b/c they were cheaper than WP but you got exactly the same stuff. I did check both out before we signed…

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DudleyDog
Mar 26, 2009 5:31 pm
sdabel
sdabel
23 March 2009

Building Extras

Building Extras
SA

The big item to consider is extra for the footings, this can go over big time if they hit rock or other unexpected obstacles.

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sdabel
Mar 23, 2009 9:50 pm
sdabel

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