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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

Builder refusing to negotiate contract

Builder refusing to negotiate contract

infinite-justice Your post is 100% correct. Both the HIA contract and the Masterbuilder's contracts are so heavily weighted in favour of the contractor it is incredibly…

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Ashington Homes
Dec 09, 2024 6:10 am
Ashington Homes
Man-n-3Cats
Man-n-3Cats
8 December

Has anyone built with Lily Homes (NSW) in recent times ?

Has anyone built with Lily Homes (NSW) in recent times ?
NSW

Hi Gilly How are you going with the project, I am about to sign up with Lily Homes for the same design as yourself. Any feedback/update would be greatly…

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Man-n-3Cats
Dec 08, 2024 8:34 am

House Plan or Survey First?

House Plan or Survey First?
QLD

Hi ya, It would depend on your property. If you have significant slope or a strange shape block it could be worthwhile getting a survey completed to give you more…

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EvryThingIsNormal
Dec 07, 2024 5:13 pm

Does the height restrictions listed here Refer to the natural lie of the land, or after earthworks consisting of 2m sand pad? Thanks

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Stuckinthemud
Dec 06, 2024 6:05 pm

I've got a new build and a skylight was installed as per the build however the way they've done flashing and the state of the roof after is horrible. Builder has said that…

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Europeanut
Dec 06, 2024 8:13 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
6 December

Knock down and rebuild experience

Knock down and rebuild experience

Happy too. Just shoot me an email so I can send you the spreadsheet - simeon@ashingtonhomes.com.au

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Ashington Homes
Dec 06, 2024 4:35 am
Ashington Homes
Skelly
Skelly
4 December

Metricon Waterford 43/46 final cost

Metricon Waterford 43/46 final cost
QLD

We're in the process of building a Waterford 47 in Brisbane. We've modified the plan a bit, added a rear balcony and with the indulgence pack plus a few extra requests,…

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Skelly
Dec 04, 2024 8:43 pm
Splashers
Splashers
4 December

Shower head covering niche

Shower head covering niche

It would not be practical for the builder to do it like this as it would be hard for plumber to plumb up in and around the niche. They will either just bend the plastic…

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Splashers
Dec 04, 2024 4:25 pm
Splashers
Splashers
Splashers
4 December

Reverse build- plaster before brick

Reverse build- plaster before brick

There are large volume builders in NSW that do this as standard practice and have done for many years. Personally i would never allow this on a home i was to build for…

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Splashers
Dec 04, 2024 4:12 pm
Splashers
kdrb2024
kdrb2024
4 December

Cost of approval retaining wall: Pvt Certifier or Council

Cost of approval retaining wall: Pvt Certifier or Council
NSW

hi Abhshri, your photo looks like exactly my recently constructed home in Campbelltown Council, NSW. i am in a similar situation, looking for CDC to construct RW. Have you…

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kdrb2024
Dec 04, 2024 7:53 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
3 December

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi All, I am heading overseas next week for a month. So if anyone needs a code for their XMAS shopping can you please text me this week as I am not sure if I will be…

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Ashington Homes
Dec 03, 2024 2:21 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
2 December

Projexel Homes

Projexel Homes
NSW

Hi Roshana I got up early to do some work and ended up on a projexel deep dive. So here's what I found: 1. Started 2019 2. Early on they did most of their work on the…

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Ashington Homes
Dec 02, 2024 3:15 am
Ashington Homes
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
30 November

Is it allowed in Australia for a floor to ceiling shower door to be installed?

Is it allowed in Australia for a floor to ceiling shower door to be installed?
QLD

The issue is the door is quite heavy and will be hinged off a narrow panel against the wall. You can have a flat panel of glass that runs across the narrow panel over the…

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BuildingandLegal
Nov 30, 2024 8:04 pm
BuildingandLegal
suku18
suku18
28 November

Our Home Building Journey: in Canberra

Our Home Building Journey: in Canberra
1, 2

Thanks a lot Simeon. That's a good pickup. I will definitely ask my SS when we meet him.

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suku18
Nov 28, 2024 5:32 pm

What insurance now that block is vacant?

What insurance now that block is vacant?

Not sure about that, I've held an empty block(North shore of Sydney) for over an year now (waiting to build). House was demoed prior over 3 years before i bought it. I…

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Sleepless Knights
Nov 27, 2024 1:45 pm

We’re sharing our experience with Australian Select Timbers Oakwood Sandalwood (Coastline Collection) flooring, installed in June 2022, to raise awareness of the…

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AlyssaC
Nov 26, 2024 9:34 pm
Timezone
Timezone
26 November

New built in Austral 2179

New built in Austral 2179
NSW

Hey, I am a builder who has built in the Austral area for years happy to chat to see if we can help you.

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28363
Timezone
Nov 26, 2024 7:46 pm
financelegend
financelegend
25 November

Community Title - North Kellyville - HELP!

Community Title - North Kellyville - HELP!
NSW

If your looking for a good mortgage broker in the hills district like kellyville, bella vista or castle hill - we found Nathan from Linton finance to be the best hands…

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financelegend
Nov 25, 2024 11:45 am
chippy
chippy
24 November

how to hide glue visible on glass

how to hide glue visible on glass

In that situation the glass doesn't really need to be glued down. You can just use the small little clear cabinet door bumpers and lay the glass on top. It's enough to…

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chippy
Nov 24, 2024 3:22 pm
chippy
ML24WA
ML24WA
24 November

First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

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

Rapid turnaround. That will be great if you are in by Christmas. Build is looking good!

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ML24WA
Nov 24, 2024 2:38 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
24 November

Metal roofing screws missed batten in areas

Metal roofing screws missed batten in areas

The code says the sheet needs to be fixed into a timber or metal batten located at certain spacings to meet the wind conditions for the area, uplift etc. If it doesn't do…

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4618
BuildingandLegal
Nov 24, 2024 3:33 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
24 November

Vapour Barrier Issues During Build

Vapour Barrier Issues During Build
VIC

The vapour barrier detail in the NCC-BCA and AS2870 are the same! The NCC-BCA provides 1x option on where it is to lay, the width of any joints, how these joints are to be…

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BuildingandLegal
Nov 24, 2024 3:14 am
BuildingandLegal
sarah_z
sarah_z
23 November

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW
1 ... 826, 827, 828

Congrats! Appreciate if you can share some advices.

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sarah_z
Nov 23, 2024 8:05 am
dachopper
dachopper
21 November

Hebel power floor shutter over long span

Hebel power floor shutter over long span

So, how is the comparison between the two ( Alpha and Hebel ). Do you still put the yellow/red tounge over the alpha also or it's not required and their noise reduction…

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dachopper
Nov 21, 2024 3:08 am
kate78
kate78
20 November

Imagine Kit Homes

Imagine Kit Homes
VIC

Just wondering if anyone has experience with these kit homes? I’m in Melbourne

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kate78
Nov 20, 2024 9:35 am
takenbyWine
takenbyWine
20 November

Slope volume builder

Slope volume builder

Knock-down rebuilds on sloped blocks can be tricky, but some volume builders specialise in this. Look for ones with experience in sloping sites, as they’ll likely offer…

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takenbyWine
Nov 20, 2024 2:28 am
Beechey
Beechey
19 November

Builder in liquidation - collecting stage certificates?

Builder in liquidation - collecting stage certificates?
QLD

QBCC will do nothing to assist as they claim it is contractual and they can't assist. They tell you to get a lawyer. The same thing has happened to me. I have now found…

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Beechey
Nov 19, 2024 6:15 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
19 November

Help storwater detaintion question

Help storwater detaintion question

You most likely have an absorption trench system which is basically a series of pipes underground with holes that slowly drain the stormwater into the ground. Is there…

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Ashington Homes
Nov 19, 2024 2:50 am
Ashington Homes
Homes007
Homes007
13 November

Metro property development and Creation homes

Metro property development and Creation homes

I can tell you that our experience has been horrible they are building "off the plan" Botanica in QLD and three years in they are evoking the…

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7605
Homes007
Nov 13, 2024 7:25 pm
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
10 November

Metro Homes NSW

Metro Homes NSW

All industries and workplaces have duds working for them but I reckon the construction industry gets the absolute dregs

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stonesthrow
Nov 10, 2024 3:30 pm
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
10 November

Designing, budgeting and planning your new home - tips

Designing, budgeting and planning your new home - tips
NSW
1, 2

It's crazy that people are building houses over 300m2

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stonesthrow
Nov 10, 2024 3:27 pm
mptch
mptch
10 November

Post Contract Variation for Site Works

Post Contract Variation for Site Works

Hi all! Building in metro Victoria, with a non-volume builder & apologies in advance for the long post. However, has anyone been subject to a Post Contract Variation…

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mptch
Nov 10, 2024 9:06 am
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cgu
Nov 10, 2024 8:42 am

Hi All We're at the end of our build and they have just installed the Fujitsu Reverse Cycle Aircon. However I believe it is not installed correctly as there should be…

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Missdior
Nov 10, 2024 7:55 am
redfox
redfox
8 November

Site Drainage, responsibility?

Site Drainage, responsibility?
NSW
1, 2

You have terrible soil and site conditions. Waffle pods are used due to coatings with removal of soil and energy compliance standards Site drainage is the…

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redfox
Nov 08, 2024 5:35 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
8 November

Variation Days

Variation Days

Normally days are business days but include saturdays if your approval allows work on saturdays. Contracts normally include a definition so just double check to see if…

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7281
Ashington Homes
Nov 08, 2024 4:50 pm
Ashington Homes
gommeqld
gommeqld
8 November

Longevity of external powder-coated "wood appearance" cladding?

Longevity of external powder-coated "wood appearance" cladding?

I'd be very wary of such a product. Aluminium can be prone to corrosion, powder coating will fail if not done perfectly and warranties mean nothing in most cases. Will the…

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gommeqld
Nov 08, 2024 12:06 pm
El Forgo
El Forgo
8 November

Beware of Champion Homes

Beware of Champion Homes

None! And I totally agree, it seems over the top, probably 4x what we paid, adjusted for ridiculous real inflation! But was it disclosed at the start? Because if not,…

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El Forgo
Nov 08, 2024 10:52 am
Newhomeaus
Newhomeaus
7 November

House slab questions

House slab questions

Thank you Simeon

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Newhomeaus
Nov 07, 2024 5:12 pm

Has anyone appointed their own surveyor for their build?

Has anyone appointed their own surveyor for their build?

I'm from ABC News looking into this and wondering if anyone has been able to do this and IF NOT what hurdles were put your way. Would love to chat if this is you please DM me.

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rachelclayton123
Nov 06, 2024 1:48 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
5 November

A new build we are starting - North Ryde

A new build we are starting - North Ryde

Thanks Mark. Yes our new designer is amazing! I will post some updates as it progresses Thanks again for your kind words Cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Nov 05, 2024 12:11 pm
Ashington Homes
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Milkcoffee
Nov 04, 2024 8:32 pm
Milkcoffee
Milkcoffee
4 November

Building with MJH

Building with MJH
NSW

Thank you Simeon! Hope it works out well. Finger-crossed.

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Milkcoffee
Nov 04, 2024 8:09 pm
Sam_Se
Sam_Se
4 November

Facade Parapet Moulding

Facade Parapet Moulding
NSW

Hi paul, I am planning to do a similar changes to my facade, if you don’t mind could you please share the details where to buy the material and installer you use.…

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Sam_Se
Nov 04, 2024 7:38 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
3 November

Building with Montgomery Homes

Building with Montgomery Homes
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Yes we do! We are currently doing one at the moment but rather then bearers and joist we are doing brick piers and a suspended slab. Some councils dont like slab or…

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Ashington Homes
Nov 03, 2024 7:57 pm
Ashington Homes

Hi Everyone Time for an update: It has been a good few weeks with the weather being favourable. Overall the build is going well. We are only around 1 week behind…

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Ashington Homes
Nov 03, 2024 7:53 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
3 November

2025 Rebuild Ideas for North-Facing Block with Wide Frontage Tapering to Rear

2025 Rebuild Ideas for North-Facing Block with Wide Frontage Tapering to Rear

Hi Jason, We have designed a couple of these on "Pizza" shaped lots with north to rear. If you PM me I can send you some plans to inspire you as you begin your journey…

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8988
Ashington Homes
Nov 03, 2024 5:24 pm
Ashington Homes
tassiebound
tassiebound
3 November

Deposit before Quote??

Deposit before Quote??

Hi all I'm trying to get a shed built in Tasmania (painful experience!). We've gone through the planning and approval stages (more-or-less) but the company is now…

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7519
tassiebound
Nov 03, 2024 4:31 pm
Huynhm3
Huynhm3
3 November

Suspend work of non payment of variation

Suspend work of non payment of variation

My building rep is an inspector , witness expert and a builder. The services that he is doing for me is helping me with my project and representing me when I need help…

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20919
Huynhm3
Nov 03, 2024 6:43 am
Mattms
Mattms
1 November

IMSU homes

IMSU homes
NSW

Dont waste your time go built with Kaplan you have been warned. these mob will rip you off for sure.

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13009
Mattms
Nov 01, 2024 10:09 pm

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