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Site preparationI 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… metter started a topic 1 October 2009 ago First home builder, with sarah homesHi 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… issy jo replied 19 September 2009 ago GJ Gardner vs Rossdale (SA)?
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? … saoye replied 8 September 2009 ago saoyeSep 08, 2009 11:08 am 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… Sheds in SAThanks Spud McDoug,
I will check it out with the council.
Vid vid replied 4 August 2009 ago Sterling Homes in Tungkillo areaHi 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… Overcapitalising with our build - WDYT?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… Bent Gutterswe 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! CiNnY replied 19 July 2009 ago CiNnYJul 19, 2009 11:06 pm Our humble abodeWelcome to the forum and good luck with the rest of your build Hels replied 13 July 2009 ago HelsJul 13, 2009 12:07 pm What builder???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… CITB levy queryAlthough 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… Front Elevation and Plans - Take a lookHad 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…
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… BECSTAR'S BUILDI am so completely jealous of your laundry!!!! It's quite a different floor plan It's not often you see a two storey house with 3 bedrooms upstairs!!! I love the… 78xtc replied 21 May 2009 ago 78xtcMay 21, 2009 10:14 am Bluestone Mount barkerTimbo,
footings was 16K, then bushfire 4,300.
my friends told me that the bluestone is a posh area hehehehe.
senses senses replied 14 May 2009 ago New Build - legal type advice needed.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… Which builder? In SAweeks 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… BUILDING update
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… Maylands Manor is back!Welcome back. I was wondering how your family was going. Congratulations on both Luke and your home. kyton replied 24 April 2009 ago kytonApr 24, 2009 11:02 am Best Builder in SA?Well thats an easy one Chris its Ford the best car to buy.
I agree with you about the same pool of contractors but i think the acceptable stanards of work should be put… 'inclusion'credits on upgradesthankyou 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… Steel frame companies in Adelaidehanson61, 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. Helyn replied 17 April 2009 ago HelynApr 17, 2009 6:17 pm HOW LONG FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL?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… Roar replied 15 April 2009 ago RoarApr 15, 2009 11:30 pm New house floor plans - comments please.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… Building a new home in S.AWe 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. lightviews estateNot yet...... We'll probably only be checking on our block once a week so I'll have to wait until Friday I'm hoping that they may have a slab down before Easter.
The… EmmaApr 01, 2009 10:51 pm Our new house at Mt Compass, SAHi Jim,Adel and Shane
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 … Austral "Grange" BrickThanks for your response klscomps!!
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… selectionsHi
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… Emma replied 26 March 2009 ago EmmaMar 26, 2009 10:38 pm Advice on Weeks Peacock?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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