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Karar
Karar
10 February 2021

Anyone Building with Masterton?

Anyone Building with Masterton?

Hi Rayavo going back and forth between builders i realized Masterton and Metricon tend to be cheaper compared to others initially, they might still be cheap if you pick…

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Karar
Feb 10, 2021 7:09 pm
rantapawan
rantapawan
10 February 2021

How much is it to install downlights after handover?

How much is it to install downlights after handover?
VIC

If you're a Victorian, you can get the under the VEU scheme.

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rantapawan
Feb 10, 2021 5:46 pm
rantapawan
baronx
baronx
10 February 2021

Henley Reserve - Cullen 45 .. Build Cancelled !

Henley Reserve - Cullen 45 .. Build Cancelled !
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

I gave up on the Raft slab as it was almost impossible to have our own surveyor, get a raft slab & keep the costs down with a volume builder. All volume builders use a…

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baronx
Feb 10, 2021 4:53 pm
baronx
Gerro
Gerro
10 February 2021

potential car side access size and usefulness

potential car side access size and usefulness

We have about 3m from the fence to the wall of the garage, we do have the eaves overhang this space but it will probably on really be an issue with a large caravan or boat..

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Gerro
Feb 10, 2021 11:39 am
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jayzz55
Feb 10, 2021 9:15 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
9 February 2021

Differences between custom and project homes

Differences between custom and project homes

Custom = What you want Project = What they have to offer you or what your willing to…

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Bimbob
Feb 09, 2021 9:28 pm
Pulse
Pulse
9 February 2021

Neighbour built on zero boundary

Neighbour built on zero boundary

As the others said, you need an identification survey to see where their wall is, the developer won’t be of much help. The certifier or council may be better if the pegs…

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Pulse
Feb 09, 2021 1:15 pm
crimzin
crimzin
9 February 2021

Floor Plan Feedback

Floor Plan Feedback

I would put the garage and toilets on the western side of the house instead. You want more eastern light coming into the house and less western light. Listen to the…

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crimzin
Feb 09, 2021 10:44 am

Hi Everyone, My husband and I are quite early in the build process having just finalised our final floor plans & submitted for building & planning approval to build on…

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gidgegannup
Feb 09, 2021 1:35 am
Sparkyf
Sparkyf
8 February 2021

Advise building with Metricon Fintona 37

Advise building with Metricon Fintona 37

We already had to change our island benchtop colour, as the Dekton colour we chose (in May last year) is now obsolete and no longer in stock in Australia! And despite…

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Sparkyf
Feb 08, 2021 6:25 pm
Sparkyf
GoodToGo
GoodToGo
8 February 2021

Building 4br on 350sqm

Building 4br on 350sqm

Are you doing DA or CDC? Where is the property?

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GoodToGo
Feb 08, 2021 3:06 pm
Newbuild29
Newbuild29
8 February 2021

Buidling Designer Fees

Buidling Designer Fees

Looking to build a double storey home in Melbourne. What should we be paying (price range ) for a building designer to draw up a concept design and then working drawings…

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Newbuild29
Feb 08, 2021 3:04 pm
r1sk
r1sk
7 February 2021

How to get the best value in custom build

How to get the best value in custom build

Did abit of research and the VBA states that cost plus contracts aren't allowed unless the project is 1mil+. Additionally, how would you get a loan for this sort of…

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r1sk
Feb 07, 2021 8:35 pm
LindoF
LindoF
7 February 2021

How to look after existing pool during Knock Down & Rebuild

How to look after existing pool during Knock Down & Rebuild

Oh my gosh!!! I was not thinking it would be priced so high! Does that include fencing? I’m currently looking at different options and hopefully, can keep the cost down. Thanks

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LindoF
Feb 07, 2021 9:19 am
Houselog
Houselog
6 February 2021

Anyone built (or is building) with Edgecliff Homes?

Anyone built (or is building) with Edgecliff Homes?

Thanks CD12JD! Glad to know someone else has looked into them since they seem relatively new. Hope your new build is going well!

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Houselog
Feb 06, 2021 10:38 pm
chippy
chippy
6 February 2021

Electrical provisions for future pool

Electrical provisions for future pool

Discuss it with the pool supplier. They should be able to give you the exact requirements. I wouldn't be surprised if you will require 3 phase power if you are having a heat pump.

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chippy
Feb 06, 2021 4:48 pm
chippy
ECOECO
ECOECO
5 February 2021

Surfmist Windows

Surfmist Windows

In most lighting Surfmist is indistinguishable from White, it used to be called off-white. So as a neutral "colour" it will look fine with any tint.

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ECOECO
Feb 05, 2021 4:38 pm
ECOECO
keyman
keyman
5 February 2021

NBN Connection, Telephone and TV wiring

NBN Connection, Telephone and TV wiring

Really depends on how much your builder will charge for the work; some may have huge markups whereas others are reasonable ($100-$150 per data run). If you do find it more…

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keyman
Feb 05, 2021 2:45 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 February 2021

Site Works expense

Site Works expense

You've got the heads up... be prepared. All the Best

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 05, 2021 1:09 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Ozshaz
Ozshaz
5 February 2021

No Physical Termite Barrier By My Builder Is that Acceptable

No Physical Termite Barrier By My Builder Is that Acceptable
VIC

Do you know what was mentioned in your contract or the specification attached to the build. Normally builders will specify the type of termite treatment in the…

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Ozshaz
Feb 05, 2021 5:34 am
JJJmack
JJJmack
4 February 2021

Greenvale Carroll Lane

Greenvale Carroll Lane
VIC

This is an old thread, but wondering what peoples site costs have come to who have built here?

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JJJmack
Feb 04, 2021 4:47 pm
Kotex
Kotex
4 February 2021

Estimate Costs - Knockdown and Rebuild

Estimate Costs - Knockdown and Rebuild

Thank you..all make sense

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Kotex
Feb 04, 2021 4:06 pm
aussieta
aussieta
4 February 2021

Carlisle homes: Should I sign an incorrect document?

Carlisle homes: Should I sign an incorrect document?

where you sign make a note referring to correct plans

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aussieta
Feb 04, 2021 2:26 pm
aussieta
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 February 2021

Narrow Block Design

Narrow Block Design

Also if your budget can stretch consider putting in a basement there are quiet a few unassuming 4 level homes on small blocks.

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 04, 2021 9:13 am
StructuralBIMGuy
taffymarz
taffymarz
3 February 2021

Site Clean after Construction/ excess material removal

Site Clean after Construction/ excess material removal

Hi home builders I am in the process of house construction in Victoria and attended final walk through recently I…

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taffymarz
Feb 03, 2021 10:29 pm
Dreamproject
Dreamproject
3 February 2021

New home

New home

Hi all home builders We have just started the process of building with wisdom homes. Building a single story home 35-36 square. As wisdom do not have a single story…

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Dreamproject
Feb 03, 2021 7:07 pm
Mariette
Mariette
3 February 2021

"Quality House and Land" home builders

"Quality House and Land" home builders

Has any one built with Quality house and Land. Looking to built with them in Drouin Vic

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Mariette
Feb 03, 2021 4:38 pm
Fore2
Fore2
3 February 2021

Driveway application ( For CDC APPROVAL)

Driveway application ( For CDC APPROVAL)

You can just add TBC in the details section as you aren't even close to driveway. That's what my council advised (Liverpool NSW) Then when building completed and you have…

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Fore2
Feb 03, 2021 12:10 pm
MorrighanRaven
MorrighanRaven
2 February 2021

Kit or Modular Pros and Cons

Kit or Modular Pros and Cons

Recently moved to Australia from Arizona. As for the local climate, there is nothing to say, but I will share the experience of…

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MorrighanRaven
Feb 02, 2021 2:42 am
MorrighanRaven
stme
stme
1 February 2021

non treated timber frame

non treated timber frame

As an expert, what termite management system do you advise to use for a new construction

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stme
Feb 01, 2021 3:47 pm
MiloM
MiloM
1 February 2021

Don’t build with Lifespaces Group

Don’t build with Lifespaces Group

Another unhappy customer here too!

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MiloM
Feb 01, 2021 11:48 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
1 February 2021

Slab engineering for double brick home

Slab engineering for double brick home
1, 2

Good result. Stewie

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Stewie D
Feb 01, 2021 6:24 am
worldofmud
worldofmud
31 January 2021

Driveway Engineering HELP

Driveway Engineering HELP
QLD

From the GC Council section on retaining walls , building approval will be required on retaining walls unless they can meet all (from a total of ten) of the following:…

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worldofmud
Jan 31, 2021 6:26 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
31 January 2021

Final Occupational Certificate

Final Occupational Certificate
NSW

Maybe B & L , but it is still too high for a comfortable step. 190mm is recommended for stairs as max but even that is pushing it for comfort. Stewie

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Stewie D
Jan 31, 2021 4:37 pm
aadikamagic
aadikamagic
31 January 2021

Clarendon Homes Oxford Facade Pic Please

Clarendon Homes Oxford Facade Pic Please

Hello Everyone, We are building Fairmont with Clarendon and wanted to look at Oxford facade. Until now we've seen it only in drawings which are not realistic pictures.…

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aadikamagic
Jan 31, 2021 10:19 am
aashah0079
aashah0079
30 January 2021

Extra soil

Extra soil

Soil was removed from the site and they want me to pay for that soil. They don't have any details or any proof of it.. Thank you for your opinion.

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aashah0079
Jan 30, 2021 12:22 am
Montu
Montu
29 January 2021

Brick or concrete block front fence

Brick or concrete block front fence
NSW

Hi all, I am unable to decide if I should get a brick front fence (same color as the house) or a charcoal block fence (my driveway is charcoal color concrete)? Please…

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Montu
Jan 29, 2021 8:59 pm
aussieta
aussieta
29 January 2021

Nogs and Noggin issues

Nogs and Noggin issues

photo 1 , eeeks that sure looks poor photo 2 looks to plan of photo 3

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aussieta
Jan 29, 2021 3:32 pm
aussieta
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
29 January 2021

Can a builder refuse other licensed trades from doing works?

Can a builder refuse other licensed trades from doing works?

Thank you. I don't have access to that Standard but I will try a couple of avenues that should.

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SaveH2O
Jan 29, 2021 3:11 pm
SaveH2O
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
29 January 2021

floor plan measurements

floor plan measurements

yes roof area is only to help calculate Rain harvesting catchment area, plus roof water volume for sizing of stormwater pipe size

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 29, 2021 1:40 pm
BuildingandLegal
Lina C
Lina C
29 January 2021

Pls vote -who bears the cost of re-inspections ($ and delay)

Pls vote -who bears the cost of re-inspections ($ and delay)

Agree with your view, Building and Legal:) Thanks.

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Lina C
Jan 29, 2021 11:02 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
29 January 2021

Building Inspector Perth

Building Inspector Perth

You will find in perth engineering firms do most of the structural inspections ie footings, slabs, suspended slabs,etc as they are the only ones that are legally…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 29, 2021 9:12 am
StructuralBIMGuy
leo20041022
leo20041022
29 January 2021

My Doulton 56 Classique - Metricon Melbourne

My Doulton 56 Classique - Metricon Melbourne
VIC
1, 2, 3

nice house; nice price base price for doulton 56 in nsw is already $630k now

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leo20041022
Jan 29, 2021 8:50 am
DanC
DanC
29 January 2021

Should I raise ceiling height from 2590mm to 2740mm?

Should I raise ceiling height from 2590mm to 2740mm?

It can also depend on the builder in regard to cost feasibility. With my last property (209sqm) the builder had 2400 standard, 2550 for around $5500 and 2700 for around…

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DanC
Jan 29, 2021 6:58 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
29 January 2021

Sewer inspection line poor placement eyesore

Sewer inspection line poor placement eyesore

What you're looking at is the sewer jump-up. This is where your sewer line connects into the sewer main. The connection point is not offered as a "preferred connection…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 29, 2021 3:34 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
29 January 2021

Powder Room Plumbing Seems Off? Please help

Powder Room Plumbing Seems Off? Please help

Mis-measures happen, what the plumber has done is fine BUT you have discontinuation of the bottom plate, the photo shows a speed brace on a broken bracing panel. I would…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 29, 2021 3:25 am
BuildingandLegal
sam801
sam801
28 January 2021

Bricks

Bricks

We had selected our bricks for our build in November last year only to be told this week they are out of stock. The alternative offered is a Metallix Emery brick by…

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sam801
Jan 28, 2021 11:08 am
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murtaza.sh
Jan 27, 2021 10:01 pm
murtaza.sh
MMac
MMac
27 January 2021

Stormwater question

Stormwater question

Hi all, Would be grateful for any help from anyone with experience with this kind of issue. Ours is a battle axe block with a house at the front (separate title). We…

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MMac
Jan 27, 2021 9:42 pm
Firdause B'Kamdin
Firdause B'Kamdin
27 January 2021

Wattyl Dhimba for exterior render

Wattyl Dhimba for exterior render

Hello Everyone, we are building again ! As always our facade is going to be very timeless classic. It’s an inspired French Provincial Facade. The confusion in our mind…

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Firdause B'Kamdin
Jan 27, 2021 8:29 pm

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