Home
Pros
Forum
  • About
  • Join Community
  • Contact
Reply
WatchingStarredHistory
InboxSent
MembersPros
#Unanswered     #Active

Browse Forums
Building A New House
Standard
List
Topics
Author
Replies
Views
Last Post
nessbrown
nessbrown
15 July 2009

Kitchen and Bathroom tiles and tile company woes!

Kitchen and Bathroom tiles and tile company woes!
WA

Thank you for that information!! I actually removed my tiles for my house except wet areas at the start and am VERY happy I did so!! I am instead going with Karndean…

4
861
nessbrown
Jul 15, 2009 7:55 am
amy0926
amy0926
9 July 2009

Ross North

Ross North
WA

Hi guys - thanks for all your reply. Now I have more confident go ahead with Ross North :P

4
2243
amy0926
Jul 09, 2009 11:04 pm
ethomas09
ethomas09
3 July 2009

Building in WA, Perth - Queries regarding pre-start.

Building in WA, Perth - Queries regarding pre-start.
WA

Thanks a lot all for replying back....appreciate your inputs in this matter.

6
584
ethomas09
Jul 03, 2009 7:02 pm
mundie mansion
mundie mansion
2 July 2009

Building 263 design with Impression

Building 263 design with Impression
WA

I think it will depend on the building company but ours were happy for us to deal directly with the electricians when they were on site to arrange some extra powerpoints ::smile::

1
619
mundie mansion
Jul 02, 2009 3:46 pm
virgin-builder
virgin-builder
1 July 2009

Changing/Upgrading during the construction process.

Changing/Upgrading during the construction process.
WA

If you have an HIA contract, it states that both parties may request a variation (I think section 23). But your builder might have ordered your bench-top already so you…

2
647
virgin-builder
Jul 01, 2009 5:44 pm
virgin-builder
locus
locus
1 July 2009

Is anyone building in Brookdale W.A

Is anyone building in Brookdale W.A
WA
1, 2, 3

Hmm I am not sure. We had to make sure it was the right classification as part of the contract and it is a class S classification. But yes the…

59
2204
locus
Jul 01, 2009 12:14 pm
locus
stockt12
stockt12
28 June 2009

Perth builders - inside story please

Perth builders - inside story please
WA

wow...glad i found this post about highbury!! went in and spoke to a saleslady at their display home..home looked terrific, she was very helpful[our next build early next…

2
3493
stockt12
Jun 28, 2009 1:34 pm
elemist
elemist
27 June 2009

Blue Print Homes Tile Selections

Blue Print Homes Tile Selections
WA

Thanks all... i did a wander around today with my selections book and managed to match up most of the tiles. Hopefully my CLO will get back to me sometime this year with…

3
658
elemist
Jun 27, 2009 6:54 pm
TheBoatMan
TheBoatMan
26 June 2009

Building in Butler with HBC

Building in Butler with HBC
WA
1, 2

Another Butler Boy Here. It is a great suburb. So great to walk around the lake! If only they would put the train line up here like they were supposed to. Your right…

39
6358
TheBoatMan
Jun 26, 2009 3:05 pm
NCole
NCole
23 June 2009

Cost of stormwater connection. - WA Country Builders

Cost of stormwater connection. - WA Country Builders
WA

Thanks for the replies guys. Have not been able to take it out of the contract in the end, WACB saying we cant and its all part of their building license and other…

4
2401
NCole
Jun 23, 2009 10:53 pm
Nicci
Nicci
23 June 2009

council building license

council building license
WA

We are in city of gosnells.. Ours took 3 months it was over chrissy time aswell.. I I know the feeling.. just dragggggggging on. Goodluck, hope it comes through soon

4
589
Nicci
Jun 23, 2009 5:41 pm
monkeyupatree
monkeyupatree
17 June 2009

Just about at lock up...when do they Render?

Just about at lock up...when do they Render?
WA

Well our house was rendered way before the roof tiles went on, so well before the 'grey float' on the inside was even started. I think as soon as the brickwork was…

3
1299
monkeyupatree
Jun 17, 2009 3:50 pm
monkeyupatree
monkeyupatree
monkeyupatree
16 June 2009

Our WA Treechange - Floorboards going in!

Our WA Treechange - Floorboards going in!
WA
1, 2, 3, 4

Floors look great, such a nice colour. We still haven't got our driveway done yet...hopefully tomorrow *fingers crossed*

78
8438
monkeyupatree
Jun 16, 2009 2:29 am
monkeyupatree
claire bear
claire bear
15 June 2009

Building in Perth - Question about after Lock Up?

Building in Perth - Question about after Lock Up?
WA
1, 2

I am building with goodlife homes as well in byford! we are building the southport promo! We are at lock…

32
5215
claire bear
Jun 15, 2009 11:20 pm
beegeers
beegeers
9 June 2009

For those who have used a building inspector.....

For those who have used a building inspector.....
WA

We felt we did not have know enough knowledge to check everything out and so had an independent inspection at pre-plaster and would have one at pre-handover…

6
1060
beegeers
Jun 09, 2009 9:56 pm
Howie
Howie
9 June 2009

PERTH: Photovoltaic Power - Deal for home builders

PERTH: Photovoltaic Power - Deal for home builders
WA

I'd try anyway.. some places are asking people to post their applications back via Aust Post Platinum Post (Same/Next day). So chances are you've got till midnight tonight.

17
1655
Howie
Jun 09, 2009 3:37 pm
Howie
karakarakara
karakarakara
7 June 2009

Our first home (WA - HBC) - feedback on plan please :)

Our first home (WA - HBC) - feedback on plan please :)
WA

wow, hi everyone. I haven't written anymore in this thread for a while because we are currently looking at changing builders and going with a totally different…

12
2185
karakarakara
Jun 07, 2009 11:32 am
ani
ani
6 June 2009

anyone bulding with summit/ easystart?

anyone bulding with summit/ easystart?
WA

Hi Shan! I'm building in Bertram but missed your thread until now. Are you in Belgravia Central? I can PM you and tell you where my land is if you like - we could be…

5
1163
ani
Jun 06, 2009 9:49 pm
ani
ozhappy981
ozhappy981
4 June 2009

New Home in WA

New Home in WA
WA

When we were looking for a…

3
930
ozhappy981
Jun 04, 2009 6:38 pm
kexkez
kexkez
26 May 2009

Cedar Homes, Perth

Cedar Homes, Perth
WA

hi We looked at the cedar homes displays out at Ellenbrook a couple of years ago. They had some lovely designs but for me I couldn't get past having to have internal…

1
2853
kexkez
May 26, 2009 10:21 pm
kexkez
azeeb
azeeb
26 May 2009

Gemmill Homes vs Ross North

Gemmill Homes vs Ross North
WA

I'm about to pick a company so I can start building in Perth. Does anyone have any good or bad comments on Gemmill Homes or Ross…

3
932
azeeb
May 26, 2009 3:33 pm
misscrow
misscrow
26 May 2009

Help needed please- Render question!

Help needed please- Render question!
WA

Plus, our house is one without a display home version and the elevation plans don't really give a goot indicaion of what the front will look like, brick…

4
722
misscrow
May 26, 2009 1:11 am
kirsada
kirsada
25 May 2009

advice

advice
WA

Here I am...one of those chatty HBC people :P| HELLO I didn't see your thread earlier - sorry! I agree with Nicci. Our sales rep was fantastic until we signed and then he…

3
803
kirsada
May 25, 2009 2:52 pm
kirsada
ozhappy981
ozhappy981
23 May 2009

Two storey builder

Two storey builder
WA

We are building with APG. We are at the stage of bricks going up for the ground floor. Happy so far. They let us to a lot of changes; the internal layout of our house is…

1
494
ozhappy981
May 23, 2009 1:50 pm
misscrow
misscrow
23 May 2009

Please help - which Perth Builder?

Please help - which Perth Builder?
WA

Red Ink is Scott Park's new company so if you like one you'd probably like the other. We went with Gemmill, they had good plans so didn't need to change much at all

19
3575
misscrow
May 23, 2009 3:23 am
Judie
Judie
20 May 2009

Just got my Building Contract & Prelim Plans - have Question

Just got my Building Contract & Prelim Plans - have Question
WA

Major changes like windows and walls need to be done before the plan is submitted to council. If you make any structural changes once you have your CC, you will have to…

1
491
Judie
May 20, 2009 12:45 am
Judie
kirribilli
kirribilli
18 May 2009

WA/Perth - Currently drawing with builder

WA/Perth - Currently drawing with builder
WA

Hi there, I think the floorplan is great! Agree with the swapping of the laundry and toilet, otherwise great! Only thing I wish we had done in ours, which is a similar…

16
2319
kirribilli
May 18, 2009 2:49 pm
kirribilli
Nicci
Nicci
11 May 2009

What do you think - The Left over bricks..

What do you think - The Left over bricks..
WA

Thanks everyone for replys.. Ive spoken to few friends/family who are building too and they all get to keep their leftover bricks so i didnt know what to think. I wish i…

8
1167
Nicci
May 11, 2009 4:27 pm
GinaUK
GinaUK
10 May 2009

Building in WA - double brick question

Building in WA - double brick question
WA

We have finally signed PPA and shown our plans to a few people and one keeps on insisting we should do double brick in the garage. None of…

3
868
GinaUK
May 10, 2009 12:32 pm
tamamontu
tamamontu
8 May 2009

Builder asking to sign the contract before prestart(WA)

Builder asking to sign the contract before prestart(WA)
WA

GinaUK Thanks for the post, The reason why I mentioned about solicitor for addenda was to make sure the builder is liable for fixing the things we choose.

10
2705
tamamontu
May 08, 2009 10:31 pm
Nicci
Nicci
8 May 2009

Choice of Builder

Choice of Builder
WA

viewtopic.php?f=31&t=17607 This might help. A thread with people building with Blueprint. Nicci

4
1058
Nicci
May 08, 2009 2:30 pm
azeeb
azeeb
6 May 2009

New home plan

New home plan
WA

hi ssalga i am also building with Ross north, at queens park, have just got my prestart…

16
2432
azeeb
May 06, 2009 11:03 am
davinci
davinci
5 May 2009

URGENT: People building with Ultim@te Homes

URGENT: People building with Ultim@te Homes
WA

call a local garden supply center and ask for there prices to be faxed to you then you will have it on paper, it would be worth asking builder to justify the cost and if…

7
1017
davinci
May 05, 2009 9:39 am
davinci
misscrow
misscrow
5 May 2009

Has anyone built with Summit homes in Perth?

Has anyone built with Summit homes in Perth?
WA

Quote: After looking at the Summitt house display again- the luxxe, we decided to go for another display house (Gemmill Homes). Noooo!!! I thought we…

5
2239
misscrow
May 05, 2009 4:40 am
Nicci
Nicci
4 May 2009

Colourbond Fencing Perth WA

Colourbond Fencing Perth WA
WA

Hi, Our neighbour and us are looking for a reasonable priced fencing contractor for colourbond. Any help would be great. Thanks Nicci

0
474
Nicci
May 04, 2009 4:35 pm
lgale
lgale
27 April 2009

Building in WA?? Why no frame

Building in WA?? Why no frame
WA

A good list (although perhaps slightly biased being from a brick manufacturer): http://www.australbrick.com.au/vic/why_ ... _brick.php

11
1469
lgale
Apr 27, 2009 12:10 am
2
604
glitch69
Apr 25, 2009 1:23 am

Had our meeting with site supervisor today. He has given us a 5 month build time! We will be happy with that, but believe it when we see it! The brickies are going great…

9
1615
zozzles23
Apr 22, 2009 7:25 pm
zozzles23
Pisces
Pisces
21 April 2009

Floorplan with Centre Courtyard - ZEN - WA

Floorplan with Centre Courtyard - ZEN - WA
WA
1, 2

oo i saw the zen display home- its an awesome plan!

26
4166
Pisces
Apr 21, 2009 1:46 pm
Pisces
Pisces
Pisces
21 April 2009

6 weeks for contracts? Building in Perth

6 weeks for contracts? Building in Perth
WA

How long does it take after signing the final contract to have the Prestart…

15
1575
Pisces
Apr 21, 2009 10:35 am
Pisces
Michelle
Michelle
20 April 2009

Roof's again!!! tiles?

Roof's again!!! tiles?
WA

Well…..if I live in a really hot climate zone, I would never give black a though. You will not be doing yourself justice here! By the way….every dark colour on a…

1
442
Michelle
Apr 20, 2009 9:21 pm
Michelle
erinleigh
erinleigh
20 April 2009

To Smart wire or not to Smart wire

To Smart wire or not to Smart wire
WA

It was a covenant of our estate that we had to get it included.. however i know we will not be using it to it's full advantage.. hell, we probably wont be able to afford…

5
871
erinleigh
Apr 20, 2009 12:07 pm
erinleigh
tinfish
tinfish
15 April 2009

soil classification M3

soil classification M3
WA

the new land is still in Seville Grove.... just around the corner from the previous block we had chosen...

8
2238
tinfish
Apr 15, 2009 2:25 am
tinfish
kirsada
kirsada
14 April 2009

Façade options - window in the wrong place!

Façade options - window in the wrong place!
WA

Thanks Ed..I do like your suggestions. I think I will leave the windows off the dining wall as this faces the carport which we plan to enclose!! I will see how much the…

5
850
kirsada
Apr 14, 2009 7:34 pm
kirsada
kexkez
kexkez
11 April 2009

Our home in Forrestdale, WA

Our home in Forrestdale, WA
WA

It looks horrible when the electrician comes through and cuts up the brick walls doesn't it. I was quite horrified as it felt like he'd vandalised the place. It still…

8
1339
kexkez
Apr 11, 2009 8:30 am
kexkez
starlet
starlet
4 April 2009

Our build with SPH

Our build with SPH
WA
1, 2

Thanks thorney! Funny isn't it, sometimes I look at the carpet and worry I bought it too dark! haha! We don't have much decent furniture in the carpeted rooms yet, it's…

37
7770
starlet
Apr 04, 2009 12:16 am
muzzman
muzzman
1 April 2009

Building with Summit for the 2nd time!

Building with Summit for the 2nd time!
WA

Congrats saffie! Hope everything goes well for you ::lol::

5
787
muzzman
Apr 01, 2009 1:55 am
muzzman
cookies
cookies
31 March 2009

We are at Lock Up!

We are at Lock Up!
WA

looking good! loving all of the doors to the alfresco!

13
1004
cookies
Mar 31, 2009 1:13 pm
cookies
craigd
craigd
29 March 2009

Demolition and Wooden Frame House

Demolition and Wooden Frame House
WA

termites are pretty friendly but I intend to place traps around the block. Im more tempted for the wooden frame due to the cost of steel. thanks for the reply.

2
294
craigd
Mar 29, 2009 11:50 am

You are here
Building ForumBuilding A New House
You are here
Building ForumBuilding A New House

Australia's largest home building and renovation
community with over 1.8 million posts

Home
Pros
Forum
Start a new topic
About
Join Community
Advertise
Contact Homeone
Articles
All comments made express the views and opinions of the author and not the Administrators, Support nor Homeone Australia & New Zealand
© Homeone Australia & New Zealand All Rights Reserved ‎2001 - 2024
Australia's largest home building and
renovation community
Homeone
About

Terms
Privacy

Follow homeone on FacebookFollow homeone on Twitter
All comments made express the views and opinions of the author and not the Administrators, Support nor Homeone Australia & New Zealand
© Homeone Australia & New Zealand All Rights Reserved ‎2001 - 2024