Building A New House

yoyo72

18 March 2016

waldorf 48 FAMILY/RETREAT upgrade does anyone have pictures?

has anyone built the porter davis waldorf 48 and done the family/retreat upgrade, i am trying to find out what the cost of the upgrade is and would love to see pics if…

aloenyx

18 March 2016

Building our 1st home at Schofields - Need help with buiders

I don't know the builders you've mentioned, but I agree with other comments that usually the prices all come out around the same in the end, so you might as well go with…

jasminelee_86

18 March 2016

Smoky mirrored Glass Splashback

Best thing to wipe down mirrors with is toilet paper and water. Decent toilet paper though not shitty stuff it takes all the lint and fluff with it. Absolutely love the…

Saint Mike

18 March 2016

Missing Water Meter

Was there a meter ? Was it accidentally taken in the demolition - ie demolished ...

will81

17 March 2016

Box Hill NSW - New Land Purchase "Akora"

https://www.facebook.com/groups/263519677312561/ Take a look and join if you like. I know, jumping the gun before I buy a block hahaha. But we have been keen on Akora for…

Rochelle459

17 March 2016

Anyone building at Gillieston Heights NSW?

We have a few in there, if anyone can't find it your more then welcome to pm me your Facebook name and I can add you then add you to the group? I've never made a group…

deejay08

17 March 2016

Significant increase in building contract price

That's really horrifying! I'm pretty sure I know which builder you're talking about...really can't believe they get away with this extortion! What did your solicitor say?…

homerenoSA

17 March 2016

Building a custom home in Adelaide - any recommendations?

I built with Eastern Building Group in 2012 at Hectorville. The process was easy and end product was fantastic. We recently sold the house and reached a record price for…

StructuralBIMGuy

16 March 2016

Protecting waffle slab - agi drains v path

Hi VickiS I like your second option..put your decking over an impervious layer disharging/draining into Agri pipes/Sumps,etc

Saig

16 March 2016

Custom kdr in Sydney - Narrow Block with front facing North

Thanks for the feedback oneJohn. And Thanks for picking up on the void error. We've removed the long bridge and made the void larger and pushed out the landing. I wanted a…

Ding

16 March 2016

Getting closer

Not sure if anyone still reads this we are in William Hart Cres but we aren't in yet but it's getting closer. Builder said should have a date within the next two weeks.…

mishb

16 March 2016

Building in a rural area - Help!

We are planning to build a holiday house on the outskirts of a small town in country Victoria. It's about 1.5 hours from Melbourne CBD, and a half hour drive from a major…

teigs1

16 March 2016

Yayy! Only about 3 weeks to go til the house is built! With

Hi, we are just finishing the render base and will do the surfmist texture coat in a couple of weeks but i will share a pic once it has started. Another colour we were…

excitednewhomeowner

15 March 2016

PD Camberwell 29

Bump

Lyn11

15 March 2016

Livingston estate Cranbourne East- porter Davis Vienna 21

Thanks hsingal, We will just pay it before the construction Thanks again Mainvue Amalfi 530 - Our First build viewtopic.php?f=31&t=81745

surtees

15 March 2016

Unsure of signing a contract with a builder

I'd wait if the builder is trying to force you to sign tell them you'll walk away. You want to make sure your land is valued as expected but also you need to be able to…

Buildingbythesea

15 March 2016

Show me your light colour roof!

kailie86

14 March 2016

Gainsborough Greens Pimpama

Hey @vonsta76 We don't have our own thread as such but contributed to viewtopic.php?f=31&t=71425&p=1337977&hilit=Planbuild&sid=bc8f17b28a96d85d4c7f07d3fef0f9e2#p1337977…

bashworth

14 March 2016

External power

One way is to get a waterproof power outlet on an outside wall. When you decide where you want the feature you can install a transformer and run 12volt cable to the…

Forg

14 March 2016

Steps from laundry

It's part of landscaping, AFAIK if the builder does landscaping they do these steps too. Why it's part of landscaping, though, I have no idea. I think it's because they…

LednCoise

14 March 2016

HUDSON HOMES in STONECUTTERS

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to know if anyone is building with Hudson Homes in Stonecutters Estate in Colebee? Would love to get your feed back. Cheers

FHB-RHI

13 March 2016

Decking the Alfresco Ceiling

Thank you that gives us an idea on price. I was just concerned that moisture/humidity could cause some issues.

Wellard2ndTimers

13 March 2016

Homegroup WA

We nearly built with HGWA, going as far as signing a PPA and paying a $2k deposit. Fortunately for us though a lengthy delay on our land title gave us plenty of thinking…

TamDear18

12 March 2016

Whiteman Edge 7B New Gen - PCI 20th November

Hi Purplenetti, Your home looks stunning - you must be so chuffed! I am fairly new to this blog - we are also building with New Generation - very excited to start our…

Joynz

12 March 2016

Exorbitant charge for a missing tree root barrier?

I believe that the footings are strengthened in a new build to account for trees. There is also plastic tree root barrier that can be used. I suggest asking your builder.

S7iCkSt3R

12 March 2016

Building with Fairmont Homes / RealtySA @ Woodcroft Horizon

Quick question for anyone who's still alive in here, is anyone on Exetel for NBN in Woodcroft? I've heard the speeds can be hit and miss depending on the area.

caff

12 March 2016

Hawkesbury custom build- just about done!

deejay08

12 March 2016

Private building inspectors Wollongong/Illawarra

We are using housespect as they send someone from your area...we are building in the highlands so could be the same inspector.

Pink86

11 March 2016

Oracle Experiences

Hi all, I have created a new thread for my journey, as there have been many comments this one can be used for experiences with this company [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING…

Jay31

11 March 2016

Neighbour's power lines interfering with our build

Hello, Yep any update on what you had to do? We are currently experiencing the same issue

Dan122

11 March 2016

Cost of Driveway (external to builder)?

Ours is like $90m2 plus 6 tones of base amd drains which is about 10000. We had a guy quote 50000 but he tried telling us no road base was needed. Builder amd all other…

Vino0512

11 March 2016

Building a new Mainvue Emporio 430

I think he meant the house will be ready to move in three months... he probably forgot to factor in the time it will take to rectify the issues Darbecca points…

csabeyratne

11 March 2016

New Home Carmelle Lux Q2 with Henleys

wood bang

10 March 2016

AMA - some of our recent building progress

deejay08

10 March 2016

Reverse brick veneer to some walls

Hey guys....thanks so much for replying! DDarroch I have since had the efficiency assessor run this scenario through first rate 5 and it made a slight difference to…

nina marie

10 March 2016

Our build- back on track....12 months update with piccies!

Hello to anybody out there listening! We are at the tender stage with plans requiring just a couple of tweaks now. It has taken a long time for us to get here but it has…

zc12345

10 March 2016

Building in Overland flow precinct in Eastwood - Advice need

thanks mate. when you mentioned that the house was raised 750mm. Were the footings made out of stump, brick piers? is stump/ brick piers more or less expensive than slab?

Leksie5000

10 March 2016

Can you post a picture of your rendered facade?

Hi I'll be happy to post pics once ours is painted. It's rendered but not painted yet. Custom knockdown rebuild Newcastle NSW viewtopic.php?t=78271

zc12345

10 March 2016

Flood prone land - Overland Flow Path - Design Foundation

Hello. Has anyone here in the forum have to build a new house on land that is burden by overland flow path? i approached a number of builders and most of them have not…

jaykkay

10 March 2016

The Avenue at Casey

This forum hasn't been looked at for quite some time. But I wanted to advise everyone here that some residents have formed a facebook page with the objective of talking…

TamDear18

10 March 2016

Building in Baldivis WA - NBN & Lighting Questions

Hi Hearny87, We are also building in Baldivis This is our first build. I thought I'd offer some food for thought regarding lighting. It was suggested to us, to go for…

timwa

10 March 2016

NATIONAL HOMES Build - Bicton WA - Lock Up!

Saint Mike

9 March 2016

Builder recommendation for slight-moderate slope block

Henley ?

shellby

8 March 2016

Quick Question

We went with no window - our plan has no window but we wouldn't have wanted one anyway.

JLH222

8 March 2016

Metricon - Issues with Site Plan & Contract

I would definitely be contacting M to find out what they have to say.

JLH222

8 March 2016

Metricon price increase

We fixed our price too and the designer home we have chosen went up $5k. A bit rude to have 2 price increases in 2 months!

TheBigHouse

8 March 2016

If you arranged demolition through your builder...

Arranged demolition via our builder and did not have to do a thing they took care of everything. Sent from an iPhone please excuse the ridiculous spell correcting…

STAUBS

8 March 2016

is anybody building in fletcher with Mcdonld jones

Hi Manni001 We are building in Fletcher with MJH - have our block cut awaiting on slab to be poured Where about's in Fletcher are you and which MJH house have you choosen?

jiin

8 March 2016

Corner plot, Mernda Vic

Hi guys, we are building our first home on a corner plot. Wondering if we can have another access door on the side street without any permits. Really appreciate your…