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dvestate
dvestate
21 March 2012

Are there any regulations on a minimum side access

Are there any regulations on a minimum side access
VIC

My parents neighbour had the same issue but lucky they have become friends so my Dad just gives them access from there place when required. Good luck

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dvestate
Mar 21, 2012 4:58 pm
dunkyboy
dunkyboy
21 March 2012

Looking for liquid limestone/aggregate at great $$ in Perth

Looking for liquid limestone/aggregate at great $$ in Perth
WA

I would be interested in this as well, we are considering putting down liquid limestone (depending on cost) at our new build around August time, does anybody know roughly…

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dunkyboy
Mar 21, 2012 5:39 pm
khamtran
khamtran
21 March 2012

Concreting new driveway to the property boundary

Concreting new driveway to the property boundary
VIC

The driveway is shared with the neighbour so we're limited there. With how our front is there wouldn't enough room to park two cars in the driveway anyhow. We are however…

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khamtran
Mar 21, 2012 5:57 pm
ct@ri
ct@ri
21 March 2012

YAY we have plans....BOOOOOO there are so many mistakes....

YAY we have plans....BOOOOOO there are so many mistakes....
WA

Would you like to come in and discuss your concerns GardenofNeedn? I'm happy to attend with our Drafting Manager, and make sure you get exactly what you want and expect…

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ct@ri
Mar 21, 2012 9:00 pm
rocketship
rocketship
21 March 2012

Would you ask for this to be repaired/replaced??

Would you ask for this to be repaired/replaced??
NSW

^^ as above... replace. Looks secondhand not brand new.. and I'm sure you paid for brand new!!!

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rocketship
Mar 21, 2012 10:40 pm
FirstHomeForMe+
FirstHomeForMe+
22 March 2012

Mirrors

Mirrors
WA

Hi guys! Thanks for the replies... Im in perth :D

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FirstHomeForMe+
Mar 22, 2012 12:27 am
caz_770
caz_770
22 March 2012

companies that have Bonus Packages/ Specials

companies that have Bonus Packages/ Specials
WA

What range of builders are you looking at? Most of the low to mid-level first home buyer builders have packages. The ones I can think of off the top of my head that had…

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caz_770
Mar 22, 2012 1:53 am
caz_770
globeoz
globeoz
22 March 2012

Building in Bayside, Melbourne

Building in Bayside, Melbourne
VIC

We have just bought a house for a knockdown and rebuild in the bayside area. Can anyone recommend a project builder that they have used? or a private builder? I don't…

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globeoz
Mar 22, 2012 2:09 pm
upsydaisy
upsydaisy
22 March 2012

Which 2 of these did you get - quick, good or cheap?

Which 2 of these did you get - quick, good or cheap?

We went with a small local builder in Melbourne's North Eastern suburbs.

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upsydaisy
Mar 22, 2012 2:16 pm
upsydaisy
d3vil_nik
d3vil_nik
22 March 2012

How much cracking is normal?

How much cracking is normal?
VIC
1, 2

who are u building with

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d3vil_nik
Mar 22, 2012 8:59 pm
Barossa Bubbles
Barossa Bubbles
23 March 2012

INSURANCES

INSURANCES
WA

Would you be needing income protection (althought a great tax deduction) or would you look at taking out Mortgage insurance only? In the building phase the builder will…

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Barossa Bubbles
Mar 23, 2012 9:02 am
Barossa Bubbles
Crow
Crow
23 March 2012

LIGHT FITTING INSTALLATION

LIGHT FITTING INSTALLATION

Our house is almost complete and after discussions with the builder I contacted the builder's electrician direct (with the builders permission) to install all our light…

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Crow
Mar 23, 2012 1:50 pm
cantsay
cantsay
23 March 2012

Timelines (Slab and Bricks)

Timelines (Slab and Bricks)
WA

We are bulding with Kerdels - there was a 7 week wait between the slabpour and the brickwork starting.

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cantsay
Mar 23, 2012 1:53 pm
dvestate
dvestate
23 March 2012

Bricks - uniform colour from face to rear

Bricks - uniform colour from face to rear
NSW

I've been looking for an answer to this without visiting a brickyard yet but thought I would post something here. I know that bricks are pretty much a clay construction…

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dvestate
Mar 23, 2012 3:11 pm
greenfish
greenfish
23 March 2012

tapware - what is a reasonable price?

tapware - what is a reasonable price?
NSW

Oh yay. :z: Sorry for hijacking your thread Pete_n_Pet :oops:

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greenfish
Mar 23, 2012 4:26 pm
greenfish
nglbuilder
nglbuilder
23 March 2012

Water Meter Installation - Yarra Valley Water

Water Meter Installation - Yarra Valley Water
VIC

Would be interested to know how this pans out... I have an inkling the builder will probably dig their heels in, so will probably depend on how much it is worth...

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nglbuilder
Mar 23, 2012 6:42 pm
nrh157
nrh157
23 March 2012

Sparky recommendation in Sydney

Sparky recommendation in Sydney
NSW

Hi, We were recommended Andrew from Chess Electrical http://www.chesselectrical.com.au Can't comment on his individual pricing as we had…

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nrh157
Mar 23, 2012 9:31 pm
nrh157
d3vil_nik
d3vil_nik
23 March 2012

ANYone here having issues with metr!con

ANYone here having issues with metr!con
VIC

hey i understand that but as a professional business i think they should double check it and not just decide to put all these extra costs a couple days before building has…

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d3vil_nik
Mar 23, 2012 11:05 pm
d3vil_nik
d3vil_nik
23 March 2012

brand new driveway already patchy

brand new driveway already patchy
NSW

whos ur builder?, call a manager up and write a letter of disappointment and state that you want it fixed. letters always works lol

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d3vil_nik
Mar 23, 2012 11:09 pm
drpopper
drpopper
24 March 2012

Bedroom sizes

Bedroom sizes
VIC
1, 2

We've had tiny,small. medium and big over the years and when it comes to bedrooms I'd suggest our experience has been the bigger the better. Waiting rooms are sized…

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drpopper
Mar 24, 2012 1:09 am
drpopper
building-expert
building-expert
24 March 2012

Follow your gut!

Follow your gut!

Well done, to get respect you have to stand up and fight for your rights. Bravo!

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building-expert
Mar 24, 2012 6:32 pm
building-expert
SunshineT
SunshineT
24 March 2012

Can rain impact the strength of the frame

Can rain impact the strength of the frame
NSW

Just found some more info on mould in frames on other threads: This person, edscl, had someone come and professionally clean the mould from the frames (sent by the…

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SunshineT
Mar 24, 2012 9:05 pm
SunshineT
CC101
CC101
25 March 2012

sisalation for metal roof

sisalation for metal roof
WA

Sisalation can be used on…

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CC101
Mar 25, 2012 3:37 pm
ShutterMan
ShutterMan
25 March 2012

Balmoral Rd Kellyville

Balmoral Rd Kellyville
NSW
1, 2, 3

Hey Project Manager, Sorry i missed this reply last time...and been so busy since returning from China...!!! Your father in law had a good trip...we know what were…

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ShutterMan
Mar 25, 2012 6:46 pm
RC2012
RC2012
26 March 2012

State 4 - The Heartleands - Tarneit - Carlisle Homes builder

State 4 - The Heartleands - Tarneit - Carlisle Homes builder
VIC

Dear All, I got some information and thought to share with others: 1. Wyndham council is not charging any security deposit in the begging on the process. 2. the sketch +…

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RC2012
Mar 26, 2012 10:36 am
kjw7
kjw7
26 March 2012

Building Agreement - Common Q+A's

Building Agreement - Common Q+A's
VIC

I'm no expert but I'm not sure how you would go negotiating the price for a late finish because the $250 a week is not meant to cover your mortgage, it's supposed to be…

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kjw7
Mar 26, 2012 8:47 pm
squashedrex
squashedrex
27 March 2012

Whitecard OHS

Whitecard OHS
NSW

Actually I just read the Workcover NSW website and found this: "Interstate cards In addition to the WorkCover NSW construction induction card, construction workers can…

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squashedrex
Mar 27, 2012 9:41 am
Sebba1
Sebba1
27 March 2012

extras by tradies

extras by tradies

I'd ask the builder just give them a call or e-mail. We are getting our sparky to do extra work and they have allowed it as long as our sparky labels his work all is good.…

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Sebba1
Mar 27, 2012 12:54 pm
Dexter
Dexter
27 March 2012

Who should I go with??

Who should I go with??
WA

Hi, we're building a double storey in Perth and went through a similar process. We spent over a year on deciding. We finally decided on a smaller custom builder after…

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Dexter
Mar 27, 2012 2:53 pm
namweng
namweng
27 March 2012

Henley Cosham - anyone built recently with Henleys

Henley Cosham - anyone built recently with Henleys
VIC

PM Sent! Sorry for being annoying ::wornout::

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namweng
Mar 27, 2012 4:45 pm
dazandstace
dazandstace
27 March 2012

Hot Water Tank - what should it sit on

Hot Water Tank - what should it sit on
NSW

Check on your house plans because it will say. Our builders included the hot water service as part of the slab, but must of forgot to do it for the water tank. It is on…

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dazandstace
Mar 27, 2012 8:17 pm
dazandstace
KAN
KAN
27 March 2012

Owners of polished porcelin, I need advice please!

Owners of polished porcelin, I need advice please!
NSW

Thanks for the replies. I tried a small patch with a damp micro fibre cloth and although there were no streaks, they still looked smudged.…

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KAN
Mar 27, 2012 8:18 pm
kdgirl
kdgirl
28 March 2012

Handover inspection

Handover inspection
NSW

Thanks both for your response. We do want to be pointing out everything so will now definitely be asking for bricks to be re-cleaned ESP since they are dark to medium in…

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kdgirl
Mar 28, 2012 6:00 am
building-expert
building-expert
28 March 2012

Bracing Plan from PD

Bracing Plan from PD
VIC

This problem keeps coming up all the time, builders not forwarding approved plans to the owner. Here are the basics: 1 The owner owns the plans because building permit is…

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building-expert
Mar 28, 2012 1:54 pm
building-expert
kexkez
kexkez
28 March 2012

electric conduits in external walls

electric conduits in external walls
WA
1, 2

that's true that could be useful if it was a constant issue and it's what I would probably do but it's not. For the few times per school holidays it happens it's not worth…

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kexkez
Mar 28, 2012 10:29 pm
kexkez
Vatche
Vatche
29 March 2012

Building with Masterton Homes

Building with Masterton Homes
NSW

We are building the Santorini MK2 with Masterton, and so far it has been good. I too read hours and hours, pages and pages of this forum and gained a lot of info. In turn…

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Vatche
Mar 29, 2012 9:52 am
Vatche
dvestate
dvestate
29 March 2012

Soffit over robes

Soffit over robes
WA

I know in our build the robe's suppled had an opening 2100 x 1200 with a ceiling height of 2600 I have had my builder provide a Nib wall for one end with an alcove and…

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dvestate
Mar 29, 2012 10:07 am
Vatche
Vatche
29 March 2012

Home Elevation design software??

Home Elevation design software??
NSW

Ive been using this one. seems to be ok. easy to operate. http://www.sweethome3d.com/index.jsp

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Vatche
Mar 29, 2012 11:56 am
Vatche
chrip
chrip
29 March 2012

Owner builder - need help with pricing

Owner builder - need help with pricing
VIC

Hi Chrip, Let me begin by congratulating you on taking this HUGE step!....it's true what people say about buying or building your home, it's…

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chrip
Mar 29, 2012 4:53 pm
d3vil_nik
d3vil_nik
29 March 2012

Help with Site Costs in derrimut Carli2!e & m3tr!c0n

Help with Site Costs in derrimut Carli2!e & m3tr!c0n
VIC
1, 2

I still feel thats too much, if you get independed it will cost u a bit$$, not sure exacly. Why dont you go to a few different house builders and ask them how much for…

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d3vil_nik
Mar 29, 2012 8:03 pm
brittany
brittany
29 March 2012

Cara Constructions

Cara Constructions
VIC

Hi, We're crazy but after building a home a few years ago now (this forum was my sanity) we're embarking on doing it all again for my in laws in Strathmore. We're using…

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brittany
Mar 29, 2012 8:24 pm
brittany
dan1978
dan1978
29 March 2012

Carlisle Homes Montrose 36 - Handed Over!

Carlisle Homes Montrose 36 - Handed Over!
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Would love to see the finished pics :)

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dan1978
Mar 29, 2012 8:33 pm
springtime
springtime
29 March 2012

Water under house

Water under house
VIC

Hi, This doesn't sound too good. You should get a building inspection done ASAP. Better to be safe than sorry....especially when it affects your foundations.

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springtime
Mar 29, 2012 10:02 pm
ref_kt
ref_kt
29 March 2012

Building next to powerlines - dangerous for health?

Building next to powerlines - dangerous for health?
VIC

I grew up in a house that backed onto powerlines. 6 weeks old when I moved in and 22 when I moved out. I've been out for…

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ref_kt
Mar 29, 2012 11:26 pm
ref_kt
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
29 March 2012

Disclosure of Easements

Disclosure of Easements
VIC

Hi, it is a real problem buying land not yet titled as you have no idea what will be on there until it does. Ask your agent to add a clause to O & A "subject to the…

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Treeseachanger
Mar 29, 2012 11:52 pm
theanonyuser
theanonyuser
30 March 2012

Outdoor garage lights - weather proof ratings - 54 vs IP66

Outdoor garage lights - weather proof ratings - 54 vs IP66
VIC

Yeah I've been "watching" these very ones on eBay for ages. They are so lovely!! Then I started reading about GU10 fittings and MR16.... Then I asked the…

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theanonyuser
Mar 30, 2012 7:43 am
photoimpressions
photoimpressions
30 March 2012

Paving or Stencil for driveway

Paving or Stencil for driveway
NSW

yeh i think we'll go with the stencil.

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photoimpressions
Mar 30, 2012 12:14 pm
chrip
chrip
30 March 2012

Recommended trades people required - Western Suburbs

Recommended trades people required - Western Suburbs
VIC

Hi Guys, I need some recommended trades people if you guys know any in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne. I am building a new house in Truganina. The trades people I…

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chrip
Mar 30, 2012 1:07 pm
cmhamilton
cmhamilton
30 March 2012

Electrical matters- is it possible to do it yourself?

Electrical matters- is it possible to do it yourself?
WA

^ Agreed - Although I thought it needed to be made perfectly clear that DIY electrical works in a house build are not an option, beyond that I'm not judging the OP for…

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cmhamilton
Mar 30, 2012 1:15 pm

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