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imprinting
imprinting
14 October 2019

Ben Trager Secret Harbour - Finally have Keys

Ben Trager Secret Harbour - Finally have Keys
WA
1 ... 13, 14, 15

I'm building with BT at the moment and stumbled on tour thread. Can you share your experiences after handover and living in the home? Were all your concerns fixed to…

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imprinting
Oct 14, 2019 8:47 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
14 October 2019

Jg king site costs

Jg king site costs

Lemon scented gums are a fast growing beautiful tree but I would hate the thought of a tall tree known to drop limbs growing on my nature strip. The reason I asked who…

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SaveH2O
Oct 14, 2019 6:06 pm
SaveH2O
Joker
Joker
14 October 2019

Coral Homes

Coral Homes
NSW

Read Mrs JM ,a must before beginning.

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Joker
Oct 14, 2019 3:58 pm
Chris Deere
Chris Deere
14 October 2019

Has anyone installed a 'mains flush' system?!

Has anyone installed a 'mains flush' system?!
ACT

I know this question is 10 years old, but nothing ventured nothing gained.. did you ever install a mains flush system and if so are you happy with it? Issues?

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Chris Deere
Oct 14, 2019 3:52 pm
Bespokebuilding
Bespokebuilding
14 October 2019

Slab scarring

Slab scarring
QLD

Hi Trimega, Is there any way you could make the photo up so we could try to help you? Regards, Dan www.bespokebuildingconsultants.com.au Instagram @bespokebuildingconsultants

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Bespokebuilding
Oct 14, 2019 2:49 pm
Bespokebuilding
olibgoli
olibgoli
14 October 2019

HOME DEMO RECOMMENDATIONS

HOME DEMO RECOMMENDATIONS
WA

Hi we are looking to demolish a house in Dianella for a re-build. Any recommendations for a reputable demo contractor would be appreciated as we have never done this before.

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olibgoli
Oct 14, 2019 1:09 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
13 October 2019

Temporary Trafficable Pool Cover

Temporary Trafficable Pool Cover
NSW

Ask for details. State that you are more than happy to comply, but to who exactly?

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Blacktea2sugars
Oct 13, 2019 8:24 pm
Blacktea2sugars
RobandNess11
RobandNess11
13 October 2019

Mcdonald Jones Homes - Miami 16 executive slightly modified

Mcdonald Jones Homes - Miami 16 executive slightly modified
NSW

Was anyone disappointed they had to pay for flooring. We were so excited to have 30k in mychoice but looks like it will all go to flooring. We are waiting on land…

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RobandNess11
Oct 13, 2019 8:00 pm
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
13 October 2019

Building a new home in W.A.

Building a new home in W.A.

You cant take the tiling out and do it after handover, the house isnt fit for purpose if you did. Theoretically you couldn't sign off the BA7 form either.

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Doozer1905
Oct 13, 2019 7:47 pm
ST-Hardy
ST-Hardy
13 October 2019

Coral Homes Capri 22 Hamptons

Coral Homes Capri 22 Hamptons

We are potentially about to start building with Coral, also with the hamptons facade, yours looks great! Also love your choice of colours! Hope your issues have now been rectified :)

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ST-Hardy
Oct 13, 2019 3:52 pm
ST-Hardy
Salfield
Salfield
13 October 2019

Rawson Edge 39 MKI - Lake Macquarie

Rawson Edge 39 MKI - Lake Macquarie
NSW
1 ... 8, 9, 10

Looks great guys.

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Salfield
Oct 13, 2019 7:17 am
Zyme
Zyme
12 October 2019

What exactly do 'site costs' include?

What exactly do 'site costs' include?

Homes built in rural areas of the country also means higher site costs due to the transportation of materials back and forth as well as the equipment needed. The type of…

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Zyme
Oct 12, 2019 1:35 pm
Zyme
faykis
faykis
12 October 2019

Which project builders build in flames on areas of Sydney

Which project builders build in flames on areas of Sydney
NSW

Which project builders build in flames on areas of Sydney? Specially when one wall/ elevattion of the house plan falls on FZ?

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faykis
Oct 12, 2019 1:32 pm
faykis
builditup
builditup
11 October 2019

Eaves

Eaves

What size should the eaves on a Georgian / Provincial style home be? I understand 450mm is standard for a normal home but unsure what size it should be given that…

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builditup
Oct 11, 2019 10:56 pm
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faykis
Oct 11, 2019 8:35 pm
faykis
dga
dga
11 October 2019

Builder asking driveway approval from council before CDC app

Builder asking driveway approval from council before CDC app

It is strange, but you could just apply for approval yourself. You know where the crossover is going to be, just apply for the maximum width.

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dga
Oct 11, 2019 6:02 pm
Superfly1130
Superfly1130
11 October 2019

Post Contract Variation raised by Builder

Post Contract Variation raised by Builder

Yeah that's where we stand as well. These kinds of schemes are really a burden for first home owners. We'll update this trail once i got one. Thanks again for your insights

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Superfly1130
Oct 11, 2019 3:56 pm
apiper
apiper
10 October 2019

NOW who's building with Bellriver?

NOW who's building with Bellriver?
NSW

Hi all, we are doing a KDRB and about to receive tenders from both Clarendon and Bellriver. There seem to be pros and cons with each, most associated with going with a…

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apiper
Oct 10, 2019 9:46 am
melobious
melobious
10 October 2019

What’s your approximate build cost?

What’s your approximate build cost?
SA

High 600s seems to be the mark so we aren’t too far everyone! Then to add all the other stuff we had to add after handover!

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melobious
Oct 10, 2019 7:16 am
cpsjayr
cpsjayr
9 October 2019

Hardieboard on external Block

Hardieboard on external Block
QLD

Is it possible to use hardieboard over hollow block ? if it is, what prep is needed, and what adhesive do i need?

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cpsjayr
Oct 09, 2019 7:57 pm
darb74
darb74
9 October 2019

Problem with 1 year old slab - coral homes

Problem with 1 year old slab - coral homes
NSW

I will admit I am a bit of a 'worrier' with stuff like this also. But from looking at your images I personally wouldn't be too concerned especially if you can no major…

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darb74
Oct 09, 2019 10:19 am
darb74
sunny0109
sunny0109
9 October 2019

20A Nelson road Box Hill

20A Nelson road Box Hill

Okay will send through pm.

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sunny0109
Oct 09, 2019 7:25 am
brightstarshine
brightstarshine
9 October 2019

builder insurance lapse

builder insurance lapse

The question is who pays for the insurance until pratical completion? I understand the handover process is complicated, does that mean the work is completed if the keys…

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brightstarshine
Oct 09, 2019 12:09 am
brightstarshine
Steve4216
Steve4216
8 October 2019

Express "Silver" carpet range

Express "Silver" carpet range
QLD

It depends on which Franchise you build with. I built with GJ in NSW. They have an $/BLM allowance you can use. Ask them who installs the flooring, then go down to that…

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Steve4216
Oct 08, 2019 5:40 pm
jimmycdaus
jimmycdaus
7 October 2019

Granvue Homes or Carlisle Homes for my new house ?

Granvue Homes or Carlisle Homes for my new house ?

Hi Guys, I'm new to here. Right not just planning to build a 2-storey house on my land in Northern suburb. I have talked to both Granvue Homes and Carlisle Homes. I have…

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jimmycdaus
Oct 07, 2019 8:58 pm
gogo65
gogo65
7 October 2019

Building parts within BAL 29.

Building parts within BAL 29.
NSW

We need to reduce one wall of the house by 45cm to reduce to BAL 12.5, (we need to be 69m from the APZ, we are currently 68.55), however we aren’t sure that we will do…

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gogo65
Oct 07, 2019 7:56 pm
gogo65
imrant
imrant
7 October 2019

Tiles on Front Pillar Verdant Hill Tarneit

Tiles on Front Pillar Verdant Hill Tarneit

Hello all, I am building house in Verdant Hill Tarneit STAGE 2. I wanted to know if I can install Tiles (600 x 600) on pillar. I had this in the quotaion and contract but…

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imrant
Oct 07, 2019 1:17 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
7 October 2019

Elba Kitchens

Elba Kitchens

Be cautious interpreting ratings on product review. Many 5 star reviews are not authentic with companies brazenly gaming the system.

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Norfolk
Oct 07, 2019 1:11 pm
Malini2015
Malini2015
7 October 2019

Malone drive marong

Malone drive marong

Is this estate birch grove good for building a house. Is it safe place. Currently I rent at kennington. We are planning to buy a land here n looking at strathfieldsaye…

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Malini2015
Oct 07, 2019 12:06 pm
Onram
Onram
6 October 2019

Building with firstyle homes

Building with firstyle homes

Hi Jeshika, We are going with Firstyle Home in Marsden Park. How was your experience with them so far? Has you started the construction?

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Onram
Oct 06, 2019 6:19 pm
Brisbane_tiler
Brisbane_tiler
6 October 2019

Floor tile issue

Floor tile issue

It's a full tile on the inside wall of the bath floor plus the little 30mm cut to the water stop angle.

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Brisbane_tiler
Oct 06, 2019 5:44 pm
LukeTaLife
LukeTaLife
6 October 2019

Anyone building in Aurora Estate, Wollert, VIC?

Anyone building in Aurora Estate, Wollert, VIC?
VIC

I think we are stage 14. Botany Ave?

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LukeTaLife
Oct 06, 2019 2:08 pm
Rhetti
Rhetti
6 October 2019

Hampton style wide home

Hampton style wide home

You can check my build out. It's 14.5 which would give you a good amount of side access of 3.5m ish on one side. Mine is a Clarendon standard floor plan and we designed…

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Rhetti
Oct 06, 2019 8:27 am
Rhetti
ddarroch
ddarroch
4 October 2019

Design and Orientation (Pic attached) - any advice welcome!

Design and Orientation (Pic attached) - any advice welcome!
ACT

Along with being dark, if your home isn't orientated correctly it will also be cold. A correctly orientated home will receive abundant northern sunshine through its…

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ddarroch
Oct 04, 2019 9:24 pm
guppal888
guppal888
4 October 2019

Builder for dual occupancy build project

Builder for dual occupancy build project
VIC

Hi all i am looking for custom builder to build in knox council victoria. Its going to be dual occupancy project with 2 sigle dwellings front and rear , single stories.…

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guppal888
Oct 04, 2019 1:14 pm
Bob Rogers
Bob Rogers
4 October 2019

Cost effectice cladding options

Cost effectice cladding options
NSW

Hi Megadon If you are looking for options in standing seam then you have a lot of options to choose from and $450 per sqm is extremely high - you should be ringing around…

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Bob Rogers
Oct 04, 2019 9:55 am
Bob Rogers
Den45
Den45
2 October 2019

Custom plan

Custom plan

Thanks for your advise. Our dining area I have measured it and should be fine to fit nice big table. Kitchen can’t be changed as already submitted our plans to council.

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Den45
Oct 02, 2019 5:58 pm
jokster
jokster
1 October 2019

Selecting a Builder - Rawson high upfront site costs

Selecting a Builder - Rawson high upfront site costs

Thanks for sharing your experience Huhness. So, we finally had our tender presentation at Rawson's main office in Rhodes yesterday. Pretty confronting. the additional…

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jokster
Oct 01, 2019 10:41 pm
Inquire
Inquire
1 October 2019

Similar Builders to Carter Grange or a custom builder

Similar Builders to Carter Grange or a custom builder
VIC

Did anyone build with Destination Living?

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Inquire
Oct 01, 2019 9:30 pm
hasansheikh
hasansheikh
1 October 2019

Porter Davis - Madison 40

Porter Davis - Madison 40
VIC
1 ... 21, 22, 23

Hi MikW We are also exploring the guest bed at front downstairs and the front master with bed 2 en-suite options for Madison 45. Can you pls share how much did these…

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hasansheikh
Oct 01, 2019 10:40 am
Inquire
Inquire
1 October 2019

Who to build with

Who to build with

Has anyone dealt with Destination Living in Ivanhoe, I like their houses but don't know if they are ok

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Inquire
Oct 01, 2019 10:29 am
Trimega
Trimega
1 October 2019

How does a parapet wall help with building height?

How does a parapet wall help with building height?
QLD

Thanks for that! Yes, you were right. They drew us a diagram and helped clear things up!

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Trimega
Oct 01, 2019 10:09 am
SK1
SK1
1 October 2019

House and Land package

House and Land package

Hi SK1 Welcome to the forum Providing they are not one and the same company You can cancel the agreement for the preparation of plans with the builder Unfortunately, you…

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SK1
Oct 01, 2019 9:19 am
betterman
betterman
30 September 2019

Metricon - Savannah 40 - Adelaide Athelstone

Metricon - Savannah 40 - Adelaide Athelstone
SA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

great networking setup. where did you guys get that enclosure from?

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betterman
Sep 30, 2019 2:33 pm
Thylacene
Thylacene
29 September 2019

M soil type

M soil type
QLD

M is moderate, so minimal impact on footings cost. Overall site costs vary depending on fall, drainage and design.

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Thylacene
Sep 29, 2019 9:24 pm
jencal
jencal
29 September 2019

Building with Clarendon - Private Building Inspector

Building with Clarendon - Private Building Inspector
NSW

Thanks so much for that info, very helpful.

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jencal
Sep 29, 2019 12:40 pm
KamadoJusto
KamadoJusto
28 September 2019

Eden Brae’s Sandringham38

Eden Brae’s Sandringham38
NSW

Which facade did you go with?

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KamadoJusto
Sep 28, 2019 7:20 pm
rum_home
rum_home
28 September 2019

Metricon Bentleigh 38 - Wollert VIC

Metricon Bentleigh 38 - Wollert VIC
VIC
1, 2

Wow some time has passed, and had not bothered to keep this thread updated. Titling of my land occurred in Jun 2019 and site build started beginning of September. Metricon…

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rum_home
Sep 28, 2019 1:43 pm
rum_home
ConfusedBuyer
ConfusedBuyer
28 September 2019

Arramont Estate - Wollert Victoria

Arramont Estate - Wollert Victoria
VIC

Thanks Rumhome. I sent you a dm too but you can reply here for the better of everyone. A lot of them would be keen yo follow your build as a lot of people are starting to…

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ConfusedBuyer
Sep 28, 2019 10:15 am

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