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
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
14 July 2019

Anyone built using PGH Manhattan bricks or a similar “reclai

Anyone built using PGH Manhattan bricks or a similar “reclai

Have you tried Pinterest for photos? We were planning to have a feature wall in the entry and one in the family room using the PGH Manhattan bricks, until our builder…

1
1815
Bebbsy
Jul 14, 2019 1:12 pm
em-n-craig
em-n-craig
14 July 2019

Coral homes Longreach

Coral homes Longreach

Hi guys, Great to see some more Coral acreage homes being built, we did a Longreach a couple of years back. Do you have any pics to share?

8
5115
em-n-craig
Jul 14, 2019 1:09 pm
thme
thme
14 July 2019

Help - who else makes bricks?

Help - who else makes bricks?

Looking at your other post I know what you’re after. We were after the same look, however some of these recycled bricks look great and others look terrible. We’re…

4
2067
thme
Jul 14, 2019 11:15 am

Don't have lots of photos of floor system sorry. Once again, a good system to work with. With the exception of getting roofers to throw the sheets on the roof, everything…

4
2711
Thylacene
Jul 14, 2019 9:01 am
darb74
darb74
13 July 2019

Paint colour selection

Paint colour selection

My thoughts here are this is the difference we all find when going from dealing with non-technical admin type staff (with design and selections) to more technical…

3
2395
darb74
Jul 13, 2019 8:56 am
darb74

My Private Inspector has indicated the some brick work is out of alignment. I would like forum members to comment on the severity of the mis-alignment , what might…

0
1659
JoeyGold
Jul 13, 2019 2:25 am
kumar2015
kumar2015
12 July 2019

Construction Plus builder

Construction Plus builder

Does anyone have a building experience with Construction Plus builder in QLD ? How is quality and other aspects? Is it good to go for a double story with them ?

0
943
kumar2015
Jul 12, 2019 1:49 pm
Nick_Alicia
Nick_Alicia
11 July 2019

Electrical Lead In - Incorrect Charges

Electrical Lead In - Incorrect Charges

Met with the site supervisor on site today. Electrician supposed to come too but did not come out. Electrician is now claiming that the coatings are correct but does not…

6
2188
Nick_Alicia
Jul 11, 2019 6:07 pm
yymao
yymao
11 July 2019

Increased site costs

Increased site costs
WA

I just get a quotation from a builder this week. Building a single storey house in Melton south Melbourne. And fixed site cost is only $7190 plus local council & oh& s…

8
5284
yymao
Jul 11, 2019 4:44 pm

Hi fellow builders, we are building the Harrington by Rawson and I'm keen to see if anyone out there is building the same. I'd love to see what people think of the design,…

0
1859
Harrington Terrrace
Jul 10, 2019 11:33 pm
Harrington Terrrace
thme
thme
10 July 2019

Demolish & Build A New Home

Demolish & Build A New Home
WA

Demo should cost between $15-20k in Perth. If you’re in an older area with overhead power then you’ll be required to do a power dome conversion, which is no longer…

3
2293
thme
Jul 10, 2019 8:44 pm
Forg
Forg
10 July 2019

2 story home with master on ground floor

2 story home with master on ground floor
VIC

In our experience, most volume builders are also happy to rearrange floor-plans to some degree. There is some cost with some builders, but it's pretty insignificant…

5
4720
Forg
Jul 10, 2019 3:13 pm
kenny0987
kenny0987
10 July 2019

New Build advice - Prelim Drawings

New Build advice - Prelim Drawings

Thanks! Very practical tips, never would've picked up on them on my own. Very much appreciated :)

7
2991
kenny0987
Jul 10, 2019 12:54 pm
yymao
yymao
10 July 2019

Tender extension variation cost with Rawson

Tender extension variation cost with Rawson

I am getting quote with True value homes and they have tender process. I will know more about this when I heard back from the their consultant. I am also trying to…

1
1486
yymao
Jul 10, 2019 11:39 am
SNJMonash
SNJMonash
10 July 2019

Coral Homes - Marcoola 30 Mod

Coral Homes - Marcoola 30 Mod
QLD
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Do you have any other pictures of these main tiles in different lighting? :)

118
116562
SNJMonash
Jul 10, 2019 11:36 am
RKDALD
RKDALD
10 July 2019

Need some advice

Need some advice
QLD

That I couldn't tell you Bebbsy,we went to one of the builders display homes and told the flooring place we'll have the same! Better still it came in under allowance.

8
3285
RKDALD
Jul 10, 2019 6:41 am
vhome
vhome
9 July 2019

Flyscreen pricing / after handover?

Flyscreen pricing / after handover?

All of that should be insured by the builder's insurance, Soph2, isnt it?

12
8513
vhome
Jul 09, 2019 9:58 pm
Verymich
Verymich
9 July 2019

McDonald Jones Homes- Tulloch-31

McDonald Jones Homes- Tulloch-31

Hi Soumyva, Congrats on the new build and hope you are enjoying the place. I have currently paid a deposit for the tulloch 31 design and waiting for the consolidated…

7
4736
Verymich
Jul 09, 2019 9:17 pm
darb74
darb74
9 July 2019

house design advice - front door and laundry

house design advice - front door and laundry

Just remember though with those 720 CSDs if you don’t specify them as ‘flush to jamb’ you will only get around 660mm opening width. Nothing to stress about just be…

10
5940
darb74
Jul 09, 2019 8:38 pm
darb74
sandk
sandk
9 July 2019

Life Estate - Point Cook

Life Estate - Point Cook
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Has anyone build with Ridgewater Homes or United Homes ? Can you share your experience with the builder ?

82
39528
sandk
Jul 09, 2019 8:20 pm
darb74
darb74
9 July 2019

Help with North facing double storey design

Help with North facing double storey design

I’m just starting with the ground floor....and this is all just personal preferences, so don’t any offence as my needs might be fairly different to your own. I think…

11
6112
darb74
Jul 09, 2019 8:19 pm
darb74
15
6730
Ozgarden
Jul 08, 2019 5:55 pm
Forg
Forg
8 July 2019

Hot water system - heat pump vs continuous flow vs solar

Hot water system - heat pump vs continuous flow vs solar

Our heat-pump hot-water is a Rheem 325L, it's been fine since we moved in nearly 4yrs ago. Had 5 adults using all 3 bathrooms for about 18 months and never had any supply…

11
6485
Forg
Jul 08, 2019 12:23 pm
pharrington
pharrington
8 July 2019

Building Journey : Henley Reserve Aegean 38

Building Journey : Henley Reserve Aegean 38
VIC
1, 2

Hi , What is the laundry size on the Aegean 38 compared with the…

29
15497
pharrington
Jul 08, 2019 11:52 am
Jakez84
Jakez84
7 July 2019

New build - drawings review

New build - drawings review
SA

Thanks everyone for your replies!

6
3976
Jakez84
Jul 07, 2019 10:38 pm
KamadoJusto
KamadoJusto
7 July 2019

best volume builder in melb west?

best volume builder in melb west?

Good and cheap don’t go together.

2
2164
KamadoJusto
Jul 07, 2019 10:16 pm
catchganu
catchganu
6 July 2019

Coral Homes Noosa 23 - South Ripley

Coral Homes Noosa 23 - South Ripley
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hi Amy, Have send you a PM. Went to Coral my choice and got overwhelmed. Sent you a message for some clarifications. Hope u don't mind

96
43160
catchganu
Jul 06, 2019 6:49 pm
alymei
alymei
6 July 2019

What color trim with surfmist windows?

What color trim with surfmist windows?

I have white windows with surfmist fascia and soffits. I think itd look fine

2
2486
alymei
Jul 06, 2019 6:55 am
Ozgarden
Ozgarden
5 July 2019

Form 21.

Form 21.

And obviously now there isn't a chance of being able to have a bath.

11
4324
Ozgarden
Jul 05, 2019 11:03 pm

Alfresco Location

Alfresco Location

Under the roof line and next to the living space- I'm with @

6
3331
Harrington Terrrace
Jul 05, 2019 5:30 pm
Harrington Terrrace

N4 Wind Rating

N4 Wind Rating

Wow, wind rating, I've never heard of that before. (but it makes perfect sense). good luck with it all.

3
6218
Harrington Terrrace
Jul 05, 2019 5:27 pm
Harrington Terrrace

Double storey on narrow block

Double storey on narrow block

Rawson is building us a Harrington on a similar sized block. Good luck finding the right home for you.

4
3190
Harrington Terrrace
Jul 05, 2019 2:45 pm
Harrington Terrrace
steel
steel
5 July 2019

Floor Plan Feedback

Floor Plan Feedback
VIC
1, 2

Little late these days. Just got my keys and moved in :D

25
9424
steel
Jul 05, 2019 2:41 pm

House facade Pepper Brick

House facade Pepper Brick

Do you have a image of the house so far?

1
1533
Harrington Terrrace
Jul 05, 2019 2:37 pm
Harrington Terrrace

ELLARA CONSTRUCTIOM

ELLARA CONSTRUCTIOM

Have you been around to the home displays yet? See this link:

1
1138
Harrington Terrrace
Jul 05, 2019 2:35 pm
Harrington Terrrace
brightstarshine
brightstarshine
5 July 2019

Simonds QLD

Simonds QLD

We are building with them, I think QBCC suspended the licence only for short time due to some late submission since they are public company.

1
1916
brightstarshine
Jul 05, 2019 12:54 pm
brightstarshine
Kelly Slaz
Kelly Slaz
5 July 2019

New Developer Land - What is the PVC pipe sticking out

New Developer Land - What is the PVC pipe sticking out

Thanks. I was actually just referring to 'your' photo there, as that pit in the photo looks like a sewer pit around here. It just seemed unusual to me that the stormwater…

7
5269
Kelly Slaz
Jul 05, 2019 9:15 am
Melos
Melos
4 July 2019

Driveway

Driveway
NSW

Does anyone have a driveway installer or a paver they would recommend in Sydney. Thanks

0
1381
Melos
Jul 04, 2019 10:03 pm
Ozgarden
Ozgarden
4 July 2019

Bath moved! Value of private inspection?

Bath moved! Value of private inspection?

Thanks. Yes. I've been looking at some of the lists they use for inspections. Comprehensive. Our build process was delayed a bit due to amalgamating blocks. We've known…

2
1722
Ozgarden
Jul 04, 2019 6:42 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
4 July 2019

Termite Management Notice

Termite Management Notice

they generally do electrical box and kitchen so sounds like you looked in the right place

3
1285
SejaeD
Jul 04, 2019 6:16 pm
SejaeD
firsthomehopeful
firsthomehopeful
4 July 2019

Bathroom - what tiles around bath

Bathroom - what tiles around bath

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if I could get some feedback about bathroom tiles. Is it normal for the tiles that go up the side and top of a built-in bathtub to be…

0
995
firsthomehopeful
Jul 04, 2019 4:27 pm
chippy
chippy
4 July 2019

Fire alarm by Clarendon Homes

Fire alarm by Clarendon Homes
NSW

The three little metal prongs just above the battery push up into the base when you close it. All the wiring is behind. As others have mentioned the chirping noise is to…

4
2956
chippy
Jul 04, 2019 9:08 am
chippy
Jitender
Jitender
3 July 2019

Turn Key Solutions _ Post Build Handover

Turn Key Solutions _ Post Build Handover

Hi Guys, If someone can suggest the vendors available in Adelaide who can do the left over works post house build handover. I am looking for someone who can do following…

0
1668
Jitender
Jul 03, 2019 8:31 pm
Steve4216
Steve4216
3 July 2019

Land / Building Contract - Things to look out for

Land / Building Contract - Things to look out for
QLD

Welcome! On the first part, you'll never get a break down on the build item by item. That is for the builder to know. You'll just get a complete price unless you request…

1
3411
Steve4216
Jul 03, 2019 7:47 pm
Special_K
Special_K
3 July 2019

NBN and HFC from across the street

NBN and HFC from across the street
VIC

Just picking up on this again but I have successfully coaxed NBN to get me underground cabling. I was initially knocked back but I had to convince Telstra/NBN on…

12
6064
Special_K
Jul 03, 2019 3:26 pm
neg
neg
2 July 2019

Building in Brisbane with Nuvo Homes QLD Blog / Review

Building in Brisbane with Nuvo Homes QLD Blog / Review
QLD

Yeah build went well. The usual mistakes and errors but promptly fixed. Only one argument which was upsetting with manipulation of the contract. Will upload final pics…

11
5720
neg
Jul 02, 2019 6:05 pm
Forg
Forg
2 July 2019

Volume builder - higher garage

Volume builder - higher garage

If you can swing 3.8m without other inconvenience, I would do that … you'll fit 90% of available hoists in there. But read on … :) Which style of hoist to go for is…

4
2414
Forg
Jul 02, 2019 1:07 pm
KingTaco
KingTaco
2 July 2019

Building Defects - New Build

Building Defects - New Build
QLD

Great advice on the use if inspectors

2
2125
KingTaco
Jul 02, 2019 11:41 am
KingTaco
SejaeD
SejaeD
2 July 2019

Recommendations

Recommendations

sorry cant help you in SA. good luck though

3
1679
SejaeD
Jul 02, 2019 10:39 am
SejaeD
nat000
nat000
2 July 2019

driveway after handover

driveway after handover

The builder said if we are going to do the extra concrete we'd have to do the 39m as well. I'll quiz them today about the refund of the cost of the 39m minus their markup.

6
4210
nat000
Jul 02, 2019 9:32 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