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Sparkyf
Sparkyf
12 July 2022

Building a Doulton in Geelong

Building a Doulton in Geelong
VIC
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The process was dragged out a bit due to covid delays and building restrictions! Our SS has been super helpful, even after the handover, with a few items to be fixed!

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Sparkyf
Jul 12, 2022 10:01 am
Sparkyf
timhawx
timhawx
8 July 2022

KDR by Sienna Homes in sunny bayside Melbourne

KDR by Sienna Homes in sunny bayside Melbourne
VIC

Thanks for doing the blog SuperSabre76. As someone else stated, there's very little feedback or info on Sienna other than their web site so this has been a handy…

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timhawx
Jul 08, 2022 8:40 pm
Noname
Noname
4 July 2022

Henley homes fixed site cost

Henley homes fixed site cost
VIC

I can tell you now, wyndhamvale is clay. H1/H2 MINIMUM.

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Noname
Jul 04, 2022 11:02 am
strannik
strannik
26 June 2022

What happens if a builder goes broke at PC?

What happens if a builder goes broke at PC?
VIC

Yes that is an obvious point lol. I guess after living for 14 months in a small rental with up to 8 people at a time, delays make me nervous but I totally get your point.

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strannik
Jun 26, 2022 12:43 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
24 June 2022

Should nails penetrate all the way through floor joists?

Should nails penetrate all the way through floor joists?
VIC

Nails being used at all is incorrect/improper installation :) If the were screws going all the way through I think that would be okay

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Ashington Homes
Jun 24, 2022 5:00 pm
Ashington Homes
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Robert Jackson
Jun 13, 2022 12:35 am
bjasani
bjasani
5 June 2022

First Home build - Carlisle Matisse 29

First Home build - Carlisle Matisse 29
VIC

Hi Mohit, My apologies for not getting back to you earlier. We have build Matisse 35 with Carlisle, Overall very happy with the build. So far many little issues and…

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bjasani
Jun 05, 2022 12:16 pm
saveucmate
saveucmate
23 May 2022

Exception for alfresco counting towards site coverage?

Exception for alfresco counting towards site coverage?
VIC

We are building in Victoria. We have chosen a design with an alfresco attached to the house. The alfresco has two sides free of walls and the other two walls with big…

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saveucmate
May 23, 2022 2:30 pm
saveucmate
saveucmate
23 May 2022

Setback dispensation reasons and how likely to get it approv

Setback dispensation reasons and how likely to get it approv
VIC

Thanks for your input. I hope we don't have that issue. We are building with the same builder as our neighbour. Maybe that can help to get the neighbour approval. Two…

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saveucmate
May 23, 2022 2:24 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
19 May 2022

Is this Hebal or Foam Panels?

Is this Hebal or Foam Panels?
VIC

yep foam is a lot cheaper, we pay around $100-110/sqm versus $155-165/sqm for Hebel and $190-$200/sqm for rendered commons

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Ashington Homes
May 19, 2022 2:48 pm
Ashington Homes
TrickyRickyDoo
TrickyRickyDoo
17 May 2022

Home Building Blogs

Home Building Blogs
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Montgomery Riviera 2 - 293 Modified : https://www.instagram.com/rivieranewbuild/

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TrickyRickyDoo
May 17, 2022 6:34 pm
wixy
wixy
13 May 2022

Adding eaves to facade = shorter external walls ?

Adding eaves to facade = shorter external walls ?
VIC

That sounds exactly what I would like to achieve. Hopefully the builder comes to the party.

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wixy
May 13, 2022 7:59 pm
chippy
chippy
13 May 2022

Does laminex get coloured on site?

Does laminex get coloured on site?
VIC

As pulse said, the carcass of a kitchen is typically built using white HMR particle board. The door, drawer fronts, end and back panels are usually made from MR MDF and…

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chippy
May 13, 2022 10:38 am
chippy
Noname
Noname
28 April 2022

Metricon Inclusions/Exclusions

Metricon Inclusions/Exclusions
VIC

dont forget that as base prices go up, the prices for stuff at the studio do too. Also Bigger house = more surface area for upgraded finishes, so make sure when you are…

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Noname
Apr 28, 2022 11:48 am
Smiss
Smiss
23 April 2022

Problems with Council for Planning Permit

Problems with Council for Planning Permit
VIC

Hi everyone - I am looking for suggestions and any advice on our situation. Sorry for the long post. Its been a frustrating year and a half since we initiated our…

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Smiss
Apr 23, 2022 2:59 am
Calandria
Calandria
22 April 2022

8 (Eight) Homes

8 (Eight) Homes
VIC

My journey has been a nightmare. Google their reviews. There is also a Facebook group - "Eight Homes Victoria New Homes Discussion) with many reviews and issues.

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Calandria
Apr 22, 2022 12:34 pm

Hi all After your thoughts and advice please! Hope anyone could help us out with our concern in relation to the amount of…

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Angi
Apr 21, 2022 12:48 pm
Fitse
Fitse
19 April 2022

Fairhaven Riverview 266 with Surfcoast facade

Fairhaven Riverview 266 with Surfcoast facade
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi EmmaK8 we are currently constructing 266 riverview and have encountered the same issue with the drainage placed where the wall needs to be. How did you resolve this…

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Fitse
Apr 19, 2022 11:17 am

Porter Davis homes

Porter Davis homes
VIC
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I would expect it to be painted at least.

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Waldorf_Grange_Build
Apr 12, 2022 8:10 am
Waldorf_Grange_Build
mads707
mads707
8 April 2022

PGH - Matching Manhattan Tribeca bricks

PGH - Matching Manhattan Tribeca bricks
VIC

Thanks for the response! We are going for similar colourscheme but are locked in to do tribeca for the facade. Austral have the perfect complementing brick but it is only…

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mads707
Apr 08, 2022 5:29 pm
Noname
Noname
28 March 2022

Styrofoam showing through foundation slab, how bad is this?

Styrofoam showing through foundation slab, how bad is this?
VIC

this shouldn't happen. The boxing is a Styrofoam waffle pod used to form the "waffle" pattern of the slab under the main part. There should be something like a 85-100mm…

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Noname
Mar 28, 2022 11:00 am
Renman
Renman
28 March 2022

My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb

My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb
VIC
1 ... 107, 108, 109

Yes. I am glad to pushed and paid extra to get it done. Don't know how a anyone can cut it free hand and get it that straight.

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Renman
Mar 28, 2022 10:48 am
Renman
Drew01
Drew01
26 March 2022

Building a Metricon Glendale 42 Limited Edition in Melbourne

Building a Metricon Glendale 42 Limited Edition in Melbourne
VIC
1 ... 32, 33, 34

Awesome, we've just managed to get approval to move the line of easement in our place, so a pool is back on the agenda... Man cave has stalled due to weekend commitments…

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Drew01
Mar 26, 2022 2:56 pm
Drew01
RexChan
RexChan
25 March 2022

Inspired Homes/ Como Homes - Custom Build Corner Block

Inspired Homes/ Como Homes - Custom Build Corner Block
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi Ben, Cheers for the reviews. I know in 2022 the prices have all gone up, but I'm in no rush, so just wondering what price or $/m2 you ended up paying? Thanks again :)

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RexChan
Mar 25, 2022 2:22 pm
RexChan
Cala90
Cala90
23 March 2022

Reinstate driveway - who pays in this situation?

Reinstate driveway - who pays in this situation?
VIC

Thanks John! Yes there’s RL numbers on the plan so I’m not sure what happened or how it was worked out. We’ve already had to get a quote to add drainage to the…

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Cala90
Mar 23, 2022 10:41 pm
robw17
robw17
17 March 2022

Square set cornice

Square set cornice
VIC

For our 38 sq home, our builder (Rawson Homes) charged us $3,990 to provide square set wall/ceiling junctions throughout in lieu of the standard 90mm cove cornice.

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robw17
Mar 17, 2022 10:19 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
17 March 2022

Driveway Advice

Driveway Advice
VIC

Exposed agg does look great. It will depend on who they use for the premix, as to the colour blends and cost. We were told to walk around the neighbourhood with phone and…

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Blacktea2sugars
Mar 17, 2022 1:34 pm
Blacktea2sugars
paverman
paverman
15 March 2022

Thomas Archer Hue 42 Bayside Build - 2020/21

Thomas Archer Hue 42 Bayside Build - 2020/21
VIC
1 ... 10, 11, 12

How did the build come along with the 800 x 400 ?

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paverman
Mar 15, 2022 1:33 pm

Hello Forum Members ! I trust everyone is well and safe. Just a quick question if someone can please assist. I just noticed this white streak/line on the colorbond…

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Ozshaz
Mar 15, 2022 10:11 am
mads707
mads707
12 March 2022

Facade

Facade
VIC

Has anyone built a two storey house with light grey brick on the bottom and charcoal render up top? Haven’t seen any pictures and can’t visualise so would love to see…

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mads707
Mar 12, 2022 10:37 pm
Fore20
Fore20
11 March 2022

Cost of water + sewer + gas connections for BBQ

Cost of water + sewer + gas connections for BBQ
VIC

Seems resonabile to me, with out knowing the finer details.... Do they have to remove Brick/Gyprock to plumb? New piping hot and cold internal or external?

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Fore20
Mar 11, 2022 7:39 pm
Fore20
mads707
mads707
11 March 2022

Facade colours

Facade colours
VIC

Hi guys I'm stuck on what combo to do. 2D drawing of the house and then a picture I saw online that I think resembles closely what ours will be. Roof, garage, windows…

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mads707
Mar 11, 2022 9:59 am
Jason526
Jason526
8 March 2022

Get Site Survey & Soil Test done early?

Get Site Survey & Soil Test done early?
VIC

A friend of mine who is a private builder.

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Jason526
Mar 08, 2022 2:05 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
26 February 2022

Plumber not issuing certificate of compliance

Plumber not issuing certificate of compliance
VIC

The VBA (Matthew Guy's legacy) isn't the most efficient body to deal with but it wouldn't hurt to contact them and state yoour position and the urgency. Refusing to supply…

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SaveH2O
Feb 26, 2022 9:43 pm
SaveH2O
Boost
Boost
21 February 2022

Boutique Homes

Boutique Homes
VIC
1 ... 170, 171, 172

Hi All, Apologies if this has been answered before! We were advised at PWC signing that we could change our laundry door from a sliding to a hinged door at HIA signing…

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Boost
Feb 21, 2022 12:24 pm
carrotcake1234
carrotcake1234
16 February 2022

Apx cost of similar GJ Gardner homes to this please?

Apx cost of similar GJ Gardner homes to this please?
VIC

sounds about right! 700K should also get you some upgrades

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carrotcake1234
Feb 16, 2022 4:18 pm
carrotcake1234
Dave_
Dave_
13 February 2022

Carlisle Homes - Astoria Grand 55 - Build Journey

Carlisle Homes - Astoria Grand 55 - Build Journey
VIC

If you don't mind me asking, how much was it to change upstairs to 2.74m ceilings? We are currently doing colour selections for our Astoria Grand 55 and have been…

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Dave_
Feb 13, 2022 6:14 am
idev
idev
12 February 2022

Thoughts on new house plans

Thoughts on new house plans
VIC

I would recommend Dako WINDOWS to you. They are a great choice.

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idev
Feb 12, 2022 8:47 pm
Noname
Noname
10 February 2022

Henley or Boutique homes?

Henley or Boutique homes?
VIC

Currently building with boutique. Frame is up. The sale process between Henley and boutique was night and day. henley litterally ghosted us. Boutique was the opposite…

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Noname
Feb 10, 2022 7:42 pm
Gary7324
Gary7324
10 February 2022

Symmetric homes - job status, progress and quality

Symmetric homes - job status, progress and quality
VIC

Hi Jay, Good to hear you are getting your house handover soon. Please share your experience , the quality of finish work and your private inspector comments. Also is…

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Gary7324
Feb 10, 2022 8:20 am
mdviveki
mdviveki
7 February 2022

Pre build Site clean up

Pre build Site clean up
VIC

Is it possible for you to share the contact details for the one who cleaned your site.

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mdviveki
Feb 07, 2022 5:58 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
7 February 2022

Porter Davis Valuations

Porter Davis Valuations
VIC

This seems to be a trend atm build your house to base min ( which looks affordable) and finish it off after handover if you run out of $s. The builder will credit back…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 07, 2022 1:52 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
ace26
ace26
4 February 2022

The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
VIC
1 ... 362, 363, 364

very useful thread for someone who is considering CH, wish there was more recent info.

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ace26
Feb 04, 2022 5:26 pm
Spazzen
Spazzen
4 February 2022

How will this pipe sit inside the wall?

How will this pipe sit inside the wall?
VIC

I tried to find a better picture. but think of it like this. http://diygreenbuildingwithjerry.blogsp ... g-and.html The actual water pipe only takes up a small…

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Spazzen
Feb 04, 2022 10:36 am
howkot
howkot
1 February 2022

Private Building Inapections

Private Building Inapections
VIC

Hi fellow forumers Thought it would be usefulee to have a topic specific to Private Building Inspections by build area and recommendations,from people that you have…

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howkot
Feb 01, 2022 2:48 pm

Hi all, Asking for advice for the below home. The mortar has a massive variation and looks ugly. There has been no change to this wall over the last 6 months of the…

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eccentric88
Jan 31, 2022 8:52 am
homejourney
homejourney
30 January 2022

Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs

Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs
VIC
1 ... 30, 31, 32

Hi everyone, trying to get some pricing on upgrades with PD. Anyone happens to have any ideas on pricing for WIR fitout in the master. Any pictures with pricing will be…

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homejourney
Jan 30, 2022 2:07 pm
zan007
zan007
24 January 2022

Metricon Build - Duxton 35 Geelong

Metricon Build - Duxton 35 Geelong
VIC
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi twuuni, I know this is very old thread but still hoping for the response. :) Your house looks awesome and thanks for this forum. It's so helpful for people like…

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zan007
Jan 24, 2022 3:21 pm
Homebuildguide-Colin
Homebuildguide-Colin
21 January 2022

Custom Home Building Blog

Custom Home Building Blog
VIC

Hey everyone I started…

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Homebuildguide-Colin
Jan 21, 2022 2:28 pm
Homebuildguide-Colin
build2020
build2020
21 January 2022

Pre final inspection-outstanding

Pre final inspection-outstanding
VIC

Fantastic news re Thomas Archer. We are currently building with them and they have been fantastic.

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build2020
Jan 21, 2022 2:19 pm

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