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luxbuild
luxbuild
2 February 2020

First steps for a newbie

First steps for a newbie

If the house you are in is ok, I would wait.. for two reasons.. 1) since you've just had a baby, the time you would like to spend choosing a builder/design/internal…

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luxbuild
Feb 02, 2020 8:46 pm
ravin
ravin
2 February 2020

Vancouver 29 from Porter Davis

Vancouver 29 from Porter Davis

Hi Friend, need help and review of Porter Davis in mount duneed. The design V-29 is what fits in our lot and we liked it as its N-north facing backyard. 1. Please suggest…

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ravin
Feb 02, 2020 8:01 pm
h.a
h.a
2 February 2020

New build 15sq

New build 15sq
VIC

Hi, I have purchased a small block of land in Wollert and have been getting quotes from the big builders (Metricon, Mimosa, Simmods, Dennis family and a few others) the…

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h.a
Feb 02, 2020 1:48 pm
luxbuild
luxbuild
2 February 2020

A/c duct

A/c duct

What about moving it into the WIR so the room size isnt affected and also reclaiming the unused duct into the robe in bed 1?

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luxbuild
Feb 02, 2020 11:47 am
manvettom
manvettom
1 February 2020

drain pipe mistake

drain pipe mistake
NSW

hi luxbuild, thank you for the update, yes it's for upstairs stack pipe

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manvettom
Feb 01, 2020 4:25 pm
msresearcher
msresearcher
1 February 2020

Monier roof tile colour help :)

Monier roof tile colour help :)
NSW

oh thats concerning! yikes. ive heard colorbond fades too, wonder which is worse with fading?! do you have pics before and after?

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msresearcher
Feb 01, 2020 8:24 am
aussieta
aussieta
1 February 2020

What do I do about this skylight - stupid

What do I do about this skylight - stupid
VIC

i wanted to build a carport council told me if it was over 4m long? from memory and enclosed on 3 sides, (house, back gate, side fence) it was considered a garage and i…

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aussieta
Feb 01, 2020 7:34 am
aussieta
dev039
dev039
31 January 2020

Retaining wall - kellyville

Retaining wall - kellyville

Hi we are struggling to build 21m both sides, 500m high retaining wall in kellyville :wink:.. any approx. idea about price. Also do we need to build it before moving or after…

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dev039
Jan 31, 2020 2:07 pm
99chrism
99chrism
30 January 2020

fencing fencing fencing - SA

fencing fencing fencing - SA

Hi, I would be inclined to contact your new neighbours by phone first (if you can get details from land agent) As they are building on new land (im presuming) then they…

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99chrism
Jan 30, 2020 7:49 pm
99chrism
99chrism
30 January 2020

Window splashback

Window splashback

I was quoted about $1500 for this - being 700 high x 2500 long

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99chrism
Jan 30, 2020 7:32 pm
99chrism
99chrism
30 January 2020

Window Reveals- Meranti vs timber

Window Reveals- Meranti vs timber

Meranti is a very good timber providing you are painting and not staining from what im told.

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99chrism
Jan 30, 2020 7:31 pm
99chrism
99chrism
30 January 2020

New home Building Inspector

New home Building Inspector

Hi All Building in SA with Metricon. Wonder if anyone has any building inspectors they could recommend for staged inspections?? Thankyou Christine

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99chrism
Jan 30, 2020 7:27 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
28 January 2020

Rainwater Tank in Melbourne

Rainwater Tank in Melbourne
VIC

A well designed harvested rainwater system has both tangible and intangible benefits. For example, a final rinse with rainwater will leave your car streak free. You are…

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SaveH2O
Jan 28, 2020 1:17 am
SaveH2O
ddarroch
ddarroch
28 January 2020

Building in Flame zone Sydney north shore

Building in Flame zone Sydney north shore
NSW

I have been in the industry for more than 20 years, I have a builder in mind for you, that deals with FZ on the north shore, if you would like to know more send me a…

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ddarroch
Jan 28, 2020 12:31 am
Gaudi
Gaudi
27 January 2020

Independent Building Surveyor or Builder's Surveyor

Independent Building Surveyor or Builder's Surveyor
VIC
1, 2

The RBS applies for the building permit once happy the documentation/plans meet code. IMO you’d get plans together first before seeking their input.

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Gaudi
Jan 27, 2020 10:45 pm
eisse_jay
eisse_jay
27 January 2020

Lawson22mk2

Lawson22mk2

Seems reasonable but not including any upgrades you may want later on e.g. electrical, color, flooring etc.

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eisse_jay
Jan 27, 2020 10:00 pm
GeneW
GeneW
27 January 2020

Metricon CSC very slow response. What are my options

Metricon CSC very slow response. What are my options
VIC

We just finished our build with Metricon. And repeated saw the same issues that you're having. We had 3 different site managers over the 10 month build, as they would…

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GeneW
Jan 27, 2020 5:34 pm
sbanu
sbanu
26 January 2020

Eden Brae vs Clarendon vs Mc Donald Jones

Eden Brae vs Clarendon vs Mc Donald Jones
NSW

thanks for your reply Norfolk. will definitely do that .

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sbanu
Jan 26, 2020 1:28 pm
One
One
26 January 2020

Final occupation certificate

Final occupation certificate
NSW

Hi, Does anyone know what the requirements for a final occupation certificate are? While I know we will get interim certificate on handover, I wanted to know what else…

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One
Jan 26, 2020 12:38 pm

The Facade The main colours are monument and grey. So here's the facade: The polished plaster will look like this: Face brick: Render A…

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AnjC
Jan 25, 2020 11:32 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
25 January 2020

HELP:Builder wants to change door opening after construction

HELP:Builder wants to change door opening after construction
NSW

If you have evidence of another build utilising the door you want, and they agreed, then why the variation? If they cannot provide a reason why the smaller door has to go…

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Blacktea2sugars
Jan 25, 2020 10:38 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Build1234
Build1234
25 January 2020

Clarendon Homes | QLD | Sheridan 41

Clarendon Homes | QLD | Sheridan 41
QLD
1 ... 4, 5, 6

You’ve been in the house for a few months now, are you still happy with everything?

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Build1234
Jan 25, 2020 2:08 pm
saeen
saeen
25 January 2020

Engineering Changes Build - Dev Approval - Manor Lakes

Engineering Changes Build - Dev Approval - Manor Lakes
NSW

hi all started building in manor lakes - during frame stage builder was asked to modify in engineering and so amendment to building permit was issued and awaiting for some…

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saeen
Jan 25, 2020 11:49 am
Julianm
Julianm
24 January 2020

Lucere estate at Leppington

Lucere estate at Leppington
NSW
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Hi everyone, my name is Neil, we are at 5 Propellor Ave. We received a couple of letters for Lina Issa Al Abdallah. If anyone here knows her please let me know.. You may…

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Julianm
Jan 24, 2020 9:09 pm
zanion
zanion
24 January 2020

Has anyone built with Langdon in the Bendigo area?

Has anyone built with Langdon in the Bendigo area?

Good to read this thinking about going with them.

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zanion
Jan 24, 2020 3:35 pm
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
24 January 2020

Solar aspects & designers

Solar aspects & designers
WA

We are building in a rural town in SA on a block with east facing views. We chose a design to meet our needs (we are downsizing) but flexible in the use of bedrooms, ie we…

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Bebbsy
Jan 24, 2020 9:38 am
gdog
gdog
23 January 2020

Caesarstone Benchtop Problems??

Caesarstone Benchtop Problems??

Thanks for the heads up xx

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gdog
Jan 23, 2020 11:04 pm
One
One
23 January 2020

Treated pine fencing - steel posts vs timber posts

Treated pine fencing - steel posts vs timber posts
NSW

What are the pros and cons of having steel posts vs plain treated pine posts for capped and lapped fencing? Is there a difference in price between the two options?

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1981
One
Jan 23, 2020 10:51 am
CYNNAV
CYNNAV
23 January 2020

Building the AllCastle Grandworth 42.5+

Building the AllCastle Grandworth 42.5+
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

following

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CYNNAV
Jan 23, 2020 12:50 am
MClark
MClark
22 January 2020

Non compliant site levels / elevations - Help please!!

Non compliant site levels / elevations - Help please!!

Put up a picture of the highlighted problem. If structure is fine, I'd be interested in seeing what the actual problem is then. MC

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MClark
Jan 22, 2020 10:05 pm
MClark
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MClark
Jan 22, 2020 9:48 pm
MClark
karim81
karim81
22 January 2020

U Homes info

U Homes info

Hi All, We are about to start on building our first home. Has anyone heard of U Homes and how are they as a builder? Any information would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

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karim81
Jan 22, 2020 8:20 pm
WillowBays20
WillowBays20
22 January 2020

Bellriver vs Champion Homes

Bellriver vs Champion Homes

So we went with the Benchmark Inclusions as we weighed up the options vs the $15,000 to spend on upgrades that they were offering at the time and from all the upgrades we…

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WillowBays20
Jan 22, 2020 4:11 pm
Connor56
Connor56
22 January 2020

Quotation Process

Quotation Process

Awesome, thanks building-expert. That makes sense.

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Connor56
Jan 22, 2020 11:02 am
Connor56
amberjay92
amberjay92
21 January 2020

New Generation/Easystart Homes Letto 10 Facade Design

New Generation/Easystart Homes Letto 10 Facade Design

I also built with easy start homes/ summit in Perth and my house colours are very similar to the ones in the lighter picture I’m also a painter by trade my main render…

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amberjay92
Jan 21, 2020 11:43 pm
amberjay92
Saurabh
Saurabh
21 January 2020

Anyone built or building a Porter Davis Vermont 29?

Anyone built or building a Porter Davis Vermont 29?
VIC

Even we are planning to build ..... have you decided you amendments..

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Saurabh
Jan 21, 2020 10:35 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
21 January 2020

Void and/or increased ceiling heights

Void and/or increased ceiling heights
1, 2

Ok, I tried to draw it in and it's not working, so I have to explain it. I'd put one in the entry (with a gorgeous light fitting for impact) Then your stairwell also…

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Blacktea2sugars
Jan 21, 2020 9:08 pm
Blacktea2sugars
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cinder
Jan 21, 2020 4:31 pm
cinder
Sam56
Sam56
21 January 2020

Estimate 3 bed 2bath costing in Tas

Estimate 3 bed 2bath costing in Tas
TAS

Thank you all. I am comparing Austin Ferry and GlebeHill area home and land packages.

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Sam56
Jan 21, 2020 2:23 pm
building-expert
building-expert
21 January 2020

Provisional Allowance Refund

Provisional Allowance Refund

I don't condone dishonesty even if it is against your bank. You will be asking your builder to act dishonestly in your contract with the bank and then expect him to be…

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building-expert
Jan 21, 2020 8:41 am
building-expert
gogo65
gogo65
20 January 2020

Review my Custom Floor plan? [Double Storey, NSW]

Review my Custom Floor plan? [Double Storey, NSW]
NSW

I read your post and it is good to read, thank you heartily for writing such a post

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gogo65
Jan 20, 2020 11:01 pm
gogo65
AdsF
AdsF
20 January 2020

Project Manager Melbourne

Project Manager Melbourne
VIC

You have already started and well on the way? Which area are you building in? Do you have someone in-person advising you who has building experience? Is the save…

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AdsF
Jan 20, 2020 10:47 pm
adrian20
adrian20
20 January 2020

Shale grey or windspray

Shale grey or windspray

i hope you are right! some online i see look very light green/bluish.. the others are dark.. its driving me crazy

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adrian20
Jan 20, 2020 10:06 pm
alymei
alymei
20 January 2020

Exterior Colours

Exterior Colours

We have monument roof, surfmist garage door - our render is Stormy Shadow and cladding Silvertone grey - not sure it helps...

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alymei
Jan 20, 2020 8:23 pm
chekii
chekii
20 January 2020

Fencing Query: neighbor's garage is on the property boundary

Fencing Query: neighbor's garage is on the property boundary

We had to put in temporary fencing while we were building. Not sure if the cost will fall on you or your neighbour.

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chekii
Jan 20, 2020 2:30 pm
Mark.Jones
Mark.Jones
20 January 2020

Tiger Tail installation

Tiger Tail installation

Hello, I need to install tiger tail on the optus cable and I could only found 1 place that can do it called Sydney tiger tail. Is there any other business around that…

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Mark.Jones
Jan 20, 2020 1:16 pm
benwardbourton
benwardbourton
20 January 2020

Extension of Time Claim - Building Period Already Elapsed

Extension of Time Claim - Building Period Already Elapsed
VIC

I've wondered this myself recently. I wont be reminding them if that's the case. We are so far behind now that a few more weeks in the grand scheme of things isn't going…

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benwardbourton
Jan 20, 2020 11:38 am
JennyH
JennyH
20 January 2020

Exterior trim colours - meltdown over shades of white and ne

Exterior trim colours - meltdown over shades of white and ne
NSW

Thanks aandsc - Im thinking maybe I should just change the window frames to surfmist., then just do all trims and everything outside surfmist as well. The reason I…

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JennyH
Jan 20, 2020 10:49 am
Bel0402
Bel0402
19 January 2020

Visualiser

Visualiser

Hi, Just wondering if there is a free program that allows us to upload a photo of proposed house and change roof, garage, exterior colours etc. Also one that allows us to…

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Bel0402
Jan 19, 2020 3:20 pm

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