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kennyc
kennyc
17 August 2021

Reasonable or Excessive Site costs?

Reasonable or Excessive Site costs?

Thanks for the reply, appreciate it.

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kennyc
Aug 17, 2021 10:28 pm

It's a relatively new brick, but has anyone used this brick for their build and has feedback and/or pictures on it? We received our brick today and it definitely doesn't…

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imoonyl
Aug 16, 2021 8:13 pm
Peter83
Peter83
16 August 2021

Builder recommendations North East Melbourne

Builder recommendations North East Melbourne
VIC

Hi Radiuz, Thanks for your reply, have you or do you know someone that has built with them before?

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Peter83
Aug 16, 2021 11:54 am
Althom
Althom
16 August 2021

Neighbours erected a fence in a different colour

Neighbours erected a fence in a different colour

You're going to be paying for half of it so why wouldn't you be able to paint your side?

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Althom
Aug 16, 2021 9:43 am
Althom
Hkhanum
Hkhanum
16 August 2021

Urban edge Jumeirah6-49 - Anyone else considering this plan?

Urban edge Jumeirah6-49 - Anyone else considering this plan?
VIC

Hi all, I am embarking a new journey to build our second house. Its going to be a KDR project in mount Waverley. I have built previously with porter davis so this tie…

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Hkhanum
Aug 16, 2021 9:13 am
misseditbythatmuch
misseditbythatmuch
15 August 2021

Condition of land after settlement

Condition of land after settlement
VIC

Check with your builder, mine required a totally clear site (with photos from myself to prove and a site manager to inspect and confirm) before they would even put a temp…

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misseditbythatmuch
Aug 15, 2021 11:44 pm
misseditbythatmuch
BML
BML
15 August 2021

Building with Kaplan

Building with Kaplan

All good so far, but we were put on hold after pouring the slab last June due to timber shortage then this current lockdown.

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BML
Aug 15, 2021 6:04 pm
Nevictim
Nevictim
15 August 2021

Termite protection - Pine treated sleepers

Termite protection - Pine treated sleepers
NSW

Hi, Pine-treated sleepers offer effective termite protection by impregnating the wood with chemicals that…

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Nevictim
Aug 15, 2021 11:42 am
seanc88
seanc88
14 August 2021

Off-White Mortar That Looks Orange To Me!

Off-White Mortar That Looks Orange To Me!
VIC

Hi Chris, where did you end up with this? Same issue for me, but our brickwork is now finished and has just been cleaned. Post cleaning it looks orange.

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seanc88
Aug 14, 2021 8:27 pm
Mitch1103
Mitch1103
14 August 2021

Allworth Hampton

Allworth Hampton

Hi everyone, I am building the Hampton deluxe kitchen/activities floor plan, I was wondering if you have built the same & how its going? Thanks

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Mitch1103
Aug 14, 2021 5:59 pm
stephanievella21
stephanievella21
14 August 2021

I’m construction phase - extend floor plan by 400m

I’m construction phase - extend floor plan by 400m

Awww thank you for letting me know. A straight answer like that was exactly what I was looking for

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stephanievella21
Aug 14, 2021 4:52 pm
Mane
Mane
14 August 2021

FRAME INSPECTION

FRAME INSPECTION

I am sorry I may missed something. All the issues refer to what was on the plans not the contract, so I dont understand what is contractual???

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Mane
Aug 14, 2021 3:13 pm
DanC
DanC
13 August 2021

Bore Piers Costs - Melbourne

Bore Piers Costs - Melbourne

I had 74 screw piers 1.5m deep done in Brisbane, December last year cost $12500 +20% builders markup + GST. Here is a Bris/Syd calculator:

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DanC
Aug 13, 2021 8:06 pm
BML
BML
13 August 2021

Anyone Built with Kaplan homes?

Anyone Built with Kaplan homes?

A group created to connect with people who are building with Kaplan Homes. A place to discuss your plans, progress, journey and concerns.

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BML
Aug 13, 2021 8:05 pm
BML
BML
13 August 2021

Kaplan Homes

Kaplan Homes
NSW

A group created to connect with people who are building with Kaplan Homes. A place to discuss your plans, progress, journey and concerns.

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BML
Aug 13, 2021 8:04 pm
BML
BML
13 August 2021

Experience of building with Kaplan Homes

Experience of building with Kaplan Homes
NSW

A group created to connect with people who are building with Kaplan Homes. A place to discuss your plans, progress, journey and concerns.

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BML
Aug 13, 2021 8:03 pm
BML
BML
13 August 2021

any one building with kaplan home in sydney?

any one building with kaplan home in sydney?
NSW

A group created to connect with people who are building with Kaplan Homes. A place to discuss your plans, progress, journey and concerns.

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BML
Aug 13, 2021 7:59 pm
BML
BML
13 August 2021

Experience building with Kaplan Homes

Experience building with Kaplan Homes

A group created to connect with people who are building with Kaplan Homes. A place to discuss your plans, progress, journey and concerns.

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BML
Aug 13, 2021 7:57 pm
GorLyman
GorLyman
13 August 2021

Move in new house before driveway construction

Move in new house before driveway construction

It shouldn't be a problem as long as your actions while moving in the new house don't interfere with the constructions workers.

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GorLyman
Aug 13, 2021 6:57 pm
GorLyman
oklouise
oklouise
13 August 2021

Garage in corner lot

Garage in corner lot

do you have the plans showing the front garage on this block of land and showing the distance from the house to the rear fence, length and width of the block, upstairs…

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oklouise
Aug 13, 2021 6:24 pm
MegKo
MegKo
13 August 2021

Rear Garage

Rear Garage

Thanks for replying - here's the link of my detailed post - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=103122&p=1895206#p1895206

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MegKo
Aug 13, 2021 5:29 pm
Jason526
Jason526
13 August 2021

Is it an ok time to start the building process in WA

Is it an ok time to start the building process in WA
WA

It's a difficult question to answer, and there might not be an answer to it. It's the same as asking if it's a good time to buy a property. Looking back 5 years, would it…

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Jason526
Aug 13, 2021 4:00 pm
BML
BML
13 August 2021

Kaplan homes

Kaplan homes
NSW

I cannot comment about the quality of the finished home yet as we are only on the slab stage. I believe the Kaplan admin process is a bit quicker. We easily get a reply…

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BML
Aug 13, 2021 11:35 am
deemikel79
deemikel79
12 August 2021

Porter Davis Liverpool25

Porter Davis Liverpool25

Hi Ramya, How is the process going? Have you started to build? We are also planning to build the Liverpool 25. We painstakingly compared the Lifestyle Select and…

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deemikel79
Aug 12, 2021 10:41 pm
Bdizzle
Bdizzle
12 August 2021

Townsville Home Builder

Townsville Home Builder

My partner and I are looking to build our first home in Townsville. We are looking at Tropical Homes, Kier Constructions and GJ Gardner. I would love to hear from anyone…

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Bdizzle
Aug 12, 2021 9:29 pm
boris594
boris594
12 August 2021

Building design contracts

Building design contracts

Personally I wouldn't accept that. I would require that the digital files be shared and wholly owned by me at all times. But then, I'm not a fan of architects nor would I…

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boris594
Aug 12, 2021 6:38 pm
oklouise
oklouise
12 August 2021

KDRB - custom build - Floor plan

KDRB - custom build - Floor plan
NSW

the kids' activity room is a different shape not much smaller and i've left out the kids hallway that doesn't improve the space and upstairs is based on a similar space…

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oklouise
Aug 12, 2021 11:15 am
Bowengirl
Bowengirl
12 August 2021

solution for macleay island?

solution for macleay island?
QLD

Hi Serapis This is years later since you wrote your post. I'm wondering how you fared with moving to Macleay and building. My budget same compared to a decade up the…

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Bowengirl
Aug 12, 2021 9:37 am
Bowengirl
oklouise
oklouise
11 August 2021

Floorplan Suggestions

Floorplan Suggestions
VIC

any plans is always a compromise but i prefer the extra kitchen space to the slightly bigger bedrooms (that are big enough for queens sized beds plus the biw and study…

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oklouise
Aug 11, 2021 7:38 pm
Kate3079
Kate3079
11 August 2021

Building With Metricon

Building With Metricon

Yeah we feel the same. We moved into our home in Dec 2019 and have ongoing issues and leaks. They wouldn’t help us with the council when the build was non compliant with…

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Kate3079
Aug 11, 2021 4:55 pm
Venkata
Venkata
11 August 2021

Why GJ Gardener is pricey?

Why GJ Gardener is pricey?

Hi SRP, Am in Step 1 as explained above. Architect had given first sketch and suggested some changes and I hope by the end of this month I should be getting the second…

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Venkata
Aug 11, 2021 4:12 pm
Ozshaz
Ozshaz
11 August 2021

New build - downlights in the eaves

New build - downlights in the eaves

Not a news you wanted but glad to see that you were not in for a surprise later on ! Happy to help !

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Ozshaz
Aug 11, 2021 3:52 pm
iehn
iehn
11 August 2021

Outfall drain construction

Outfall drain construction
VIC

Hi: We are in the process of a knock-down and rebuild in the eastern suburbs. As part of the new build, we require a stormwater outfall drain to be constructed that…

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iehn
Aug 11, 2021 11:30 am
DreamNotQLD
DreamNotQLD
10 August 2021

Gold Coast home - second build - volume or smaller builder?

Gold Coast home - second build - volume or smaller builder?

Pretty much everything Jason526 mentions agrees with what i've experienced building my house. I'm building my first house (knock down rebuild) with one of the volume…

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DreamNotQLD
Aug 10, 2021 11:02 pm
sarafrench1
sarafrench1
10 August 2021

Our first build: "Bridgewater" by Gj's Shoalhaven

Our first build: "Bridgewater" by Gj's Shoalhaven
NSW
1 ... 57, 58, 59

My first move-in experience was fantastic. we moved from Sydney to the Gold Coast, and hired some [url=My first move-in experience was fantastic. we moved from Sydney to…

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sarafrench1
Aug 10, 2021 9:51 pm
sarafrench1
davi
davi
10 August 2021

Trentham 30 metricon

Trentham 30 metricon
NSW

Overall it wasn’t to painful however we did get stuffed around with the drawers in our walk-in robe. The colour was not what we picked and they didn’t honour a…

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davi
Aug 10, 2021 8:49 pm
Roopa
Roopa
10 August 2021

South-Hampton style kitchen

South-Hampton style kitchen

Thank you for reply. It is helpful.

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Roopa
Aug 10, 2021 5:39 pm
Karar
Karar
10 August 2021

Building with Metricon

Building with Metricon

Metricon is a massive project builder and lots of ppl complain about the whole process with them , you will find a lot of unhappy customers posting on Facebook, horror…

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Karar
Aug 10, 2021 5:08 pm
chars0974
chars0974
10 August 2021

R value for New House Insulation

R value for New House Insulation

will try R2.5 for external, thanks

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chars0974
Aug 10, 2021 3:14 pm
Gossa
Gossa
10 August 2021

Exorbitant Site Costs - Power line surcharge & Crane hire

Exorbitant Site Costs - Power line surcharge & Crane hire

Hello Hi5. Could you please let me know what the outcome was with your complaints about these exorbitant fees? Did you have any luck having them removed or reduced?

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Gossa
Aug 10, 2021 7:00 am
boysana
boysana
10 August 2021

Canberra custom KDR

Canberra custom KDR
ACT
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hey algernon bumping this amazing thread I may have missed it.. Did you aim for any air tightness level? Would you have been able to achieve the same thermal…

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boysana
Aug 10, 2021 12:06 am
Doulton777
Doulton777
9 August 2021

New here we are building the Doulton 56 with extension

New here we are building the Doulton 56 with extension
VIC
1 ... 75, 76, 77

. Much prefer the ones we got through lumi lighting. But these are nice for the price

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Doulton777
Aug 09, 2021 8:39 pm
Doulton777
Gee Mack
Gee Mack
9 August 2021

Bryan & Petersen Build in Ballarat (VIC)

Bryan & Petersen Build in Ballarat (VIC)
VIC
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Thanks darb74 and countrybuilds for the insights. I guess most builders' sales teams are all charm and promises but the relations with the site guys might be less…

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Gee Mack
Aug 09, 2021 6:24 pm
EvryThingIsNormal
EvryThingIsNormal
9 August 2021

Soil Samples / ratings

Soil Samples / ratings

Hi all, Just wondering how everyone has gone with soil samples. Main concern, if sampled before a Knock Down, then afterwards the rating changed due to different ‘site…

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EvryThingIsNormal
Aug 09, 2021 1:12 pm
mustard
mustard
9 August 2021

internal wall insulation - inclusion as standard

internal wall insulation - inclusion as standard
NSW

I've been quoted another $2400 for basic due to insulation requirements I don't know what to make of this.. it's almost like i babe question it because it's basix

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mustard
Aug 09, 2021 12:57 pm
Tracyj323
Tracyj323
9 August 2021

Front Entrance Door - Solid MDF or Coritech

Front Entrance Door - Solid MDF or Coritech
WA

thank you very much for your advice!! :)

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Tracyj323
Aug 09, 2021 10:25 am
GorLyman
GorLyman
9 August 2021

buying block and putting shed on it and house

buying block and putting shed on it and house

All plans are fine, as long as you feel ok with any of it, in your own home.

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GorLyman
Aug 09, 2021 1:39 am
GorLyman
Swetha
Swetha
8 August 2021

CDC query || Entrance door || corner plot

CDC query || Entrance door || corner plot

Hi all, seeking advice from anyone who has had experience with CDC on a corner block and determining primary/secondary frontages. We are planning a KDR in Sydney and are…

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Swetha
Aug 08, 2021 10:31 pm
irfan
irfan
8 August 2021

Unifi AP placement for a double storey house

Unifi AP placement for a double storey house

I am not an expert, but research is suggesting with the right power (setting to low) and channel (setting to non-overlapping on each radio) configuration client hand-off…

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irfan
Aug 08, 2021 10:10 pm
irfan

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