Building A New House

Rosie555

8 February 2016

Knock Down Rebuild Custom Build - G J Gardener

Hello New to forum and slowly navigating. I was wondering if anyone has built a custom home with G J Gardener in Newcastle. The builder is Mark Eddy and if so what has…

teigs1

8 February 2016

Grey pebble render with monument roof anyone?

Just wondering if anyone has a monument roof with grey pebble render?? If possible with pics and what you think of the render in the sun? We are about to render and i am…

ddarroch

7 February 2016

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I'd suggest you try to find a design that is orientated correctly, with north facing living areas. This will make the house more comfortable to live in, & will minimize…

lizbf85

7 February 2016

RENDERER NEEDED - melbourne- have work drawings need quote

hi my husband and i are building with porter davis is may and want to know what additional render will cost external. we have the work drawing of our facade and need to…

lizbf85

7 February 2016

If anyone needs a renderer in Melbourne!!!

are you still available! looking for someone for the end of 2016 in hadfield

Asian Nerd

7 February 2016

Steel House in Perth

Hi Guys, I am an asian migrant who is interested in building a house in Perth. I'd like to know if there are any home builders building a house using steel frame. I can…

kyliebsmith

7 February 2016

Simonds Homes problems

Thanks I really needed to hear this.

Bonnie21

6 February 2016

CONTRACT SIGNING

Agree to above, see a lawyer and building consultant so you know that you understand your contract and you won't pay significant about of money during construction due to…

alibaba11

6 February 2016

BluePrint Homes Build at Bletchley Park - Brick Work

Hi Buddy, we reached Lock Up this week. The build has been progressing very quickly indeed. We have been pretty busy running around to look at all the post handover…

Joie23

6 February 2016

Glass garage door in new estate

Has online been allowed a garage door with glass panels in new estates? We are wanting to build in spring farm and want to garage to get natural light and lots of it.…

teigs1

6 February 2016

Too much gloss? please help!

Thanks for the reply kylie. Cleaning is one of my worries!

StructuralBIMGuy

6 February 2016

Best WA builder?

The WA dept of Commerce (CA,BC,etc) knows who the worst builder is..LOL, but they won't tell you that.

Noelle1986

6 February 2016

Oracle Platinum

That would explain the delays

mandy+steve

5 February 2016

architect, drafter or building designer ?

We are also building with Highbury homes - had PCI today! amazing experience with this builder, have previously built with summit who were good but the communication from…

Matt1

5 February 2016

2 Kids + Triplets = Need a bigger house! - Driveway done

Hey Tribe the side and front is basically done. Just waiting on the DA for the rear to be approved so can do that bit. I've been sending a Jims Diggers guy broke drilling…

Dan122

5 February 2016

Who could build on Battelaxe block with steep long driveway

We are using tullipan homes for our sloping block amd they have been awsome so far .

teigs1

4 February 2016

Bath niche placement

Our bath is 15 cm wider than the niche, i hope it doesnt look odd but from the searches ive done both placements looked fine so initially my worry was the bottles but now…

weezy_cat

4 February 2016

Help needed to ID colours

Hi Yes that would be easier and prob quicker.

gommeqld

4 February 2016

Structural insulated panel (SIP) supplier or designer in QLD

Apologies... moved to Owner Builder Forum.

EPaul888

4 February 2016

Sekisui KDR - Narrow Block - Parramatta Council

Hello there any updates on your build?

perthgirl16

4 February 2016

Why do Builders push for PCI when things aren't finished????

I know - it's horrible.

wilson0205

4 February 2016

First home builder Townsville

Sorry for the late reply, I have just been really busy with work and the house design/plans. Anyway we will be starting to build in the next couple of weeks. I will…

landlubber

4 February 2016

Building in Mapleton Grove, Kellyville North?

Hi All, Anyone in this thread living in Mapleton Avenue at the Barry Road end? Do you know if the excavation company Raygal on the other side of Mapleton Avenue are moving?

clueless2009

4 February 2016

Timber Stain Doors Thoughts?

Regarding re-staining rich chocolate. do you guys sand them before doing it just do it over every 6 months?

awcarroll

3 February 2016

Building the Stoneleigh with Dale Alcock in Tuart Ridge

Still no answer from site sup..... He is really starting to annoy me actually. The water Corp said they could move it from the mains for a $500 fee or we can just move…

Cheriefinn

3 February 2016

Building with Clarendon?

Thanks mrrrt will definitely follow!!!

lot96willandra

3 February 2016

Roof and brick colour help

MH_H1

3 February 2016

Shale grey colorbond roof colour schemes

hiya, Lovely colours and facade on the photo you have posted. we still have to go for our selections and our facade is quite similar to the picture without a second…

Thepoms09

3 February 2016

Shale grey colorbond roof – help!

They look great, very well suited

TinaN

2 February 2016

Scyon Axon vertical cladding - 400mm smooth

We've sought a variation cost from our builder to change from standard 180 horizontal cladding to the Axon and they are saying the cost is $1800 to upgrade. House is…

rose gold

2 February 2016

PCI Handover inspection companies for north Brisbane?

We are using K Spec this week...got the recommendation from reading this forum.

BbsWaldorf

2 February 2016

Can I change demolition company after signing their quote

Thanks all for your help! I've contacted another demolisher and was told they need to contact the building surveyor to change the demolition permit to associate with…

perthgirl16

2 February 2016

After PCI - What needed fixing on your build?????

This was all in reports at PCI over 9 weeks ago. We only noticed the whirly birds were not installed when we saw the roof tiles over the kitchen starting to cave in over…

LivndAds

2 February 2016

On Site

Hey Everyone, Very excited when i came across this thread. My partner are looking at building the Laguna 34MF. i was wondering if anyone has had experiences with issues…

perthgirl16

2 February 2016

Anyone built with commodore homes in perth??

Hope your build is going ok!

Cheriefinn

1 February 2016

Building with Stroud NSW?

Is anyone building or built with Stroud Nsw? Any advice would be appreciated, looking at the Kentucky design. Thanks

Greenflower16

1 February 2016

Help!

Thanks guys. I've sorted it out with the building company and it was a screw up on their behalf and they've taken full responsibility. The whole bathroom had been ordered…

Vazza

1 February 2016

Sloping Block builders Melbourne

Hi there, I'm very new to the process and am after some good recommendations for sloping block builders in Melbourne. I'm looking at a KDR in Essendon and our block has a…

Blue_bell

1 February 2016

Kentville 30 by Clarendon?

Hi everyone Just wondering if anyone has built the Kentville with Clarendon? I'd love to ask some questions. Thanks

Gandlp86

1 February 2016

Cedar homes WA

Hi all, what price range are Cedar homes? Would this be cheaper to built a Cedar framed home on a sloping block rather than level the land?

Woolyfish

1 February 2016

Serpentine Build - with Cachet Homes

Cachet homes should've known better. So what happens now? You've already started building.

Moore91

1 February 2016

Building Vienna H19 with PD

hey we are building a vienna 21 so pretty similar, Where abouts are you building?

rose gold

1 February 2016

No handover yet but appliances have been in for months

Thanks for that advice @E563. I have called Miele and they have kindly agreed to cover our dishwasher from move in date....great customer service there! I am now waiting…

GDesai

31 January 2016

Our First build - Monaco Lux Q1 by Henley

MrBee

31 January 2016

Building New Home in Brisbane

Don't make a judgement based on a sales agent. They will promise the world then after you sign and go to pre start you will realise they weren't what they seemed. Make…

FireFox

31 January 2016

seeking premium builder reccomendations ADELAIDE

just a reply to my own post over a year ago; house is still under construction and we are getting no where with our builder. feel free to pm me for more info

m1ck

31 January 2016

Steel house construction

My thought was because of the strength of steel compared to timber you would be not need as much material which would obviously save money. As for price comparison I…

mmm_CCs

31 January 2016

HGWA Building The Seattle The Vines WA

Good luck with prestart! We had a wonderful consultant with HGWA - very friendly and accommodating.

Vazza

31 January 2016

Thomas Archer or Renmark Homes

Hi there, I'm new to this forum, and am in the early stages of researching for a builder to do a knockdown rebuild in Essendon with. Our block is on a moderate sloping…