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shonzilla
shonzilla
6 October 2010

TeaPots Hoose!! HEY EVERYBODY! I GOT KEYS!

TeaPots Hoose!! HEY EVERYBODY! I GOT KEYS!
SA
1, 2, 3, 4

Awww yay! cant wait till the tiles are in!! no more sandy cold floors! Pomdogs are cute as, they make me laugh with the little circles they do :D Cant wait to see your garden!

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shonzilla
Oct 06, 2010 5:09 pm
shonzilla
GLLSC
GLLSC
29 September 2010

Building time with Fairmont Homes

Building time with Fairmont Homes
SA

Hi They are starting to build our house finally this saturday!! YAY!! Does any one know what the time frame is to build with Fairmont Homes? They won't really give us a…

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GLLSC
Sep 29, 2010 10:11 pm
hoffdog
hoffdog
24 September 2010

Oakford Homes

Oakford Homes
SA

Our block was sloping but we did not do split level. We built in one of the land estates that oakford owns, and 4 years ago (not sure if they still do it now) everyone…

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hoffdog
Sep 24, 2010 7:45 am
Stressed
Stressed
20 September 2010

Builder having problem obtaining indemnity insurance

Builder having problem obtaining indemnity insurance

Thanks for the responses so far. We have signed a contract and it might not be so easy to get out of. As far as I am concerned they have breached it but trying to get…

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Stressed
Sep 20, 2010 4:48 pm
fitnhealthy
fitnhealthy
13 September 2010

Have you bought a transportable home?

Have you bought a transportable home?

Hello I am currently researching my options (building or buying established). I am leaning towards building a small transportable on a good size block of land, but just…

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fitnhealthy
Sep 13, 2010 9:05 am
LeanneR
LeanneR
10 September 2010

Please let me know what you think of the colour schemes

Please let me know what you think of the colour schemes
SA
1, 2

Im using all 3 colours on our house (surfmist, woodland grey & bushland). I would prob go for bushland as its imbetween. Otherwise surfmist due to heat reasons where you are :)

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LeanneR
Sep 10, 2010 4:17 pm
LeanneR
rebeccaT
rebeccaT
28 August 2010

Anna1, Handover 02/09/10 and broken window

Anna1, Handover 02/09/10 and broken window
SA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Grat that your pCi went well!!!! Bummer about the window - little buggers...... have a great week until you get your keys!

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rebeccaT
Aug 28, 2010 9:39 pm
Raleighfarm
Raleighfarm
27 August 2010

Starting from scratch... where do I start

Starting from scratch... where do I start
SA

Not sure if this is where the thread goes...someone will move it if necessary. Hmmm, talking to your bank would be a good idea. We have a mortgage on our current house…

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Raleighfarm
Aug 27, 2010 9:52 pm
Raleighfarm
kyton
kyton
27 August 2010

Excitement Plus!!!

Excitement Plus!!!
SA

Congratulations NF - I know that excitement feeling only too well. But in our case it was only 4-5yrs in the complete planning to fruition.

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kyton
Aug 27, 2010 1:04 pm
kyton
henky003
henky003
24 August 2010

Footings Variation - Is it reasonable

Footings Variation - Is it reasonable
SA

We have tried asking for the costs to be broken down, with the response being that they don't do that. I think if they are not trying to rip us off, then they should be…

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henky003
Aug 24, 2010 12:07 pm
d@n
d@n
13 August 2010

Exterior Colour Help Please!!!!

Exterior Colour Help Please!!!!
SA

People tend to use surfmist or dune for the roof. They are lighter and more neutral colours, easier to blend with other colours of the facade.

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d@n
Aug 13, 2010 7:57 pm
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
13 August 2010

Retaining walls - field river estate

Retaining walls - field river estate
SA

Unless specified in your contract I would suggest that retaining walls would not be included in the build cost. You definitley need to speak to your builder regarding…

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KnockItDown
Aug 13, 2010 12:34 pm
KnockItDown
GLYNDWR2
GLYNDWR2
4 August 2010

Builders - How do you stop the extra charges?

Builders - How do you stop the extra charges?
SA

Dear Casa 2 Thanks for your reply. Something I was unaware of .

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GLYNDWR2
Aug 04, 2010 9:26 am
Lee75
Lee75
3 August 2010

Retaining, Paving and Stormwater - Southern Adelaide

Retaining, Paving and Stormwater - Southern Adelaide
SA

Wow Netadelle thanks for that, they were very close in price to another one that quoted for us but the other one took so long to quote, it worries me how long they would…

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Lee75
Aug 03, 2010 8:56 pm
jessie87
jessie87
3 August 2010

3 phase Etsa SA

3 phase Etsa SA
SA

Okies, guess I will be paying it then

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jessie87
Aug 03, 2010 1:46 pm
Nick H
Nick H
28 July 2010

Our Beechwood Homes build, Adelaide SA (Pic heavy!)

Our Beechwood Homes build, Adelaide SA (Pic heavy!)
SA

Ha ha ha, the house isn't big at all. Most of the living area is the second storey, downstairs we only have the garage, entry, home theatre and undercroft storage area…

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Nick H
Jul 28, 2010 8:45 pm
kexkez
kexkez
28 July 2010

house colours

house colours
SA

Link below on how to post a photo viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1272&hilit=add+photos

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kexkez
Jul 28, 2010 7:21 pm
kexkez
free will
free will
26 July 2010

Builder has damaged neighbours property but wont pay

Builder has damaged neighbours property but wont pay
SA

Basically, you are both responsible: 1. Owner allowing builders to do the work 2 Builders for causing the damage. So your neighbour could take legal action against…

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free will
Jul 26, 2010 10:29 pm
carlswil
carlswil
26 July 2010

Issys 'Hamilton Alfresco'- YEY, guess what?...HAND-OVER

Issys 'Hamilton Alfresco'- YEY, guess what?...HAND-OVER
SA
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hi Issy, so glad to read that all of your building issues had a happy ending finally :) We were pariciularly interested to hear about…

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carlswil
Jul 26, 2010 9:42 am
carlswil
carlswil
23 July 2010

After Handover

After Handover
SA

Our finance company made us include the stormwater, floor coverings, perimeter paving, and fencing. We have a requirement where we are building, that our front…

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carlswil
Jul 23, 2010 1:59 pm
sweetime
sweetime
22 July 2010

Fence and Boundary Help.

Fence and Boundary Help.
SA

In Victoria there is a Civil and Administrative Tribunal that deals with property issues. It is a far cheaper option than a Court - you might want to check whether there…

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sweetime
Jul 22, 2010 8:58 am
Twiggy
Twiggy
13 July 2010

[PLAN] 4x Bedroom/2.5x Bath/2x Storey/Cinema

[PLAN] 4x Bedroom/2.5x Bath/2x Storey/Cinema
SA

I love your cinema and spa room/sauna. Nice to see a house with a cinema that's actually a nice size, not a 3x3m room. My only thing to raise that hasn't was in relation…

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Twiggy
Jul 13, 2010 11:12 am
Twiggy
evelyng
evelyng
8 July 2010

Are vertical glass mosaic strips in bathrooms still modern??

Are vertical glass mosaic strips in bathrooms still modern??
SA

Yep, saw the second version of this thread soon after. From that it looks…

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evelyng
Jul 08, 2010 8:58 am
evelyng

Hi kf9, I’m in preliminary talks with Fairmont homes about building my first home too. I’m looking at building the Monaco. I got a quote and some plans drawn up and…

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Theresa
Jul 01, 2010 9:34 pm
Theresa
hoffdog
hoffdog
30 June 2010

Any comment on statesman homes ?

Any comment on statesman homes ?
SA

My relationship with statesman lasted 6 months, glad i got out before it was too late, if you want more info feel free pm. I will say though i have had frends who built…

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hoffdog
Jun 30, 2010 1:19 pm
jessie87
jessie87
28 June 2010

Our Mt Barker Build Thread - We now a kitchen and joinery!!!

Our Mt Barker Build Thread - We now a kitchen and joinery!!!
SA
1, 2

Your kitchen is absolutely gorgous :) :) :) yeh, it looks like they have got it in the wrong place

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jessie87
Jun 28, 2010 8:54 pm

Sarah Homes

Sarah Homes
SA

Hi yes i have built with s* homes. I have had issue after issue with them, i am happy to comment more outside of this forum. I have had my house for 3 months now, and i…

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singlemum2daughters
Jun 28, 2010 8:06 pm
singlemum2daughters
71monaro
71monaro
26 June 2010

Critique my plan

Critique my plan
SA

Thank you for all your comments. The utility is laundry and butler pantry, originally without the cupbards by the dining room (making dining wider) but I thought the more…

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71monaro
Jun 26, 2010 10:42 pm
Captain Morgan
Captain Morgan
23 June 2010

Elevation Colour Options

Elevation Colour Options
SA

Naa, I think 1K extra for the option is probably about right, considering the door is probably 6K in total (wild-a$$ guess..) looks like its worth it !

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Captain Morgan
Jun 23, 2010 9:24 pm
Captain Morgan
chippy
chippy
23 June 2010

Best substance to clean mud stained cream bricks

Best substance to clean mud stained cream bricks
SA

Look at the link I posted above. You can use all sorts of acids on clay bricks depending on what it is that you are cleaning off. As long as you follow the brick…

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chippy
Jun 23, 2010 3:59 pm
chippy
carlswil
carlswil
18 June 2010

Building with Rendition Homes SA

Building with Rendition Homes SA
SA

Welcome. I hope your build goes well for you.

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980
carlswil
Jun 18, 2010 9:40 am
71monaro
71monaro
5 June 2010

Retaining Wall on Boundary

Retaining Wall on Boundary
SA

Can anyone advise me how to procede? I have a block of land I am planning to build on in a new estate. (Blackwood Park) It has a rising slope to rear. Our rear neighbour…

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71monaro
Jun 05, 2010 5:57 pm
FireFox
FireFox
5 June 2010

Dechellis Homes.. anyone building or built with them?

Dechellis Homes.. anyone building or built with them?
SA

found this house for sale on domain.com selling their display house the popular wild orchid, good chance to see more pictures of the interior:

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FireFox
Jun 05, 2010 2:53 pm
FireFox
Lucene
Lucene
4 June 2010

BRICKS: AUSTRAL ALMOND

BRICKS: AUSTRAL ALMOND
SA

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Lucene
Jun 04, 2010 10:54 pm
Lucene
Rosie44
Rosie44
3 June 2010

Building with Fairmont

Building with Fairmont
SA

Hi all, We have recently bought a block of land and have found a plan we love through Fairmont. We have made a few changes and we are now even happier with it. Before we…

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Rosie44
Jun 03, 2010 2:00 pm
bluesteel
bluesteel
18 May 2010

Building Rossdale Homes "Houghton" - Adelaide

Building Rossdale Homes "Houghton" - Adelaide
SA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

FANTASTIC - great montage of the beginning to the finish line :z: :z: . We are still waiting for our benchtops which is holding up the last thing....plumbing fix. But we will…

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bluesteel
May 18, 2010 10:28 pm
bluesteel
mandy74
mandy74
4 May 2010

Building our new home

Building our new home
SA

Hi everyone, Thankyou so much...I have been reading a few of the many pages of blogs and it has been fantastic so see some gorgeous photos and to hear of the journeys..…

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mandy74
May 04, 2010 11:34 pm
somewoman
somewoman
3 May 2010

Seeking assistance with HIA contract South Australia

Seeking assistance with HIA contract South Australia
SA

Just in case anyone has missed this from my build thread, I'm seeking any insight that anyone can offer with regards to the HIA contract meaning of "Second Fix" In our…

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somewoman
May 03, 2010 12:38 pm
somewoman
issy jo
issy jo
1 May 2010

Curtain maker SA

Curtain maker SA
SA

Hi Jessie, I have just PM'd you her details. If anyone else wants her number just let me know. I have known her ever since I can remember and she is extremely good at what…

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issy jo
May 01, 2010 12:28 pm
issy jo
Echo
Echo
29 April 2010

Land Tax rebate in SA

Land Tax rebate in SA
SA

Dunno about SA but i split a block in two in WA and got hit land tax on both after I had titles for 1 year. When I informed them I was planning to reside in a house I was…

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Echo
Apr 29, 2010 11:52 am
Echo
Rowena
Rowena
26 April 2010

[PLAN] 4x Brdm, 2x Storey, ICF formwork

[PLAN] 4x Brdm, 2x Storey, ICF formwork
SA

Great plans. look forward to following your build. Wow, a secret door! That's fabulous. It's going to confuse the hell out of any guests/rellies who have had a bevie or two :lol:

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Rowena
Apr 26, 2010 7:01 pm
Rowena
hoffdog
hoffdog
25 April 2010

Footings prices (Hickinbotham @ the Coast)

Footings prices (Hickinbotham @ the Coast)
SA

i can't help u out here but maybe also post this in the building in sa forum im sure there are a few people in there building in the same area as you who should be able to help

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hoffdog
Apr 25, 2010 8:13 pm
Petermet
Petermet
25 April 2010

Brick base course too high - Is it ok? What are my options?

Brick base course too high - Is it ok? What are my options?
SA

The site supervisor mentioned the base course and said it was to ensure the quoins finished with 3 bricks (as per the pattern) at the top. Good outcome and I am now a…

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Petermet
Apr 25, 2010 9:30 am
somewoman
somewoman
24 April 2010

Exposed Aggregate - Adelaide

Exposed Aggregate - Adelaide
SA

The concretor who lives by us and keeps my 20 month old awake most days does a beautiful job!! Psarras is his surnam. Think he's in the yellow pages, if not then certainly…

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somewoman
Apr 24, 2010 5:45 pm
somewoman
rlay1
rlay1
20 April 2010

ICF Plan

ICF Plan
SA

Thanks, build.my.dream.home. There is very little information available online from someone that has actually built using ICF. So I am happy to share my experiences for…

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rlay1
Apr 20, 2010 9:19 am
jessie87
jessie87
13 April 2010

Help for designing our "dream home"?

Help for designing our "dream home"?
SA

MissyMc7 Adelaide Designer Homes looks great from the website I am intrigued to see the Display Home

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jessie87
Apr 13, 2010 11:40 pm
Casa2
Casa2
11 April 2010

Half-Round Gutters

Half-Round Gutters
SA

I like the look of half round gutters (with the internal clips). I believe they are self cleaning, but can't tell you how they perform since my gutters won't be in for a…

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Casa2
Apr 11, 2010 9:21 pm
Cozmo
Cozmo
9 April 2010

$7400 for a small front fence!!

$7400 for a small front fence!!
SA

Hi guys, I have just had 2 quotes for a small front fence with pillars and a small wall and they were $7,400 and $8,000!! I can't believe the…

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Cozmo
Apr 09, 2010 3:08 pm
Lee75
Lee75
4 April 2010

Homestead(SA) - Medsy's Build Pics - Painting Pics 04/04

Homestead(SA) - Medsy's Build Pics - Painting Pics 04/04
SA

Ooh looking great Medsy :z: Thanks for mentioning the wall paint colour too I was going to ask about that.. Love your selections too, nice and bold.. Nice to see a…

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Lee75
Apr 04, 2010 1:26 pm
robinred55
robinred55
31 March 2010

Building our first home!

Building our first home!
SA

Hi Glennmmc, Interestingly enough we almost jumped ship and went with Dechellis. Dollar for dollar we'd be getting probably a better built house with less hassle. We…

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robinred55
Mar 31, 2010 5:00 pm

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