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Budapest
Budapest
21 October 2022

Is 4M backyard good enough ?

Is 4M backyard good enough ?

That is what I meant yeah - make it usable. Only you know how you will want to use it. Looking at the revised plan 1.9x3 is extremely small. It's literally a small table…

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Budapest
Oct 21, 2022 3:19 pm
Pulse
Pulse
20 October 2022

How to do pier and footing trench in sandy and loose soil si

How to do pier and footing trench in sandy and loose soil si

are you planning to do it or your builder? the piers are screwed in with an auger on an excavator. The trench sides might get boxed

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Pulse
Oct 20, 2022 8:41 pm
Tendious
Tendious
20 October 2022

Question on knock down and rebuild

Question on knock down and rebuild
QLD

Thanks mate. Sounds like there is potential savings for people doing knock down and rebuild but these savings are redirected to the councils pocket. I suspect $$$…

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Tendious
Oct 20, 2022 3:41 pm
Ozshaz
Ozshaz
20 October 2022

Tile Grout Sealer Recommendation please

Tile Grout Sealer Recommendation please
VIC

Yes we can provide you the guidance regards to .

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Ozshaz
Oct 20, 2022 9:22 am
Kippers01
Kippers01
19 October 2022

Metricon sending legal threats to members of Facebook page

Metricon sending legal threats to members of Facebook page
NSW
1, 2

Often the most effective way to get a company like Metricon to take action to address issues is to post politely and honestly online about your experiences with them. Much…

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Kippers01
Oct 19, 2022 8:54 am
Serog
Serog
19 October 2022

Citipower Electrical Pit Cost

Citipower Electrical Pit Cost

How did you go with your pricing? I just received a quote from united energy, 3phase and even less than 5m from pole at just shy of $5.5k. All I got was an amount and no…

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Serog
Oct 19, 2022 7:35 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
18 October 2022

New build in progress, B A Murphy Liquidation

New build in progress, B A Murphy Liquidation

Hidden sales commissions have to be declared to purchases as there might well be a perceived conflict of interest with whatever advice you receive from them.. you need to…

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3542
StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 18, 2022 9:21 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
dayas0702
dayas0702
18 October 2022

New house design and void suggestions please

New house design and void suggestions please

hi @, thanks again. It's good recommendation that to enclose the half of staircase for storage (i.e. 2nd flight of staircase). I'm incorporating that in our final design. Cheers.

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dayas0702
Oct 18, 2022 3:29 pm
ManDam
ManDam
18 October 2022

Blacktown NSW KDR with King Homes

Blacktown NSW KDR with King Homes
NSW
1, 2

Generally it was decent job. We are still settling in so opinions will firm as we go along. The general build quality and finishing is what you would expect. We did…

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ManDam
Oct 18, 2022 1:28 pm
forrestmount
forrestmount
18 October 2022

Electrician has advised Abolishment of old electricity servi

Electrician has advised Abolishment of old electricity servi

I would contact energy Australia directly. The electricians conversation with whoever he spoke to is like hearsay. As far as the old meter reading goes, this is likely a…

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forrestmount
Oct 18, 2022 6:53 am
anthonyhoo
anthonyhoo
18 October 2022

Colour matching advice- Austral Brampton

Colour matching advice- Austral Brampton
NSW

Can you please send me any photos of your finished house. I am using same brick Brampton brick I just worry about if them looks ugly when chipped. Please share your…

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anthonyhoo
Oct 18, 2022 5:26 am
Marge1
Marge1
12 October 2022

Concealed cistern

Concealed cistern
NSW

Came back at a cost of $1200. You were spot on. Many thanks

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Marge1
Oct 12, 2022 5:29 pm
joeblo555
joeblo555
12 October 2022

Concrete bricks

Concrete bricks
VIC

Thanks for the replies. We will stick with clay bricks.

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joeblo555
Oct 12, 2022 3:21 pm
Jochicho
Jochicho
12 October 2022

Clarendon Vs Lily Homes

Clarendon Vs Lily Homes

Hi did you ever get any feedback on Lily Homes? Who did you end up going with? We are considering Lily Homes and starting to get concerned about a few things. Thanks Eva

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Jochicho
Oct 12, 2022 2:53 pm
hammerthis
hammerthis
12 October 2022

Messy demo- Soil removal

Messy demo- Soil removal

What does the site actually look like? How deep is the contamination and how big is the site? You could estimate the volume of soil pretty easily and call around to get an…

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hammerthis
Oct 12, 2022 12:45 pm
tamamontu
tamamontu
12 October 2022

Renovate/Extend or build a new one in WA

Renovate/Extend or build a new one in WA

Thanks our house is almost 40years old, its just a 3/2 with 4th room being a bed/study. We did some renovation interms of cosmetic changes so we would lose that we…

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tamamontu
Oct 12, 2022 12:26 pm
tb123abc
tb123abc
12 October 2022

Overseas family help?

Overseas family help?

I'm in Victoria. I thought that would be the case, but it's worth checking.

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tb123abc
Oct 11, 2022 11:39 pm
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
11 October 2022

How wide is your hallway?

How wide is your hallway?

Is there a doorway in the passage?

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Doozer1905
Oct 11, 2022 9:40 pm
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
11 October 2022

Do we need shower door to comply with AS Standards ?

Do we need shower door to comply with AS Standards ?
VIC

I'm pretty sure you only need a floor waste in the laundry, bathroom and ensuite (other than the shower recess) if there is no overflow on the vanity basin or trough, I…

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Doozer1905
Oct 11, 2022 9:22 pm
tamamontu
tamamontu
11 October 2022

Web & Brown-Neaves contract

Web & Brown-Neaves contract

Thanks , for your replies and sharing the information. I dont want to hijack original thread of .

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tamamontu
Oct 11, 2022 6:40 pm
tygbhouse
tygbhouse
11 October 2022

new comer

new comer

Hello,friends, I am a new comer,glad to chat with friends in forum.Thanks!

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tygbhouse
Oct 11, 2022 12:24 pm
tygbhouse
mayon
mayon
9 October 2022

Exciting Times KDR - Waldorf/Chatsworth Inspired Facade

Exciting Times KDR - Waldorf/Chatsworth Inspired Facade
NSW

All the rain and some mess up from the builders side, our build got delayed by months. We are now at the brick work finishing stage. Hopefully, it will be a smooth ride here on out

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mayon
Oct 09, 2022 9:32 pm
MultiplexMan
MultiplexMan
9 October 2022

Banksia House from YourHome Passive Design

Banksia House from YourHome Passive Design

I stumbled across the Banksia design on the YourHome website too. It's 95% of what we were after. It's a simple plan, makes functional use of floor space, and has a…

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MultiplexMan
Oct 09, 2022 3:29 pm
Uhuru
Uhuru
7 October 2022

Building now or waiting?

Building now or waiting?

Very very true, won't be cheaper anytime soon..

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Uhuru
Oct 07, 2022 7:03 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
6 October 2022

Concrete piering cost estimate

Concrete piering cost estimate

The smart money, is to have someone inspect the drilling, bearing pressure, installation and depth Then approximate the cost. Some builders have a habit of booking…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 06, 2022 6:12 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
strannik
strannik
6 October 2022

Should we sign the Contract?

Should we sign the Contract?

you sound like my twin :D we're also building a second home with the first one being standard turn key home built 8 years ago, and this one packing most of the…

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strannik
Oct 06, 2022 5:26 pm
Pulse
Pulse
5 October 2022

Driveway gradient

Driveway gradient
VIC

less that 20% is usually max, needs transitions though, 2m with 10% change of gradient

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Pulse
Oct 05, 2022 7:50 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 October 2022

Show us your retractable roof

Show us your retractable roof

I recently saw one in a Fake 3D Coloured Rendering designed by a Artist/Architect that had no idea how it was going to be engineered and built. The clients dumped the…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 05, 2022 9:37 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 October 2022

Extra brickwork - How much extra cost is reasonable?

Extra brickwork - How much extra cost is reasonable?

$4/brick, LOL, I doubt there would be $30K worth of bricks in your whole House. (humour) BTW, It's only a house, not a commercial building. Talk to a lawyer

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 05, 2022 9:22 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 October 2022

Frame stage - bulking out/up ceiling

Frame stage - bulking out/up ceiling

You will need to have the framing inspected and checked for peace of mind Bulking , means filling in gaps. Unless it's done properly you will notice sagging and cracking…

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1989
StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 05, 2022 9:18 am
StructuralBIMGuy
riz.khan07
riz.khan07
4 October 2022

Providence Homes Experience

Providence Homes Experience
VIC

Thanks mate

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riz.khan07
Oct 04, 2022 12:45 pm
MrSober
MrSober
4 October 2022

Retaining Walls?

Retaining Walls?
VIC

Would agree after our build would be much better to have all retaining walls etc included into the plans and sorted by the builder rather than having to do it yourself…

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MrSober
Oct 04, 2022 10:53 am
lKitto
lKitto
4 October 2022

LED downlight. Reluctant to cut holes in roof insulation

LED downlight. Reluctant to cut holes in roof insulation

Correct, double check the specific LED downlight but most new downlights can be covered and don't generate much heat.

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lKitto
Oct 04, 2022 9:34 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 October 2022

Retaining wall dilemma

Retaining wall dilemma

You'll need to get the correct certified engineering details rather than what's been put up. Builders quite often make changes, If you are left in a worse position, which…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 04, 2022 8:26 am
StructuralBIMGuy
home2023
home2023
3 October 2022

Square set or Shadowline cornice

Square set or Shadowline cornice

Most people seem to be going with square set these days. Not sure if it's because it's cheaper or if it's because of the cornice supply issues... Personally, I'm not a…

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home2023
Oct 03, 2022 5:05 pm
liu_chong
liu_chong
3 October 2022

Looking for custom builder in Glen Waverley Victoria

Looking for custom builder in Glen Waverley Victoria

Hi all Looking for custom builder suggestion to build a 55-60sq French provincial home in Glen Waverley suburb in Victoria Please share builder you have used and your…

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liu_chong
Oct 03, 2022 2:26 pm
BanjoDan
BanjoDan
3 October 2022

Deck Roof - help!

Deck Roof - help!

Some items to note: build is in outer east Melbourne, North is to bottom left of attached floorplan. Main house is a gable roof design (gable ends on the short sides…

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BanjoDan
Oct 03, 2022 10:45 am
home2023
home2023
2 October 2022

Checklists and templates for Owner Builders

Checklists and templates for Owner Builders

I plan to start building early in the new year and am wondering if anyone is able to recommend any resources such as checklists or templates to guide me through the process.

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2021
home2023
Oct 02, 2022 6:45 pm
strannik
strannik
2 October 2022

Check building setback for block in North Brisbane

Check building setback for block in North Brisbane
VIC

https://consult.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/k ... 0106863373 But also check if you're in one of the special zones, cause they may have different ones:

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strannik
Oct 02, 2022 12:11 pm
MyFirst
MyFirst
2 October 2022

Worth putting in extra screws into subfloor?

Worth putting in extra screws into subfloor?

In my case when the frame is all up, roof is up and cladding all done. Before they put carpet or laminate they have a person came with lag screws and screw the hack out…

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MyFirst
Oct 02, 2022 10:23 am
mkbdard
mkbdard
1 October 2022

WA Building Company

WA Building Company
1, 2

We delt with him directly and our friend Danny. Daniel is highly recommended. We are at roof stage at the moment. Signed April 2021 slab December 2021 Bricks may 2022…

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mkbdard
Oct 01, 2022 11:37 pm
theownerbuilder
theownerbuilder
1 October 2022

Building a Metricon Hampshire 45 KDR in Melbourne Provincial

Building a Metricon Hampshire 45 KDR in Melbourne Provincial
1, 2, 3

Im also keen to know what it ended up costing if you don't mind sharing?

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theownerbuilder
Oct 01, 2022 2:26 pm
Noname
Noname
30 September 2022

Black Windows and Monument Matt to Garage door, Fascias, gut

Black Windows and Monument Matt to Garage door, Fascias, gut
VIC

too much effort for something im not invested in, sorry

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Noname
Sep 30, 2022 11:37 am
J_RIDGEY98
J_RIDGEY98
29 September 2022

HGWA - Madora Bay

HGWA - Madora Bay
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Goodluck!!

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J_RIDGEY98
Sep 29, 2022 8:32 pm
gummi
gummi
29 September 2022

First Build HGWA- Rivervale

First Build HGWA- Rivervale
WA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

oh that's good, I can handle pre-start. I'm wanting to keep the build as close to budget as possible and variations aren't in my budget.

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gummi
Sep 29, 2022 7:08 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
29 September 2022

2 Story Home with Basement

2 Story Home with Basement

Joe Assuming it is double brick $1.75-1.85m maybe more if you are excavating the basement in rock cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Sep 29, 2022 4:09 pm
Ashington Homes
betty_Chenj
betty_Chenj
28 September 2022

Driveway in Tree Protection Zone

Driveway in Tree Protection Zone

Hi, how do you resolve that? I am in whitehorse city council and we are facing the same issue. Builder put crossway extension on the drawing and the driveway enters into…

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betty_Chenj
Sep 28, 2022 9:06 pm
ceciyau
ceciyau
28 September 2022

Do you pay Land Tax while you are building your new home?

Do you pay Land Tax while you are building your new home?

Hi everyone, Same here, I am doing the knock down and rebuild in Sydney NSW. I bought the old house in sept 2019 and started the tenderJuly 2020, then council approval…

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ceciyau
Sep 28, 2022 11:13 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
28 September 2022

One Story Homes - How much is it costing?

One Story Homes - How much is it costing?

Crickets...crickets-> generally no reply During periods of hyperinflation, material and trade shortages, increasing govt and service costs, contract bullying, etc,etc The…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 28, 2022 10:20 am
StructuralBIMGuy

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