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ssvetec
ssvetec
17 January 2010

A positive word about S!/\/\onds

A positive word about S!/\/\onds

UPDATE: Contract signed with no fuss what-so-ever. Despite the fact the drawings actually bound in the contract were wrong, they happily ran upstairs, printed out the…

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ssvetec
Jan 17, 2010 7:06 pm
magee1
magee1
1 January 2010

Building with Simonds

Building with Simonds
VIC

Hi Cream and Happy New Year, I must be a glutton for punishment as we are building for the second time with Simonds in 10 years. Our first experience had both positives…

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magee1
Jan 01, 2010 3:35 pm
magee1
rocketleaves
rocketleaves
29 November 2009

Simonds homes building timeframe

Simonds homes building timeframe
VIC

I am also building with S at Mill Park Lakes. My slab was down on 18 Nov 2009. I wonder if we both have the same SS by the initials of AN? I was told by SS that his guys…

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rocketleaves
Nov 29, 2009 1:11 am
fruitty
fruitty
21 November 2009

New home plan flipped issues with council

New home plan flipped issues with council
VIC

You can't be blam if some stranger ran over the tree!

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fruitty
Nov 21, 2009 12:04 am
fruitty
AndreaA
AndreaA
9 November 2009

Independent Building Inspectors

Independent Building Inspectors
VIC

Thanks, for the responses. I've just found out that building on my land started last week and the only reason I found that out was because I went for a drive to see what…

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AndreaA
Nov 09, 2009 2:21 pm
Tornado_ALIVE
Tornado_ALIVE
3 November 2009

S!/\/\onds Standard Inclusions - Paint Coats

S!/\/\onds Standard Inclusions - Paint Coats

2 coat system 1x Undercoat and 1 x top coat (Standard) We have gone for their 3 coat sytem which is 1 x Undercoat and 2 x Top coat. We have chosen a darker colour so…

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Tornado_ALIVE
Nov 03, 2009 11:26 am
Tornado_ALIVE
cazoraz
cazoraz
29 October 2009

Building Millbank Fusion with S!m0*ds

Building Millbank Fusion with S!m0*ds
VIC
1, 2

Ooh nice frame!! love seeing those big pallets of bricks, its all happening :) We did our colours and electrics yesterday, contracts today, site start in 30days :)

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cazoraz
Oct 29, 2009 10:15 am
cazoraz
oze
oze
1 October 2009

H class slab, alfresco area always included?

H class slab, alfresco area always included?
VIC

Is it just a H class or H-something? We have on our contract: a) Provide "HD" class waffle foundation system to Alfresco are to suit site classification and…

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oze
Oct 01, 2009 11:56 am
oze
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cazoraz
Sep 14, 2009 11:01 am
cazoraz
woodsey
woodsey
11 September 2009

Our $imonds Mahogany 2700

Our $imonds Mahogany 2700
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi Woodsey, Im already heading towards colours stage and the process is getting all the more complicated. Settling on colours is quite…

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woodsey
Sep 11, 2009 11:41 am
evolvedmonkey
evolvedmonkey
9 September 2009

Anyone built with Simonds in Bendigo?

Anyone built with Simonds in Bendigo?
VIC

I haven't built with Simonds in Bendigo but I know of about 4 people that have recently or are currently working with them. They seem to have a good name so far, no troubles.

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evolvedmonkey
Sep 09, 2009 11:11 am
evolvedmonkey
ken007
ken007
28 August 2009

Our Journey ...WE HAVE FRAME ... already ????

Our Journey ...WE HAVE FRAME ... already ????
VIC
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Jess, updates pleasee!!!!

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ken007
Aug 28, 2009 5:05 pm
ken007
Hels
Hels
12 August 2009

Thoughts on colours???

Thoughts on colours???

Those colours sound pretty stock standard so they should be fine. I really like the timber look garage doors too!

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Hels
Aug 12, 2009 5:03 pm
Hels
cazoraz
cazoraz
12 August 2009

changes to simonds floor plans-good stories welcome!

changes to simonds floor plans-good stories welcome!
VIC

Thanks so much for the kitchen plans!! I am itching to get my hands on all this stuff when we have changed it, so its great to see the existing plan so I know what…

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cazoraz
Aug 12, 2009 11:37 am
cazoraz
Helloween
Helloween
3 August 2009

Simonds - Building Variations

Simonds - Building Variations
VIC

They worry about the 3rd party doing damage. Well because of them not wanting a 3rd party in, I am having my heating and A/c done after hand over, but I have asked that…

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Helloween
Aug 03, 2009 2:22 pm
Helloween
amyife
amyife
24 July 2009

build new home in Alamanda with Simonds

build new home in Alamanda with Simonds
VIC
1, 2, 3

hi pal, I'm really feel headache when come to choose the brick and render...In General, I think Red Gum should be fine, but how about rendering to go with it ? mine is…

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amyife
Jul 24, 2009 7:12 pm
vid
vid
22 July 2009

HD Slab

HD Slab
VIC

Our slab was just over $30k and I saw the docket for the steel, there was just over 5 tonne we also had 89m2 of concrete in the slab, we are in SA so cost might be different!

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vid
Jul 22, 2009 4:04 pm
vid
joles
joles
16 July 2009

Tender process with S*monds

Tender process with S*monds

you should demand for a copy of the soil test, these bozos are obligated under the domestic building contracts act to furnish you with one...go…

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joles
Jul 16, 2009 3:58 pm
joles
virgin-builder
virgin-builder
8 July 2009

New homer

New homer
VIC

I feel flattered :D Hopefully it will live up to the expectation :z:

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virgin-builder
Jul 08, 2009 10:24 pm
virgin-builder
Carmel
Carmel
6 July 2009

Final stage taking so long!!

Final stage taking so long!!
VIC

Hi, I agree - it does seem to take a long time to do simple things at the end. I don't know why. Frustrating. Keep in touch with the builder, and try not to worry. It will…

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Carmel
Jul 06, 2009 4:36 pm
Carmel
sireza
sireza
27 June 2009

Brick Question

Brick Question
VIC

sweet! thanks mrh20!

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sireza
Jun 27, 2009 6:23 pm
penny77
penny77
24 June 2009

Rise(Tarneit) - Simonds Vaucluse

Rise(Tarneit) - Simonds Vaucluse
VIC

We are stage 10 too Redcliffe Pde. Can't wait for this to be built as we paid the deposit on the land in Nov last year. I pushed for settlement to be last week. As we…

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penny77
Jun 24, 2009 2:46 pm
me,he&little she
me,he&little she
22 June 2009

what is this mean ?

what is this mean ?

"Once you exceed the value of your Simonds upgrade voucher, you pay RRP for anything above, $150 buffer is allowed i.e. you can choose a rage…

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me,he&little she
Jun 22, 2009 4:43 pm
me,he&little she
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Carmel
Jun 16, 2009 9:21 pm
Carmel
Djelibeybi
Djelibeybi
15 June 2009

Signing Contract on the Day

Signing Contract on the Day
1, 2

Yes, and plenty of…

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Djelibeybi
Jun 15, 2009 2:11 pm
Anna1
Anna1
12 June 2009

Variation Cost for Generator

Variation Cost for Generator

We have an HIA plain language building contract for new homes We have been stung with these clauses by the builder submitting changes to council (that we hated) without…

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Anna1
Jun 12, 2009 9:31 pm
Anna1
inamet09
inamet09
24 May 2009

Simonds colour selection melbourne

Simonds colour selection melbourne
VIC

Thanks everyone! I totally changed my mind after going to the gallery and looking around on saturday. Ive decided to go for a white stone benchtop that turned out to…

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inamet09
May 24, 2009 9:05 pm
inamet09
JJ305
JJ305
19 May 2009

Fixed Contract ??

Fixed Contract ??
VIC

From what i have seen, Simonds do provide fixed site cost, may be you can negoitate with them of this option, so no…

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JJ305
May 19, 2009 12:44 pm
clath
clath
12 May 2009

Now I feel like we are getting somewhere!!!!

Now I feel like we are getting somewhere!!!!
VIC

Are you having any feature walls? it seems like a lot of white inside. Whenever I think of white walls I am like this --->…

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clath
May 12, 2009 2:47 pm
clath
aajinoz
aajinoz
5 May 2009

Is it worth to get S1monds Solarbank's Solar Panel for free?

Is it worth to get S1monds Solarbank's Solar Panel for free?
VIC

If you can prove that you have a building contract, you intend on living there as your main residence (you need to supply a stat dec with this statement) and you earn…

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aajinoz
May 05, 2009 1:08 am
achk
achk
4 May 2009

Need Independent Inspector

Need Independent Inspector
VIC

I hope simonds is not creating any issues in getting an independent inspector for the final inspection... ::sad::

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achk
May 05, 2009 12:48 am
achk
achk
30 April 2009

Simonds Solarbank offer ??

Simonds Solarbank offer ??

thanks for your detailed reply....it really helps... I reckon you are right, even I feel Simonds and Solarbank are related in someway, bcos one of the sales staff at…

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achk
Apr 30, 2009 10:28 pm
d3p
d3p
30 April 2009

Early stage for building house * i need advice *

Early stage for building house * i need advice *
VIC

thanks Daniel yeah, i contacted the builder's SS, seems he's happy to arrange the removal :z: Yay :) thanks for the advice guys i see.... 2 of $1500 for the deposit okay, do…

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d3p
Apr 30, 2009 8:50 pm
jessica
jessica
22 April 2009

Any experience with Simonds,VIC

Any experience with Simonds,VIC
VIC

Hi There, Welcome to the forum. A number of forum members have built with or are currently building with Simonds.(Me included) Have read through the following threads…

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jessica
Apr 23, 2009 12:31 am
PnSdreams
PnSdreams
16 April 2009

Anyone know the price for Parkside3500(Simonds) in mid 2008?

Anyone know the price for Parkside3500(Simonds) in mid 2008?

Hi, I have 2 price lists for the Parkside3500 for Victoria: As of 28/04/2008 $205,000 As of 01/09/2008 $210,000 Hope that helps!

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PnSdreams
Apr 16, 2009 10:28 pm
danceswwolves
danceswwolves
8 April 2009

Simonds - Vanity Basins supplier delays

Simonds - Vanity Basins supplier delays

After a furious exchange of e-mails with my CSO and after discussing the issue with the Site Supervisor the vanity basins have finally been installed. The issue was…

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danceswwolves
Apr 08, 2009 8:56 am
klo338
klo338
27 February 2009

Has anyone built with Simonds?

Has anyone built with Simonds?
VIC
1, 2

Hi klo338, When I told my SS that I was getting Kevin to do my inspection, he was OK by it (he actually told me that Kevin is a top bloke and that…

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klo338
Feb 27, 2009 10:55 am
mihir
mihir
20 February 2009

Facade Help Needed - Calling D@n - The photoshop guru

Facade Help Needed - Calling D@n - The photoshop guru
VIC

Thanks D@n... I really appreciate your effort.... Cheers

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mihir
Feb 20, 2009 10:20 pm
Stormy
Stormy
24 January 2009

Demolishing home - any recomendations?

Demolishing home - any recomendations?
VIC

Our home was demolished last October. It's not something I would choose to do myself. 1) I wanted the job done quickly (though it wasn't...), 2) I didn't want to injure…

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Stormy
Jan 24, 2009 10:46 pm
Stormy
ozzroo
ozzroo
22 January 2009

Simonds leaving Qld

Simonds leaving Qld
QLD

i actually didnt mind their designs and facades and the price we got back wasnt too bad. probably just an excuse due to low sales...maybe

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ozzroo
Jan 22, 2009 4:46 pm
woodsey
woodsey
23 December 2008

Sim*nds - Contract Appointment

Sim*nds - Contract Appointment

Built with $imonds! 1) not sure about that one because we moved in with my dad once our lease was up so didn't bother neg! 2) i asked why they have 220days they said…

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woodsey
Dec 23, 2008 9:29 am
anthony88
anthony88
9 December 2008

1st time builder- need help with bricks!!!

1st time builder- need help with bricks!!!
VIC
1, 2

hey well i have choosen the parchment brick with the standard grey mortor and grey roof tiles and it looks fine.. i was going to upgrade to the white mortor but as im only…

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anthony88
Dec 09, 2008 8:34 pm
zergling
zergling
22 October 2008

Left over supplies

Left over supplies
VIC

we had surplus bricks and were told to put it to the back otherwise it might be taken away. We couldnt be bothered taking it to the back yard, we stacked about 1 and a…

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zergling
Oct 22, 2008 7:01 pm
claego
claego
9 October 2008

Building with Simonds - Mahogany

Building with Simonds - Mahogany
VIC

The construction of my house is about to start, properly I can give you more details down the track But for the admin process, it is slow.. it took me 6 whole months…

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claego
Oct 09, 2008 4:44 pm
Miss Piggy
Miss Piggy
9 October 2008

Anyone building with Simonds Home

Anyone building with Simonds Home
VIC

Simonds were more than happy for us to do changes, we did a LOT of extra inclusions also (Approx $30,000 worth) and they were more than happy to let us change things, we…

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Miss Piggy
Oct 09, 2008 2:10 pm
Miss Piggy
anthony88
anthony88
1 September 2008

Anyone built the Broadwater home from simonds

Anyone built the Broadwater home from simonds
VIC

ha! well yeah a guess not quite as expensive as some if you rather.. building in south gippsland victoria

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anthony88
Sep 01, 2008 1:11 pm
Lorraine44
Lorraine44
31 July 2008

Buying home and land package what to look out for?

Buying home and land package what to look out for?
VIC

Not all small building companies are nightmares! Ours only build around 45 houses a year but we extremely pleased with the quality and workmanship of our house. Nothing…

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Lorraine44
Jul 31, 2008 6:58 pm
Lorraine44
Helyn
Helyn
9 January 2008

Has anyone used simonds homes

Has anyone used simonds homes
VIC

How would the company know you had copied there plan anyway unless they went inside your house?? It's not so much that the first company…

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Helyn
Jan 09, 2008 9:33 am
Helyn
basaad
basaad
27 February 2007

Simonds

Simonds

Well Sonia333, I'm really happy for you, and it's great that the issues you had with Simonds eventually turned out well. This is my minor brush with them.... We saw a…

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basaad
Feb 27, 2007 1:44 pm

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