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StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
8 July 2016

Basement Leaks through hair line cracks

Basement Leaks through hair line cracks
ACT

Hi Patcait What's above the ceiling photos would help

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 08, 2016 10:08 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
8 July 2016

Steel vs Concrete

Steel vs Concrete
ACT

Hi Jonathan It depends do you have designs or sketches..images would help?

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 08, 2016 9:30 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
aloenyx
aloenyx
26 June 2016

Builder referee questions

Builder referee questions
ACT

I would ask about communication and responsiveness, it's the most frustrating thing dealing with my builder, but everyone I asked about them thought they were brill.…

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aloenyx
Jun 26, 2016 5:06 pm
aloenyx
jsmi
jsmi
17 May 2016

Building a new house - challenges and how to improve!

Building a new house - challenges and how to improve!
ACT

Hey there. We are just starting out (haven't signed anything) but are using an architect for the concept design, then using our custom builder's designer to draw it up to…

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jsmi
May 17, 2016 9:32 am
jsmi
BlackPearl_CBR
BlackPearl_CBR
3 May 2016

Handover Process - What are the steps involved?

Handover Process - What are the steps involved?
ACT

Our builder has provided us with the Certificate of Occupancy application form to sign. However, when we went to our house last week, there was still electrical work, some…

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BlackPearl_CBR
May 03, 2016 6:04 pm
BlackPearl_CBR
oneJohn
oneJohn
12 April 2016

How to calculate the living area

How to calculate the living area
ACT

It all comes down to definitions, and what the area is claimed to be for. However, generally when a builder looks at total building area, dividing it up into categories…

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oneJohn
Apr 12, 2016 1:25 pm
oneJohn
sunrays
sunrays
4 March 2016

variation charges after soil and contour test

variation charges after soil and contour test
ACT

Why will you sign the build contract before your land got titled. $1k variation sounds ok as it is a structural change after signing the contract. No builder is…

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sunrays
Mar 04, 2016 11:10 pm
d@n
d@n
28 January 2016

Assistance with External Colour Selection

Assistance with External Colour Selection
ACT

http://www.homeone.com.au/member/michelle

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d@n
Jan 28, 2016 2:48 pm
Nyssa+Lachlan
Nyssa+Lachlan
16 September 2015

Simonds Palisade- Gallery selections

Simonds Palisade- Gallery selections
ACT

How did your build go?

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Nyssa+Lachlan
Sep 16, 2015 10:57 pm
Nyssa+Lachlan
jacq_27
jacq_27
1 September 2015

Rebuild/Extension Canberra - Jigsaw Housing

Rebuild/Extension Canberra - Jigsaw Housing
ACT

Hi danielk2005, really keen to know how your renovation has progressed? We are considering our options for an old property in the inner North too - unsure whether knock…

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jacq_27
Sep 01, 2015 9:36 pm

Hi All, This forum has been excellent source of information, there are so much to learn. We have received our draft sketch plan, appreciate any feedback in regards to…

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canbuild
Aug 22, 2015 6:47 am
_chook_
_chook_
4 August 2015

Weatherboard costs

Weatherboard costs
ACT

I agree, I think the 150mm boards were a good choice. They look very smart in your design. Ok, so just received an email from our builder with an almost-final draft (just…

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_chook_
Aug 04, 2015 9:46 pm
liquidnitro
liquidnitro
12 July 2015

New home build - incorrect windows installed in bathroom

New home build - incorrect windows installed in bathroom
ACT

Thank you all for the responses. I too will probably see this as an annoyance (I've been allocated the affected sink by the wife)! And just looks like a design flaw for…

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liquidnitro
Jul 12, 2015 5:45 pm
Bonnie21
Bonnie21
11 July 2015

First Home Buyers in Googong - Need assistance

First Home Buyers in Googong - Need assistance
ACT

Check out www.beforeyoubuild.net.au They might be able you with your building especially choosing a builder and going through your contract before you sign it. They are…

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Bonnie21
Jul 11, 2015 5:30 pm
Bonnie21
Bonnie21
18 June 2015

Builder recommendation in Canberra

Builder recommendation in Canberra
ACT

Hi Canberra peeps, I just want to let you know that I built with Gold Ruby Homes and I cannot recommend them enough! Our house is amazing and I love every bit of it. Matt…

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Bonnie21
Jun 18, 2015 10:23 pm
EmmaJamie
EmmaJamie
1 June 2015

Anyone laid Belga grey tiles

Anyone laid Belga grey tiles
ACT

Hi all... Just wondering if anyone has photos of Belga Grey tiles from Beaumont laid in a large area. We are building a 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom 2 living area house and want…

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EmmaJamie
Jun 01, 2015 9:33 pm
MoncrieffMan
MoncrieffMan
1 June 2015

Building in Moncrieff (ACT)

Building in Moncrieff (ACT)
ACT
1, 2, 3, 4

Yes we have made provisions, I've got cabling to every TV (I've got servers) and have the Nbn in the NHP. Yeah last I heard is our stage 3 east will be ready by October,…

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MoncrieffMan
Jun 01, 2015 1:26 pm
Shirokuma
Shirokuma
31 May 2015

Building with Blackett Homes - Canberra

Building with Blackett Homes - Canberra
ACT

Thanks, where did you build, is it two storey? How long was the build process We built in Bonner. Single storey. We were in exactly 5 months after they…

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Shirokuma
May 31, 2015 3:02 am

Here is the design we are submitting! Thanks for the kind comments, really helped us…

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MoncrieffMan
Apr 13, 2015 7:42 pm
4walls
4walls
4 April 2015

Dining Room Size for a 8 Seater Dining Table

Dining Room Size for a 8 Seater Dining Table
ACT

If you regularly have 8 seated then it really is a squeeze. If it is on the odd occasion then it is possibly manageable, depending on the placements of the entry/entries…

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4walls
Apr 04, 2015 7:58 pm
4walls
Crazyk
Crazyk
20 January 2015

Rock excavation not included in contracts

Rock excavation not included in contracts
ACT

How did you go with arguing or getting details for your actual PS?

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Crazyk
Jan 20, 2015 5:05 pm
Crazyk
kathryneade
kathryneade
28 November 2014

Anyone ever heard of Pandomo flooring???

Anyone ever heard of Pandomo flooring???
ACT

Hello Adam - did you use the Pandomo product in the end? I'm based in London and the polished concrete market doesn't seem quite as advanced as it is back home - I found…

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kathryneade
Nov 28, 2014 3:15 am
Leonardo_23
Leonardo_23
11 October 2014

Anyone ever claimed their Builder's Warranty Insurance?

Anyone ever claimed their Builder's Warranty Insurance?
ACT

It seems that nobody noticed your thread, so perhaps enter the similar topics below, because there is some good info there. The warranty insurance does cover for…

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Leonardo_23
Oct 11, 2014 2:01 pm
building-expert
building-expert
27 September 2014

What does builder have to gain by terminating contract?

What does builder have to gain by terminating contract?
ACT

I have also seen building consultants who were afraid of heights. Those people should not do building inspections in my opinion. Larger…

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building-expert
Sep 27, 2014 12:50 pm
building-expert
whzzz28
whzzz28
28 August 2014

Some add ons, but is the builder taking the p*ss?

Some add ons, but is the builder taking the p*ss?
ACT

Suspct covered them all nicely, but two cents on some items: 1) Expensive even with tiles included. At that cost it would want to be rectified porcelain, if its standard…

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whzzz28
Aug 28, 2014 2:33 pm
apageintime
apageintime
20 August 2014

Lifestyle homes Canberra - any experiences

Lifestyle homes Canberra - any experiences
ACT

We are thinking about building a house in Coombs with Lifestyle homes, but I can't find any reviews good or bad about them online. Given the recent spate of builders…

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apageintime
Aug 20, 2014 5:14 pm

My Good experience with "Goldruby Homes" (Mathew Smith)

My Good experience with "Goldruby Homes" (Mathew Smith)
ACT

I built my home using “Goldruby Homes” back in 2009. Here is my personal experience with Mathew Smith. In general, building our own home is not that often we do. …

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PatrickWhiteFranklin
Aug 07, 2014 12:45 am
navs
navs
19 June 2014

Submitting Defects for Practical Completion - How much time?

Submitting Defects for Practical Completion - How much time?
ACT

I just did my PCI last week and used an independent building inspector who climbed in the roof and did the walk around with us and even though he didn't find my faults I…

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navs
Jun 19, 2014 7:12 pm
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Ari
Jun 16, 2014 11:00 am
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wood bang
Jun 07, 2014 8:34 am
wood bang
divine_home
divine_home
27 May 2014

Selling own home while building H&L package - any advice?

Selling own home while building H&L package - any advice?
ACT

Just wondering if anyone has bought a house and land package, split the contract, settled on land first and tried to sell their own home to finance the construction and…

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divine_home
May 28, 2014 12:07 am
happysarah
happysarah
27 April 2014

Question regarding cut and fill and retaining walls

Question regarding cut and fill and retaining walls
ACT

Thanks for the information Bashworth. I had a look on the webpage and it was very informative.

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happysarah
Apr 27, 2014 7:11 pm
happysarah
cat_dunc
cat_dunc
14 April 2014

Canberra: Todays Homes - Renaissance Homes - Sekisui House

Canberra: Todays Homes - Renaissance Homes - Sekisui House
ACT

Shirokuma we have almost finished building with Sekisui in the area. My thread goes into some detail about our experiences with them. We have…

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cat_dunc
Apr 14, 2014 8:58 pm
cat_dunc
insider
insider
12 April 2014

Foundations on a flat block more expensive?

Foundations on a flat block more expensive?
ACT

We're in the negotiation phase of a building contract. The first tender supplied by the builder has indicated that the cost of foundations…

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insider
Apr 12, 2014 10:03 am
insider
max11
max11
26 March 2014

WARNING building company in Canberra trying to rip us off.

WARNING building company in Canberra trying to rip us off.
ACT

Thanks Mark. Our solicitor says we can fight it and have a case but it will cost money and can take months. We are paying rent and now this mortgage on top of that…

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max11
Mar 26, 2014 10:55 am
AKB
AKB
19 March 2014

Living-up designs? Garage under?

Living-up designs? Garage under?
ACT

Not a garage underneath but these guys do living and masterbedroom upstairs with Minor bedrooms downstairs http://www.cedarhomes.com.au/display-ho ... ay-home-3/ opps…

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AKB
Mar 19, 2014 5:56 pm
AKB
jacjon
jacjon
27 February 2014

Builder Asking For Final Payment... House Isn't Finished

Builder Asking For Final Payment... House Isn't Finished
ACT

I'm dealing with a difficult build and need some advice on best ways to proceed. The builder promised 6 months for completion in the contract.…

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jacjon
Feb 27, 2014 1:35 am
jacjon
building-expert
building-expert
26 February 2014

Second Opinion before Final Payment?

Second Opinion before Final Payment?
ACT

Building industry in Australia is chaotic and hard to deal with.. i did my practical completion last Friday and found lots of issues to be fixed.…

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building-expert
Feb 26, 2014 10:53 pm
building-expert
Andara Client
Andara Client
24 February 2014

Building in Canberra

Building in Canberra
ACT

I don't know these builders, except for Andara Homes. I am a client, and although it pains me to say it, you need to find another builder. Perhaps in a new company at a…

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Andara Client
Feb 24, 2014 8:46 pm
turk182
turk182
20 February 2014

workcover fee's builder or owner pays ? masterton Homes

workcover fee's builder or owner pays ? masterton Homes
ACT

Hi all, in a bit of a situation with the builder, having fallen for the trap " if you make the final payment by 2 days we will get you the Certificate of Occupany at the…

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turk182
Feb 20, 2014 10:54 pm
HeathWilD
HeathWilD
3 January 2014

Penalty for delayed completion date

Penalty for delayed completion date
ACT

Depending on the exact wording of the contract how much time was allowed for the industry shutdown over christmas? Our contract states 5 weeks. How many rain days are the…

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HeathWilD
Jan 03, 2014 9:23 am
HeathWilD
Pathline
Pathline
10 December 2013

Builders in Canberra recommendation

Builders in Canberra recommendation
ACT

When i first moved to Canberra a few years ago, i did not have the confidence to go engage a builder to get a custom home built. This notion in me has changed drastically…

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Pathline
Dec 10, 2013 1:42 pm
Ibby
Ibby
15 November 2013

Urgent: Please help re roof sarking and insulation

Urgent: Please help re roof sarking and insulation
ACT

ACT. We are not on the bushfire zone so its not required but I am still very annoyed that we won't have the capability to prevent the possible leakage in the future. I've…

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Ibby
Nov 15, 2013 7:20 pm
Ibby
Ibby
13 November 2013

Scared to complain to our builders.. what to do!

Scared to complain to our builders.. what to do!
ACT

Hi guys, Our builder is pretty much stuffed up and didn't install the roof sarking until I pointed out - not happy! Anyways,they told me that they are not removing the…

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Ibby
Nov 13, 2013 10:36 pm
2-cupcakes-pls
2-cupcakes-pls
9 November 2013

Wedding or house

Wedding or house
ACT
1, 2

land, wedding and then the house followed by kids

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2-cupcakes-pls
Nov 09, 2013 8:35 pm
2-cupcakes-pls
Shirokuma
Shirokuma
12 October 2013

Guide on Good builders in Canberra

Guide on Good builders in Canberra
ACT

Disclaimer: This is from my own research - use at your own discretion, I do not have any affiliation with any of the following Canberra Builders. (Although I wish I had…

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Shirokuma
Oct 12, 2013 4:31 pm
esha_2680
esha_2680
11 October 2013

Guide on Good builders in Canberra

Guide on Good builders in Canberra
ACT

Hi We have purchased a block of land in Crace and now at the stage of finding builders. We are confused as everyone says about the same thing and we might not know until…

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esha_2680
Oct 11, 2013 2:25 pm
Helyn
Helyn
7 October 2013

Need some opions on my floorplan

Need some opions on my floorplan
ACT

The first design seems fine to me - although I can see PP's point about the guest toilet needing a basin as there isn't ready access to hand washing there, Very small…

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Helyn
Oct 07, 2013 9:29 pm
Helyn
balilover
balilover
29 August 2013

First home

First home
ACT

When we've had delays, our builder has sent us a letter advising of how many days of delay and the reason as per the contract, such as "Clause 5, (iv) Weather…

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balilover
Aug 29, 2013 11:34 pm

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