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This is the exact reason we started our business on the North Shore. There are so many people who know want they want and then spend a ton of money on a design only… SejaeD replied 18 May 2021 ago Singhs homes
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Did you go ahead with Singh Homes? I am also planning to go ahead with them. Any reviews would be helpful jsmiMay 18, 2021 12:41 am Colorbond Garage DoorsHi. We're also thinking of doing the same. Did you go ahead with you colour plans? did you get any examples, would love to see  Deleted item.We are currently building with King homes and while it is early days, its been a good experience.
We have seen some builders quote lots of site extras such tiger tails,… ManDam replied 17 May 2021 ago how many "potable" garden taps?Yeah we added a third and probably should have added a fourth considering it was only $150 to add it in during the build.
We have 2 down the garage side of our house (1… TilesHi, we are planning our 34 as well, process is very slow, I went their tile place the other day, we prefer a timber like tile it cost a lot more than $35. Are you doing a KDR? Walls for BAL FZThanks Chris and Simeon. I am a few weeks away from DA submission and thought that I consider materials before going into DA particular due to FZ. Think I will spend a bit… LucBMay 16, 2021 10:32 am Dual occupancy - upstairs/downstairsI would think this would come under a class 2 building not a class 1 (google building clarifications Australia) if you have a foyer with 2 seperate entry points. I know in… Help! Graffiti on Fresh Driveway!Hi all,
Currently doing a KDR and builders poured the driveway yesterday, this morning we found that someone had written their name and drew a picture. The concrete is… Findon FieldsHello,
To those thinking about building their first home, their forever home, or investment property…. Think twice before picking Rivergum as your builder. Rivergum… My Experience with Rivergum HomesHello,
To those thinking about building their first home, their forever home, or investment property…. Think twice before picking Rivergum as your builder. Rivergum… Rivergum HomesHello,
To those thinking about building their first home, their forever home, or investment property…. Think twice before picking Rivergum as your builder. Rivergum… 13mm gyprock - internal walls overkill?Two layers of 13 mm gyprock each side on metal studs with sound batts in between will provide significant improvement in noise transmission. Easily 60 dbm+ on 90 mm profile. Building first new home in CanberraHi,
We are in early stage of planning to build our new home for the first time. Looking for your recommendations and experiences with below builders… Building opposite to light industrial areaHi All,
I have paid a deposit to a new lot to build a home in Western Sydney and the opposite lot will be light industrial area. Could you please provide some inputs… nithi started a topic 13 May 2021 ago nithiMay 13, 2021 6:36 pm Retaining Wall
Ok so the way I understand house & land packages, it's usually a builder buying land from developer, and onselling it along with the house you want to build. So they are… That's a whole another topic! As you mention, it can also depend on developer or local council requirements, and the building envelope or restrictions on said… JaseGMay 12, 2021 7:41 pm Land Size / Granny Flat / FSRHi all,
I have a similar question..
I have a lot in Marsden Park, NSW 2765.
Its 422 sqm with 12.5 frontages..
can someone guide if its possible to build an… TJ01 replied 10 May 2021 ago High performance build with volume buildersAnyone building with a volume builder in Melbourne using high performance principles.
I’m building with a volume builder and using passive home principles to achieve a… stme started a topic 10 May 2021 ago I am in the process of organising landscaping for our newly built house and have a question regarding weep holes and the drop… Hi Peeps,
I would like to get a feedback on the attached preliminary plan.
There are mainly 2 concerns I've have on this plan:-
Firstly, the corridor which is 1.3m. I… Custom build
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All our clients do this and owning your own plans not only gives you the flexibility of fully customising your own design but also the flexibility of tendering… SejaeD replied 10 May 2021 ago Exterior Colour Suggestion/Feedback
Thanks AnjC for your input.
In my head, I see the grey brick giving a very dark look overall to the house as the roof tiles are already quite dark. I’ve seen a few… JaseGMay 08, 2021 8:00 pm Concrete Slab vs Timber sub floor?
Any thoughts on steel pre fab sub floors? I'm building in SE Melbourne and like sub floor over slab but for time efficiency I'm going with the pre fab option. Kossy replied 7 May 2021 ago KossyMay 07, 2021 2:10 pm Gap between cladding and roofing
That's very messy work! provided there is a flashing in behind that cladding it should be okay. Normally you want a 10mm gap as the cladding cant sit on the roof tiles (… Don't do it!We built with Dixon's in 2019, the whole process was horrible!
We are still trying to get our driveway fixed after they dug it up to finally repair smashed pipes from when… mandy p started a topic 6 May 2021 ago
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