Building A New House

hammerthis

28 August 2023

Building with Chatham Homes - From Contract to Completion

Timeline: Fenced: March 9, 2022 Piers bored March 14, 2022 Piers concreted March 16, 2022 Preslab plumbing March 21, 2022 Slab cut April 1, 2022 Slab formwork April 9,…

RameshN

27 August 2023

Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West Penna

Ashington Homes

26 August 2023

Leftover Materials - Supply and Install

That's a fantastic result! Happy you got it sorted out. cheers Simeon

KJones

26 August 2023

Builder : Eagle Home / Champion Home / New South Homes

I can't agree more with your comments about C Homes. My friend and I both built with it a few years ago, the contract terms and conditions were full of traps. we ended up…

dlydom

26 August 2023

Simone homes Bankrupt

Hi Abraham and Vicky, we got the same letter. Officially on Thursday they went into liquidation through ASIC. I have attached the liquidation notice. Following up…

Ashington Homes

24 August 2023

Old Covenants in NSW - Something I learnt this week

Hi Everyone I learned something this week that I thought would be worth sharing. In NSW a lot of developers of subdivisions put covenants on the land which normally…

nemo_r

22 August 2023

Coral Homes general build thread

Has anyone built any of the Rochester series homes keeping sides and rear as per original plan? If you could please provide some pictures, that would be amazing. My…

alexp79

22 August 2023

Solid brick - why don't they build them?

150 m2 per skin + you pay for the both sides render (and paint) on top of it. As for the bullets, I am quite sure most of the hand gun calibers won't ricochet from the…

Fionaclark

20 August 2023

Builder’s price variation before commencing works

Contracts do not expire. The date is the date they were supposed to reach practical completion. If they haven't that just means they might be in breach. The contract…

Fionaclark

20 August 2023

Builder suspended works, demanding variations, cost increase

Fair Trading can issue orders to rectify and complete but once the matter goes to NCAT these orders are automatically vacated. You will have to terminate contract and sue…

Ashington Homes

19 August 2023

New home

Skjm You might want to watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKx-bsOr2jg If that link doesn't work go to youtube and search for Zac Homes ACA I am really…

r_13

18 August 2023

PCI - How thorough were you?

We hired Darbecca to do every stage inspection, and I strongly recommend them to anyone that asks me. They were amazing. Thorough reports with photos at every stage,…

balajmn

17 August 2023

Stairs gap

Karar

17 August 2023

Dealings with NSW Fair Trading and Builders

If the issue related to potential major defect NSW fair trading will contact you with in 2 days and then inspector will be allocated to your build to inspect the defect,…

SIRIUSKEY

16 August 2023

Container house Build - Queensland

Did you ask the Architect

olly80

16 August 2023

Custom design builders - South eastern Melbourne suburbs

Expression of an idea doesn't include a measurement. And aside from the fact that most butlers, kitchens and laundry rooms are much of a muchness between all builders…

Ashington Homes

15 August 2023

How hard to change CDC plan for a brick veneer to double bri

depends on your council, some 1 day some 14 days

CallyNoon

15 August 2023

I often get asked if now is a good time to build

Well thats a relief! The whole family is sick of waiting.

k77driver

13 August 2023

Thoughts on Metronest Homes?

how did you end up with Metronest? I've paid the deposit but still wondering about your opinion with them

k77driver

13 August 2023

Building in Woodlea

Hey, how did you end up with choosing the construction company? I'm going to be with Metronest soon. I've seen a few reviews of Metronest and they say it's fine overall…

strannik

10 August 2023

Home networking future proofing

you don't really need to have the house network finished to decide what equipment to buy. in fact, this is something that's best planned during plan preparation stage(if…

gommeqld

9 August 2023

Suggest a modular home builder south of Port Macquarie

Well these guys are not looking good... I sent them a written enquiry last week and they have not yet replied. If they cannot respond to a simple…

jas25t

9 August 2023

Will we make it in for Christmas?

Not sure who you're building with, but I moved in recently to a 11month scheduled, 8 month actual build on the South coast/Illawarra NSW

akuma69

5 August 2023

What is the minimum side/back setbacks for small lots?

My land is 260m2 (10m x 26m) located in claymore NSW. Under campbelltown council. I know in general the following setbacks would apply ground floor side setback =…

kate78

5 August 2023

Sloped block in Warrandyte

Any recommendations for builders for a KDRB in North Warrandyte ? Thanks

building-expert

4 August 2023

Excavation Cost Surprise

No one can give you a meaningful answer without looking at your building contract, what happened on site and who designed your house You should get experienced building…

welldoone

3 August 2023

Talking to tradies without entering the building site

Elvis has left the building... The site supervisor quit after 2 month on the project. I guess he was just instructed to bark at people, but didn't like when he was…

suku18

3 August 2023

Building on a Block with Large Frontage

Thanks. this looks really nice.

Showatt

30 July 2023

Building with Infinity Homes Australia

Did you end up building with infinity homes? Hears so many good things about them.

Showatt

28 July 2023

Any good or bad comments about 21st Century Homes?

The issue I raised is not just that builders treating client like dirt, it's that they can get away with it. The power dynastic is completely different in building…

building-expert

28 July 2023

Removing items from contract

The best advice is for you to get a competent building consultant to guide you through your build

igles

28 July 2023

Two storey home build by a boutique builder in Perth

We came across your post and it mirrors our situation. Have you progressed in the interim and would you have any advice for us? Thanks in advance!

strannik

28 July 2023

My builder made the wrong height door, what should I do next

i imagine you also have another contract with an architect? and yeah, whatever other's said about special conditions and appendices

Showatt

28 July 2023

Dulger Home

Just leaving this for anyone interested/looking for a review, I don't recommend this builder at all. They may have a lot of fantastic reviews, but they don't paint an…

building-expert

27 July 2023

Slab design - contract issues

It looks your builder was trying his luck

alexp79

26 July 2023

Builder used the wrong concrete mix

there is only 20% difference in concrete strength between 20 mpa and 25 mpa, so check with your engineer first if it fits his calculation tolerances. There are ways to…

building-expert

24 July 2023

Porter Davis Soil Test Results

Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report

Aditya.au

21 July 2023

Henley Emperor 48 - craigieburn Mt. Aitkin

Hi, I hope you are still following this post. Its been long time . Hope will be enjoying wonderful time with family in such a beauty of a house. Just wanna check , how…

Sherry121

21 July 2023

Tribeca Home

Hi Jess, you had a building contract with Tribeca homes? Was it a full turn key contract? How did you pull out and manage to get a full refund of your deposit? I’m…

Deacon91

21 July 2023

Building a custom home with Blueprint in Movida estate, WA

chars0974

19 July 2023

URGENT·····Garage Boundary Wall Water Proofing Issue

thanks Chippy, i hope they have applied sealer but i am doubt to be honest, so i am gonna do this job after handover.

Althom

18 July 2023

Facade with Balcony or Sunroom

Well you won't get cooked by the afternoon sun when sitting out on the balcony on a summers afternoon but you won't have much to look at besides the neighbours…

JJgirl

18 July 2023

NHS New Home Shop

I am building but not in Botania estate. We are having many many issues and have not had anyone on site in almost 3 months.

magirl

18 July 2023

Anyone build with new homes shop ?

I also build with them. Get an inspector on each stage although they will not fix all issues and its frustrating at least youll have understanding about the issues. My…

strannik

18 July 2023

Current thinking on garage floor level with house floor

isn't a garage level with the rest of the house a given? pretty sure they 'came around' long time ago. if you have a flat block, the garage is usually level with the rest…

ponzutwo

18 July 2023

Unusual Delays and Significant Price Increase During Pre-con

Just to makea point about this, an approach that some people have found sucessful in negotiating these rises down, Is to provide some workings to the builder, specifying…

SteveMc

14 July 2023

Fully off grid new home build

I assume you've checked out youtube ? Living Big in a Tiny Home has several big, rather than small trailer off-grid studies, and has lots of content for you to consume.…

Pedro4137

14 July 2023

Painting Multifinish Plaster

Hi, Have used the Dulux 1 step, oil base on my walls(white set), out of can it’s already a more thinner product than a final coat paint Also in water base Water or…

canehopper

14 July 2023

Knockdown Rebuild

Hi there I just saw your post - I am about to do a KNRB in Brisbane on my old one and only house. The process for me has been difficult. The NBN has been helpful as long…