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i need advice regarding my builder!!!!!!Hi Mission,
I responded to your other post... and I didn't realise that you had issues with the site start..
I'm sure you're very happy now..
looking forward to… VJ replied 1 June 2008 ago PaulaJun 02, 2008 8:53 am Architect Project Management Fees'chelle,
Totally agree that having the architect involved on an hourly basis for inspections and queries is a good idea. Or use a building inspector for the… Casa2 replied 2 June 2008 ago Casa2Jun 02, 2008 12:40 pm Water pooling on slabThanks Mike. The links have been very helpful. Seems to be within normal tolerence.
Too late now anyway. Frames up and the builders a steaming along. JudieJun 03, 2008 4:45 pm Slight Sloping Block in CraigieburnFixed site costs are only offered for up to 300mm of fall because after that you can't use a standard slab... so that's when the price goes through the roof. If they have… Toast replied 4 June 2008 ago ToastJun 04, 2008 12:35 pm Builder won't let us...
I've been told that if the timber is glued to the concrete, it's abit lower. Is there a reason why you opted for the timber battens instead of… ahuang replied 4 June 2008 ago negotiating with volume builders...We were able to get approx $3,500 extra upgrades...
our SC used to offer the promo (but wonder why other SCs didn't offer those) and when they changed the promo, we… VJ replied 4 June 2008 ago Steps to building...Congrats Monkeyupatree. Now the fun begins. If you are having anything other than laminates for benches etc try and make sure you see a… Please advise on New Home designI don't get it.
I have occasionally seen kitchens facing the front but can't see how this could possibly be done with this floor plan, even if you wanted to
a) plan is… Helyn replied 5 June 2008 ago HelynJun 05, 2008 9:12 am Corner block, lake view, helpHey thanks for all of your replies. 
Joles - No not as cool as that. "Scribe" as in I was always the one taking notes during school and Uni  . I will try to post a… Scribe replied 5 June 2008 ago I WOULD NOT Recommend...Hi,
Technically they should of paid you back the whole $7K or so b/c there is no contract. Even if you signed the contract its not a valid contract b/c if it was a HIA… Building CodeHi Everyone
After some help as usual. Does anyone have a copy of the current building code.
I have a copy of the Guide to Standards & Tolerances produced fro NSW,… Porter Davis and Boral
That's right Vanderlay, I think they have realised there is a problem with the brick but don't want to say that to the client. Building costsOur 35 sqr house with JG King works out to approx $7500 per sqr all inclusive To all the 'YES' men out there.....man they could not be anymore frustrating then dealing with paypal. They are the most frustrating and arrogant mob I have EVER dealt with.
Makes builders seem like angels Fence quote - is this reasonable?I'd be asking him if his "family member" is giving him a discount.. I'd hate to think that you're paying the whole cost because he's doing it half… Liquidated DamagesBad news is that liquidated damages are an agreement to what the 'correct' rate of damages are. The concept is that to prevent expensive litigation the parties to a… jmcorr replied 7 June 2008 ago Delays to Start Buildingthe 5% was not a penalty, but the CSO said if we pay our 5% downpayment early our file would get a higher priority within… lobo replied 9 June 2008 ago Any first time home owners building?
I'm also a first home owner who is building. As well as the stamp duty, I decided on building so I could cater for my elderly father whom I care for.
His mobility is… RAPTOR replied 10 June 2008 ago Post contract Variations....Make sure you let your supervisor know if you are going to put in any request. Some builders like ours, the CSR only talks to the supervisor once a week. And lots of work… ahuang replied 11 June 2008 ago ToastJun 11, 2008 9:45 am Price per Square?Hi radiuz,
When I was looking at building a custom home, the price was in total.
When I questioned why it was the same price to build a garage as the kitchen, I was… Paula replied 11 June 2008 ago PaulaJun 11, 2008 10:05 am PD no Bathroom accessories?
Or if its all said and done and you didn't get around to taking photos/ marking the floor etc, just purchase a stud finder, they work just as well on noggins.
Wont help… mikkyG replied 11 June 2008 ago LVL QuestionDepending upon the application laminated beams can bear on as little as 30mm.
part of 1001 facts . . . . . . No shower drain in the slabIt would be normal for the slab to be boxed out roughly 300 square where the trap will go. The pipe is often covered, but it would be unusual not to pick the… Is it a good floor plan? Please advice
Agree Rachelle & Helyn. I appreciate your feedbacks.
I need to look into that plan... 
The problem is that land is too narrow....
Yes you are right there is no… PD Tile RangeI guess I was lucky. Our builder uses Beaumont Tiles, and the tiles I chose for the wet areas are all standard ones, except for the feature tile. My extra cost came in… Judie replied 13 June 2008 ago JudieJun 13, 2008 9:32 pm Building Inspection refusal????
crap crap crap crap crap.... there is no clause 51 in our contract. Stops at 44. The joys of being a first time home owner/builder.
Seeing that… Slab ClassificationsHow did this all go?
We found out our block has been rated S4 which is one step better ( just) than an M classification. kexkez replied 14 June 2008 ago noisy ducted heating/3month maintence PDhi Iizzy yes PD fixed the issues in kevins report.
As for the noisy ducted heating issue Vulcan sent someone out to look at it. he fitted foam underneath the unit but… clath replied 15 June 2008 ago clathJun 15, 2008 10:06 pm Wide Frontage Home DesignThe M'con Denver looks great, only problem is it's too wide. But that style of house would be perfect. That's exactly the type of thing we need so that we can have a… Lee28 replied 16 June 2008 ago Lee28Jun 16, 2008 1:32 pm Marshall Baker HomesWe're building a custom home with them in an established area (East Bentleigh). Perhaps they're just not keen on particular areas that might be a bit far away for their… Justin replied 16 June 2008 ago
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dont forget the photos!!
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