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domwild
domwild
4 January 2020

what is PWP on the plan

what is PWP on the plan
WA

Apologies, no charge for two PWPs unless another contract charged me for it? Made quite a few changes and kept demanding credits.

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domwild
Jan 04, 2020 6:29 pm

I find most parcel boxes look like filing cabinets. I highly recommend the Australian Parcel Box (www.australianparcelbox.com.au). It looks more like a classic pillar…

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Brad1979
Jan 04, 2020 1:09 pm
Brad1979
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
3 January 2020

3 phase power and surge protection - urgent help needed

3 phase power and surge protection - urgent help needed

Your builder's quote for 3 phase seems reasonable. Thanks for sharing this post.

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Blacktea2sugars
Jan 03, 2020 7:47 pm
Blacktea2sugars
hash_nanay
hash_nanay
3 January 2020

Building Bermuda 23 with Porter Davis

Building Bermuda 23 with Porter Davis
VIC
1 ... 8, 9, 10

I'm looking for something with less maintenance :) Perhaps my best option is to go with clumping Bamboo as they are tall enough to provide privacy, less maintenance, no…

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hash_nanay
Jan 03, 2020 7:07 am
MClark
MClark
2 January 2020

Building in Oak Park Victoria

Building in Oak Park Victoria

G J Gardiner an option? Ive only heard great things and I'm a builder myself. My advice, don't rush it. Find the right builder

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MClark
Jan 02, 2020 9:40 pm
MClark
ST-Hardy
ST-Hardy
2 January 2020

Project builder Vs Independent builder

Project builder Vs Independent builder
NSW

Thanks for your input guys :) We've actually decided to go with a project home builder, purely for a cheaper build, and have upgraded things like the kitchen, bathrooms, paint, etc.

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ST-Hardy
Jan 02, 2020 9:10 pm
ST-Hardy
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
1 January 2020

Building inspectors Melbourne

Building inspectors Melbourne

You probably mean a building consultant who does house inspections. To bring up lists of numerous Homeone Forum professionals who also support the forum, click on…

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SaveH2O
Jan 01, 2020 10:57 am
SaveH2O
MClark
MClark
31 December 2019

Clearing a site for construction. What is necessary?

Clearing a site for construction. What is necessary?
SA

Usually you just get a machine in for the day and they could do a site scrape (50mm vegetation layer) to remove the grass and shrubs etc. Sounds to me you should be fine…

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MClark
Dec 31, 2019 11:44 pm
MClark

I think it's a great plan, you've done well to capture the north orientation. My 2c: 1) add WIRs between bed 2,3 2) swap bath and shower in ensuite. At the moment…

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amilelka
Dec 28, 2019 4:18 pm
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
26 December 2019

650mm high waffle pod slab, thoughts?

650mm high waffle pod slab, thoughts?

Its a brand new Stockland estate so the land has been built to comply for any potential flooding and is sold as such plus the neighbouring slabs are 100mm to 150mm lower.…

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sweetswisssteel
Dec 26, 2019 5:25 pm
Philsta
Philsta
24 December 2019

Building in Cowaramup

Building in Cowaramup
WA

Hi, I am wondering if you have any feedback about the Polaris flooring? My builder is recommending it but I have read some stuff about gaps appearing between the planks…

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Philsta
Dec 24, 2019 7:29 pm
MrRAJ
MrRAJ
23 December 2019

Stormwater pit level rules

Stormwater pit level rules

hello guys, i building a house in Marsden park nsw, My slab level is higher than Stormwater Pit level in B'yard, after construction. (raised) is allowed to raise by Pit…

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MrRAJ
Dec 23, 2019 3:57 pm
KingTaco
KingTaco
23 December 2019

Floor Plans Feedback

Floor Plans Feedback

We've got the garage -> laundry -> pantry -> kitchen access, similar to you and it works really well. I would delete the cavity slider between the kitchen and WIP - we've…

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KingTaco
Dec 23, 2019 2:37 pm
KingTaco
sarah1988
sarah1988
22 December 2019

Burbank in QLD

Burbank in QLD

About to build my second home. The first was with Metricon and left a sour taste in my mouth, I decided to look at other builders. After searching every display centre in…

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sarah1988
Dec 22, 2019 10:39 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
22 December 2019

240 vs 300mm joist

240 vs 300mm joist
NSW

They should have submitted proper certified engineering Plans to the Council along with the Building Applications (BA) the engineering also also forms part of the…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 22, 2019 8:29 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Manhattan52
Manhattan52
22 December 2019

KDR - What would you do differently?

KDR - What would you do differently?
VIC

you need to actually own the property to apply for any permits

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Manhattan52
Dec 22, 2019 7:14 pm
Manhattan52
rajinder.kumar
rajinder.kumar
22 December 2019

Reviews about AttWell Estate opposite to Fraser rise and Adj

Reviews about AttWell Estate opposite to Fraser rise and Adj
VIC

Hello members I am new to Victoria and planning to buy my first home near Caroline springs. I got to know about Attwell Estate project which is opposite to Fraser rise…

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rajinder.kumar
Dec 22, 2019 6:42 pm
G.singh
G.singh
22 December 2019

Site cost in Kaduna park, officer south

Site cost in Kaduna park, officer south

Hi everyone, we just bought a boulevard facing corner lot approx. 600m2 with 0.3 metre fall. Boutique's charging site cost 25k + corner treatment + bushfire treatment…

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G.singh
Dec 22, 2019 10:52 am
MClifton
MClifton
22 December 2019

Building First Home In Alkimos Beach With HGWA / HomeGroup W

Building First Home In Alkimos Beach With HGWA / HomeGroup W
WA

Hi Dunne23 just out of interest, what was the build price of this design?

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MClifton
Dec 22, 2019 1:04 am
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
20 December 2019

Building with Vartel Developments

Building with Vartel Developments

AVG Retail is the best Antivirus programming which is accessible on avg.com/retail , gives the total suite of highlights http://avg.com-retail.net which can verify your…

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Doozer1905
Dec 20, 2019 3:29 pm
kester
kester
20 December 2019

Builder recommendations on a tight budget

Builder recommendations on a tight budget

Agree with amilelka. BGC would offer the lowest cost and usually they can get really competitive. Ross North usually is much more expensive, good build quality though.…

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kester
Dec 20, 2019 1:58 pm
Saman1
Saman1
20 December 2019

Anyone building Nova 33 with mojo homes

Anyone building Nova 33 with mojo homes
NSW

We are looking into the bush fire ratings atm in our area. How much are you looking at paying for the bush fire BAL 12.5 rating by Council?

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Saman1
Dec 20, 2019 10:33 am
yymao
yymao
18 December 2019

Need a reliable and experienced building inspector Melbourne

Need a reliable and experienced building inspector Melbourne

Yes. Need post slab inspection now. Don't have confidence with current building inspector now.

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yymao
Dec 18, 2019 10:45 pm
brightstarshine
brightstarshine
18 December 2019

Banton installed in roof cieling area

Banton installed in roof cieling area

This is the link my builder has provided and suggests that the Banton light should now be installed in the roof now. Appreciate if any certified electricians can confirm…

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brightstarshine
Dec 18, 2019 9:46 pm
brightstarshine
Brickface
Brickface
18 December 2019

Eden brae home options gallery

Eden brae home options gallery
NSW

Every upgrade you do after handover will likely be cheaper as you’re not paying 20% builders markup. Get quotes now. You have your plans so other suppliers certainly…

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Brickface
Dec 18, 2019 6:21 pm
Brickface
VK1
VK1
18 December 2019

Upgrade options with Eden Brae

Upgrade options with Eden Brae
NSW

Hi, We had our appointments yesterday and have received some really high quotes. For wardrobe upgrade from Eden Brae standard its around $10k for 3 rooms. Do you guys…

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VK1
Dec 18, 2019 6:07 pm
MyFirst
MyFirst
18 December 2019

Floor joist holes for ducting - normal?

Floor joist holes for ducting - normal?

Can I say this type of joist used by 99.9% of volume builders and there are tens of thousands of houses in the last 20 years at least. We have read of many new houses…

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MyFirst
Dec 18, 2019 9:45 am
Brett0004
Brett0004
18 December 2019

1 year old house, water damage on architrave

1 year old house, water damage on architrave

Just get them to replace it with oak. I presume the reveal is oak any way.

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Brett0004
Dec 18, 2019 8:41 am
barath Bose
barath Bose
16 December 2019

Guidance needed on Cost of Building a Home

Guidance needed on Cost of Building a Home

Hi Koda Hi Mate, Thanks for your reply. I am building in NSW south west. Please refer me a builder I will have a chat with him. Thanks, Barath

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barath Bose
Dec 16, 2019 1:54 pm

We have chosen Polytec Stone Grey Matt for laundry (with Casastone laminate top) and guest bathroom vanity (with Everest Quantum Quartz top), and Canterbury Grey Matt for…

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First_Timer_Ray
Dec 16, 2019 1:46 pm
First_Timer_Ray
Bronte19
Bronte19
16 December 2019

Fairhaven Homes

Fairhaven Homes
VIC
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geontrEY any update on your built? Hopefully all going smoothly. We finished 1 year in our home on 30th November. The time has just flown.... Really happy with the house.

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Bronte19
Dec 16, 2019 12:09 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
15 December 2019

Picking between 2 plans

Picking between 2 plans

You're very lucky to have a northern backyard, with a pretty wide frontage of 15 metres. Take advantage of this fact! Neither of your plans do, wasting the northern…

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ddarroch
Dec 15, 2019 4:56 pm
Susansmith07
Susansmith07
15 December 2019

Builder forgot to submit variations worth $38K to the bank

Builder forgot to submit variations worth $38K to the bank

I hope it’s not the same builder in the South East that we are having problems with. Legal disputes are a nightmare trust me, you would be better off paying the money…

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Susansmith07
Dec 15, 2019 12:05 pm
Althom
Althom
14 December 2019

Rangehood ducts and vents

Rangehood ducts and vents

More likely just dirt in the silicon they've used to seal between that miserable excuse for an exhaust outlet and the colourbond. I recently priced getting proper roof…

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Althom
Dec 14, 2019 7:15 pm
Althom
l_vanslyke
l_vanslyke
13 December 2019

Belga grey tiles

Belga grey tiles

You have got to be kidding me, not only do they retail from $15-20 per square meter but they are a standard pressed edge tile... Unless you have over 360m² of tiling to do...

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l_vanslyke
Dec 13, 2019 4:07 pm
vicman80
vicman80
13 December 2019

Building Lexington Belle Q1 by Henley In Mickleham Melbourne

Building Lexington Belle Q1 by Henley In Mickleham Melbourne
VIC
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Hi , how did you with your build ? I'm thinking the same estate

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vicman80
Dec 13, 2019 4:06 pm
Susansmith07
Susansmith07
13 December 2019

New build with Hallbury homes

New build with Hallbury homes
VIC
1, 2

Get a building inspection done- they don’t build homes well. Our bathroom water proofing was down properly and it’s cost thousands to rectify. Awful builders. The …

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Susansmith07
Dec 13, 2019 12:36 am
Susansmith07
Susansmith07
13 December 2019

Hallbury Home RIP OFF!!!

Hallbury Home RIP OFF!!!

They are horrible to deal With!! Lucky you only lost $1,000 not to mention their work is terrible!

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Susansmith07
Dec 13, 2019 12:32 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
12 December 2019

New Home construction slab crack

New Home construction slab crack

Absolutely nothing to worry about!

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SaveH2O
Dec 12, 2019 11:25 pm
SaveH2O

Most of the fencing and landscaping done: Shed in progress too:

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alt
Dec 12, 2019 6:40 pm
alt
Harweeeee
Harweeeee
12 December 2019

Coral Homes Build SEQ - modified Grange 20

Coral Homes Build SEQ - modified Grange 20
QLD
1 ... 13, 14, 15

Klea, if you're still active... how did recovery go? Just read about your build as we are building Grange 22... great selections all round, looks amazing.

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Harweeeee
Dec 12, 2019 4:08 pm
Harweeeee
Norfolk
Norfolk
12 December 2019

Building with Metricon in Sydney

Building with Metricon in Sydney
NSW
1, 2, 3

goldenrock your situation sounds familiar. If they don’t want to rectify some items then It becomes a waiting game; your costs of delay versus theirs. They leverage this…

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Norfolk
Dec 12, 2019 3:51 pm
Kindhr
Kindhr
12 December 2019

Granvue colour choices

Granvue colour choices

Run!! Cut your losses and let them keep what you have already paid. DO NOT SIGN A CONTRACT WITH THEM. We signed our contract in March 2018 and still not in and won't be…

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Kindhr
Dec 12, 2019 3:06 pm
Kindhr
Kindhr
12 December 2019

Granvue Builders

Granvue Builders
VIC

DO NOT GO THERE!! We are in an almost identical situation with Granvue save your time and sanity and go with anyone else.

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Kindhr
Dec 12, 2019 2:35 pm
darb74
darb74
12 December 2019

Gap in wall skirting, window frames, cabinet and garage door

Gap in wall skirting, window frames, cabinet and garage door

I should add that since we moved in a month or so ago I am yet to spot any insects or rodents in the house at all. Not even a single ant? So I can only assume our air…

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darb74
Dec 12, 2019 1:25 pm
darb74
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
11 December 2019

Advice, ideas and recommendations

Advice, ideas and recommendations

Supervision and quality control rests on the site supervisor but some have 20 or more constructions under their control. It's one way that the builders save (on wages).

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SaveH2O
Dec 11, 2019 10:09 pm
SaveH2O
gillybean
gillybean
11 December 2019

Pacific 208 with GJ Gardner Bass Coast

Pacific 208 with GJ Gardner Bass Coast
VIC

You sound like you’re all over it, great to hear, especially with the North sun. Yes, after I wrote about the activity room it crossed my mind that if kids are involved…

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gillybean
Dec 11, 2019 4:12 pm
gillybean
vlac
vlac
11 December 2019

reno or knockdown in Banyule

reno or knockdown in Banyule

Hi everyone, newbie here! We're at least 3 years off doing anything but I'm looking for advice re reno or kdrb. If we reno and go up, our 80s/AV Jennings/long…

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vlac
Dec 11, 2019 3:57 pm
Harweeeee
Harweeeee
10 December 2019

G.J. Gardner Bridgewater Modified build in QLD

G.J. Gardner Bridgewater Modified build in QLD
QLD

UPDATE: Sorry guys, we told GJ we can't go ahead. There's a big possibility we can go over what we happy spending and we aren't comfortable with that. We've decided to go…

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Harweeeee
Dec 10, 2019 2:46 pm
Harweeeee

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