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I could have posted this thread myself! We're building soon and just had colour selections and the only thing I wasn't sure about was the window frames. We knew we'd have…

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JenBarber
Oct 10, 2018 1:21 pm
JenBarber
MaralynManson
MaralynManson
10 October 2018

List of must haves in a building quote

List of must haves in a building quote
QLD

Hi Wudi, Things you can install after the build will save you money. Solar Panels for example. Sometimes the builders have a deal to install solar panels or floor…

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MaralynManson
Oct 10, 2018 7:29 am
MaralynManson
RSands
RSands
9 October 2018

Express Two Storey (Ventura Group) build in Hocking, WA

Express Two Storey (Ventura Group) build in Hocking, WA
WA
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Hi! I have read through your post and it has been very helpful. Unfortunately I am not able to PM you. We are set to sign and hand back complete pre-start with express two…

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RSands
Oct 09, 2018 7:55 pm
KD1sthome
KD1sthome
9 October 2018

Byford Build!

Byford Build!
WA
1, 2

We have some progress! My partner and I went down yesterday just to see if anythings changed (we thought at most the block would just now be free of weeds ect) and were…

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KD1sthome
Oct 09, 2018 6:29 pm
wil4kat
wil4kat
9 October 2018

Skirting boards pulling away from tiles and wall

Skirting boards pulling away from tiles and wall
NSW

I have and they have come to view it but haven't come back to me with how it is to be rectified. They are very slow to respond to calls or emails and often just ignore…

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wil4kat
Oct 09, 2018 5:09 pm
mralex34
mralex34
9 October 2018

Snowdon Homes

Snowdon Homes
VIC

Why should we have to contact Snowdon Developments? If Snowdon Developments kept in regular contact with thier customers we wouldn't have to continually chase you guys…

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mralex34
Oct 09, 2018 12:30 pm
mralex34
kathysangel
kathysangel
9 October 2018

Edenbrae brick work

Edenbrae brick work

Thank you Kathy. Yes, they are painted. Sad to hear about them bricks. I will definitely be asking our CSO about hand washing the bricks now.Great it's better…

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kathysangel
Oct 09, 2018 3:22 am
luxbuild
luxbuild
9 October 2018

First time build - plan presentation prep

First time build - plan presentation prep
NSW

At the plan presentation they'll also ask about the external doors you want (and also the bath for some reason) and more importantly windows.So if you want bigger…

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luxbuild
Oct 09, 2018 1:52 am
jeanlaw
jeanlaw
8 October 2018

Ceiling height cost

Ceiling height cost
ACT

I would definitely willing to pay $3500 to upgrade to 2.74, but $19000? With this price I guess some builders can even offer to upgrade to 3 m. But If I save $19000, I…

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jeanlaw
Oct 08, 2018 9:49 pm
Melbournevic
Melbournevic
8 October 2018

Decking new Alfresco

Decking new Alfresco
SA

Thanks KingTaco, that looks really good.

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Melbournevic
Oct 08, 2018 5:46 pm
MicknCi
MicknCi
8 October 2018

Taking the plunge building Simonds Rio

Taking the plunge building Simonds Rio
VIC
1, 2, 3

We built on a slab (standard inclusion). I imagine it would be an extra and not included.

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MicknCi
Oct 08, 2018 3:56 pm
MicknCi
kks
kks
8 October 2018

Riverwalk @Werribee

Riverwalk @Werribee
VIC
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Environmental Justice website has specific comments on the tip, including a forecast in August of a mooted 12 hectare expansion. With China's reluctance to accept Aussie…

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kks
Oct 08, 2018 2:13 pm
JuliePotter
JuliePotter
8 October 2018

Spectrum Homes - SE QLD

Spectrum Homes - SE QLD
QLD

Hello the company you are referring to is not Spectrum Homes, we are in no way connected with Spectrum House & Land. our website is www.spectrumhomes.com.au Thank you.

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JuliePotter
Oct 08, 2018 1:29 pm
JuliePotter

Thanks everyone for your kind words, I want to keep this thread going to show the landscaping and things too. At the moment, imagine the site looks like this (us moving in…

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CG Scardycat
Oct 08, 2018 6:01 am
ace91
ace91
7 October 2018

Strongbuild NSW

Strongbuild NSW
NSW

Wondering whether anyone can share some insight into their experience building a new home with Strongbuild in the South Coast (NSW). Looking into this company as a…

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ace91
Oct 07, 2018 11:04 pm
ace91
TheBigHouse
TheBigHouse
7 October 2018

Builder left bad ethernet connections (?)

Builder left bad ethernet connections (?)

I'd say installer mistakes on all those cables not testing correctly. I've also run into bad cable installs from my builders electrician, though mostly not fully seated. …

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TheBigHouse
Oct 07, 2018 2:47 pm
g33kerb0t
g33kerb0t
7 October 2018

Building on flat land - fill required & tree issues

Building on flat land - fill required & tree issues

It doesn't sound right to me, and you know what they say. It probably isn't. Requiring fill might depend on your soil type even if you have a flat block of land. We are…

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g33kerb0t
Oct 07, 2018 8:57 am
g33kerb0t
itsjustme
itsjustme
6 October 2018

Bank Loan issue with Carlise Homes New Payment Schedule

Bank Loan issue with Carlise Homes New Payment Schedule
VIC

Hi we just had The same issue but we had ours changed according to the HIA contract it was also insisted and picked up by our independent inspector. good luck

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itsjustme
Oct 06, 2018 3:43 pm
bsunders
bsunders
6 October 2018

ACH -high level timeline

ACH -high level timeline

We are looking to knockdown and build with ACH . Trying to do a project plan - 10,000 foot view - so I know when to move out to rent. How do I know when to book the demo…

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bsunders
Oct 06, 2018 10:16 am
Jolly
Jolly
6 October 2018

First Home Build - Fairmont Homes

First Home Build - Fairmont Homes
SA

Can’t wait to see progress pictures of your journey 😀

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Jolly
Oct 06, 2018 9:58 am
Jolly
Joker
Joker
5 October 2018

Quotes with Volume Builders

Quotes with Volume Builders

If you upgrade too much, especially into non builder grade products, volume builders will become expensive, check out actual builds with their clients, both finished and…

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Joker
Oct 05, 2018 1:25 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
5 October 2018

Natural Gas Connection availability

Natural Gas Connection availability
NSW

Ask the developer. Check online with gas supplier like Jemena https://www.gonaturalgas.com.au/

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IamSAM
Oct 05, 2018 9:34 am
IamSAM

It is so scary when you can't see it, but we are so happy with how it has worked out. This is from the inside.

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bestspecials
Oct 04, 2018 10:03 pm
bestspecials
Melbournevic
Melbournevic
4 October 2018

Building Mainvue Aegean430 - 45sq in Berwick Waters

Building Mainvue Aegean430 - 45sq in Berwick Waters
VIC
1 ... 13, 14, 15

Think again if you are going to build with Henley. This is my recent experience. There was a water leakage from the roof along the walls. I contacted Hanley emergency…

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Melbournevic
Oct 04, 2018 2:56 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
4 October 2018

Alfresco in the middle of the floor plan

Alfresco in the middle of the floor plan
WA

There is some sort of guideline/regulation that requires your living areas to have direct access to backyard. Plz check if this is achieved in your plan.

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IamSAM
Oct 04, 2018 2:10 pm
IamSAM
MyFirst
MyFirst
3 October 2018

Porter Davis - soil test - site fee's

Porter Davis - soil test - site fee's

It is standard the moment you knock down rebuild, automatically becomes P site. My small builder also said the same thing. Another friend also same experience with…

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MyFirst
Oct 03, 2018 3:30 pm
adje
adje
3 October 2018

Underlying S classification but P due to existing dwelling

Underlying S classification but P due to existing dwelling
VIC

Hi, we are knocking down our existing house and building a 45 square home. The builder had a soil test done which had underlying S classification but due to existing…

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adje
Oct 03, 2018 10:59 am

So it's now October!!!! Where has the time gone? I must admit this page has been neglected. I keep saying I need to update it. We've just finished roofing stage, with…

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ems082
Oct 02, 2018 7:55 pm
ems082
ethan870
ethan870
1 October 2018

Coral Capri 25 - Gainsborough Greens Pimpama

Coral Capri 25 - Gainsborough Greens Pimpama
QLD

Thanks, I am not 100% sure about skylight. I love the idea of how much light can bring but I am not a big fan tbh. I will anyway contact Coral to check on costs for…

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ethan870
Oct 01, 2018 6:54 pm

Flooring has now been finished

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Gerro
Oct 01, 2018 9:24 am
cass_rox
cass_rox
1 October 2018

Coral build found rock

Coral build found rock

I hope so to... they found so much rock on my block, more where they installed the Taylex tank. But our ss said it’s only if they have to use explosives. I hope it all…

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cass_rox
Oct 01, 2018 8:18 am
Tee08
Tee08
30 September 2018

Welsh Homes - any info

Welsh Homes - any info
VIC

I to am on the same boat. Love to hear what others have to say as I am also looking at them.

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Tee08
Oct 01, 2018 12:48 am
dany
dany
30 September 2018

Building Metricon Merricks 37- Western Sydney.

Building Metricon Merricks 37- Western Sydney.
NSW

Yes i can see some major defects . My suggestion is to document every thing and send them the list of defects which they need to address . They should give you dates and…

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dany
Sep 30, 2018 11:02 pm
dany
KingTaco
KingTaco
30 September 2018

New build Brisbane 2018

New build Brisbane 2018
QLD

My pleasure! :) If it were me, then for sure my preference would be to make the porch pole thicker - i think those skinny wood posts look a little cheap and make the…

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KingTaco
Sep 30, 2018 11:54 am
KingTaco
cory
cory
29 September 2018

DR homes

DR homes
QLD

Hi, Have anyone here build with DR homes? What is your experience with this builder? Cheers

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cory
Sep 29, 2018 6:48 pm
jpettifer
jpettifer
29 September 2018

Glenvill Homes

Glenvill Homes
VIC

We are looking at building with Glenvill Homes. I note that some people had some bad experiences about 10 years ago but was wondering if anyone has more recent experience…

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jpettifer
Sep 29, 2018 4:00 pm
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
29 September 2018

Cheap Builders - Sydney

Cheap Builders - Sydney
NSW

Am using Metricon in Qld, been pretty good and average cost I think. I have heard Dixon homes are nice and cheap. A lot depends on soil conditions as well as inclusions…

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1911
sweetswisssteel
Sep 29, 2018 1:44 pm
Richb
Richb
28 September 2018

FAIL! WHY is my Dulux Acrylic Texture Coat render crumbling?

FAIL! WHY is my Dulux Acrylic Texture Coat render crumbling?
WA

Hi oneness Our house is aprox 4 years young we have now seen the failing Hadrian sand finish dulux product failing as you describe, sand particles in the upper storey box…

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Richb
Sep 28, 2018 4:12 pm
MrsAJ
MrsAJ
28 September 2018

Coral Homes Avoca 20 - Ripley QLD

Coral Homes Avoca 20 - Ripley QLD
QLD
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hi Matto, All your selections are amazing. I have been thinking of the same tile as ur main floor tiles. Can you please tell me what is the name of the tile and is it…

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MrsAJ
Sep 28, 2018 1:08 pm
thunderlegs
thunderlegs
28 September 2018

Facade rendering weeping hole issue

Facade rendering weeping hole issue

Hi All, I am currently building a house with…

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thunderlegs
Sep 28, 2018 10:58 am
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Hillsbuilds
Sep 27, 2018 10:40 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 September 2018

Cost of site work (earthworks, retaining wall, levelling)

Cost of site work (earthworks, retaining wall, levelling)
WA
1, 2

A step down in the house still requires retaining walls if its 2 storey? Then add Deep beams to the above suspended slab as illustrated here You would be best…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 27, 2018 9:31 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
blackcat20
blackcat20
27 September 2018

BAL12.5 cost

BAL12.5 cost

Ours was $4k for a 28 sq house, double story.

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blackcat20
Sep 27, 2018 10:51 am
blackcat20
Black Duck
Black Duck
26 September 2018

New Build - Weeks Building Group - Balhannah SA

New Build - Weeks Building Group - Balhannah SA
SA
1, 2, 3

Thank you, really appreciate that :-) We have been happy with process so far, time will tell I guess. Couple of little things haven't been quite right - but we know we…

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Black Duck
Sep 26, 2018 4:02 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
26 September 2018

Should of got full fixed site costs!

Should of got full fixed site costs!
VIC

Gouging (literally) has been discussed many times before. Nobody believes Salesman that are paid high commissions, they will tell you whatever you want to hear, promise…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 26, 2018 8:59 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Clean
Clean
25 September 2018

Most important inspections to do from third party inspector

Most important inspections to do from third party inspector
VIC

Hi Patrick, Which inspectors you are planning to go with, thanks.

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Clean
Sep 25, 2018 12:59 pm
GillyM
GillyM
25 September 2018

Building on a 2 meter slope block of land? Help!!

Building on a 2 meter slope block of land? Help!!
VIC

Have you considered building a split level type home? This would work with the slope of your land, and you'd get more house but with a smaller footprint on your land.

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GillyM
Sep 25, 2018 12:52 pm
GillyM
Mr. Sausage
Mr. Sausage
25 September 2018

PCI check list

PCI check list

I found this from a user that posted it in 2013 by the name of Avalanche. I found it very useful . Hopefully it can help someone else also PCI check list 8) General…

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Mr. Sausage
Sep 25, 2018 5:14 am
alexp79
alexp79
24 September 2018

Working drawings question/pricing

Working drawings question/pricing
VIC

I don't think you need/require any of those

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alexp79
Sep 24, 2018 5:14 pm
pbwhi0
pbwhi0
24 September 2018

Metallix Bronze/Surfmist

Metallix Bronze/Surfmist
NSW

We built with Ausbuild and the PGH Eclipse bricks are in the standard range. We didn't pay any extra whereas had we gone with the Metallix from Austral I think they were…

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2238
pbwhi0
Sep 24, 2018 7:24 am
pbwhi0

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