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chekii
chekii
29 February 2020

NARROW LOT - SINGLE VS DOUBLE

NARROW LOT - SINGLE VS DOUBLE

We have just moved into 9.4 x 43. We built a single 3 x 2 plus study and it's only the two of us so it's enough. However if we had two teenage kids I would look at double…

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chekii
Feb 29, 2020 9:40 am

During our build there was an issue with this wall and water. Three years down the track and after the recent rain event in Sydney, this happened within days. My fear is…

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MrsJM
Feb 28, 2020 5:21 pm
MrsJM
barry157
barry157
28 February 2020

KDRB - Overhead Power to Pit Cost - JEMENA

KDRB - Overhead Power to Pit Cost - JEMENA

Yes, fairly reasonable. There was a forum post on another website where someone was quoted over $10. I paid $4400 3 years ago for a 16m run. The fact that there is…

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barry157
Feb 28, 2020 1:56 pm
HereForHelp
HereForHelp
28 February 2020

Trades in prior to final handover

Trades in prior to final handover
WA

Would an acceptable compromise be for you to pay for a couple of extra months for the builder's insurance policy on your block? Shouldn't be that much and all parties get…

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HereForHelp
Feb 28, 2020 10:51 am
t_holt86
t_holt86
28 February 2020

Homebuyers Centre - Jasper 17

Homebuyers Centre - Jasper 17

yeah, ours at the time only came with a 3 star ducted unit.

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t_holt86
Feb 28, 2020 10:34 am
t_holt86
Clareymoo
Clareymoo
27 February 2020

Inspired Homes/Como Homes - Handover

Inspired Homes/Como Homes - Handover
VIC
1 ... 12, 13, 14

Hi Shaz, aftercare was fine, I was in contact with Christian and also our Admin was available at all times. Most items were fixed before the 90 day follow up inspection…

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Clareymoo
Feb 27, 2020 7:31 pm
tourier
tourier
27 February 2020

Onsite water detention osd costs

Onsite water detention osd costs

That we certainly cannot afford!

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tourier
Feb 27, 2020 5:55 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
27 February 2020

2 Storey floor plan feedback, Perth, WA

2 Storey floor plan feedback, Perth, WA
WA

Sorry, a few typos there. Won't edit the post, as it screws with the formatting of the quote for some reason on this website. Hopefully you can make sense of it. A couple…

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ddarroch
Feb 26, 2020 11:36 pm
parele
parele
26 February 2020

Rawson Home - Huntley 30 - Riverstone

Rawson Home - Huntley 30 - Riverstone
NSW

Hi Aravind , Did you go ahead with Rawson homes, I had recently myself. You can follow up here: )

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parele
Feb 26, 2020 4:24 pm
parele
parele
26 February 2020

Issues with Building with Rawson

Issues with Building with Rawson
NSW
1, 2, 3

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parele
Feb 26, 2020 4:19 pm
alymei
alymei
26 February 2020

Dark Brick - What Colour Render and Cladding?

Dark Brick - What Colour Render and Cladding?
NSW

I think you can go many options - usually the rule is 3 colours, in the image you have it shows many (we technically have 4) - Id tend to stick with colours used on roof…

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alymei
Feb 26, 2020 4:30 am
build2020
build2020
24 February 2020

Hallbury Homes

Hallbury Homes
VIC

Yes I have. The majority if not all of them are negative which is why I'm asking if anyone has anything positive to say..

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build2020
Feb 24, 2020 10:02 pm
luxbuild
luxbuild
24 February 2020

Footprints in Driveway

Footprints in Driveway

Thats great news! Good to hear they took responsibility and delivered a product they can have some pride in.

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luxbuild
Feb 24, 2020 3:37 pm
Peggy12
Peggy12
24 February 2020

GJ Gardner Montville - has anyone built?

GJ Gardner Montville - has anyone built?
NSW

Hi Eirrac We are from Toowoomba and would love to see the montville 462 built. Would you be open to allowing this or advise if you know of any other built? Thank you

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Peggy12
Feb 24, 2020 1:17 pm
faykis
faykis
22 February 2020

from tender to contract sign stage

from tender to contract sign stage
NSW

Faykis I have recently left working for Home Builders to start my own venture, with this particular scenario in mind. I want to help new home builders break through all…

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faykis
Feb 22, 2020 10:30 am
faykis
newbuildsydnorth
newbuildsydnorth
22 February 2020

Tiger tails in Ausgrid area

Tiger tails in Ausgrid area

Does anyone know of any company in Sydney other than Sydney Tiger Tails that can install tiger tails in AUSGRID areas? We have been given a 13+ week lead time…

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newbuildsydnorth
Feb 22, 2020 5:45 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
21 February 2020

Private Certifier providing Documents for OC

Private Certifier providing Documents for OC

It depends on the contract. Sometimes the PC is employed by the homeowner and sometimes by the builder. There are variations in each of those scenarios as well. Stewie

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Stewie D
Feb 21, 2020 7:01 pm
kennyvic
kennyvic
21 February 2020

Henley

Henley

Sorry to reply to an aged post, can you advise on what sort of changes you are talking about? We are requesting to make change to close the…

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kennyvic
Feb 21, 2020 4:28 pm
BROKEANDEXCITED
BROKEANDEXCITED
21 February 2020

HIA contract

HIA contract

Thanks for the information Really appreciate replies. Perhaps the margins is worth the hassle in these things

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BROKEANDEXCITED
Feb 21, 2020 3:33 pm
JMrak71
JMrak71
21 February 2020

Owner Build House - Denham Court

Owner Build House - Denham Court
1, 2, 3

Hi Tony Thanks for your advice. I am finding out about the frustrations working with a volume builder right now. I will watch your progression with interest. I like your…

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JMrak71
Feb 21, 2020 11:53 am
AaBorokokok
AaBorokokok
20 February 2020

Balcony Not Allowed - Metricon Duxton 35 Isla Facade

Balcony Not Allowed - Metricon Duxton 35 Isla Facade

Hi all, in the process of a knockdown rebuild in the Greater Dandenong area and news has come back from Metricon stating that I am unable to have a balcony for my house.…

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AaBorokokok
Feb 20, 2020 4:32 pm
pac-manny
pac-manny
20 February 2020

Build with Meridian homes?

Build with Meridian homes?

any new feedback on them?

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pac-manny
Feb 20, 2020 2:44 pm
Shino85
Shino85
20 February 2020

SiteCosts while building a house in Bardia NSW

SiteCosts while building a house in Bardia NSW

Amigos, need information on the site costs involved while constructing a house in Bardia NSW. Was looking for builders who put capped prices on site costs in the tender…

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Shino85
Feb 20, 2020 11:27 am
Lee00
Lee00
20 February 2020

Has anyone built with Newport Homes?

Has anyone built with Newport Homes?

Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has built with Newport Homes? and how was their experience with them. Went to visit them and they seem to be very new and not much…

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Lee00
Feb 20, 2020 9:20 am

Hi Guys, got the answer from Rawson. Cedar batten and Decking follows the standard color scheme from stain colors. No upgrade cost for the same. I am not checking with…

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vin83
Feb 20, 2020 9:10 am
vin83
bestspecials
bestspecials
20 February 2020

Defect in Caesarstone Bench Top

Defect in Caesarstone Bench Top

We have Ice Snow benchtops and there is a couple of different colour stones in it (not red). I don't think they would classify it as a flaw though.

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bestspecials
Feb 20, 2020 8:37 am
bestspecials
Joey c
Joey c
19 February 2020

Anyone building with Tribute homes?

Anyone building with Tribute homes?
QLD

Hi mumzee, thanks for the recomendation. How did everything go. we are still seeking quote. Thanks

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Joey c
Feb 19, 2020 8:13 pm

This looks much better! The area near the entry and Bed 1 is a little awkward, I would suggest reconfiguring the space as shown. 1.2m is very narrow for a walk in pantry…

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amilelka
Feb 19, 2020 2:23 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
19 February 2020

3 or 4 bedrooms in new house?

3 or 4 bedrooms in new house?

I'd go for 4. You can use the "extra" as a study/gym/spare/store room, but at least it's there, and you have it. Nothing like wishing you had more space! Potential…

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Blacktea2sugars
Feb 19, 2020 12:04 pm
Blacktea2sugars
l_vanslyke
l_vanslyke
19 February 2020

Ducted air-con added to tender?! Acoustic report

Ducted air-con added to tender?! Acoustic report
QLD

Hi Harweeeee, Not sure I understand your question, are you saying you builder has added ducted air conditioning because of the acoustic requirements of your block? That…

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l_vanslyke
Feb 19, 2020 8:59 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
18 February 2020

Question about Statement of Environmental Effects (SOEE)

Question about Statement of Environmental Effects (SOEE)

As part of a DA, a SEE is usually required anyway. All they have to do regarding your garage is merely update the existing or already prepared one. To charge you $1,320…

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Stewie D
Feb 18, 2020 7:52 pm
dulie
dulie
18 February 2020

Metricon Question

Metricon Question

Yeah unfortunately nothing but horror stories from Metricon Sydney/NSW.

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dulie
Feb 18, 2020 2:01 pm
dulie
Cam123
Cam123
18 February 2020

Wood floor quote from Clarendon?

Wood floor quote from Clarendon?

Hello, My wife and I are planning on building a Clarendon 36. We have done our tender meeting but haven't signed the contract yet. We and are hoping to upgrade to a wood…

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Cam123
Feb 18, 2020 12:10 am
DanC
DanC
18 February 2020

Clarendon Homes | QLD | Modified Madison City 40

Clarendon Homes | QLD | Modified Madison City 40
1, 2

I too am looking at building a modified Madison City 40, but only to around 430sqm (we only have a 600sqm lot). I too was happy Clarendon are prepared to get their hands…

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DanC
Feb 17, 2020 11:48 pm
mk1234
mk1234
17 February 2020

Studio on top of detached Garage - Bardia

Studio on top of detached Garage - Bardia

Thanks, Mate all good sorted.

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mk1234
Feb 17, 2020 3:14 pm
MClark
MClark
16 February 2020

Acreage build

Acreage build

Where is this located? MC

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MClark
Feb 16, 2020 7:16 pm
MClark
thomtij
thomtij
16 February 2020

Footing cost and plan

Footing cost and plan

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thomtij
Feb 16, 2020 2:11 pm
HandyManny
HandyManny
16 February 2020

Mortar Damage Defects

Mortar Damage Defects
NSW

Hi, Bricks were recently cleaned and attached photos is result. We have chosen an ironed joint off white colour.The ironed joint finish appeared to look good before…

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HandyManny
Feb 16, 2020 7:58 am
Planet Sun
Planet Sun
16 February 2020

Custom design, tender to small builders

Custom design, tender to small builders
1, 2

We went through this process in Perth, moved into our new home in November. The broker/designer drew the house we wanted (basically our design), we then specified…

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Planet Sun
Feb 16, 2020 12:52 am
Planet Sun
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
16 February 2020

Electrician poor workmanship and property damage

Electrician poor workmanship and property damage

Did you try to file a complaint and contact the company where you hired your first electrician?

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Doozer1905
Feb 16, 2020 12:06 am
OnVisual
OnVisual
15 February 2020

Owner build first house- need feedback on plan

Owner build first house- need feedback on plan

Thank you for that, it certainly makes a lot neater and clearer. They have a process here including going through a design stage, survey, contour plan, bush fire, waste…

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OnVisual
Feb 15, 2020 1:05 am
Walk Thru Floor Plans WA
Walk Thru Floor Plans WA
14 February 2020

Walk Thru Floor Plans

Walk Thru Floor Plans

hi there - we can physically scroll across the plan - ie - do 3/4 of the plan - then scroll the balance into the projection floor :-)

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Walk Thru Floor Plans WA
Feb 14, 2020 4:47 pm
Walk Thru Floor Plans WA
Sisco
Sisco
14 February 2020

Knock down and rebuild with Bentley Homes

Knock down and rebuild with Bentley Homes
VIC
1, 2

Hi Raffiki, Thabks for this thread, it has been really helpful. I also posted this on another thread but I am looking at building in the South East Suburbs with Bentley…

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Sisco
Feb 14, 2020 3:05 pm
Sisco
Sisco
14 February 2020

Building with Bentley homes

Building with Bentley homes
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi Guys, just wanted to start up this thread again because I am looking at building with Bentley and given you all were building with them (and are hopefully living in…

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Sisco
Feb 14, 2020 2:58 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
14 February 2020

Gutterless wonders

Gutterless wonders

It was a good question and it sounds like you have access to 3500.3. You can download the NCC free of charge now and the latest version was introduced on 1 May, 2019.…

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SaveH2O
Feb 14, 2020 7:27 am
SaveH2O
sbanu
sbanu
14 February 2020

Cremorne 35 with Eden Brae

Cremorne 35 with Eden Brae
NSW

Wow ! Nice

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sbanu
Feb 14, 2020 6:18 am
JMrak71
JMrak71
13 February 2020

Tiger Tails

Tiger Tails

Hi All. New to Homeone forum. Has anybody had a recent experience with being forced to have Tiger Tails installed on power lines out front of build. I have just got quote…

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JMrak71
Feb 13, 2020 9:29 pm
Jitender
Jitender
13 February 2020

Distinctive Homes-Adelaide

Distinctive Homes-Adelaide

Hi All, Is there anyone building with Distinctive homes in Adelaide? We had signed contract in May 2019, council approval came through in early Dec 2019 and…

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Jitender
Feb 13, 2020 8:11 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
13 February 2020

New build - mouldy gyprock

New build - mouldy gyprock

Mould needs to be physically removed. Even the try and dormant spores. They will need to replace the gyprock due to the health risk.

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Norfolk
Feb 13, 2020 7:56 pm
HaminZa
HaminZa
13 February 2020

Building a custom designed home

Building a custom designed home

Hi Steve, I have a contact to recommend if you are interested, please pm me cheers

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HaminZa
Feb 13, 2020 6:47 pm

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