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allaboutsoakwells
allaboutsoakwells
3 January 2011

Storm water drains and soakwells

Storm water drains and soakwells
WA
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Hi there, just thought I would provide some info for those of you seeking information regarding how may soakwells you require, and if you even require them at all. This…

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allaboutsoakwells
Jan 03, 2011 3:39 pm
sheznay
sheznay
3 January 2011

Demolition Contractors?

Demolition Contractors?
WA

Just had a look through their terms of contract and it says 15. If property is not connected to sewer, the cost of pump out and disposal of septic tank waste is the…

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sheznay
Jan 03, 2011 3:43 pm
sheznay
naybo87
naybo87
3 January 2011

Building our 'Urbis' Ballarat

Building our 'Urbis' Ballarat
VIC
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Thanks for your help, I cant wait to see pics of the garden... :) I've been looking at day/night blinds aswell, not 100% sure if they work or not. They look awesome thou!

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naybo87
Jan 03, 2011 6:33 pm
Trish
Trish
3 January 2011

demolishing home?

demolishing home?
SA

Moving to the Adelaide area and have been looking for homes. Lots of homes for sale. In all of the homes I have ever owned, I like to leave…

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Trish
Jan 03, 2011 9:47 pm
Trish
Eager
Eager
4 January 2011

Brick selection

Brick selection
VIC

Do you mean Boral bricks? Bowral bricks are a range of bricks made by…

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Eager
Jan 04, 2011 7:43 am
Eager
Althom
Althom
4 January 2011

Late land Title

Late land Title
VIC

Might just be the developer keeping you on a hook in the hope that you'll pull out of the deal and he can get a higher price now. Happens all the time in WA

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Althom
Jan 04, 2011 12:33 pm
Althom
Taspost
Taspost
4 January 2011

Home loan providers..

Home loan providers..
VIC

Not all banks do construction loans, therefore you will have to shop around for this.

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Taspost
Jan 04, 2011 3:15 pm
Echo
Echo
4 January 2011

Window covering / dressing

Window covering / dressing
NSW
1, 2

Wife had to have the double rollers on windows plus 3 massive Panel blinds ( 1 has 8 panels in it ) over the alfresco sliding door exits. I had never heard of them but…

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Echo
Jan 04, 2011 3:17 pm
Echo
nymphser
nymphser
4 January 2011

Brentwood Building Group

Brentwood Building Group
VIC

no but, we too liked their construction

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nymphser
Jan 04, 2011 9:44 pm
chmaiden
chmaiden
5 January 2011

Ashford Homes

Ashford Homes
VIC

i am happy to provide some feedback but not in a public forum at present as I am still dealing with them

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chmaiden
Jan 05, 2011 9:04 am
tintin
tintin
5 January 2011

changing brick selection after council

changing brick selection after council
NSW

I do mean a change to the color of the brick. Please comment people

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tintin
Jan 05, 2011 4:51 pm
carlswil
carlswil
6 January 2011

Austral Brick - Chocolate

Austral Brick - Chocolate

I think Charlene used these bricks. Her thread is: http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36660

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carlswil
Jan 06, 2011 1:11 pm
Tamara1975
Tamara1975
7 January 2011

Need advice, on dumped sand.

Need advice, on dumped sand.
WA

Does the developer have any other land nearby? Dumping it there would be very satisfying. If I was your neighbour I would even help you do it :)

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Tamara1975
Jan 07, 2011 9:23 am
Rusthead
Rusthead
7 January 2011

Building House with Greybox Homes

Building House with Greybox Homes
VIC

GreyBox display homes are great, the company rapidly goes downhill from there. Poor quality tradesmen, poor planning, many covered up mistakes. I even saw a GreyBox…

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Rusthead
Jan 07, 2011 11:11 am
wizard
wizard
7 January 2011

PROJECT NEVAEH **Kitchen Cabinetry Installed** New pics pg 9

PROJECT NEVAEH **Kitchen Cabinetry Installed** New pics pg 9
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Congrats on moving in, glad to hear that despite the dramas you are loving the house

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wizard
Jan 07, 2011 11:50 am
wizard
Mrs P
Mrs P
7 January 2011

Trying to work out when work technically started

Trying to work out when work technically started

Thanks for that Belial. I've given up on using search tools. I fail miserably at them

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Mrs P
Jan 07, 2011 3:49 pm
oldgold
oldgold
7 January 2011

Building inspector recommendation pls (south of Perth)

Building inspector recommendation pls (south of Perth)
WA

Thank you Echo for the name and number, we'll give them a call on Monday. Hopefully, they will travel as far as Pinjarra. Cheers Building…

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oldgold
Jan 07, 2011 6:22 pm
Lex
Lex
8 February 2011

Possible building defects? Advice please.

Possible building defects? Advice please.

Busy with other jobs :shock: ... that's no excuse :evil: David, seems like you have a tough one on your hands - good luck with all of this! Please also don't get entangled into…

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Lex
Feb 08, 2011 7:02 am
Lex
downunder1811
downunder1811
9 January 2011

garage flooding when it rains

garage flooding when it rains

Its hard to get an idea of you problem without seeing photographs. It sounds to me as though your garage floor is close to or below the ground…

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downunder1811
Jan 09, 2011 10:07 am
Velouria
Velouria
9 January 2011

Slump in New Build Sales = Faster Build?

Slump in New Build Sales = Faster Build?
WA

Our builder hinted that with a softer market, there is less demand for tradies, so more available to choose from so therefore a quicker build. We will wait and see. Our…

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Velouria
Jan 09, 2011 2:17 pm
Velouria
jayw
jayw
9 January 2011

Builder to supply list of bushfire (BAL) requirements?

Builder to supply list of bushfire (BAL) requirements?
VIC

Hi cookiemonster, The house will definitely need to be compliant as the onus is on the builder, so if not done properly- it will all come back to them. They should be…

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jayw
Jan 09, 2011 3:12 pm
jayw
bella buterfly
bella buterfly
9 January 2011

Scott Park -City Beach Design

Scott Park -City Beach Design
WA

bed 3 is going to be used as store room for my husband,just the 2 of us now,my dad hasn't been well so have extended bed 2 for him so he can have a small lounge and more…

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bella buterfly
Jan 09, 2011 3:33 pm
bashworth
bashworth
9 January 2011

road for access

road for access
WA

Basically a condition of subdivision is that the subdivider constructs roads (also sewers and drains if required) at his costs. If you are expected to meet the…

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bashworth
Jan 09, 2011 3:58 pm
bashworth
Bundyrum
Bundyrum
9 January 2011

To render or not to render - that is the question...

To render or not to render - that is the question...
WA

All render cracks and it's not a cheap and easy fix - rendering is a skill. On the up-side its good because the paint seals your bricks which are porous. I would go for…

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Bundyrum
Jan 09, 2011 4:32 pm
joles
joles
9 January 2011

Voice recording meetings with builder

Voice recording meetings with builder

I'm just thinking of it from the employee's (not the company's) point of view. I'm not sure I'd like to be recorded when doing my job. :th: No particular reason, but I would…

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joles
Jan 09, 2011 6:39 pm
joles
just Erin
just Erin
9 January 2011

Best Site Supervisor - PD

Best Site Supervisor - PD
VIC

PM Hels, she had a good experience building with PD in SE Melb.

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just Erin
Jan 09, 2011 7:06 pm
just Erin
LEDenthusiast
LEDenthusiast
11 January 2011

Downlights

Downlights

Hi Abraham, What type of connection does the current globe use?

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LEDenthusiast
Jan 11, 2011 9:46 am
just Erin
just Erin
9 January 2011

Contract Completion date reached still house not completed

Contract Completion date reached still house not completed

That's disappointing :( Just keep on top of them, I dont know why they tend to drag out the last part... they just do.

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just Erin
Jan 09, 2011 9:50 pm
just Erin
just Erin
just Erin
9 January 2011

Evaporative Cooling

Evaporative Cooling

Use the "search" function... you'll find these threads... and many many many more ;) viewtopic.php?f=20&t=41088&hilit=evaporative+cooling

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just Erin
Jan 09, 2011 9:55 pm
just Erin
Stormy
Stormy
9 January 2011

Kitchen

Kitchen

Hi Deborah, welcome to the forums! There is a fabulous thread full of inspirational ideas here: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=13838 I'll also move this topic to the kitchen forum!

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Stormy
Jan 09, 2011 9:56 pm
Stormy
Candylea
Candylea
10 January 2011

What can I claim for after building??

What can I claim for after building??

http://www.rockingham.wa.gov.au/Residents-(1)/Documents/Residential-Crossover-Specifications---Application.aspx I don't know how much it is - we got $180 from Cockburn…

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Candylea
Jan 09, 2011 11:50 pm
Candylea
mimi23
mimi23
10 January 2011

does a compaction certificate negate the need for peiring???

does a compaction certificate negate the need for peiring???
QLD

Hi Spooniguana, We are also in the same situation. It's actually a bit different to a standard cut and fill done by a builder, that would then require piers, we found out…

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mimi23
Jan 10, 2011 2:28 am
mimi23
the_milesy
the_milesy
10 January 2011

Access to site to do my own landscaping

Access to site to do my own landscaping

Hi, Why do you think the Bank wont release payment until the landscaping is done? Perhaps people can be explain it better based on your thinking? As the last poster…

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the_milesy
Jan 10, 2011 7:58 am
Reinsey
Reinsey
10 January 2011

Building Single or Double Storey - Land Not An Issue

Building Single or Double Storey - Land Not An Issue
VIC

I can totally relate to this... We were at contract stage for a double storey but cancelled for all sorts of reasons; difficult to heat and cool, getting on a bit so…

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Reinsey
Jan 10, 2011 12:52 pm
Reinsey
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amazing_venice
Jan 10, 2011 2:04 pm
amazing_venice
paddyandbeau
paddyandbeau
10 January 2011

Building Victorian or Provincial style

Building Victorian or Provincial style
NSW

Hi everyone! I am looking at purchasing a large block on the NSW south coast and am currently going through different builders to find a few plans and facades that I…

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paddyandbeau
Jan 10, 2011 3:09 pm
paddyandbeau
buildingwest
buildingwest
10 January 2011

Out of my depth!!!

Out of my depth!!!
VIC

Hi, Not sure exactly where you are building in the Macedon Ranges but it would also be worth finding out what the Bushfire Assessment Level for the location is. …

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buildingwest
Jan 10, 2011 4:29 pm
Bex
Bex
10 January 2011

Dennis family homes: all cleaned and heaps of pictures yay

Dennis family homes: all cleaned and heaps of pictures yay
VIC
1 ... 20, 21, 22

Hi Sooty, I adore your house! We are hopefully going to build with DFH in Kyneton this year and it was so good to read about your experiences with them. I spent the…

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Bex
Jan 10, 2011 5:35 pm
Ari
Ari
10 January 2011

Richo's C@r@w@y in Doreen - I'M IN!!!!!

Richo's C@r@w@y in Doreen - I'M IN!!!!!
VIC
1 ... 16, 17, 18

Just caught up on your thread. The house looks great!

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Ari
Jan 10, 2011 7:07 pm
Casa2
Casa2
10 January 2011

House under Construction used by builder as Display house??

House under Construction used by builder as Display house??
VIC

My builder showed several people through my house while it was under construction. I had no problem with it. Actually, probably made the builder try harder since they were…

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Casa2
Jan 10, 2011 9:26 pm
selina2106
selina2106
10 January 2011

AVJ - Anyone know the process

AVJ - Anyone know the process
NSW

We are also building with AVJ, started procedings in June and only went to council the week before xmas. Colour appt. was 16 weeks ago and it took them this long to get…

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selina2106
Jan 10, 2011 9:36 pm

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Lucene
Jan 10, 2011 10:23 pm
Lucene
tim the toolman
tim the toolman
11 January 2011

Homes Now- Hallbury Homes

Homes Now- Hallbury Homes

I used to be a Franchise Manager in a previous business before Hallbury joined NBG and can tell you - and I haven't caught up with the owner for quite a while - that he is…

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tim the toolman
Jan 11, 2011 8:23 am
jazzymac
jazzymac
11 January 2011

Help with external colours

Help with external colours
WA

Well I somehow stumbled upon the Colourbond site where they have an online visualiser. Think I may play with some colours and hopefully some decisions will be made :D

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jazzymac
Jan 11, 2011 9:38 pm
Pinchy
Pinchy
11 January 2011

New lower prices in 2011 - volume builders?

New lower prices in 2011 - volume builders?
VIC

Wow - i never saw the dining room like that? Will your kids not be eating at the same time? Maybe put doors on the Rumpus - this may make it feel more of a closed off…

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Pinchy
Jan 11, 2011 9:45 pm
Helyn
Helyn
12 January 2011

Initial deposit - refund conditions?

Initial deposit - refund conditions?

We did a house/land package in SA - paid the deposit of $2000 before land titled to stake our claim, as it were - then we went ahead with contract for house and were then…

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Helyn
Jan 12, 2011 8:00 am
Helyn
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squeakaz
Apr 28, 2011 4:33 pm
pedro.lyn.josh
pedro.lyn.josh
12 January 2011

Where can I see Classic Cream in Sutherland, NSW?

Where can I see Classic Cream in Sutherland, NSW?
NSW

There is a stratco on oak rd kirrawee opposite the bowling club

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pedro.lyn.josh
Jan 12, 2011 10:13 pm
pedro.lyn.josh
blessedpeople
blessedpeople
13 January 2011

Neighbour's Garage on Boundary Wall Leaking-Need Advice!

Neighbour's Garage on Boundary Wall Leaking-Need Advice!
VIC

Thanks Artisan, I will let our neighbour know. He is currently considering placing a ag pipe on our property.

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blessedpeople
Jan 12, 2011 11:08 pm
blessedpeople
tandytech
tandytech
13 January 2011

MVH Homeshare Codes

MVH Homeshare Codes
QLD

Just an FYI to those who use MVH. There is a brand new forum website for MVH, http://www.mvh-forums.com. The devs have said in chat that they will be responding to…

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tandytech
Jan 13, 2011 8:35 am

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