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Emma
Emma
11 March 2009

Help with Footings / cut fill

Help with Footings / cut fill
SA

Hi, dont know if this is any help but our footings bill was around $20,000 (building at Strathalbyn) They had to cut and fil a little bit. 236 sqm inc. garage and…

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Emma
Mar 11, 2009 5:16 pm
Stormy
Stormy
10 March 2009

New Blog - Henley Properties - South Australia

New Blog - Henley Properties - South Australia
SA

Trust me, there will be lots of photos!!! If you can put up with all the waffling on my blog, then you can put up with anything! After a while blogging becomes very…

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Stormy
Mar 10, 2009 8:16 pm
Stormy
fitnhealthy
fitnhealthy
9 March 2009

Strathalbyn

Strathalbyn
SA

I hope your building goes really well Emma

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fitnhealthy
Mar 09, 2009 10:56 am
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Astroboy11
Mar 02, 2009 1:10 pm
wombat
wombat
1 March 2009

Natnat's house Land Update. We have curb and guttering!

Natnat's house Land Update. We have curb and guttering!
SA
1, 2, 3

Hi How much m2 was the living space in the Hickinbotham? I've been on their website but the MKII does not show? Thanks

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wombat
Mar 01, 2009 7:28 pm
newbie.2009
newbie.2009
27 February 2009

newbie - sa building inspectors

newbie - sa building inspectors
SA

Thanks for all your help Mark, its much appreciated! called the guy you give me...and have agreed to use his services! ,ay even go a few more like you have! thanks for…

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newbie.2009
Feb 27, 2009 12:26 pm
Leah...
Leah...
24 February 2009

The adventures of a long, narrow block..

The adventures of a long, narrow block..
SA

Thank Mr T. Your pics look great. We did consider building a double story but as we are building to eventually rent the properties out we decided it wasnt worth…

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Leah...
Feb 24, 2009 5:25 pm
Leah...
Leah...
Leah...
24 February 2009

Required-land surveyor in Adelaide

Required-land surveyor in Adelaide
SA

Hey Mark, We are currently using Sawley Lock O'Callaghan in Prospect and they have been really good. We didnt really look around much at prices but these guys were…

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Leah...
Feb 24, 2009 3:00 pm
Leah...
stevep79
stevep79
17 February 2009

extending settlement

extending settlement
SA

We had to same reason as you! Our conveyancerwent to the land office on our behalf and organised it all without penalties apparently you can be…

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stevep79
Feb 17, 2009 3:36 pm
stevep79
Helyn
Helyn
17 February 2009

Firsty Home Builder - help

Firsty Home Builder - help
SA

McCracken Country Homes, SA. Hellmans post…

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Helyn
Feb 17, 2009 2:54 pm
Helyn
Neko138
Neko138
16 February 2009

Tradespeople recommendations in Adelaide

Tradespeople recommendations in Adelaide
SA

a lot of tradies are sticking with building co's (or they move around). But some are getting jacked with the developers, especially painters. it depends on what kind of…

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Neko138
Feb 16, 2009 11:29 pm

Made tha changes..... which one would you go for..?? http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.c ... D=13205176

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M!ssy
Feb 11, 2009 6:00 pm
M!ssy
sammy_sj
sammy_sj
9 February 2009

awaiting contracts

awaiting contracts
SA

Oh well we'll definetly have to try the other pub next time we are there. Yea we will have to catch up.... Might even bump into you staring at your dirt or tree if you…

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sammy_sj
Feb 09, 2009 8:58 pm
Casa2
Casa2
8 February 2009

Builder design or house designer?

Builder design or house designer?
SA

metter, Sounds like you've got a three metre (or close to it) fall from the front of the house to the back. This is the ideal fall as the house can take up the fall and…

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Casa2
Feb 08, 2009 7:12 pm
zeke
zeke
7 February 2009

Altering double garage through Devine.. need advice ASAP!

Altering double garage through Devine.. need advice ASAP!
SA

Just to put the other side of this, have you considered the future saleability of a single garage home vs a double? Not saying this should change what you are doing, but…

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zeke
Feb 07, 2009 10:17 pm
zeke
ChrisL
ChrisL
26 January 2009

Contract Clauses - Statesman SA

Contract Clauses - Statesman SA
SA

Medsy, Clause 6.1 items relates to 'force majeur'. Very common in all contracts, not just building contracts. My building contract (not with Statesman) also has…

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ChrisL
Jan 26, 2009 9:00 am
kexkez
kexkez
24 January 2009

Quick question about our Master Plans

Quick question about our Master Plans
SA

I am a fan of glass above the doorway. We haven't done it in our house because for some reason it didn't occur to me to talk to DH about it. He doesn't like glass on…

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kexkez
Jan 24, 2009 11:41 am
kexkez
kek
kek
22 January 2009

Pre-handover inspection next week!

Pre-handover inspection next week!
SA

No doubt about it, moving suuuucks. :( The good thing is, you'll rediscover heaps of things you've forgotten you even have in those unopened boxes. And finally locate a…

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kek
Jan 22, 2009 2:56 pm
kek
Leigh&Sam
Leigh&Sam
18 January 2009

Anyone built in "The Boulevard" in Parafield Garde

Anyone built in "The Boulevard" in Parafield Garde
SA

Hi Jevansent, Thanks for your response!! Great to hear that someone else is building in the Boulveard! Pretty much all the houses are up around our block... ours is…

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Leigh&Sam
Jan 18, 2009 5:57 pm
Leigh&Sam
bluesteel
bluesteel
10 January 2009

Major major renovation in Magill SA

Major major renovation in Magill SA
SA

Not a particularly constructive reply........ :) Well done, looks good - look forward to seeing more pics especially of facade front on. Which facade colours have you…

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bluesteel
Jan 10, 2009 11:13 pm
bluesteel
TheGang
TheGang
8 January 2009

"shell builders" in South Australia ?

"shell builders" in South Australia ?
SA

We are building with GJ Gardner They have quite a few franchises in SA Mt Barker, Victor Harbour, Holden Hill and another in the Northern Suburbs Good Luck!

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TheGang
Jan 08, 2009 11:05 pm
donuts
donuts
6 January 2009

I can,t believe they,ve finally started !!

I can,t believe they,ve finally started !!
SA
1 ... 7, 8, 9

HI mel, yeah it is sloooowly happening ... dishwasher got connected yesterday gosh that took a long time, but it is making strange noises today :shock: so I am back to washing…

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donuts
Jan 06, 2009 10:21 pm
donuts
dymonite69
dymonite69
29 December 2008

What are variables in a buiding contract you negotiated on?

What are variables in a buiding contract you negotiated on?
SA

Anyways..... when you go in to look/sign/negotiate a HIA building contract with a builder..what are some of the pitfalls to look out for or…

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dymonite69
Dec 29, 2008 9:35 am
dymonite69
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
24 December 2008

Slightly O/T...but....

Slightly O/T...but....
SA

If refreshing the water seal in the traps doesn't work there could be a problem with insufficient venting of your drain and needs your landlord/agent to call a plumber.…

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Uncle Arfur
Dec 24, 2008 7:22 pm
Medsy
Medsy
23 December 2008

PC sums - Statesman Homes

PC sums - Statesman Homes
SA

i am at talking through stage with them.... A salesman rep told me they legally have to quote you THE AVERAGE footing costs.... If you go to a salesman, they have a…

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Medsy
Dec 23, 2008 9:01 pm
MaylandsManor
MaylandsManor
15 December 2008

Maylands Manor all done (well mostly!)

Maylands Manor all done (well mostly!)
SA

Thanks for all the well wishes everyone!! it is very exciting. Of course all babies look the same but won't mine be the most beautiful? :lol: :wink: I am not sure what the name…

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MaylandsManor
Dec 15, 2008 1:56 pm
MaylandsManor
zeke
zeke
11 December 2008

House facade

House facade
SA

Hi Craigburn 2008 I think your concerns are totally unfounded, but I can understand how they arise. I also feel a couple of comments from some responders re…

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zeke
Dec 11, 2008 12:04 pm
zeke
sammy_sj
sammy_sj
23 November 2008

Stage Building Inspector - Adelaide

Stage Building Inspector - Adelaide
SA

Hi If you could also PM me his details as well that would be great. Being first time buliders/home buyers I'm sure there is things we may miss when buliding.

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sammy_sj
Nov 23, 2008 3:06 pm
Justin
Justin
14 November 2008

Vent about my building experience, LONG, with q's at the end

Vent about my building experience, LONG, with q's at the end
SA

That's a good result Tamsin, especially that you've made it past the pleb gatekeepers and are able to communicate directly with someone that has some authority. Keep the…

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Justin
Nov 14, 2008 9:06 pm
dymonite69
dymonite69
12 November 2008

Display home locations in Adelaide?

Display home locations in Adelaide?
SA

Hi guys, Taking a drive to Adelaide tomorrow to visit a few display homes and gather some inspiration for our upcoming build. Can anyone…

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dymonite69
Nov 12, 2008 12:56 pm
dymonite69
Leigh&Sam
Leigh&Sam
9 November 2008

Advice on Statesman and general building

Advice on Statesman and general building
SA

Well we signed up with Staesman to have the Clovelly build on our block at The Boulevard yesterday!!! 8) Upon our discussions we were explained that there…

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Leigh&Sam
Nov 09, 2008 11:18 am
Leigh&Sam
Lyn
Lyn
8 November 2008

Land fill, Compaction certificate-what does it mean?

Land fill, Compaction certificate-what does it mean?
SA

The compaction certificate is so that you know the soil was actually compacted to various standards to minimise future settling, not just dumped and flattened. We had…

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Lyn
Nov 08, 2008 11:21 pm
adlse
adlse
5 November 2008

I have the keys to my new home...

I have the keys to my new home...
SA
1, 2

Hi there, Sorry for the delay. We had neil Gettins, he was great. Got the job done, easy to talk to. We had a good experience with Statesman, finished 6 weeks…

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adlse
Nov 05, 2008 10:50 pm
I_BUILD
I_BUILD
4 November 2008

Tapered Columns

Tapered Columns
SA

Thanks guys. Our builder uses Exin to clad the columns. They also build houses out of Exin (or brick and mortar). Have you any thoughts on a house…

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I_BUILD
Nov 04, 2008 3:42 pm
I_BUILD
ECOECO
ECOECO
4 November 2008

Interior wall insulation with steel frame

Interior wall insulation with steel frame
SA

... The brochure indicates that a standard wall without insulation has a sound absorbance of 33 Rw but this is only increased to 39Rw with…

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ECOECO
Nov 04, 2008 7:57 am
ECOECO
~*InfiniteLoop*~
~*InfiniteLoop*~
31 October 2008

Building a house for the tribe....Seaford Rise, SA.

Building a house for the tribe....Seaford Rise, SA.
SA

Ahhh, I gotcha now :lol: . See, I have no idea what ZZ Top even look like! Now I do, and I feel honoured they laid my slab :D

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~*InfiniteLoop*~
Oct 31, 2008 11:11 pm
kexkez
kexkez
6 October 2008

Maylands manor has power and water! pics update

Maylands manor has power and water! pics update
SA

Your home is looking fabulous. I love the painting. can;t wait to see it all finished.

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kexkez
Oct 06, 2008 8:56 pm
kexkez
Stormy
Stormy
2 October 2008

H3nley / "Clendon Vale" in SA

H3nley / "Clendon Vale" in SA
SA

Hi Captain Morgan, No I certainly don't mind that you copy my plans...they're not strictly 'mine' anyway!! ;) I'm building the standard (almost superseaded) version of…

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Stormy
Oct 02, 2008 10:11 am
Stormy
Captain Morgan
Captain Morgan
1 October 2008

Anyone out there building with 'Rossdale Homes'??

Anyone out there building with 'Rossdale Homes'??
SA

My folks home is a Rossdale. Pretty solid, no problems and its about 6 years old in Walkley Heights. A mate of mine built with fairmont homes, and he was pretty happy…

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Captain Morgan
Oct 01, 2008 11:17 pm
Captain Morgan
KWOOD2
KWOOD2
30 September 2008

What are site costs

What are site costs
SA

When you say 'site costs', I assume that you mean preliminaries. Preliminaries are the supporting features in a building estimate or quotation in order to run the project.…

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KWOOD2
Sep 30, 2008 12:52 pm
KWOOD2
DeeElle
DeeElle
25 September 2008

Recommend Adelaide House Building Inspector?

Recommend Adelaide House Building Inspector?
SA

probably 50% of them but we are getting there :) .

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DeeElle
Sep 25, 2008 5:45 pm
DeeElle
lisa_may_22
lisa_may_22
31 August 2008

Fairmont Homes Adelaide

Fairmont Homes Adelaide
SA

Nope. We're building with Sterling Homes. Very slow, very unorganised. Not sure whether all builders are like that, but it's so frustrating!

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lisa_may_22
Aug 31, 2008 7:13 pm
lisa_may_22
House-To-Be
House-To-Be
27 August 2008

Our new house in the country...

Our new house in the country...
SA
1, 2, 3, 4

Thanks Bel, Steve & Toni we are really happy with how the Sydney Blue Gum has come up! & yes, we are having the murray red splash :wink:

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House-To-Be
Aug 27, 2008 10:09 am
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
24 August 2008

My floor plans

My floor plans
SA
1, 2

I'm of the same opion re the 3 way bathroom. Particularly on a large block and large house, it will impact on the feel of the house. While youa re there and when you…

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Yak_Chat
Aug 24, 2008 10:50 am
Yak_Chat
Pat the draftie
Pat the draftie
22 August 2008

Steel frame in Adelaide

Steel frame in Adelaide
SA

Id like to add 2 cents worth here, if I may. 1)Steel is good, probably more expensive, but well worth the initial outlay (no more termite worries). Very strong and…

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Pat the draftie
Aug 22, 2008 6:49 pm
Pat the draftie
adlse
adlse
22 August 2008

Statesman Homes SA

Statesman Homes SA
SA

Hi there, We are building with Statesman, and have been really happy so far. Originally signed with them in march 2007, but our land took longer to develop than…

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adlse
Aug 22, 2008 2:55 pm
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
17 August 2008

Lots of progress! with pics!

Lots of progress! with pics!
SA

Dee said. I've heard it said that many women can talk underwater but that's just coz we are fabulous at multi-tasking! Breathing…

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Yak_Chat
Aug 17, 2008 5:53 am
Yak_Chat
melanie02
melanie02
15 August 2008

Which builder in Adelaide?

Which builder in Adelaide?
SA

Hi Metter, The problems with the building company were all to do with very,very bad workmanship :( I had better not go into too much detail,but it was a very stressful…

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melanie02
Aug 16, 2008 12:26 am
DudleyDog
DudleyDog
13 August 2008

Building another coys design

Building another coys design
SA

That's what I thought. Thanks everyone

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DudleyDog
Aug 13, 2008 2:55 pm

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