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glowwave
glowwave
15 May 2008

Building with 0rbit...feedback will be great

Building with 0rbit...feedback will be great
VIC

Hi there. My dad works for Orbit and I think they're pretty good. ;) Hope it all goes well for you. We built with Devine Pioneer about 6 years ago (before my dad started…

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glowwave
May 15, 2008 8:31 pm
to_do_list
to_do_list
15 May 2008

Cracks in slab

Cracks in slab
SA

The only question in my mind is to make sure the builder does actually spray the slab with curing oil! My experience is that in the housing…

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to_do_list
May 15, 2008 10:00 pm
to_do_list
to_do_list
to_do_list
15 May 2008

Alarm pad location?

Alarm pad location?
NSW
1, 2

Just had the alarm installed today for the new place. Keypad is by the the internal door to the garage, but unlikely to use it as the key fob activates and…

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to_do_list
May 15, 2008 11:18 pm
to_do_list
Judie
Judie
16 May 2008

Getting nervous! UPDATE colours done

Getting nervous! UPDATE colours done
NSW

Updated in first post.

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Judie
May 16, 2008 12:04 am
Judie
First_Timer_Ray
First_Timer_Ray
16 May 2008

First inspection

First inspection
WA

Hi, Our inspection took about 2 hours. We started from one end and systematically went through all rooms - starting from the roof, down to the floor. Check windows…

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First_Timer_Ray
May 16, 2008 5:59 am
First_Timer_Ray
clath
clath
16 May 2008

Outlook Terrace (Pakenham)

Outlook Terrace (Pakenham)
VIC

HI Rodda interesting about your comment on Hampton park. it has a stigma. i agree i lived there for 14 yrs and all i had was trouble sorry if i might offend people there…

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clath
May 16, 2008 3:04 pm
clath
dj
dj
16 May 2008

Building Inspector in Adelaide

Building Inspector in Adelaide
SA

I hope all goes well for you but Hick**botham and Sta**man homes are the same company, I have had and heard of many horror stories and some good, It would be wise to have…

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dj
May 16, 2008 4:31 pm
jacquiace
jacquiace
17 May 2008

Looking for a project manager to build my home

Looking for a project manager to build my home
VIC

Hello all, Thank you for all your responses. As I gathered it will be hard to find a builder who's ready to build. Can anyone recommend a builder who is prepared to…

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jacquiace
May 17, 2008 1:51 pm
brittany
brittany
17 May 2008

Homes Now

Homes Now
VIC

I think they are the bargain basement arm of National Builders Group.

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brittany
May 17, 2008 8:04 pm
brittany
Draconis
Draconis
17 May 2008

Wet Plaster and Insulation

Wet Plaster and Insulation

how bad is the gyprock? normaly if that gets too wet it starts to swell and never drys out properly (it's one way of finding leeking pipes in your walls!) Personally I…

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Draconis
May 17, 2008 9:37 pm
Draconis
kexkez
kexkez
17 May 2008

New fence

New fence
WA

i think Draconis is right about future owners. i remember an issue with one of our back neighbours who hadn't paid his half off, on several of the neighbouring fences.…

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kexkez
May 17, 2008 10:14 pm
kexkez
dna
dna
18 May 2008

Building in Sydney - Updated 18/05/08

Building in Sydney - Updated 18/05/08
NSW
1, 2, 3

Thanks for the kind comments. kexkez: It's not surprising that you haven't seen this thread considering I haven't updated for a while so it would have been a few…

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dna
May 18, 2008 12:11 pm
brittany
brittany
18 May 2008

Major Disappointment

Major Disappointment
VIC

We're so far happy with NBG - or more so the builder they assigned us. We did do a huge amount of changes to the floor plan and they didn't seem to charge for just…

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brittany
May 18, 2008 8:32 pm
brittany
clath
clath
18 May 2008

Help, problems defects new Boral roof tiles

Help, problems defects new Boral roof tiles

Braveheart looks like you have the same issue as what i had with my Roof tiles, they where also Boral...Dark Chocolate .The roof was already tiled and im wondering why…

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clath
May 18, 2008 10:09 pm
clath
Polo
Polo
19 May 2008

Guess what we got?

Guess what we got?
1, 2

Hi Ray, Congratulations and all the best with your new house.

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Polo
May 19, 2008 12:00 am
Kryten
Kryten
19 May 2008

Finally getting there! construction pictures

Finally getting there! construction pictures

Looking good there vpande - nice progress being made there :D I like the mini workers in the first pic :wink:

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Kryten
May 19, 2008 9:02 am
Kryten
kpny
kpny
19 May 2008

anyone built with pro-line homes in melbourne?

anyone built with pro-line homes in melbourne?

hi perryr, we're looking at the Heywood 29. We did a walk through and got a quote for the house and options we wanted, but i think it may be just out of price range.…

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kpny
May 19, 2008 9:05 am
Southies
Southies
19 May 2008

So what are your rights when building a new home??

So what are your rights when building a new home??
NSW

WOW .............that's so great. Thankou so much Sally. :D

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Southies
May 19, 2008 12:47 pm
Southies
Judie
Judie
19 May 2008

Can you recommend good tradies brisbane to me?

Can you recommend good tradies brisbane to me?
QLD

I have an electrician for you: John Hawthorne Pty Ltd (07) 3878 4630 He is married to my husband's cousin. He's a really good guy and has a good reputation. I've…

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Judie
May 19, 2008 8:31 pm
Judie
Raz
Raz
19 May 2008

HYDRAULIC ENGINEERS

HYDRAULIC ENGINEERS

Hi devank, Thanks for your reply. PM sent Raz

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Raz
May 19, 2008 9:42 pm
gpierce
gpierce
19 May 2008

Custom Home Builders in Sydney

Custom Home Builders in Sydney
NSW

That's me, but they have not actually built anything yet:) Our cost per sq metre remains to be seen, but estimated somewhere round $1700. But, that includes everything…

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gpierce
May 19, 2008 9:49 pm
House-To-Be
House-To-Be
19 May 2008

PD tile upgrades anyone??

PD tile upgrades anyone??
VIC
1, 2

Hi Penny73, You can go to National Tiles at Port Melbourne on Saturday mornings and browse before your appt. I was there last Saturday making yet another change. I've…

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House-To-Be
May 19, 2008 11:56 pm
kyton
kyton
20 May 2008

Building on stumps.

Building on stumps.

Luke, yep that was the quote. As I said all the builders we spoke to were around this magical figure - hence we are hoping like crazy that the drop edge slab will be…

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kyton
May 20, 2008 11:51 am
kyton
Archieein
Archieein
20 May 2008

Advise on Erecting a new fence

Advise on Erecting a new fence
VIC
1, 2

We are also about to build with PD... We had been to another PD home which is being built and this house has its garage on the boundary...

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Archieein
May 20, 2008 2:00 pm
dame73
dame73
20 May 2008

site cost

site cost

sorry ours was a hamilton 29mk11 from 0rbit, looking at your photos you must be in the blue ridge estate, we have bought in huntly view estate.

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dame73
May 20, 2008 8:08 pm
lordmacrus
lordmacrus
20 May 2008

Timing

Timing

I bought an off the plan property at CS last year with the developer there. The house is expecting to be finished building in June which now it already in lock up stage :lol:

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lordmacrus
May 20, 2008 9:47 pm
vanderlay
vanderlay
21 May 2008

PD standard Termite Protection

PD standard Termite Protection
VIC

I think they do something? under the slab. The piping you need to add goes all the way round the edge of the slab - so needs to in before your driveway etc. So this can…

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vanderlay
May 21, 2008 12:00 pm
vanderlay
Toast
Toast
21 May 2008

Porter Davis = Henley?

Porter Davis = Henley?
VIC

this is why I never read the paperwork :P :lol:

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Toast
May 21, 2008 2:14 pm
Toast
joaninhac
joaninhac
21 May 2008

For anyone building with H3nley...

For anyone building with H3nley...
VIC

pity we can't all say the same... glad it went smoothly for you!

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joaninhac
May 21, 2008 2:47 pm
jeffdd
jeffdd
21 May 2008

Has anyone built with these guys before??

Has anyone built with these guys before??
VIC

going through early stages with colex. up to drafting of plans and drafting of quote. Spoken directly with owners who are very helpful. So far so good. What…

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jeffdd
May 21, 2008 9:30 pm
perryr
perryr
22 May 2008

Gas Metre installation and PD

Gas Metre installation and PD
VIC

Pretty sure that when we signed the contract, we also signed paperwork for gas connection. Hmmm. I'll have to dig it our now!

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perryr
May 22, 2008 8:48 am
perryr
perryr
22 May 2008

We're In!

We're In!
VIC

Congrats Ray - awesome to be in your own place. Time to change your siggy, update the blog and show us some photos. Perhaps once you are off dial up...

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perryr
May 22, 2008 9:39 am
andrew_123
andrew_123
22 May 2008

Displays in Melbourne

Displays in Melbourne
VIC

our land is in golden grove! its actually narre warren SOUTH, so that might be the problem. also, its is golden grove DRIVE and you can enter via glasscocks road…

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andrew_123
May 22, 2008 12:39 pm
andrew_123
Rajasthan Doors
Rajasthan Doors
22 May 2008

I think this looks shocking ! - what do you think ?

I think this looks shocking ! - what do you think ?
NSW
1, 2

My builder "forgot" to insulate 9 common walls. Only found out when I went up to the roof for something else. Double whammy was that they were already painited, so builder…

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Rajasthan Doors
May 22, 2008 2:31 pm
Michelle
Michelle
22 May 2008

Awkward!

Awkward!

I feel very sorry for them! :( I’m more than happy for you….yes it’s a tough one. But remember, none of it is your fault, so you really need to enjoy your…

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Michelle
May 22, 2008 7:08 pm
Michelle
Shady
Shady
22 May 2008

Cost of Bricklayer

Cost of Bricklayer
VIC

$800 per thousand is pretty much on the money.

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Shady
May 22, 2008 10:31 pm
House-To-Be
House-To-Be
22 May 2008

Cremorne Eaves

Cremorne Eaves
VIC

With the quotes, just make sure that you have it in writing or an email from the office. Our sales guy quoted $187 to extend the mirror over bath but office said it was…

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House-To-Be
May 22, 2008 11:36 pm
vanderlay
vanderlay
23 May 2008

Successful first inspection :)

Successful first inspection :)
WA

Sometimes! :wink: Im sure some people are much fussier than…

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vanderlay
May 23, 2008 9:32 am
vanderlay
penjay
penjay
23 May 2008

Where do PD get their Render colours from?

Where do PD get their Render colours from?
VIC

We had the same problem - looked everywhere before our colour selection but no on ehad heard of it. At Hopetoun Interiors they have a board with about 10 -12 samples on it…

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penjay
May 23, 2008 2:16 pm
penjay
stonecutter1309
stonecutter1309
23 May 2008

Tender appointment tomorrow! Back on!

Tender appointment tomorrow! Back on!

bobbuilder - the golf course side is North facing as well - perfect for all our living areas :) We are having air con - the motor unit is down…

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stonecutter1309
May 23, 2008 5:13 pm
stonecutter1309
Michelle
Michelle
23 May 2008

Questions for your builder.

Questions for your builder.
NSW

HINT everyone………….if you want a good job done or a job done fast……….a slab of beer is a great tool of bribery!…

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Michelle
May 23, 2008 9:03 pm
Michelle
DeeElle
DeeElle
24 May 2008

Best value for money house

Best value for money house

Depends what you value for your money. We personally value a builder who is flexible and can pull together a modern design that suits our lifestyle more than a great…

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DeeElle
May 24, 2008 12:10 am
DeeElle
Helyn
Helyn
24 May 2008

Question for tender appointment

Question for tender appointment
VIC

Our tender appt covered floor plan and structural changes only (like ceiling height, moving windows etc) but not actual selections. One thing I got caught out on was…

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Helyn
May 24, 2008 6:03 pm
Helyn
Mozzie
Mozzie
25 May 2008

Package houses - environmentally friendly?

Package houses - environmentally friendly?

I think the idea of an eco friendly house appeals to alot of people - for one thing it reduces your power, water & gas bills which anyone would want. The problem is if…

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Mozzie
May 25, 2008 12:45 pm
Mozzie
chuth77
chuth77
26 May 2008

Steel Frame Price

Steel Frame Price

Owner Building in Brisbane... Timber Non Treated - $15k Timber Treated $19k Steel - $65k... Guess which I'll be going with! And steel is going up 21% on 1 june...

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chuth77
May 26, 2008 6:24 pm
to_do_list
to_do_list
26 May 2008

botique homes

botique homes

At one stage we were thinking of using them to build a new house (end of last year).....the Melburnian. They seem to use high quality fittings and their display home…

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to_do_list
May 26, 2008 8:34 pm
to_do_list
to_do_list
to_do_list
26 May 2008

Builder installed different brand of ducted vacuum

Builder installed different brand of ducted vacuum

Voting with the "stand up for your rights" camp... As with any contract substitutes should only be made with "approved equivalents"....a formal contract…

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to_do_list
May 26, 2008 10:17 pm
to_do_list
R1
R1
27 May 2008

connex morterless masonry block concrete wall

connex morterless masonry block concrete wall

Like all buildings, you must look at each individual case so that it works and not suffers from idealism. For us the Thermacell meets all the Construction , strength , and…

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R1
May 27, 2008 7:16 am
perryr
perryr
27 May 2008

Lowest ever site costs

Lowest ever site costs

I think it might be a case of a Bobcat for an…

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perryr
May 27, 2008 8:46 am
acm2269
acm2269
28 May 2008

Recommended Stage/s for Independent Inspection

Recommended Stage/s for Independent Inspection
VIC

Thanks, Nicola. Done some reading on previous threads. I've not even finished yet , but I got so convinced to call up Kevin and have an inspection on my slab and frame :shock:

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acm2269
May 28, 2008 11:24 am
acm2269

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