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gogo65
gogo65
22 March 2019

Knock down rebuild builders

Knock down rebuild builders

We originally looked at Cunningham custom homes, they tend to specialise in acreage homes, however I think they’ll build a beautiful if somewhat traditional home. They…

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gogo65
Mar 22, 2019 10:30 pm
gogo65
Fred C
Fred C
22 March 2019

Building with Masterton

Building with Masterton

Hi all, looking for some clarification and advice. I am building with Masterton and so far so good. Bricklayer recently completed and today the roof tiles were delivered.…

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Fred C
Mar 22, 2019 8:37 pm
DaniB
DaniB
22 March 2019

KDR Henley Emporio 43

KDR Henley Emporio 43

not good, thanks for your comment.

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DaniB
Mar 22, 2019 10:18 am
Norfolk
Norfolk
22 March 2019

Building Inspectors

Building Inspectors
SA

In my case the inspector and myself identified many defects which were reported to the builder. The builder ignored the report and sped up construction to claim the fixing…

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Norfolk
Mar 22, 2019 8:33 am
PapaFHB
PapaFHB
21 March 2019

Grandvue Pakenham stage 14B Melbourne SE

Grandvue Pakenham stage 14B Melbourne SE
VIC

Anyone building in this area any news about titling dates

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PapaFHB
Mar 21, 2019 10:17 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
21 March 2019

Building new home

Building new home
SA

Builders position downpipes at the end of walls for aesthetics, not good design. A hipped roof has small roof areas at the end of walls. When downpipes are positioned…

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SaveH2O
Mar 21, 2019 11:18 am
SaveH2O
brokenstick
brokenstick
20 March 2019

Dispute with builder over brickwork

Dispute with builder over brickwork
VIC

Ah OK, I also thought it was due to the light reflecting differently off the top In that case I also agree it is very bad

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brokenstick
Mar 20, 2019 4:22 pm
brokenstick
gillybean
gillybean
20 March 2019

Wrong render color?

Wrong render color?
QLD

It could also have been 1/4 or 1/2 strength Terrible Billy. Billy proving to be a little sh*t

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gillybean
Mar 20, 2019 2:46 pm
gillybean
gogo65
gogo65
20 March 2019

Our House in Tarneit

Our House in Tarneit
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Thi thread is over 8 years old, I doubt the original poster checks in anymore.

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gogo65
Mar 20, 2019 10:51 am
gogo65
brokenstick
brokenstick
19 March 2019

Notice of Completion by Builder when work not completed

Notice of Completion by Builder when work not completed
QLD

My contract says the below Owner to provide signed defects list to Builder in certain circumstances If at the final inspection of the Works the Owner claims any defects…

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brokenstick
Mar 19, 2019 3:42 pm
brokenstick
saeen
saeen
19 March 2019

Manor lakes stage 167

Manor lakes stage 167
VIC

Hi NadBuildinWyndham I am building in Manor Lakes in stage 166 How are you going with your building - I am thinking of building with Burbank / 8Homes What problem you are…

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saeen
Mar 19, 2019 11:54 am
SuperSabre76
SuperSabre76
18 March 2019

Who is Building with Sienna homes in Melbourne

Who is Building with Sienna homes in Melbourne
VIC

Hi all, I've started a forum post on Sienna Homes if anyone is still contemplating using them: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=94933 Cheers

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SuperSabre76
Mar 18, 2019 10:50 pm
Vikhome
Vikhome
18 March 2019

H2 Slab without Piers

H2 Slab without Piers
VIC

What is a rigid slab? Is it another name of raft slab?

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Vikhome
Mar 18, 2019 9:37 pm
DaniB
DaniB
18 March 2019

Garage extension and other alterations Emporio 43

Garage extension and other alterations Emporio 43

Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has made the prayer room from the garage space via extended the garage to 2-3 metres and entry to prayer room is from the corridor? I am…

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DaniB
Mar 18, 2019 8:24 pm
Althom
Althom
18 March 2019

Damage noticed after handover

Damage noticed after handover

Not sure in Victoria but if it's anything like WA those boards are controlled by the builders so are generally worse than useless for solving issues that might cost a…

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Althom
Mar 18, 2019 10:45 am
Althom
r_13
r_13
18 March 2019

Building Metricon Fortitude32 - Bannockburn: FLOORING

Building Metricon Fortitude32 - Bannockburn: FLOORING
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

That is possibly because this post/thread is about 5 years old... the prices listed above reflect that. I was reading the list thinking 'wow, so cheap options...' then…

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r_13
Mar 18, 2019 9:09 am
r_13
JoePathan
JoePathan
17 March 2019

Cracked brickwork

Cracked brickwork
VIC

Hi I have cracked bricks in our 5 mo house. Have posted a photo in another post. Just wondering if it is something covered under warranty.

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JoePathan
Mar 17, 2019 6:02 pm
Radobank
Radobank
17 March 2019

Recessed ceiling cost

Recessed ceiling cost

Yes doing that at the moment lol. So the quote actually came in very close to your upper estimate range. They are charging me per room, approximately $1,900 for the…

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Radobank
Mar 17, 2019 9:57 am
GLO
GLO
17 March 2019

Cut over the easement (Drain Water) to level the backyard

Cut over the easement (Drain Water) to level the backyard

Go to Council. They need to know and record the proposed levels before approving. Council should be able to confirm what easement is there, either storm water or other.

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GLO
Mar 17, 2019 7:01 am
Chan
Chan
16 March 2019

Austral Homestead Mushroom Brick

Austral Homestead Mushroom Brick

Hi , anyone used homestead mushroom brick with off white motor? I would love to see pics. We chose phoneix black boral roof on top.

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Chan
Mar 16, 2019 8:52 am

Found on Google,plenty more there also.

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Joker
Mar 15, 2019 1:10 pm
bestspecials
bestspecials
15 March 2019

Coral Homes Noosa 25 MKII

Coral Homes Noosa 25 MKII

Thanks. We haven't had only one small issue since we moved in and that has been a wiggly door handle, but other than that, it has been great. We will let them know on…

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bestspecials
Mar 15, 2019 9:44 am
bestspecials
kailie86
kailie86
14 March 2019

Miami 31- Brighton Homes- Northern Gold Coast

Miami 31- Brighton Homes- Northern Gold Coast
QLD
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Yes very happy and proud and yes, changed the flooring and garage door during construction. We had a big freak out over the garage colour after the house was rendered…

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kailie86
Mar 14, 2019 1:33 pm
kailie86
Dusty4
Dusty4
13 March 2019

Building inspector - northern suburbs Melbourne

Building inspector - northern suburbs Melbourne
VIC

I have heard darbecca is meant to be good? Haven’t used them though.

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Dusty4
Mar 13, 2019 11:24 pm
diggi
diggi
13 March 2019

Builder asked to upgrade class P to E class slab

Builder asked to upgrade class P to E class slab
1, 2

I too agree that this is money well spent...provided it is not a cash grab by the builder. Ive yet to argue that the cost of the upgraded slab should be treated the same…

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diggi
Mar 13, 2019 9:16 pm
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
13 March 2019

JG King Hartwell - Melbourne western suburbs

JG King Hartwell - Melbourne western suburbs
VIC
1 ... 15, 16, 17

How did your move in go? If you have time would be great to see photos of your finished house. 😁 And keen to get some feedback on your Polyflor vinyl planks, have they…

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Bebbsy
Mar 13, 2019 11:24 am
Arksyd
Arksyd
12 March 2019

Anyone building at Caddens Hill??

Anyone building at Caddens Hill??
NSW

@Julia_Thorne I was Stage 2 release, and the land was registered on the time of their estimated. No setbacks so far, but was bit difficult than…

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Arksyd
Mar 12, 2019 12:24 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
12 March 2019

Should I install the alarm system?

Should I install the alarm system?

You should also be looking at the features (remote access via app on smartphone, pet friendly sensors, zone settings, back to base etc.). From my perspective "back to…

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IamSAM
Mar 12, 2019 8:31 am
IamSAM
mbarlow69
mbarlow69
11 March 2019

Plantation shutters

Plantation shutters

G'day everyone, I like the idea of plantation shutters also i like the idea of the wooden frames and the window sill. I tend to think when the shutters are put in will…

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mbarlow69
Mar 11, 2019 8:43 pm
bibithekkel
bibithekkel
11 March 2019

Getting out of HIA contract

Getting out of HIA contract

Land title taking ages.

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bibithekkel
Mar 11, 2019 5:55 pm
rollandalex
rollandalex
11 March 2019

Masterton Homes

Masterton Homes
NSW
1 ... 28, 29, 30

im looking to build with masterton down the south coast has anyone build with masterton down here before?

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rollandalex
Mar 11, 2019 3:46 pm
MyFirst
MyFirst
11 March 2019

Sitecost and bored piers

Sitecost and bored piers

Can screw piles be another option?

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MyFirst
Mar 11, 2019 1:08 pm
thejsummer
thejsummer
11 March 2019

Buying Display home in Oran park

Buying Display home in Oran park

Hello all! My wife and i were walking down the display village in ORan park (some great homes on display) and noticed that night on realestate.com that some of the homes…

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thejsummer
Mar 11, 2019 12:02 pm
thejsummer
Patrick
Patrick
11 March 2019

Neighbours ignoring me about fence

Neighbours ignoring me about fence
VIC

Yes I am but has nothing to do with the post

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Patrick
Mar 11, 2019 11:48 am
Patrick

I probably spent a bit more time comparing cost, layouts, design, inclusions and reviews. Its a big investment, and I found there wasn't good info out there for…

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ahoythere
Mar 10, 2019 4:25 pm
ahoythere
aussieta
aussieta
9 March 2019

House bedrooms are smaller than on plan.

House bedrooms are smaller than on plan.

if you read your plans you will see external walls at say 240mm which would be 110mm brick, 90mm timber frame and 40mm air gap where as internal walls are 90mm which is…

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aussieta
Mar 09, 2019 7:19 am
aussieta
twolittlepeas
twolittlepeas
8 March 2019

Wisdom Homes Tesla 24/Newton 23 Question

Wisdom Homes Tesla 24/Newton 23 Question
NSW

Hi ajce15 We had a good experience with Wisdom. We built in a new estate and our land was already registered. Our admin process took about 5 months and the build took…

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twolittlepeas
Mar 08, 2019 2:36 pm
Maris
Maris
8 March 2019

Anybody dealt with KG CSC at Metricon

Anybody dealt with KG CSC at Metricon
QLD

Is that Kimberly Gauci that you are referring too?

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Maris
Mar 08, 2019 1:21 pm
Maris
Amber23
Amber23
8 March 2019

Vancouver -Porter Davis

Vancouver -Porter Davis
VIC
1 ... 25, 26, 27

Wow ! Do you have a blog where I could look at all the pictures together ?

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Amber23
Mar 08, 2019 11:16 am
Mzdivaa
Mzdivaa
7 March 2019

Our new home in the Vale Estate, Aveley- Celebration Homes

Our new home in the Vale Estate, Aveley- Celebration Homes
WA

Hi I'm new to this forum, I am considering celebration as well and I wanted to know if you got all these as promotional deals or upgrades and possibly share how much you…

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Mzdivaa
Mar 07, 2019 4:49 pm
shokel1975
shokel1975
5 March 2019

Independent Building Inspector

Independent Building Inspector
VIC
1, 2, 3

Agree r_13 - the cost was more for us too. We are also building a 42sq home. It makes sense as there is more house to inspect! We ended up going with Houspect, as they…

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shokel1975
Mar 05, 2019 4:33 pm
shokel1975
jagberg
jagberg
4 March 2019

Clarendon Homes Build - Questions regarding tender

Clarendon Homes Build - Questions regarding tender
NSW

I can't add to this but just wanted to say thank you for providing this detailed breakdown as it's been hard to get this detail from the builders.

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jagberg
Mar 04, 2019 8:39 pm
cjudd01
cjudd01
4 March 2019

Statesman homes - charleston

Statesman homes - charleston

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has built a charleston villa home from statesman and what their experience has been. Thanks

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cjudd01
Mar 04, 2019 5:51 pm
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
4 March 2019

Bristol (44sq) - Porter Davis Melbourne - New Build

Bristol (44sq) - Porter Davis Melbourne - New Build
VIC
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Hi Priya2015 your house looks amazing, big congrats to you. Can you tell me what your wall tiles are in the kitchen backsplash....are they black or charcoalmgrey subway…

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Bebbsy
Mar 04, 2019 5:04 pm
gurpreet2302
gurpreet2302
4 March 2019

Santa fe Two -Macdonald Jones homes

Santa fe Two -Macdonald Jones homes

Hi, has anyone built santa fe two design from macdonaldjones homes?

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gurpreet2302
Mar 04, 2019 11:32 am
Code128
Code128
4 March 2019

Weep Holes

Weep Holes
SA

Hi all, Wonder if anyone can offer their opinion or advice on weep holes above windows. Our builder has filled in the weep holes above our front awning windows, looks…

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Code128
Mar 04, 2019 11:07 am
Code128
gogo65
gogo65
4 March 2019

sumsub's Building thread

sumsub's Building thread
VIC
1, 2

Rjbhai02, I’m not sure if you realise this build was in 2010, I doubt sumsub would still be on homeone, most people finish their build then move on.... She last posted 5…

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gogo65
Mar 04, 2019 10:56 am
gogo65
rjbhai02
rjbhai02
4 March 2019

Building with Persaud homes- Melbourne

Building with Persaud homes- Melbourne

Don't go with PERSAUD homes. I built my house with them very bad service and poor quality products. Too many defects. Team of unprofessionals. Don't waste your money and time.

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rjbhai02
Mar 04, 2019 10:21 am
RusaViews
RusaViews
4 March 2019

New build - reasonable price?

New build - reasonable price?
VIC

Sorry I know this is almost a year old and you have prob built by now but just thought id add our experience in with costing. We are getting ready to build a custom house…

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RusaViews
Mar 04, 2019 10:05 am

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