Building A New House

cbboyz

31 May 2011

Building new townhouses - need help with bricks

snowy76

1 June 2011

Building Delays with Scott ParK Homes

We are also building with SPH. Very frustrating, I am in the building industry myself & I know how slow work is at the momment. You would think that with the amount of…

rockabilly_kid

1 June 2011

Beware shonkster renderer !!!!

Getting work done from friends or family (or friend-of-a-friends) always ends in tears!

Skayne

1 June 2011

Building with Wisdom or Provincial?

Hi fedup, Thanks for sharing your experience. It does sound like a bit of a nightmare for your parents. These sort of things are a huge factor when you choose a…

zeitgeber

1 June 2011

HELP!! Is GST included in the price of the home??

Anyone know the answers to these ? Q1) Are the base-house-price advertised by volume builder's websites inclusive of GST? Q2) When you paid the initial application…

Mrs P

1 June 2011

Air con zones..

I have 7 zones I think, bed 1,2,3,4,study,dining/family, rumpus, media. 8 Zones, I think an extra zone was 200 odd dollars.

deb17

1 June 2011

Picking up on defects during the build ...

Get on to it straight away, before they brick around it and put the plaster on the walls. Ask for a new one.

lobboroz

1 June 2011

Recommend Builder Victoria Bayswater area

Hi All I have plans for a double storey unit to be built in my backyard. Its around 16sq so not a overly large build. Just wondering if anyone can recommend a good builder…

koko2035

2 June 2011

Floor plans agreed with architect...now..what next??

hahahhaaa...yes i…

joles

2 June 2011

sliders or hinged doors on bed room robes

Hinged here as well. Lived with sliders.... no thanks, would rather not have a wardrobe at all. All of the reasons everyone has already mentioned. Another is…

dsiroky

2 June 2011

Suggest a builder please!

I've been very happy with the work that Rustic Builders are doing for me. I came to them with plans & engineering and they are managing the build on a slope with a 7m fall…

Phillshz

2 June 2011

Driveways in Liverpool NSW

I might just go with some kikuyu seed since my builder provides kikuyu to the front and rear yards but wont do the nature strip section. Any ideas on the price of kikuyu…

bashworth

3 June 2011

building a house

To build quickly best advice I can give is Single storey To keep costs down without compromising quality right size see link http://www.anewhouse.com.au/?p=238

magicjen17

3 June 2011

Anyone know about "dual certification"?

Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone knows anything about getting dual certification for engineering plans? We have an adjoining owner who is deadset against us building our…

Theresa

3 June 2011

Cost of upgrades/extras - SA Builders

I think you’ll find that the costs will vary from builder to builder. Some costs of items you mentioned: R4.0 ceiling insulation (266.47sqm) $3358 Upgrade kitchen…

dunkyboy

3 June 2011

Scott Park Finishing Touch Package

Hi we are about to sign up with Scott Park to build the City Beach from the Vittoria range and are considering going with their Finishing Touch package for floor tiles to…

zozo

3 June 2011

Anyone building with WISDOM in Nelson reidge

We went with the most prolific builder in NR and they still got it wrong with council regs. Actually they realized their error just before submitting to council and months…

zozo

3 June 2011

Council Approval Time in Nelson Ridge?

Approval took 5 weeks. Nelsons ridge picked up a few major issues that were rectified prior to council so took 2 attempts to get the goahead from them. We are on quite a…

cbboyz

3 June 2011

Mortar for bricks dont seem right

I have off white mortar and here are a couple of photos showing my brickwork. The off white section was done 3 weeks…

suh

5 June 2011

How big is your WIR?

What do green lemmings actually look like

buildingwest

5 June 2011

12 month maintenance - will they fix? is it bad?

Hi, I would raise the issues at your building inspection. If they tell you it is not a concern, demand that they write down the issue, its exact location and note that…

rjg

6 June 2011

do we need junction boxes for downlights?

If its on the bottom story the short answer would be NO to both. For lights to be place in a different position cable would need to be run in the…

anise

6 June 2011

Custom Design Project Builders

Hi rahadza We have a custom design and are currently looking for a builder. We've found a number of project builders more than happy to take our design directly then…

woodduck

6 June 2011

Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield-Enjoying Our New House

Hi, we had MJH do our flooring, I'm not too sure were they are from. The only reference to them I can find is: "G Diamond PP 600x600". From memory I think they were around…

d@n

6 June 2011

CHOOSING ROOF TILES

I would go with a dark neutral colour like magnum, charcoal, lunar eclipse etc.

spilli

6 June 2011

Eaves and Window height position

Many thanks Joles for your advice. I have decided to get doors manufactured at 2300mm high to ensure that windows can be placed at same height and can fit nicely under…

gogo65

6 June 2011

Colorbond Dune and Monument together?

Ok Thanks I look forward to seeing it I may be off line as I am going overseas but look forward to seeing it as soon as I have internet access

wisdompemulwuy

6 June 2011

help me identify this product

Thanks guys... you are spot on.. Any ideas on what type of costs we are talking about purchasing and installing per sq m? also is there any other manufacturers or…

nessbrown

6 June 2011

Choosing a builder in Perth

Thanks iduno and ilikethemoon.... Yep, RN and DA are both upper end builders and with inclusions, I have crunched numbers and realised there is no way I can go ahead with…

snoofie

7 June 2011

Coping Mechanisms!

I just take a quick flight to Bali whenever I feel overwhelmed. Remove myself from the situation and somehow they all solve themselves A…

ilikethemoon

7 June 2011

Cost of increasing ceiling height by 300mm

Our house is 230m2 and it's costing $8000 to raise the ceilings throughout to 31c (28c to garage, eaves, alfresco and porch) - double brick construction.

Goingforit

7 June 2011

Lots of questions from a Newbie for the Gurus

Thanks a lot for the helpful comments guys. I will definitely look into a way through the HIA to get all of the building services 'put in one basket' to avoid the…

MelDsa

7 June 2011

Wall, Trim and Ceiling colours - Help Please

Thanks all - any thoughts about the kitchen and splashback colours with the wall colours ???

3timesbuilda

7 June 2011

The bug bites again

As discussed in another thread, we have now met up with Leanne from Custom Home Designs and are feeling very positive. We are feeling a little powerless at the moment as…

bobbie

7 June 2011

Do I need an independent inpection for a PD house?

Thank you for your reply. I had a feeling that PD was stalling my building process(figured it's common for them to procastinate since I was never pushy)and I was worried…

edscl

7 June 2011

Building First Home with Simonds - Narre Warren, VIC

I tend the think that Simonds build great single storey houses, as I have had chats with people who have built with them and have had no issues. I also think you will…

PHL

8 June 2011

bathrooms and laundries

I gather it's…

nicksmith

7 June 2011

600mm height windows whats the general rule??

thanks! i ended up just adding another pair of windows at 1400:))

tudenrain

7 June 2011

Sloping Block... Undercroft design? Anyone done one/seen ?

Just put our plans on my thread. Hope this is how I attach a link? viewtopic.php?f=31&t=47482

joles

7 June 2011

Building Santorini in Doreen

Hi MDhome! The Santorini is great, flexible design, and good value too! Good luck with your build, this is the exciting part!

Lex

8 June 2011

How to remove excess concrete

Thanks, B STAR

newbuilder1

8 June 2011

Flooring different to whats specified in tender, what to do?

I suggest stand your ground. If you requested the raw timber in your contract and it is stated then they have to do so otherwise it is a breach of contract. If it is not…

spilli

8 June 2011

Garage on boundary-should existing paling fence be removed?

Yes, I have decided to keep fence there since it's in great condition and doesn't look too bad! Now that the brick wall on the boundary has been completed and I have…

kb46

8 June 2011

Best way to get paint from glass?

Gotcha!

theanonyuser

9 June 2011

Ah yes, the flooring

I've found 2 on ebay for $19/square metre that claim to be commercial grade / 3mm. I'm going to order some samples of one and test them out

cherub

9 June 2011

Retaining wall at front of property - issues with sewer?

Be very prepared. Without exact knowledge of block v sewer hard to give advice other than seek it now from water board and engineer. If building parallel with it you will…

Mozza

9 June 2011

Great Display Home websites (for ideas etc)

A great site that collates new home builders and floor plans http://www.buildershomeplans.com.au Huge range of floorplans from a variety of…

kdgirl

9 June 2011

Rain days. Is is possible to have them yet

I have in writing from my CSO that if the site start date hasn't yet occured then the rain days cannot be included. My frustration now is when will site start! We got…

sabs1

9 June 2011

Building a Fernleigh

mmmkay, just checked again but understand that you have been hectic.. will be back to stalk again in a few weeks...