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BrownDog77
BrownDog77
2 April 2018

Cultured Stone - Builder or DIY

Cultured Stone - Builder or DIY

Interested to know too as we are looking at exact same stone as your pic on two pillars but hoping it’s not going to cost a bomb

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BrownDog77
Apr 02, 2018 2:50 pm
zooch84
zooch84
2 April 2018

How long does it take to build a single storey house ?

How long does it take to build a single storey house ?
NSW

Ours is a 37SQ single story. Contract states 40 weeks. But in reality we are looking at around 26 maybe even less. Most builders will over estimate on contract to prevent…

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zooch84
Apr 02, 2018 12:00 pm
alexp79
alexp79
1 April 2018

How much normally can be saved by doing floor covering, elec

How much normally can be saved by doing floor covering, elec
QLD

Porcelain tiles - you can get those for as cheap as $20 per sq m in various outlets like https://www.tfo.com.au/. Installation is $50-60 per sq m + GST in Sydney, in…

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alexp79
Apr 01, 2018 11:21 pm
Bridgetwitch
Bridgetwitch
30 March 2018

Had enough

Had enough

I’m hearing you! I hate volume builders - crappy trades, no quality of work, full of excuses and quick to take your money. At least our build hasnt dragged on as long as…

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Bridgetwitch
Mar 30, 2018 4:07 pm
Bridgetwitch
sabrelli
sabrelli
30 March 2018

2.7m ceiling height and garage door height... thoughts..?

2.7m ceiling height and garage door height... thoughts..?
WA
1, 2

Yup, this is from my construction plans - and part of the documentation that was lodged to the council for DA approval.

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sabrelli
Mar 30, 2018 9:34 am

To help others in the future; This has been fixed now by cutting the slab from the kitchen island bench through to the butlers pantry. We must have arrived not long after…

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aphsta
Mar 30, 2018 9:09 am
pandibabi
pandibabi
29 March 2018

Selections Process issues

Selections Process issues

Just keep going back to them. They need your sign off on the choices to finish the build except in extreme cases according to standard hia contract

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pandibabi
Mar 29, 2018 7:31 pm
pandibabi
joannapaulp
joannapaulp
29 March 2018

New Home Final Inspection defects list

New Home Final Inspection defects list
VIC

Simply have your inspector call the builder and arrange a time for them to go through the house, after they have provided you with the report ton u can hen give this to…

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joannapaulp
Mar 29, 2018 10:49 am
AndySydney
AndySydney
29 March 2018

Passive houses building

Passive houses building
QLD

Sophie Contact John Moynihan at Ecolateral. He will be able to tell you who to talk to in Brisbane.

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AndySydney
Mar 29, 2018 6:36 am
Jam3
Jam3
28 March 2018

Fairhaven Home - Iluka 349 with Quay Facade

Fairhaven Home - Iluka 349 with Quay Facade
VIC
1, 2

Our stone is carbon Matte

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Jam3
Mar 28, 2018 6:24 pm
1building
1building
28 March 2018

Construction Timeline | Lock-up stage

Construction Timeline | Lock-up stage

Wow.. My supervisor told me 3 months🙄

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2009
1building
Mar 28, 2018 8:54 am
emmyawards
emmyawards
28 March 2018

Metricon Metro 32 KDRB Bayside Melbourne

Metricon Metro 32 KDRB Bayside Melbourne
VIC
1 ... 25, 26, 27

Thanks will pass onto my husband to check out.

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emmyawards
Mar 28, 2018 6:32 am
Patrick
Patrick
27 March 2018

Anyone here have a facade with Haymes Surface Render colour?

Anyone here have a facade with Haymes Surface Render colour?
VIC

Hi We have picked this colour as our main colour for our facade I am trying to find houses that have this colour but am struggling Does anyone have this paint on their…

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Patrick
Mar 27, 2018 7:09 pm
Patrick
lifehouse28
lifehouse28
27 March 2018

East Village Leppington

East Village Leppington
NSW

Shout Out!!!!!!!! If any one joining the Neighbourhood’s Fun day @ EAST Village Leppington. http://crownlanddevelopmentsactive.cmai ... 56C00C2519 I found Facebook page…

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lifehouse28
Mar 27, 2018 1:54 pm
insider
insider
27 March 2018

Builder's soil report contradicts Level 1 compaction report

Builder's soil report contradicts Level 1 compaction report
VIC

If you can post the page with the logs I will have a look at it. You have too much faith in the estate guys.

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insider
Mar 27, 2018 1:21 pm
insider
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 March 2018

Building Quality Consultant Questions

Building Quality Consultant Questions
VIC

Here Transf0rmer this post may enlighten you further read this from lawyers The courts will request a Structural Engineer on structural matters, Building Inspectors…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 27, 2018 8:55 am
StructuralBIMGuy
symone
symone
27 March 2018

Is Termite Resistant Timber Frame Nessesary in Gold Coast?

Is Termite Resistant Timber Frame Nessesary in Gold Coast?
QLD

We are just north of you and have had termite damage that cost over $5000 to fix. We have elected to build with a steel frame this time around...

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symone
Mar 27, 2018 7:24 am
symone
Johnfish
Johnfish
27 March 2018

PGH Eclipse

PGH Eclipse

Hi Guys, We are about to sign off on all of our selections and we have some concerns about our brick selection. PGH Eclipse. Has anyone else noticed that you can see the…

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Johnfish
Mar 27, 2018 3:52 am
Bri1234
Bri1234
26 March 2018

Is Anyone building with Simonds Home (Flinders)?

Is Anyone building with Simonds Home (Flinders)?
QLD

That's great. I'm looking forward to hearing about your progress. Thanks. We're very happy with how it's come out so far.

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Bri1234
Mar 26, 2018 8:50 pm
Bri1234
mel.mak
mel.mak
26 March 2018

Wardrobe behind wall how big?

Wardrobe behind wall how big?
NSW

Anyone have one of these wardrobes behind bed?? If so how deep is your cabinetry & how wide is your walk way

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947
mel.mak
Mar 26, 2018 7:01 pm
sammyraj
sammyraj
26 March 2018

Oaklands Schofields

Oaklands Schofields
NSW
1 ... 40, 41, 42

Hi Sammuraj, this forum is not really active anymore. Most of the members have moved in and have entered another phase in our/their lives. Our main mode of communication…

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sammyraj
Mar 26, 2018 1:00 pm
lolly72
lolly72
25 March 2018

Gas Meter non Compliant

Gas Meter non Compliant

We have just had our our gas meter installed on Friday and we have noticed that the gas company has left a note saying it is non compliant because it is less than 500mm to…

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lolly72
Mar 25, 2018 12:57 pm
Best Wishes
Best Wishes
24 March 2018

BASE PRICE EXTENSION CHARGES AFTER 270 DAYS FROM METRICON

BASE PRICE EXTENSION CHARGES AFTER 270 DAYS FROM METRICON

how i pay extra penalties while i have to pay only 6 months penalties for delayed land tilted . but they charging me for 14 months penalties which is unacceptable because…

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Best Wishes
Mar 24, 2018 10:35 pm
Adam R
Adam R
24 March 2018

Metricon provisional site costs

Metricon provisional site costs

Thanks guys 👍

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Adam R
Mar 24, 2018 4:17 pm
algernon
algernon
24 March 2018

Tiled roof or Colorbond !?

Tiled roof or Colorbond !?
WA
1, 2

It also occurs to me that I haven't mentioned building for the OP's climate. Perth is in Climate Zone 5 (Warm Temperate), with mild winters and hot summers (see the…

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algernon
Mar 24, 2018 8:56 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
23 March 2018

Soil removal sydney

Soil removal sydney
NSW

Bulk soil is 1.5 tonnes/m3 Compacted soil is 1.8 tonnes/m3 Mass = Volume x Density 142 m3 x 1.5 tonnes/m3 = 213 tonnes bulked

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 23, 2018 10:20 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
ianjel
ianjel
23 March 2018

Feedback on floor plan please

Feedback on floor plan please

thank you for the feedback. It confirmed my understanding on the floor plan. That's actually the next thing I am going to research because I've heard that even double…

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ianjel
Mar 23, 2018 7:42 am
Blackv127
Blackv127
22 March 2018

Duplex build, Subdivision and Stamp Duty

Duplex build, Subdivision and Stamp Duty
NSW

Yes it is definitely possible if you know how. After the property is subdivided into two torrens title lots, you will have two properties with both names on each. At this…

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Blackv127
Mar 22, 2018 9:10 pm
Best Wishes
Best Wishes
22 March 2018

Around $ 20 K for base prize extension.Did some paid that Am

Around $ 20 K for base prize extension.Did some paid that Am

Hi Please tell me is any one paid huge amount for base price extension to metricon ? OR did they reduced or negotiate base price extension with M Home builder.please reply…

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Best Wishes
Mar 22, 2018 8:37 pm
icat2000
icat2000
22 March 2018

Liquidate Damges for builders

Liquidate Damges for builders
NSW

Ours is $250 a week, but we are in regional Victoria.

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icat2000
Mar 22, 2018 6:23 pm
icat2000
algernon
algernon
22 March 2018

Independent Building Inspector Queries and My rights

Independent Building Inspector Queries and My rights

I'd suggest you speak to your solicitor about this, as the answers to these will depend on the terms of your specific contract and situation. As very general and…

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algernon
Mar 22, 2018 4:02 pm
RAS1
RAS1
22 March 2018

KDR with existing in-ground pool on site

KDR with existing in-ground pool on site

Hi all, Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to this forum. I've been bowled over by the community here, with so much great information being…

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RAS1
Mar 22, 2018 2:42 pm
RAS1
TCJ
TCJ
22 March 2018

Power to Site

Power to Site
NSW

I've purchased generator, but for some another reason. I've moved to new house and there in this district there are some troubles with electricity. Electricity can…

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TCJ
Mar 22, 2018 11:46 am
cuVD
cuVD
22 March 2018

Who else purchased in Gill Estate, Lot 4, Boundary Road?

Who else purchased in Gill Estate, Lot 4, Boundary Road?
NSW
1, 2

wondering if anyone going to start building house soon as we bought the land recently?

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cuVD
Mar 22, 2018 10:27 am
Fee121
Fee121
21 March 2018

Building Contract days exceeded

Building Contract days exceeded

Don’t forget to take out rain days and Christmas shut down which is usually 3weeks.

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Fee121
Mar 21, 2018 8:41 pm
CorinneB
CorinneB
21 March 2018

Commercial and residential builder

Commercial and residential builder
VIC

Oh I should add, we saw one of his jobs that he finished and another that he was building and compared to all the other builders we had seen, especially volume builders -…

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CorinneB
Mar 21, 2018 5:29 pm
Mish018
Mish018
21 March 2018

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW

Will do thanks

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Mish018
Mar 21, 2018 3:56 pm
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shc
Mar 21, 2018 2:55 pm
Rafferty
Rafferty
20 March 2018

KDR

KDR

Just wondering if there is anyone here building with Metricon Franklin 45. Thanks

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Rafferty
Mar 20, 2018 9:57 pm
mrsp
mrsp
20 March 2018

Building a jgking belva

Building a jgking belva
VIC
1, 2

Hi Marsha, Your house is looking fantastic. Love the tiles you've chosen & paint colours. Could I bother you for the paint colour & brand of your walls & also the…

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mrsp
Mar 20, 2018 3:41 pm
gillybean
gillybean
20 March 2018

A complex dispute involving the Architect and Builder

A complex dispute involving the Architect and Builder

Ok that sounds very ordinary, I hope it all works out in the end.

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gillybean
Mar 20, 2018 12:32 pm
gillybean
dreamlabs4u
dreamlabs4u
20 March 2018

Urban Fringe Praline Bricks

Urban Fringe Praline Bricks
NSW

Spotme ... We are just going to build our double storey Home using the Urban Fringe Praline Brick. We actually wanted something of a white finish in the standard range and…

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dreamlabs4u
Mar 20, 2018 9:31 am
arcadelt
arcadelt
20 March 2018

How much $$/sqm should you pay?

How much $$/sqm should you pay?

That’s $1146 per square metre.

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arcadelt
Mar 20, 2018 8:16 am
SweetnSassy7
SweetnSassy7
19 March 2018

Crystal 16 by Dennis Family Homes

Crystal 16 by Dennis Family Homes
VIC
1, 2, 3

Thanks for that! :)

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SweetnSassy7
Mar 19, 2018 12:36 pm
iTool
iTool
17 March 2018

What's the minimum rear setback in Brisbane city council

What's the minimum rear setback in Brisbane city council
QLD

The BCC Small Lot Code is applicable to lots <450sq.m. It states that the minimum rear boundary setback is 6m for lots deeper than 25m. Side setbacks are 1m for habitable…

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iTool
Mar 17, 2018 1:45 pm
pandibabi
pandibabi
17 March 2018

Who is building in Brisbane?

Who is building in Brisbane?
QLD

Thank you for the advice it is appreciated. I am following because I love seeing progress pics and seeing what people choose for the Brisbane lifestyle and getting ideas.…

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pandibabi
Mar 17, 2018 10:44 am
pandibabi
pandibabi
pandibabi
17 March 2018

Question about setback non-compliance

Question about setback non-compliance
QLD

Hey, call a townplanner and they can explain to you in detail, very friendly and reachable. I won't sign anything that will affect your enjoyment of your property and I…

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pandibabi
Mar 17, 2018 10:02 am
pandibabi
Salfield
Salfield
16 March 2018

KDR - Rawson Edge 39 - Ryde - Completed Sept 2016

KDR - Rawson Edge 39 - Ryde - Completed Sept 2016
NSW
1, 2, 3

Hi mate. No building a Chifley 42 mkii. Wow 10k. So that was installed? We were at the Chifley display today and asked when we would need to do the fireplace. They…

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Salfield
Mar 16, 2018 6:11 pm
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Ashwin
Mar 16, 2018 3:51 pm
Ashwin

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