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Dom
Dom
21 March 2007

Subdividing and building

Subdividing and building

Hi first timer, I couldn't help but notice these posts. I run a company that may be able to point you in the right direction. If you would like to talk feel free to…

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Dom
Mar 21, 2007 9:59 am
epiphany
epiphany
22 March 2007

Porter Davis - Site Access

Porter Davis - Site Access
VIC

WoW! :D Usual 5 star standard today in Victoria or (normal minimum) is insulation in exterior walls and ceiling.Internal walls that is between…

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epiphany
Mar 22, 2007 3:12 pm
epiphany
kasiakm
kasiakm
22 March 2007

Costs! Costs! Costs!

Costs! Costs! Costs!

Hello Sally, As the prevoius person - a lot depends on your block, soil and what you really want to do. driveway - I have paid $4k for short 5 metres driveway with…

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kasiakm
Mar 22, 2007 5:53 pm
BestBuilder
BestBuilder
23 March 2007

We're off

We're off
VIC

Hope it goes well 3timesbuilder! Look forward to hearing all about it! Regards

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BestBuilder
Mar 22, 2007 11:02 pm
BestBuilder
shooey
shooey
23 March 2007

GST on building

GST on building
VIC

Oh that makes me feel better, I was kind of worried as the quote didn't state anythign about gst! But what Casa said makes sense, gst inclusive unless it states…

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shooey
Mar 23, 2007 6:32 am
3timesbuilda
3timesbuilda
23 March 2007

Piping

Piping

Hi pablo, We are building a free standing double storey and all the piping in internal. This is considered a feature as the piping in invisible. Extrenal piping does…

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3timesbuilda
Mar 23, 2007 9:27 am
3timesbuilda
perryr
perryr
25 March 2007

Cost Info

Cost Info
VIC

Good stuff - always interested in price lists. Seems to be quite a deal of variation (range) in prices here. Cheers Perry

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perryr
Mar 25, 2007 10:32 pm
bunch
bunch
26 March 2007

Building a new home in Darwin

Building a new home in Darwin
NT

Hi there My partner and I have recently purchased a 1200sq m block close to Darwin CBD. We are planning on removing the existing elevated house, clearing and then…

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bunch
Mar 26, 2007 4:06 pm
Michelle
Michelle
26 March 2007

Slab v's Bearers and Joists

Slab v's Bearers and Joists

We seem to have lost our builders on the forum…..shame!!!! I would suggest you ask an independent builder the same question. Maybe a few ….this way you will be…

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Michelle
Mar 26, 2007 5:37 pm
Michelle
epiphany
epiphany
30 March 2007

Finding Homes Designed for a Corner Block

Finding Homes Designed for a Corner Block

We have friends who have built a house with Fernhaven Homes in Melbourne. Theirs is also a corner block. They built the house that's displayed here:…

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epiphany
Mar 30, 2007 1:24 pm
epiphany
Cabinfever
Cabinfever
1 April 2007

Drain Holes

Drain Holes

Funny thread. I was thinking about this exact issue just yesterday. Am in a rental while we look to build, and went to clean the bathroom floor using my usual "bucket of…

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Cabinfever
Apr 01, 2007 10:24 am
Cabinfever
BestBuilder
BestBuilder
1 April 2007

Double Storey Perth

Double Storey Perth
WA

Apparently you would be far from alone if building 2 storey in Perth over the last few years! Have had reviews suggesting 2 years is not uncommon. Regards

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BestBuilder
Apr 01, 2007 2:18 pm
BestBuilder
Cabinfever
Cabinfever
2 April 2007

Georgian style via Austral tinted bricks ?

Georgian style via Austral tinted bricks ?
TAS

I'm on a quest to build a big Georgian-style house in Tasmania as cheaply as possible. One of the biggest potential problems (and expenses) that I see so far is the smooth…

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Cabinfever
Apr 02, 2007 12:33 pm
Cabinfever
commodorenut
commodorenut
2 April 2007

More info on Epping, Victoria

More info on Epping, Victoria
VIC

We were from interstate, and had no Tag on the car, so we…

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commodorenut
Apr 02, 2007 10:41 pm
commodorenut
kasiakm
kasiakm
3 April 2007

MY FIRST PROJECT HOME

MY FIRST PROJECT HOME

Hey Kate - had to thank you for the tip regarding the fridge tap! At our tender appointment yesterday I asked for a fridge connection, and was…

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kasiakm
Apr 03, 2007 4:51 pm
fix my home
fix my home
3 April 2007

Prentice/Glenvill Homes

Prentice/Glenvill Homes
VIC

They are at it again!!! See VCAT Daliy Law list for Wed 4 April 2007. Another victim. When are they going to be stopped?

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fix my home
Apr 03, 2007 5:26 pm
First_Timer_Ray
First_Timer_Ray
3 April 2007

My floor plan

My floor plan

Is that picture of the plan to scale, cos everything looks squashed. Where possible it's better to have 2 bedrooms next to each other, then the robes can be recessed in…

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First_Timer_Ray
Apr 03, 2007 6:03 pm
First_Timer_Ray
leajoh
leajoh
4 April 2007

site costs with Premier builders

site costs with Premier builders
VIC

Hi everyone, we are new to the list. We have found our dream house with Premier and are now planning to build on our block after demolition/relocation of the existing…

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leajoh
Apr 04, 2007 8:30 am
ausdesign
ausdesign
4 April 2007

FRAMING OVER HANGING SLAB ?

FRAMING OVER HANGING SLAB ?

The 'Guide to Standards & Tolerances' allows for a max. of 10 mm overhang.

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ausdesign
Apr 04, 2007 10:58 am
ausdesign
uncle_ant
uncle_ant
4 April 2007

Driveway cross-over change, any advice

Driveway cross-over change, any advice
VIC

G'Day Huey Yes, I am at Claremont Park. Thanks for the advice, it is appreciated. I will get in touch with Villawood after Easter, I have found them good to deal with…

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uncle_ant
Apr 04, 2007 8:16 pm
uncle_ant
First_Timer_Ray
First_Timer_Ray
5 April 2007

Heywood 25 Porter Davis

Heywood 25 Porter Davis
VIC

I haven't seen the kitchen in question, but in the Met...cons they seem to have the canopy range in the middle with 2 overhead cabinets either side... to me it looked like…

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First_Timer_Ray
Apr 05, 2007 10:21 am
First_Timer_Ray
Stewie
Stewie
6 April 2007

Received invoice for additional concrete

Received invoice for additional concrete
VIC

I think you're right there. If i'm not…

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Stewie
Apr 06, 2007 10:58 am
kezzi7
kezzi7
7 April 2007

Second opinion on soil test/site analysis

Second opinion on soil test/site analysis
VIC

Has anyone sought a second opinion on their soil test and site analysis from one of the large building groups? How would you go about this, how much is it likely to…

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kezzi7
Apr 07, 2007 5:22 pm
NeilD
NeilD
7 April 2007

Neighbours soil on block!!

Neighbours soil on block!!

:D :D :D Ouch

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NeilD
Apr 07, 2007 9:53 pm
parker
parker
10 April 2007

Cinder/concrete blocks versus bricks

Cinder/concrete blocks versus bricks

I wanted to build with either zego or insulbrick or or Insulated Concrete Forms, but I cant find a builder that will do it. :(

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parker
Apr 10, 2007 5:38 pm
parker
pacharly
pacharly
11 April 2007

Building Company experience

Building Company experience

Thank you all for the support of the site. We seem to have a fair share of good and bad reviews coming in which is great to see, especially for WA builders. As more…

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pacharly
Apr 11, 2007 2:56 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
12 April 2007

Gateman III Electronic Door Lock

Gateman III Electronic Door Lock
VIC

I also saw these... just read the site, and it comes to mind; what if i brought a butane torch and heated it to over 60°C? hell, in direct aussie…

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mattwalker
Apr 12, 2007 1:49 pm
mattwalker
double07
double07
13 April 2007

Late penalties

Late penalties

Hi Matt, it's our builder is a small project builder and we're in SA. They mainly do development i.e. buy large tracts of land develop and build then sell them off. We…

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double07
Apr 13, 2007 3:57 pm
kasiakm
kasiakm
14 April 2007

Soil Test Report

Soil Test Report
VIC

Go to the post "site cost with Henley" where is a lot about classification of the soil. The choice is simple. You will save money and your slab with be normal - your…

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kasiakm
Apr 14, 2007 3:14 pm
BestBuilder
BestBuilder
15 April 2007

Premier Builders

Premier Builders
VIC

Hi Kezzi Sorry but unfortunately that's an area in which I do not have any expertise. One thing though would be to get a second opinion. Earthworks companies or…

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BestBuilder
Apr 15, 2007 7:36 pm
BestBuilder
shooey
shooey
18 April 2007

Minimum setbacks

Minimum setbacks
1, 2

I'll have my fingers crossed for you Let us know what they say

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shooey
Apr 18, 2007 7:27 am
3timesbuilda
3timesbuilda
19 April 2007

American Style Homes

American Style Homes

Very nice but what price? For the right money I can get any number of nice houses. They don't look cheap so if the price was right,I would be a lot more intrested. 3xb

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3timesbuilda
Apr 19, 2007 11:53 am
3timesbuilda
wrzos
wrzos
23 April 2007

Marshall Baker Homes ?

Marshall Baker Homes ?
VIC

I am thinking of building a home with Marshall Baker and wanted to know what is the experience you have had or have with them. Just interested if they deliver what they…

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wrzos
Apr 23, 2007 9:42 pm
Rose72
Rose72
26 April 2007

Internal paintwork standards

Internal paintwork standards

thanks for the feedback. i'll give our service rep a call - tho i'm sure it will take a week to actually speak to her... :? perryr - we're building with M3tr1c0n

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Rose72
Apr 26, 2007 12:04 pm
Beetle
Beetle
28 April 2007

Merits of Hebel

Merits of Hebel

Hi Terry1 The cost for hebel is a bit more expensive than traditional brick + rendering, however our builder is putting in good quality fittings. Cost for hebel is…

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Beetle
Apr 28, 2007 2:31 pm
Ed Perry
Ed Perry
29 April 2007

Structual Gurantee

Structual Gurantee

Not worth the paper it's written on... In Vic., the 6 year builders guarantee is underwritten by law. Refer http://www.hgcf.vmia.vic.gov.au/ On…

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Ed Perry
Apr 29, 2007 8:04 am
Ed Perry
Casa2
Casa2
29 April 2007

Size and cost

Size and cost
TAS
1, 2

pasey, Thanks for taking the time to come up with the figures. Nice to see and fairly consistent with the figures on the previous page of this forum. Now that we…

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Casa2
Apr 29, 2007 12:40 pm
azi
azi
29 April 2007

demolition costs

demolition costs

I think transporting is a great idea regardless of whether we get any $ from it - it alleviates my guilt about adding to landfill - but it would be nice if it helped to…

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azi
Apr 29, 2007 5:47 pm
3timesbuilda
3timesbuilda
1 May 2007

Passive Design - But the view is to the south!!

Passive Design - But the view is to the south!!

You may be able to use overhanging creepers (think deck covering with grape vines above) and trees that lose their leaves in winter as a method of heat control. In summer…

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3timesbuilda
May 01, 2007 11:44 am
3timesbuilda
platinum_888
platinum_888
1 May 2007

Anyone built with Statesman Homes

Anyone built with Statesman Homes
SA

Hello All, Yes Statesman Home's is part of Hickinbotham Group.

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platinum_888
May 01, 2007 1:35 pm
platinum_888
mattwalker
mattwalker
2 May 2007

Selecting a builder

Selecting a builder

I am about to start.... Check out this thread http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=452 Matt

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mattwalker
May 02, 2007 11:58 am
mattwalker
jamiet
jamiet
2 May 2007

Basix Issues - Advice needed

Basix Issues - Advice needed

Thanks guys, I was told that Council come back after landscaping is complete to check the BASIX compliance. I'd have air-coniditioning in by then so I guess I have to…

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jamiet
May 02, 2007 3:55 pm
longneck
longneck
5 May 2007

expansion lines?

expansion lines?

spoke with my building supervisor he assurded me they will be filled when they wash the bricks

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longneck
May 05, 2007 10:36 pm
sandii
sandii
5 May 2007

house designs for a VERY narrow/small block

house designs for a VERY narrow/small block

Hi, I wonder if you have Burbank homes in WA? I also have a small narrow block of land, and am in the process of building the 2 storey Burbank Dove. It is available in…

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sandii
May 05, 2007 11:18 pm
Tam
Tam
9 May 2007

Standard builders Range

Standard builders Range
VIC

I can understand they need to limit their choices. In my case at the selection I was told there was no other option even if I wanted to pay extra! and If I wanted to do…

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Tam
May 09, 2007 9:59 am
Tam
Terry1
Terry1
10 May 2007

Colorbond Timer-look alike panels

Colorbond Timer-look alike panels

Not sure whether my comment still would be helpful but there are a few options available on the market. These guys explain the options in details. - Julia

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Terry1
May 10, 2007 6:48 am
perryr
perryr
10 May 2007

Re-establishment of boundary fees

Re-establishment of boundary fees

When people ask who you used, tell them you can organise the whole thing for $850..... :lol: Wish I'd thought of it! Perry

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perryr
May 10, 2007 8:37 am
aaurora
aaurora
11 May 2007

Deposit - Subject to financial approval

Deposit - Subject to financial approval

I am using cash to pay for our Adenbrook home so I have not run into this dilemma. We are only at site cut stage with Adenbrook and have nothing but positive words to…

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aaurora
May 11, 2007 11:28 am
aaurora
BestBuilder
BestBuilder
15 May 2007

cellebration homes Perth WA

cellebration homes Perth WA
WA

Hi WW2B There is a review for them on BB. They seem to only be in WA. Looked favourable apart from a quality issue with plastering and they are currently ranked in the…

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BestBuilder
May 15, 2007 9:56 am
BestBuilder

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