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eXume
eXume
5 October 2009

Double Brick house. No damp proof course!

Double Brick house. No damp proof course!
WA

Yeh turns out that they dont put in a physical barrier anymore just the dampco stuff. Would of been nice for the SS to tell me rather than just saying no. Ohwell. All the…

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eXume
Oct 05, 2009 8:30 pm
SharonC
SharonC
5 October 2009

Help with colours of roof please!!

Help with colours of roof please!!
WA

Thanks buildingwithhamra - I do prefer lighter roofs too, but hubby doesn't want house to look too washed out. I'll try and work out how to post my front elevation plan…

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SharonC
Oct 05, 2009 9:57 am
www.ccc
www.ccc
1 October 2009

Perth Builders: Broadway, Ross Griffin, APG. Any experiences

Perth Builders: Broadway, Ross Griffin, APG. Any experiences
WA

I'm not sure about Broadway or APG but my friend is building a single storey 3x2 with Ross Griffin and the costs seem quite reasonable for a boutique builder. The home was…

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www.ccc
Oct 01, 2009 7:50 pm
tinfish
tinfish
1 October 2009

keystart has annoyed me, pre start was yesterday!

keystart has annoyed me, pre start was yesterday!
WA

hi im building with blueprint homes in Baldivis, perth. been waiting awhile for formal approval with keystart, they where assessing us last week,…

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tinfish
Oct 01, 2009 1:52 am
tinfish
CarolineJ
CarolineJ
29 September 2009

render colours for surfmist

render colours for surfmist
WA

We have surfmist roof and garage doors, and went 100% Hog Bristle as the render. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=22582&hilit=surfmist+roof Sorry to everyone who is sick of seeing…

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CarolineJ
Sep 29, 2009 9:46 pm
buildingwithhamra
buildingwithhamra
29 September 2009

Colorbond roof colours

Colorbond roof colours
WA

No green tinge at all, definetley looks grey. I think Bushland has a green tinge.

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buildingwithhamra
Sep 29, 2009 8:12 pm
Booque
Booque
29 September 2009

WA Housing Centre

WA Housing Centre
WA

H everyone, I am new to this forum. ATM I feel I could read it all day. Anyway, I am building a Commodore Homes design, the Revolution 09. We have only just signed the…

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Booque
Sep 29, 2009 4:14 pm
Booque
natw
natw
28 September 2009

Building on narrow block in WA

Building on narrow block in WA
WA

I would give Shelford a ring. They are based in Rockingham, I'm having my house built by them and I have a narrow lot. So far, I've had a great experience with them Hope…

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natw
Sep 28, 2009 12:01 am
wrexy
wrexy
26 September 2009

Anyone built with Plunkett Homes in Perth recently?

Anyone built with Plunkett Homes in Perth recently?
WA

Yikes - Thanks miss_petepie for the information.

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wrexy
Sep 26, 2009 2:38 pm
wrexy
natw
natw
25 September 2009

Building a new house with Shelford First in WA

Building a new house with Shelford First in WA
WA

Yeah, it's nice in nearly every way to be close to the construction zone. I get to walk thru it when I want and chat to the tradies to see what they are up to. I mean, I'm…

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natw
Sep 25, 2009 6:59 pm
dragon
dragon
25 September 2009

ANYONE BUILDING WITH ULTIMATE HOMES

ANYONE BUILDING WITH ULTIMATE HOMES
WA

Mr&Mrs Smith and ourselves are currently in the construction phase with Ultimate. There are a couple that have finished building; monkeyupatree and…

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dragon
Sep 25, 2009 4:01 pm
dragon
cyberman
cyberman
25 September 2009

Choosing our bricks

Choosing our bricks
WA

Why don't you ask the brick company for addresses of places that have been built in the bricks you are considering? Once I encountered an office girl who wouldn't give me…

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cyberman
Sep 25, 2009 8:31 am
cyberman
buildinginjindalee
buildinginjindalee
25 September 2009

Signing contract - building time in WA

Signing contract - building time in WA
WA

Sorry to hear that jaelee, sounds like you are having a stressful time. We have just signed the contracts and been assured it won't take the time on the contract (375…

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buildinginjindalee
Sep 25, 2009 3:33 am
tinfish
tinfish
23 September 2009

Any more Seville Grove-ians out there?

Any more Seville Grove-ians out there?
WA

well i hope things get sorted and settled for you soon. It should be exciting choosing the flooring !! keep us posted with some pics! ya lot of changes happen very…

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tinfish
Sep 23, 2009 11:49 pm
tinfish
wrexy
wrexy
20 September 2009

Building in Perth - Comments on my plan please

Building in Perth - Comments on my plan please
WA

That's a great plan. We've also been through the display, very nice. We were considering that design ourselves but as it turned out friends of…

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wrexy
Sep 20, 2009 7:42 pm
wrexy
starrrlet
starrrlet
17 September 2009

Sooty's house - Commodore Homes, Perth WA

Sooty's house - Commodore Homes, Perth WA
WA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Love the house Sooty. :) Was wondering what colour(s) your gutters/fascia are? Are they also electra to match the render? My roof will also be black astral tiles and a…

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starrrlet
Sep 17, 2009 11:45 am
Chedasha
Chedasha
15 September 2009

time between pre-start and signing contract?

time between pre-start and signing contract?
WA

I am not sure for us we had to actually pay it out of our own money. That is why we put alot of our changes into our contract to get our loan. The prestart upgrades you…

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Chedasha
Sep 15, 2009 7:38 pm
zircon
zircon
11 September 2009

HOW LONG TO WAIT FOR TITLES *PERTH*

HOW LONG TO WAIT FOR TITLES *PERTH*
WA

The estate I've bought in started selling the land in July 2008. At the time the developer said titles would be ready in October. The developer didn't lodge the…

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zircon
Sep 11, 2009 7:01 pm
Manda
Manda
10 September 2009

Who to build with in Perth

Who to build with in Perth
WA

I went with Gemmill - paperwork stage was a bit hairy and stressful but my house is amazing and I actually think it might be perfect but I will wait to PCI to say for…

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Manda
Sep 10, 2009 9:37 pm
Manda
Hugh Jorgan
Hugh Jorgan
10 September 2009

Coastal Conditions

Coastal Conditions
WA

Thanks for the info, it's just i was told by another builder it would cost $900 for the coastal conditions and people i know that live near the coast say they haven't…

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Hugh Jorgan
Sep 10, 2009 1:45 pm
Jeffsy
Jeffsy
7 September 2009

Colorbond - did you get extra insulation?

Colorbond - did you get extra insulation?
WA

I'm not an expert on these things - but if what you are referring to is also called 'sarking' - it is also only an option in Victoria. It is costing me an extra $1500.

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Jeffsy
Sep 07, 2009 9:32 pm
CarolineJ
CarolineJ
7 September 2009

Building in Perth, WA

Building in Perth, WA
WA

I would also give the music room its own door from the living room. Move the featured wall facing the garden out a bit, and you'll have room for it. I just think you are…

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CarolineJ
Sep 07, 2009 8:13 pm
kec2712
kec2712
6 September 2009

Your oponions pls : subdividable land

Your oponions pls : subdividable land
WA

Hi, I know my situation is different because I live in QLD (30 min from Brisbane) but my family gave us a block of land provided we paid all the subdivsion costs. The…

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kec2712
Sep 06, 2009 8:36 pm
stockt12
stockt12
2 September 2009

Redink Homes (Perth)

Redink Homes (Perth)
WA

the guy at redink told me he gets very limited commission on the custom 5000, hence the addons are very pricey.... nope, i'm not kidding... the amount of salesguys who…

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stockt12
Sep 02, 2009 10:45 pm
jpeg
jpeg
1 September 2009

Building in Baldivis, WA

Building in Baldivis, WA
WA

sounds like you made some good changes to that plan!! Good luck with the build ray!!

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Sep 01, 2009 10:48 am
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onc_artisan
onc_artisan
31 August 2009

4 years and building still going on

4 years and building still going on
WA

Hmmm... I know of someone that is upto 5years for a house :shock: Albeit slightly out of the box, but they are now OBing it :roll: onc_artisan

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onc_artisan
Aug 31, 2009 11:02 am
onc_artisan
HangOver
HangOver
29 August 2009

block is now ours council permission to clear? chittering WA

block is now ours council permission to clear? chittering WA
WA

Hi we are now the owners of 6 acres in chittering. we haven't settled on a builder yet but the block will need leveling and cleared. Will we need council permission to…

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HangOver
Aug 29, 2009 4:08 am
Manda
Manda
29 August 2009

Guidance and help required

Guidance and help required
WA

Hey! Sounds like a big project for a first home owner! Grab the sunday times and check out the new home section. Most companies have a section now for people wanting to…

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Manda
Aug 29, 2009 12:00 am
Manda
Nicci
Nicci
26 August 2009

Street Lights

Street Lights
WA

Thanks for the replies.. :D I called the power company and they said it'll take 5 working days.

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Nicci
Aug 26, 2009 12:24 pm
Pigdaddy
Pigdaddy
24 August 2009

Do you get updated on your build progess?

Do you get updated on your build progess?
WA
1, 2

Our builder doesn't update us. We update them hehe. We go to our site every wed. Haven't been called by our ss yet and don't think we will. We have a contact person if…

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Pigdaddy
Aug 24, 2009 5:13 pm
kexkez
kexkez
21 August 2009

Internal Painting - WA v eastern states

Internal Painting - WA v eastern states
WA

the wait time in the west is to allow the plaster time to completely dry. depending on when your roof/plaster went on. they suggest best to leave 4-6 months. less time…

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kexkez
Aug 21, 2009 11:09 pm
kexkez
ani
ani
21 August 2009

Scott Park homes!

Scott Park homes!
WA

viewtopic.php?f=31&t=18401 Here's my thread. You can read all about it here!

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ani
Aug 21, 2009 8:42 pm
ani
gweluphome
gweluphome
18 August 2009

First Build Help......Perth!

First Build Help......Perth!
WA

Another investment oppertunity is to buy an already built display home. If you look on all the builders websites you can see display homes for sale or ready built homes…

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gweluphome
Aug 18, 2009 1:25 pm
Chedasha
Chedasha
17 August 2009

[WA] Step one....choosing the builder

[WA] Step one....choosing the builder
WA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

i can PM, but would rather not rip anyone on a public forum.. errr unless the finish point that is :) giving them EVERY chance to get it…

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Chedasha
Aug 17, 2009 9:49 pm

Hey guys, I am building with Ultimate homes in Ellenbrook... things have been progressing well with the house. I didn't know how to post pics before but i think i have…

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servo2605
Aug 17, 2009 11:58 am
Al the builder
Al the builder
14 August 2009

Day one

Day one
WA

Hi Kylie Thanks for your reply; it sounds encouraging. I am not a very good handy person, but would like to have a builder that allows me to bring my own tiles, floor,…

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Al the builder
Aug 14, 2009 12:39 pm
misscrow
misscrow
12 August 2009

building new house(need comment)

building new house(need comment)
WA

How about the price?You guys think is that reasonable? I dont think that is a resonable price at all sorry, when you say Ellenbrook is…

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misscrow
Aug 12, 2009 1:23 am
lynnebin1968
lynnebin1968
8 August 2009

first deposit to builder

first deposit to builder
WA

You ring them up and tell them to put a hold on it, then you ask them for your deposit back. If they have spent money on doing soil tests etc that will be deducted.

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lynnebin1968
Aug 08, 2009 8:06 pm
lynnebin1968
Candylea
Candylea
6 August 2009

Is anyone waiting on Building Licence from Cockburn Council?

Is anyone waiting on Building Licence from Cockburn Council?
WA

Mine came in today! It's electronic, so it gets emailed. I assume your builder has it, or will get it very soon.

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Candylea
Aug 06, 2009 9:12 pm
Candylea
JohnAndTarin
JohnAndTarin
4 August 2009

Pebbles progress ...living and loving

Pebbles progress ...living and loving
WA
1 ... 12, 13, 14

Wow Beautiful hun bet your so excited to be in :)

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JohnAndTarin
Aug 04, 2009 7:59 am
JohnAndTarin
mandystoj
mandystoj
3 August 2009

Architect/Draftsman Designs

Architect/Draftsman Designs
WA

I got quotes for an architect to build our Duplex.....highest was 30k lowest 4k, we chose 7k and he is doing great. I have found that he lets us do whatever we want but…

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mandystoj
Aug 03, 2009 3:30 pm
Manda
Manda
3 August 2009

WA Perth: The Floreat with Scott Park Homes

WA Perth: The Floreat with Scott Park Homes
WA

I have used housepect (http://www.houspect.com.au/construction.asp) once for a plate height inspection and will be getting them back for more…

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Manda
Aug 03, 2009 12:49 am
Manda
misscrow
misscrow
30 July 2009

LF Smart wiring installer - Perth Metro

LF Smart wiring installer - Perth Metro
WA

Isn't intelligent homes the only telstra prefered installer? thats what we were told.

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misscrow
Jul 30, 2009 1:36 pm
sammy_sj
sammy_sj
28 July 2009

Richie's Build - First Home!

Richie's Build - First Home!
WA

Goodluck on your journey, Looking forward to seeing some pictures :D

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sammy_sj
Jul 28, 2009 10:49 pm
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kirsada
Jul 28, 2009 9:56 pm
kirsada
fall guy
fall guy
19 July 2009

rough costs for house foundation installation.

rough costs for house foundation installation.
WA

G'day guys & girls, we are in preparation for starting our owner build project & currently obtaining realistic costs before full speed ahead. i was hoping someone on…

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fall guy
Jul 19, 2009 11:11 pm
Mtuba2
Mtuba2
19 July 2009

Step from house into garage

Step from house into garage
WA

Oh good. I am glad that I hopefully have the Australian Standards on my side, and that I won't have to pay to have it made wider. Even sober I am sure we will have a…

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Mtuba2
Jul 19, 2009 8:39 pm
Mtuba2
Mtuba2
Mtuba2
19 July 2009

ceilings and cornices..plz help!!

ceilings and cornices..plz help!!
WA

My house had the grey plaster, then the ceiling, then cornices and now the white plaster is being put on. Oh .. the windows were done between the ceiling and the…

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Mtuba2
Jul 19, 2009 1:38 pm
Mtuba2
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
18 July 2009

Tilt-Slab residential builders in Perth, WA?

Tilt-Slab residential builders in Perth, WA?
WA

Recently we priced 24 units - 2 story / 3 level, 3 bed, study, kit/dinning, lounge, undercroft pk, polished concrete throughout, stairs and upperdecks. on 250sq mtrs...…

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onc_artisan
Jul 18, 2009 2:05 am
onc_artisan
Kirra_Bomber_Zeus
Kirra_Bomber_Zeus
16 July 2009

Scrap some house changes for a better block?

Scrap some house changes for a better block?
WA
1, 2

Hi guys Sorry I havent been back to reply for a bit - Ive been sooking ::cry:: I spoke to my finance broker before we were going to sign up for the block - basically just to…

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Kirra_Bomber_Zeus
Jul 16, 2009 4:59 pm
Kirra_Bomber_Zeus

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