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ponzutwo
ponzutwo
9 March 2023

Boutique build schedule

Boutique build schedule
1, 2

I wonder who you could be referring to......I agree some fkn dropkicks around here...well, mainly one.

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ponzutwo
Mar 09, 2023 10:49 pm
onni.palaste
onni.palaste
9 March 2023

Liquidated damages

Liquidated damages
1, 2

I mean it is now at 95% complete. The whole build progress has been like this hence even after 18 months we are not into our home yet. They are smaller builder. I…

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onni.palaste
Mar 09, 2023 5:35 pm
josh12
josh12
9 March 2023

Building surveyor or Building Inspector

Building surveyor or Building Inspector

Thank you ponzutwo and StructuralBIMGuy. Appreciate your response

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josh12
Mar 09, 2023 5:08 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
9 March 2023

What is the max size of House can be built with CDC code

What is the max size of House can be built with CDC code

We are not far from you, next council over but that doesn't matter as CDC is generic. In the most simplest of terms, there are a lot of tricks to using the GFA…

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Ashington Homes
Mar 09, 2023 7:10 am
Ashington Homes
Train-lhdm
Train-lhdm
7 March 2023

Rust , should I be concerned?

Rust , should I be concerned?
NSW

Thank you indeed it did rain for weeks around Sydney. I have been requesting my site supervisor to fix this issue but I can tell he is trying to keep on moving forward…

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Train-lhdm
Mar 07, 2023 8:04 pm
Daniel633
Daniel633
7 March 2023

New Slab issues

New Slab issues

Hi all just wondering if these are major issues, will the bricks cover the cracks in side wall slab ok? Also is the vapour barrier a big issue?

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Daniel633
Mar 07, 2023 6:14 pm
ozpsychp
ozpsychp
7 March 2023

Soil Report Found Rock

Soil Report Found Rock

My wife and I just received our soil report and were surprised to find rock. We've heard horror stories of people spending $50k - $100k for rock removal and we curious if…

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ozpsychp
Mar 07, 2023 4:53 pm
jass
jass
6 March 2023

Knockdown rebuild- Clarendon Hamilton 36

Knockdown rebuild- Clarendon Hamilton 36
1, 2, 3

Hello mate can i see ur house plz as I am going to build Hamilton 36 with Clarendon as they do g have any display home thanks a lot

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jass
Mar 06, 2023 8:53 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
6 March 2023

Metricon Lumiere

Metricon Lumiere

Ponzutwo Starting a new thread as too many messages embedded. I know what you mean. The only explanation I can come up with is that they build a seriously impressive…

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Ashington Homes
Mar 06, 2023 7:01 pm
Ashington Homes
JM3144
JM3144
6 March 2023

Rawdon Hill

Rawdon Hill
VIC

You have to excuse me as I don’t use forums much . Is a pm the same as a dm. Personal/ direct message - if it is I’ll find out how to do it and be in touch.

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JM3144
Mar 06, 2023 5:34 pm
firstimebuild
firstimebuild
6 March 2023

About Demolition Disconnecting NBN

About Demolition Disconnecting NBN

i don't have the nbn in my name, so i can't get it disconnected by the RSP and use that process. Where would i go to get this done?

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firstimebuild
Mar 06, 2023 2:47 pm
uqyong
uqyong
6 March 2023

Building with Statesman (hickinbotham), Adelaide

Building with Statesman (hickinbotham), Adelaide

yes, I had thought someone can help me out. Anyway, thanks for your suggestions.

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uqyong
Mar 06, 2023 12:20 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
6 March 2023

Anyone building/built with Pantha Homes ?

Anyone building/built with Pantha Homes ?
QLD

i think this is the more relevant point in regards to Pantha https://publishednotices.asic.gov.au/br ... 8b412f9c08

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ponzutwo
Mar 06, 2023 10:15 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 March 2023

Anyone building with Elante homes?

Anyone building with Elante homes?

Simplest way is to go through their order book and visit current houses under construction, Contact the owner If there is no work, technically they are insolvent

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 05, 2023 10:06 am
StructuralBIMGuy
BOBdaBuild
BOBdaBuild
3 March 2023

First Home & down to 3 Builders (West Victoria near Werribee

First Home & down to 3 Builders (West Victoria near Werribee
VIC

Stay away from Escape Homes - Orbit had the better, slightly more expensive option that I wish I went with

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BOBdaBuild
Mar 03, 2023 4:59 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
2 March 2023

Sewer access close to house

Sewer access close to house

when you finish your landscaping (levels and all), just cut it down and cap it with something that still provides access. The pipe doesnt need to remain tall, just needs…

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ponzutwo
Mar 02, 2023 12:01 pm
Amacy
Amacy
2 March 2023

Recent pre-construction timeline with volume builders

Recent pre-construction timeline with volume builders

My land needed registration and was house and land package so slower than normal but: Tender and contract signing: May 2021 Selections: Dec 2021 Land Rego: Aug…

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Amacy
Mar 02, 2023 11:37 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
2 March 2023

Building with BBH - Independent Inspections

Building with BBH - Independent Inspections

I know it was a year old but what I posted is on topic, important and worthwhile reinstating. Builders undermining consumer's rights is an ongoing festering issue.

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SaveH2O
Mar 02, 2023 11:36 am
SaveH2O
sifntdaz
sifntdaz
28 February 2023

Ceiling heights with Metricon (2550, 2700)

Ceiling heights with Metricon (2550, 2700)
VIC
1, 2

We have 4m ceilings in our living / dining. Looks great and gets a lot of natural light.

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sifntdaz
Feb 28, 2023 4:08 pm
Pulse
Pulse
27 February 2023

Pipe Insulation

Pipe Insulation

shouldn’t be any condensation on water pipes, only on air con pipes. The water will be close to ambient temperature.

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Pulse
Feb 27, 2023 10:26 pm
josh12
josh12
27 February 2023

6-Star energy rating for new homes

6-Star energy rating for new homes

No we've not seen the report nor what they will do to achieve the rating. What was included in the tender was the builders standard double glaze to all windows (part of…

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josh12
Feb 27, 2023 5:04 pm
strannik
strannik
27 February 2023

Undertaking work after Handover

Undertaking work after Handover

i would work with the builder to try and get the upgrades you're after, for the most part. or pick a different builder that's more accommodating to your changes.

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strannik
Feb 27, 2023 2:37 pm
strannik
strannik
27 February 2023

Upgradeing door height

Upgradeing door height

haven't really counted them as it was literally any opening in the house. i guess that would be 4 robes/storage areas, couple of openings with no doors, and about 10 doors or so?

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strannik
Feb 27, 2023 2:08 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
26 February 2023

Builder been delayed for project for over 5 months

Builder been delayed for project for over 5 months

Juliazhu Sorry to hear the situation you are in. I am not sure where you are located but I can give you the number of a good lawyer who works in Sydney & Victoria who…

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Ashington Homes
Feb 26, 2023 8:37 am
Ashington Homes
Geez
Geez
25 February 2023

Builder taking longer than 220days stated in HIA contract

Builder taking longer than 220days stated in HIA contract

Hi guys, my contracted states 220 days for the builder. The slab was poured in January 2022 and I'm still not in my house. Each time I get told they having tades issues.…

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Geez
Feb 25, 2023 4:15 pm
Perla
Perla
23 February 2023

Foundation drainage on boundary

Foundation drainage on boundary

Hey all, We are currently building our house which we have the garage on the boundary and we are looking for ideas to best protect our foundation from neighbours water…

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Perla
Feb 23, 2023 9:25 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
23 February 2023

Cracks in the newly built mortar joints on the walls

Cracks in the newly built mortar joints on the walls

Thanks for the feedback Of course you would expect to get the bush-off treatment from their engineer they are paid by the builder what do you expect him to say? As 2870…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 23, 2023 5:14 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
PLGH
PLGH
23 February 2023

Duplex Builder Sydney ?

Duplex Builder Sydney ?
NSW

Merit were custom but the build going on that was near us for referral wasn't that fancy so we thought it was middle of the road. They were only about 20% more than base…

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PLGH
Feb 23, 2023 8:57 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
21 February 2023

Practical completion of house with a pool

Practical completion of house with a pool

Thanks for clarifying. Apologies as I forgot to confirm what state you are in. I am not sure how it works outside of NSW but here there is no way you can get final OC…

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Ashington Homes
Feb 21, 2023 4:15 am
Ashington Homes
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chars0974
Feb 20, 2023 11:21 pm
johnkho
johnkho
20 February 2023

Henley homes

Henley homes

The purpose of this review is to give a truthful and honest reference to someone who save up to build homes for their families. We signed up with Henley Homes around March…

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johnkho
Feb 20, 2023 1:07 pm
jas25t
jas25t
20 February 2023

Downpipe size

Downpipe size
NSW

I agree and was one of my concerns re: gutter size. It may be a suck it and see item now as they have not fitted the appropriate size. with the tank overflow, I am…

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jas25t
Feb 20, 2023 9:00 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
20 February 2023

FSR under CDC

FSR under CDC

It really depends on which council you are in as some have different interpretations. Also, just because you are in a flood zone doesnt necessarily mean you cant go CDC,…

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Ashington Homes
Feb 20, 2023 7:37 am
Ashington Homes
alexp79
alexp79
18 February 2023

Insulation missing around joists between ground and first fl

Insulation missing around joists between ground and first fl
NSW

Yes, this is a huge thermal bridge which will more or less undermining the insulation already installed in the walls. Cold air will be travelling down from your under…

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alexp79
Feb 18, 2023 9:25 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
17 February 2023

Handover and PCI same day??

Handover and PCI same day??
QLD

The OP hasnt been active for 9 years. Good on you for using the search function on the forum, but i don't like your chances of getting a response.

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ponzutwo
Feb 17, 2023 10:06 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
16 February 2023

Storm water drainage in Brisbane

Storm water drainage in Brisbane

yeah obviously its ideal if you can work it out direct. But the suggestion of legal was in contrast to the suggestion of blocking the pipe. If you get to the point where…

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ponzutwo
Feb 16, 2023 1:49 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
15 February 2023

Need your experience with Sherridon Homes

Need your experience with Sherridon Homes

Ok bud. builders pay russian and chinese troll farms to post positive reviews on PR. lol

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ponzutwo
Feb 15, 2023 8:46 am
Kippers01
Kippers01
15 February 2023

Wisdom Homes - Site Supervisor

Wisdom Homes - Site Supervisor

Have you already contacted Wisdom Homes management about your concerns? If so what was their response? Unless it is written into your contract the site supervisor is not…

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Kippers01
Feb 15, 2023 7:12 am
strannik
strannik
13 February 2023

Fence appeared without any consultation??

Fence appeared without any consultation??

i would talk to your neighbor and suggest that their builder removes the section of the fence to do the garage when it comes to it, and you yourself can let the tenants…

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strannik
Feb 13, 2023 7:13 pm
StuK
StuK
13 February 2023

Building with fowler homes

Building with fowler homes
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Customised. The costs do add up when you move into selections and if you have to demolish etc. Definitely make allowance to go beyond the price they tell you initially.

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StuK
Feb 13, 2023 9:59 am
Wickvic
Wickvic
12 February 2023

Fencing delays - neighbours in Vic

Fencing delays - neighbours in Vic

Hi, Just saw this thread. I am in a similar situation Just wondering what happened with your issue This is my story I am almost done with my construction and keys will…

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Wickvic
Feb 12, 2023 10:53 pm
Ansleena
Ansleena
12 February 2023

Plumber incorrectly installed kitchen drainage pipe

Plumber incorrectly installed kitchen drainage pipe

yes indeed, thank you for all your replies I do appreciate.

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Ansleena
Feb 12, 2023 8:54 pm
jgazarek
jgazarek
10 February 2023

Who's building with Fairhaven Homes in Melbourne?

Who's building with Fairhaven Homes in Melbourne?
VIC
1, 2

I wouldn’t build with Fairhaven, they are absolutely unreliable, after 1 year our house is still not finished. Management are leading us on from 1 week to another,…

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jgazarek
Feb 10, 2023 10:23 pm
Pulse
Pulse
10 February 2023

Downpipe in the piers of the front porch

Downpipe in the piers of the front porch

great plan external better than directing water behind the bricks

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Pulse
Feb 10, 2023 6:13 pm

Hi All, Need some help/advise from community here. We are planning to buiild double storey at StoneHill, Maddingley. The lot has 600mm fall, Henley quoted 34k site cost,…

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scorpio123
Feb 10, 2023 5:53 pm
wyldey
wyldey
10 February 2023

Demolishing Costs in Perth

Demolishing Costs in Perth
WA

We used "Preferred Demolition" in April 22. From memory is was mid teens + GST. Got three other quotes and found the Preferred one very competitive. Mark and Linda were…

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wyldey
Feb 10, 2023 5:36 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 February 2023

Retaining wall after raising slab

Retaining wall after raising slab

Sorry, you need to put photos and more information up, Concrete paths aren't retaining walls? The better the info, the better the reply and the more chance it will help others

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 10, 2023 10:19 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Kippers01
Kippers01
9 February 2023

Building a custom duplex with Metricon - land size 900 sqm

Building a custom duplex with Metricon - land size 900 sqm

Mate, Appreciate your engagement here and interest in my posts. Thankyou!

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Kippers01
Feb 09, 2023 6:04 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
9 February 2023

Rebated doors Smart lock installation

Rebated doors Smart lock installation

yes. and it would look like any other closed door. take a look at the picture again and think about the required cut out in relation to how the lock is alreday installed.

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ponzutwo
Feb 09, 2023 2:35 pm

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