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The VintageWe have just completed on a block of land at The vintage in Hunter Valley was wondering if anybody else has built here and their experiences ?
Thanks Tim65 started a topic 26 November 2014 ago Tim65Nov 26, 2014 4:02 pm Porter Davis Walk ThroughsI go through ours all the time after hours, they always leave doors unlocked. Gives you a good chance to look at everyone with out someone trying to rush you through… sim_r32 replied 26 November 2014 ago First time home builder Burns Beach WAI don't think so Triggy, i'm on a corner and the house next to me is only at bricks, from the pics in your thread we might be on the same street, I can't really tell. Nick33 replied 26 November 2014 ago Solid Concrete External CladdingWhile your slab is clear you could pour your walls flat on the floor and then tilt them up. The formwork would be much simpler and you wouldn't need a concrete pump. Just… So things have been on the slow side, stuff still getting done but supervisor had a family emergency and therefore had 2 weeks off and nobody really took over so a bit of… Content-Living upgradesHi guys my partner and I are looking to build with Content-Living in Southwest WA, most likely the Hermitage Lodge design. Just wondering if… H vs M (Victoria)A refusal to do something doesn't indicate anything to do with the quality of the work, in my opinion at least. It may be a pointer towards the level of inclusions, but… Forg replied 25 November 2014 ago ForgNov 25, 2014 12:53 pm Simonds Sanctuary in Brisbane- Still no SlabStill no slab yet as last week it was raining so they could not do it. Hubby spoke to Site Supervisor yesterday and said they will pour it today. So still waiting. Ru2014 started a topic 25 November 2014 ago Site supervisorIt is extremely good to meet the SS as early as possible and not be a "nuisance". By this I don't mean asking questions or keeping in touch and viewing. But - speak to… Another builder on our landThanks for replying everyone.
We contacted them today and sent email saying if it's not remove by Wednesday we will remove it and will not be liable for anything. They… F2014 replied 24 November 2014 ago F2014Nov 24, 2014 3:26 pm PCI/ HANDOVERIts very frustrating i need to organise my landscaper to come in too and worried im leaving it too late to book him in as i still dont have a date yet :/ Building RantsOn behalf of a friend of mine,
My (friend's) waffle pod slab floored house is over 90mm out-of-level and the sewer separated. And there was… As an aside to your original post. if you are looking at cladding and don't want just foam sheets then MgO panels are pretty good. A client of mine did most of the outside… garage ceiling heightThe garage door height is something people miss, just remember the door retractor will be a little bit higher than the door opening but not much. Also if you have a rear… Crazyk replied 23 November 2014 ago Intelligent Homes (Perth)Not all builders use them but quite a few do use them by default. Some home owners opt to use an independent company for their smart wiring in Perth. BJ88 replied 23 November 2014 ago Render or Brick?We are using bricks, rendered hebel and james hardie cladding. Should make the house look interesting. New home and landI dont think ours in that step yet as our land not yet register and settle Having some Sliding doorsWe're having cavity sliding doors to the ensuite and walk in pantry. We have glass sliding doors externally from laundry and living/dining. We also have double doors to… Pre handover inspection list!!might be a bit late on this one but make sure you check that light switches match the lights you wanted and triple check for water… What Expectations at PCI?Hmm I'm interested in this question too as our PCI is next Friday.. Although I'm just going to mark anything that is unacceptable, not brand new looking, and anything that… Padmount substation blockThere will be an easement around the padmount (this easement 3m or 4m x 3.5m should be noted on the land title). Your services such as water &… Builder is increasing priceTalk to them first - but our contract was based on no increases beyond the allowances in the contract - ie we knew the max figures involved. We came in under on most of…
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really hope by now it has. We're going to head over this weekend sometime to check on…
