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sneeloy
sneeloy
15 October 2020

New house glenfern bricks

New house glenfern bricks
VIC

Hi Cheema, which colors you went for for upstairs and which bricks in ground floor?

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sneeloy
Oct 15, 2020 6:38 pm
Hussain sahara
Hussain sahara
15 October 2020

Carlisle Homes using Covid

Carlisle Homes using Covid

Agree with you till some extent, but in my case we have done virtual walk through and doesn't like. At some point we start feeling worthless. As we couldn't see things…

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Hussain sahara
Oct 15, 2020 12:59 pm
Hussain sahara
rzkman
rzkman
15 October 2020

HELP - Looking for property to build new home one

HELP - Looking for property to build new home one

Dear All, Hope you are well. I am hoping to get some tips and advice from the brains trust here for my current situation. We are looking to build a custom home and…

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rzkman
Oct 15, 2020 10:27 am
Super Demolition
Super Demolition
14 October 2020

Super Demolition

Super Demolition

Call 0455 8888 19

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Super Demolition
Oct 14, 2020 7:35 pm
Super Demolition
alexp79
alexp79
14 October 2020

Double Garage VS Extra bedroom?

Double Garage VS Extra bedroom?

Thinking of the 5-10 year old future when car sharing/private car rentals become more affordable and accessible on one side and "on demand" autonomous cars on the other…

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alexp79
Oct 14, 2020 5:42 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
14 October 2020

Cost of excavation and removal of dirt in Sydney Boxhill

Cost of excavation and removal of dirt in Sydney Boxhill

Yes it's pretty steep which is why a lot of guys don't mind trucking it a fair distance to tip it. Considering we have about 400+ tonnes to excavate and remove, the…

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Stewie D
Oct 14, 2020 1:38 pm
MMJ
MMJ
14 October 2020

Drainage issue in bathroom

Drainage issue in bathroom

Thanks for the reply, I was thinking it may be a blockage as the house sat for a few months whilst the builder sorted his licence out. I spoke to the builder today and…

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MMJ
Oct 14, 2020 11:05 am
keshals
keshals
13 October 2020

Perth Steel Frame Build

Perth Steel Frame Build
WA

What do you see as the issue with Summit? Can msg me directly if you wish.

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keshals
Oct 13, 2020 4:09 pm
shibaboy
shibaboy
13 October 2020

Home Builder Grant - Sign contract by 31 Dec 20

Home Builder Grant - Sign contract by 31 Dec 20

Thanks all for the responses. Much appreciated. Hopefully the deadline could be extended, which makes whole lot more senses.

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shibaboy
Oct 13, 2020 3:16 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
13 October 2020

Custom Design. Project builder versus a Private builder

Custom Design. Project builder versus a Private builder

are you in Sydney? we have done quite a few here so I can give you more details if you like

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SejaeD
Oct 13, 2020 3:10 pm
SejaeD
TTLE
TTLE
13 October 2020

5% BUILD DEPOSIT

5% BUILD DEPOSIT

Hey Gunner I was hoping for the same with our situation How did you go with the 5% deposit for the build? When we got the valuation for the land, it was of the same price…

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TTLE
Oct 13, 2020 2:44 pm
TTLE
yyf3212
yyf3212
13 October 2020

Adding an aircon zone in construction stage

Adding an aircon zone in construction stage
NSW

Great idea! I'm going to ask them. This is absolutely feasible to me.

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yyf3212
Oct 13, 2020 2:38 pm
Winnieshome
Winnieshome
13 October 2020

Keep site spoil?

Keep site spoil?

Awesome, thanks Phil. We've got the bore log reports already, so will have a look at that. Just waiting on estimate volume from the builder :)

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Winnieshome
Oct 13, 2020 12:35 pm
Winnieshome
Winnieshome
13 October 2020

Recommendations for building inspector in Adelaide?

Recommendations for building inspector in Adelaide?

Hi Ezuku - we used Nick from Jim's Building Inspections when we were looking at established houses. He was brilliant. No-nonsense kind of guy. Extremely thorough. He came…

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Winnieshome
Oct 13, 2020 11:55 am
Winnieshome
Winnieshome
13 October 2020

Two Wells Dechellis Build

Two Wells Dechellis Build
SA
1 ... 8, 9, 10

Hey NicolleAW - wondering how you're finding the splashback now that you've been in a while? We love it but worried about trying to keep it clean day to day! Thanks

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Winnieshome
Oct 13, 2020 11:34 am
parele
parele
12 October 2020

Rawson Home Review

Rawson Home Review
NSW

*Updated - October 2020 Everything has been happening a little quicker, Site manager is easy to deal with and the build seem great. No obvious issues at this stage.…

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parele
Oct 12, 2020 2:23 pm
Trushan
Trushan
12 October 2020

Ideas for light fittings

Ideas for light fittings

Thanks for your help, you went to Beacon yesterday :)

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Trushan
Oct 12, 2020 11:39 am
Mooks11
Mooks11
12 October 2020

Building Dale Alcock's Archipelago in Wellard, WA

Building Dale Alcock's Archipelago in Wellard, WA
WA

$287k was for the base house which had a totally different kitchen to display etc

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Mooks11
Oct 12, 2020 1:00 am
worldofmud
worldofmud
11 October 2020

Soil Test - Rock Found

Soil Test - Rock Found

To be fair to the soil testers, they have done what they were asked most likely. I looked at the borehole locations from a geotech. investigation point of view and the…

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worldofmud
Oct 11, 2020 11:24 pm
Mr.TA
Mr.TA
11 October 2020

Hudson Ridge- Ballarat Region

Hudson Ridge- Ballarat Region

Hi, I am planning to built my first home with Hudson Ridge. Their house is bit expensive - but their inclusions kind of attracts me. Does anybody wants to share their…

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Mr.TA
Oct 11, 2020 6:06 am
kinigo270
kinigo270
10 October 2020

Hebel floor height provisions

Hebel floor height provisions

Thanks you for co firming

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kinigo270
Oct 10, 2020 8:45 am
kester
kester
9 October 2020

Floorplan Critique

Floorplan Critique
WA

House design looks very nice. May I know the builder info? Very nice design illustration as well.

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kester
Oct 09, 2020 5:17 pm
build2020
build2020
9 October 2020

Super White Natural Stone

Super White Natural Stone
VIC

Will definitely have a look at the porcelain. Which one is it on the WK stone website?

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build2020
Oct 09, 2020 11:30 am
build2020
build2020
9 October 2020

Timber Batten Wall

Timber Batten Wall
VIC

Hi everyone Can anyone give me an indication of the cost of a timber batten wall similar to this would be in comparison to just a plastered wall? Thanks.

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build2020
Oct 09, 2020 11:27 am
bashworth
bashworth
9 October 2020

How to find missing pegs on the boundary?

How to find missing pegs on the boundary?
VIC

Here is a link to understanding title plans:

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bashworth
Oct 09, 2020 9:05 am
bashworth
Kmcp
Kmcp
8 October 2020

Challenging BAL ratings

Challenging BAL ratings

Oh strange, the PM didn’t work! Thank so much, I’ll check them out. That sounds promising

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Kmcp
Oct 08, 2020 7:54 pm
zzkazu
zzkazu
8 October 2020

Modular House Deed generation

Modular House Deed generation

Just got this response: "Hello Greg We don’t…

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zzkazu
Oct 08, 2020 3:09 pm
Monty85
Monty85
8 October 2020

When do the colour selections and other choices happen

When do the colour selections and other choices happen
NSW

So basically they worked out the number of lights they think is required and paired them with a combination of standard batten lights. So if for example, your plan has…

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Monty85
Oct 08, 2020 1:23 pm
itsMeTino
itsMeTino
7 October 2020

SOUTH FACING LIVING AREAS

SOUTH FACING LIVING AREAS

Have no advice to give as i have similar block and house orientation to OP. But KameGame - thankyou so much for this link it is exactly what i have been trying to find…

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itsMeTino
Oct 07, 2020 11:15 pm
ConfusedSoul
ConfusedSoul
7 October 2020

Checking contract

Checking contract

Hi KameGame, Did builder changed payment schedule in your case? I recently had payment schedule not accepted by bank. Yes, get the letter from your broker/lender…

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ConfusedSoul
Oct 07, 2020 9:02 pm

I did a quick colour scheme on the Austral website, this is what it looks like. My facade is very similar to this. What do you think ?

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ilynn321
Oct 07, 2020 8:30 pm
Lot51
Lot51
7 October 2020

Power pole service connection

Power pole service connection

Hi, We are just starting to build and our site supervisor mentioned that the power/stoby pole closest to our build already has 3 other house connections to it. He said…

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Lot51
Oct 07, 2020 7:20 pm
Mowessis
Mowessis
7 October 2020

Easements, Project builders, Custom designs etc

Easements, Project builders, Custom designs etc

Hi Internet strangers.. Wondering if anyone would be able to give some input. We are attempting to build a dual occ (duplex or detached) in NSW and at a cross road of…

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Mowessis
Oct 07, 2020 4:28 pm
NewJourney
NewJourney
6 October 2020

Has anyome built with Reward Homes- Riverstone

Has anyome built with Reward Homes- Riverstone
NSW

I have built a 44sq custom home with them and ended up paying atleast 100k more and the quality is not even worth it. You will be better off with any other builder.

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NewJourney
Oct 06, 2020 8:56 pm
Clivett
Clivett
6 October 2020

Winchester 34 - Metricon New Build

Winchester 34 - Metricon New Build

Hopefully will upload by next Monday :) We are in SA.

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Clivett
Oct 06, 2020 4:26 pm
oklouise
oklouise
6 October 2020

Garage door entrance to Skullery / Kitchen

Garage door entrance to Skullery / Kitchen
WA

a copy of the floorplan would make suggestions easier

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oklouise
Oct 06, 2020 2:46 pm
Las
Las
6 October 2020

QLD Build with Homecorop Constructions

QLD Build with Homecorop Constructions
QLD

Hi Nevdi, How are you going with Homecorp? Did you go ahead with them?

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Las
Oct 06, 2020 2:31 pm
yyf3212
yyf3212
6 October 2020

Are these frame stage defects "normal"?

Are these frame stage defects "normal"?
NSW

Geez! That's quite a lot more than I expected.

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yyf3212
Oct 06, 2020 10:07 am

Something like this with stone base portico.

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Bcr83
Oct 05, 2020 7:51 pm
TH_HH
TH_HH
5 October 2020

Hannaford 466 with Burbank

Hannaford 466 with Burbank

We are thinking of build with Burbank and are interested in Hannaford 466. Our block of Land in Ashbury In Geelong. Wondering if anyone here has experience building with…

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TH_HH
Oct 05, 2020 3:53 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
5 October 2020

Fireplace where? and any provisioning to be done with builde

Fireplace where? and any provisioning to be done with builde

My thoughts exactly. Get a double between dining/media. Will look amazing

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Blacktea2sugars
Oct 05, 2020 1:15 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Stewie D
Stewie D
5 October 2020

Drawings

Drawings

"Can any one help me in understanding what type of drawings are needed for construction quotation?" What drawings did you submit for your DA ? Stewie

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Stewie D
Oct 05, 2020 11:28 am
Andrew1989
Andrew1989
4 October 2020

Help reading an engineering plan

Help reading an engineering plan

Guessing they've done that for drainage purposes?

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Andrew1989
Oct 04, 2020 8:30 pm
Irene85317
Irene85317
3 October 2020

New drainage points connect to existing storm water pipe

New drainage points connect to existing storm water pipe

I don’t have any drainage points at the backyard from the builder. And got flooding issue when it is raining. And now I am about to start doing my landscaping . For…

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Irene85317
Oct 03, 2020 11:15 pm
MCHammer
MCHammer
3 October 2020

Building on Slope - Latitude 37/Englehart/Glenvill/Mazzei

Building on Slope - Latitude 37/Englehart/Glenvill/Mazzei
VIC

Suggest asking to speak to several previous customers of Lifespaces Group before taking the leap. The architectural elements of the homes are beautiful and well thought…

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MCHammer
Oct 03, 2020 8:38 pm
spankys13
spankys13
3 October 2020

Metricon LA PYRENEE - Any other similar styles

Metricon LA PYRENEE - Any other similar styles
VIC

Hi, Just wondering if any of the other builders have a similar styled house to this that we can compare? Love the style, rounded staircase, etc however the 1.6million…

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spankys13
Oct 03, 2020 7:35 pm
Vanquility
Vanquility
2 October 2020

Building with Rawson - delays?

Building with Rawson - delays?

Thanks for your advice Boro. We feel very uncertain about this demolition. We asked Rawson at least 4 times whether to demolish and they insisted that this is now the…

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Vanquility
Oct 02, 2020 7:36 pm
jsmi
jsmi
2 October 2020

Recommendations for custom design builders NW Sydney

Recommendations for custom design builders NW Sydney
NSW

Check out homequest at kellyville, there are plenty of options there - pretty sure there is a website too where you can dig deeper into each builder. Good luck!

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jsmi
Oct 02, 2020 6:42 pm
jsmi

For smart and energy-efficient homes, roller shutters are the best option. There are many options available like, automatic, security, electric, remote-controlled roller…

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CTEC Smart Homes
Oct 02, 2020 5:23 pm
CTEC Smart Homes
Stewie D
Stewie D
2 October 2020

Crossover - exposed aggregate vs existing pavers

Crossover - exposed aggregate vs existing pavers

You need to check with the council whether they would allow the agg or not. Ours wouldn't ( Northern beaches council ). Stewie

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Stewie D
Oct 02, 2020 4:27 pm

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