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Building Inspections.....could you imagine if the car industry operated the same. Cos everyone takes a timing light and torque wrench when they are buying a new car. Or whitegoods, or your… electrical questionI have DECT phones in my house. The base station is plugged into my router with the (3 off) wireless telephone handsets installed wherever you like. All they need is a… Landscaper to build retaining wall - RydeHi hoping someone can help us
We had lined up a great landscaper to build our bessa block retaining wall but as our builder is behind schedule in levelling the land he is… fizzed started a topic 17 April 2016 ago The Perils of Blind SpotsUnlike major projects, where you have the clerk of works and continuous monitoring, in housing construction, you can only have critical point inspections(on account of… Building in S.AAhhh -- that's a good idea (SA Housing). Yes, you can't really compare apples with apples. That's good so you don't pick the 'cheapest' when no one wins -- builder or us… TomCat replied 17 April 2016 ago Where is your hot water system?Outside, along the dead side of the house, close to our ensuite. Pretty standard position for a WA build. As to why, that's just how we seem to do it over here  Hi,
I'm looking at a block of land that borders with 2 other blocks via rock retaining walls that are rather high (2-3m). Photo: .
The other 2 blocks are lower than the… Security - New BuildsOur supervisor did have a set of our house keys because he left us two spares in the kitchen drawer (I had to double check the number when we were broken into to make sure… Missy4 replied 16 April 2016 ago Glendale 39 - Mickelham VIC new build
I'm going there again next week so I'm going to take photos of everything and see how it all sits. I'm sure I liked it better when it was bigger!! I don't know why I've… Connecting to energy grid private poleI have a question that I hope someone can help me with. We are not far off starting construction on a battle axe block which has a private pole which we will need to be… How many lights ?We are building a 22 square single storey home and have added 36 LED downlights to the plan - some of these downlights will be in the exterior, such as the alfresco area… Como charcoal tiles- national tiles Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone has laid these tile with a traditional grout (grey/natural).
We are building with hallmark in QLD but doing our own flooring other than… amc4159 started a topic 13 April 2016 ago Thank you for your advice on column colours..
I like the Black diamond brick but it is dark or not depends on the angle I guess. I am posting few pictures below. Even the… Sarah Lands Estate - Keysborough
The Velocity Team gave it to me to discuss what was happening with their development team and I needed the number to get any reply  How to calculate the living areaIt all comes down to definitions, and what the area is claimed to be for. However, generally when a builder looks at total building area, dividing it up into categories… Need some advice on plans pls!I love how enormous your house is going to be... but... to me it doesn't look like its been designed very well. Please don't take this the wrong way, but at the moment it… Playford Alive with Sterling HomesCustomStirling is building a custom design with Stirling Homes. She's not in Playford Alive but I think with Playford council 
Good luck with it all!
TomCat replied 10 April 2016 ago Building in Adelaide wth Oakford - PCI
That's a shame that you're having troubles with your build. I did find that they were fairly slow up until build start for us. If there was an error in a plan, it would… Wrong grout in bathroom and laundryYep they always throw back the whole "what's in the contract goes" so stick it to them. No point picking a colour if they are going to use something… KLB replied 10 April 2016 ago Finding a builderI've bought a block of land and am currently looking for a builder, within budget. I've narrowed it down to Bentley Homes & Grandvue Homes. Has anyone built with either of… Joey15 started a topic 10 April 2016 ago Help needed for multi dwelling buildWelcome to the forum
I would seriously take the advice that you have already been given.. and lower your expectations why
1. Labour cost have increased (sky-rocketed),… Bathroom TilesMe too...looking forward to see your progress pics. Your plans look pretty amazing!
The thicker line above the pool is the boundary, my house will be around 1.3m from it
I am asking the questions, but the builder seems to be trying to delay answering… Stamp Duty Reduction (VIC)We just purchased land in NSW which won't register until dec 2016 we signed contracts in Jan and had 3 months to from signing to have the stamp duty forms in however our… Clerestory windows in a skillion E/W roofWith your downlights, just be careful that you choose the right ones. Some of them you can run your insulation completely over the top of them if you use a shroud. Others… Modular HomeFollowing, it would be great to hear some experience !!
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