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dvestate
dvestate
21 February 2012

Building on Controlled Fill

Building on Controlled Fill
NSW

In my quote 80 lin metres on piers is costing about 5.5k thats on a similar size home but I'm not on controlled fill. There is no way to know 100%, they could drill down…

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dvestate
Feb 21, 2012 10:01 pm
tracey em
tracey em
21 February 2012

soundproofing between floors

soundproofing between floors
VIC

Thank you all for your time and advice...As we're short on time, we're going to take half a days leave and pop out to the display home and stomp around upstairs and see…

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tracey em
Feb 21, 2012 11:52 pm
nessbrown
nessbrown
22 February 2012

New home with Blueprint - Brighton, WA

New home with Blueprint - Brighton, WA
WA
1, 2

So, yesterday I went into the supplier for Karndean (the only one in WA endorsed by Karndean as a supplier anyway) and got a quote for my flooring that I want to go in, on…

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nessbrown
Feb 22, 2012 3:20 pm
barker
barker
22 February 2012

Home Facade (Eleveation) New Design drawing

Home Facade (Eleveation) New Design drawing
NSW

Good luck, hope your bargaining pays off.

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barker
Feb 22, 2012 10:20 pm
barker
vramu1
vramu1
23 February 2012

Statesman or Fairmont Homes.........so confused now

Statesman or Fairmont Homes.........so confused now
SA

thanks Mummy. Is anyone have any experience with "Fairmont Homes NSW"? if yes, please share.

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vramu1
Feb 23, 2012 3:17 pm
atom_ute
atom_ute
23 February 2012

How to wire a newly built house

How to wire a newly built house
WA

I wired my own CAT 6 Cable and Coax (TV) throughout the house. Bought a 305m roll on ebay for…

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atom_ute
Feb 23, 2012 4:53 pm
atom_ute
kjw7
kjw7
23 February 2012

Wall Hung Vanity - Problem having all drawers???

Wall Hung Vanity - Problem having all drawers???
QLD

Hey there, just saw your thread and thought I would put my thoughts in too - if given the choice I would go drawers all the way over cupboards! They're just so much more…

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kjw7
Feb 23, 2012 11:11 pm
cmhamilton
cmhamilton
24 February 2012

10 days of sunshine only one day with trades on site

10 days of sunshine only one day with trades on site
NSW

If you consider all the jobs on which tradies were scheduled to work on during the big wet you guys have had up there then you might realise there's probably more than a…

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cmhamilton
Feb 24, 2012 2:16 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
24 February 2012

Importing Double Glazing

Importing Double Glazing
VIC

We are starting the process of having a house built. We would love to have upvc double glazing but I'm told its very expensive over here. Has…

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ECOECO
Feb 24, 2012 2:58 pm
ECOECO
Veefy
Veefy
24 February 2012

Building a new house in the grounds of your existing home?

Building a new house in the grounds of your existing home?
WA

Sounds like you want to sub-divide your property? Best place to get initial advice is probably your council.

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Veefy
Feb 24, 2012 7:43 pm
nrh157
nrh157
25 February 2012

wanting out of contract

wanting out of contract
WA

Probably best to have a chat to your solicitor to see if there are any clauses that cover cancelling contract due delayed release. They can often find ways of fixing things.

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nrh157
Feb 25, 2012 1:52 pm
nrh157
GardenofNeedn-58
GardenofNeedn-58
25 February 2012

Water Tanks

Water Tanks
WA

hi, can anyone in wa recommend a good water tank company? will be our source of water as not on scheme water, so looking at 100000L+ atm. and any hints on is it best to…

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GardenofNeedn-58
Feb 25, 2012 9:15 pm
NEWLYWEDS
NEWLYWEDS
26 February 2012

Question about Interim Certificate - landscaping?

Question about Interim Certificate - landscaping?
NSW

Yeah the da had a list of things that need to be complete before getting an OCCUPATION CERTIFICATE. Now m's private certifier has read it as being the interim aswell.…

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NEWLYWEDS
Feb 26, 2012 11:12 am
The Vans
The Vans
26 February 2012

Dale Alcock VOTE!

Dale Alcock VOTE!
WA

Many thanks to the mnay H1ers who have already voted for my video in the Dale Alcock competition We Love Building There is less then 24 hours to go, and i have decided…

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The Vans
Feb 26, 2012 8:27 pm
The Vans
The Vans
The Vans
26 February 2012

Start of our journey

Start of our journey
QLD

Congrats on your build! I like your plan, nice big pantry!!! Hope the build goes well! Can you charge the other builder rent for the stuff they dumped on your land??? :)

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The Vans
Feb 26, 2012 10:06 pm
The Vans
Mclaren
Mclaren
27 February 2012

Herbiecat's Hartley - flooring pics for the piggies pg 42

Herbiecat's Hartley - flooring pics for the piggies pg 42
VIC
1 ... 41, 42, 43

... any pic updates for us pic piggies ... would love to see how you've settled in ...

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Mclaren
Feb 27, 2012 12:25 pm
Mclaren
Geste
Geste
27 February 2012

BUILDING WITH REDINK-First Home!

BUILDING WITH REDINK-First Home!
WA

Yay, u blink from now and u will miss it!! Our slab went down in oct and we will have handover at end of feb, and that's including Christmas shut…

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Geste
Feb 27, 2012 12:33 pm
bianks
bianks
27 February 2012

Reputable but affordable custom builder?

Reputable but affordable custom builder?
VIC

Hi guys We're looking at building a custom home however we are struggling to find someone who has good reviews. Obviously being a custom build our choices have been…

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bianks
Feb 27, 2012 12:52 pm
dvestate
dvestate
27 February 2012

AV Jennings in Canberra

AV Jennings in Canberra
ACT

I think most review sites have lots of negative comments about builders, most people that are happy don't even think about doing a review. My tip would be have a look…

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dvestate
Feb 27, 2012 9:46 pm
DazzaB
DazzaB
28 February 2012

Do you need soil for your fill?

Do you need soil for your fill?

I don't need any soil, but it may be worth letting people know where you are.

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DazzaB
Feb 28, 2012 11:42 am

We are in Willagee, so not that far from Munster I think. We have pretty much had to have a custom…

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marybond2012
Feb 28, 2012 12:33 pm
marybond2012
Pete_n_Pet
Pete_n_Pet
28 February 2012

tweaking of floorplan - comments welcome

tweaking of floorplan - comments welcome
NSW

Have you thought of moving the door in Bedroom 2 to the other corner of the room. this would allow you to have a full wall of wardrobes without…

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Pete_n_Pet
Feb 28, 2012 5:26 pm
Ribbon
Ribbon
28 February 2012

stuck in that 'nothing seems to be happening' stage

stuck in that 'nothing seems to be happening' stage
WA

I feel your frustration. We have owned our land for 8 months. We got stuffed around by our first builder. We paid them $3k for plans for our custom home and eventually…

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Ribbon
Feb 28, 2012 7:36 pm
hao
hao
28 February 2012

Slab finished, but "no power connected" to start framing

Slab finished, but "no power connected" to start framing
VIC

Hi Hao, I agree with the comments made earlier, the builder should have found a solution to this problem. BUT, is it just a power issue or is…

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hao
Feb 28, 2012 8:36 pm
muki
muki
28 February 2012

Site Zoning:Allowed Coverage

Site Zoning:Allowed Coverage
WA

Hi Munta, Thanks so much for your reply. It is very helpful. It is an R25 block and is part of a DAP. We will speak to our builder and hopefully can resolve this. Much…

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muki
Feb 28, 2012 10:21 pm
cmhamilton
cmhamilton
28 February 2012

Builder excludes fencing in the package and ask me to do it?

Builder excludes fencing in the package and ask me to do it?
VIC

$2500 should be more than enough - assuming your block dimensions are something along the lines of 14 x 30 or threabouts (the exact measurements don't really matter tbh)…

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cmhamilton
Feb 28, 2012 10:27 pm
blacklab
blacklab
28 February 2012

Building the McLaren by Dechellis @ Field River Estate Trott

Building the McLaren by Dechellis @ Field River Estate Trott
SA
1, 2, 3, 4

That’s great to hear, glad everything worked out, I am dreading to see out footing bill.... Crossing our fingers that it comes in at a reasonable price.

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blacklab
Feb 28, 2012 10:46 pm
kdgirl
kdgirl
29 February 2012

Excess fill - how to push for removal

Excess fill - how to push for removal
NSW

Thanks. Our plans did require the ground to stay flat and not to be built up. Also we have great soil for landscaping with no clay

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kdgirl
Feb 29, 2012 11:30 am
Jen06
Jen06
29 February 2012

Building Carlisle Home - Montrose 32

Building Carlisle Home - Montrose 32
VIC

Where are you up to now, would love to see photos once the carpets down, we chose the same one :)

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Jen06
Feb 29, 2012 12:05 pm
alintahassen
alintahassen
29 February 2012

Brand newb building with Ventura ID

Brand newb building with Ventura ID
WA

that is an absolutely fantastic point. i will mark that down.. i dont think it would be an issue to change that at all. I've already asked to put a curtain door where the…

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alintahassen
Feb 29, 2012 2:18 pm
alintahassen
Jaans
Jaans
29 February 2012

Love our LED lights in our house

Love our LED lights in our house
VIC

I've found a local supplier in Brisbane, but before that I was going to get them from either one of these two online…

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Jaans
Feb 29, 2012 6:58 pm
Buttercup
Buttercup
29 February 2012

Can Neighbour stand in my land when build his new garage?

Can Neighbour stand in my land when build his new garage?
SA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Thanks everyone for the reply, I have been away for a few days and there are heaps to read! Well, its 3 days to Xams now, I told the neighbour…

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Buttercup
Feb 29, 2012 8:33 pm
Buttercup
AdamWeeks
AdamWeeks
1 March 2012

Concrete driveway or Pavers??? pls help... building in SA

Concrete driveway or Pavers??? pls help... building in SA
SA

Adamweeks we are only using the colour pattern we were quoted with 200mmx 200mm don't know if the smaller ones just like the border…

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AdamWeeks
Mar 01, 2012 1:18 pm
Julie R
Julie R
1 March 2012

Merrigal Homes

Merrigal Homes
VIC

No we did not end up going with them, so sorry cannot give you any info. We went with a local builder and we were more than happy. Good luck with your build.

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Julie R
Mar 01, 2012 4:46 pm
audan19
audan19
1 March 2012

Carlisle Homes Meridien 29

Carlisle Homes Meridien 29
VIC

Reenie, Thank you so much. just had a look at your blog and the floors are absolutely stunning! What a beautiful home. This has been such a great help. Thanks

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audan19
Mar 01, 2012 7:16 pm
sands
sands
1 March 2012

brick colour

brick colour
VIC

Hi, Just wondering what you ended up with using for your colours? We like the Austral mushroom bricks also. Just wondering what you ended up mixing with these bricks. Thanks!

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sands
Mar 01, 2012 8:20 pm
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zeitgeber
Mar 01, 2012 8:29 pm
zeitgeber
zeitgeber
zeitgeber
1 March 2012

First Progress Payment

First Progress Payment
WA

Hi all ive got my first progress payment due for the slab. I need to send written authority to my bank (Bluebay), but what am i suppose to…

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zeitgeber
Mar 01, 2012 8:44 pm
zeitgeber
FirstHomeForMe+
FirstHomeForMe+
1 March 2012

Building My First Home

Building My First Home
WA

Welcome to H1 FirstHomeForMe+ :D I'm in Melbourne and haven't heard of your builder but it sounds like the "going" price for a similar property…

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FirstHomeForMe+
Mar 01, 2012 10:49 pm
cmhamilton
cmhamilton
2 March 2012

Other site using our ELECTRICITY

Other site using our ELECTRICITY
NSW

Technically speaking the house is not yours until handover takes place and you are given the keys, so it would make sense for the builder to be paying the connection…

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cmhamilton
Mar 02, 2012 10:28 am
Sebba1
Sebba1
2 March 2012

My tradies and Sterling homes SA

My tradies and Sterling homes SA
SA

They actually agreed in the end but said no ducting to be installed and everything must be clearly labelled, so the air con guys said don't worry about it they'll sort it…

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Sebba1
Mar 02, 2012 1:14 pm
cmhamilton
cmhamilton
2 March 2012

Normal to sign build contract before the land titles?

Normal to sign build contract before the land titles?
VIC

If it's a house+land package and you're buying "off the plan" then yes it is normal to sign the build contract before the land titles (the builder selects blocks that are…

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cmhamilton
Mar 02, 2012 2:17 pm
karienaf
karienaf
2 March 2012

Conveyancers - The Ponds, NSW

Conveyancers - The Ponds, NSW
NSW

hi guys! I have just started a facebook group called "The Ponds Community" for anyone who is interested in joining and getting to know each other! I thought it might be a…

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karienaf
Mar 02, 2012 2:22 pm
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Trewman
Mar 02, 2012 4:49 pm
mgilla
mgilla
2 March 2012

Builders next door, What are my rights

Builders next door, What are my rights
QLD

I agree that they should have asked your permission before using your block. If you are just sitting on it with the intention to re sell than apparence is important and…

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mgilla
Mar 02, 2012 6:45 pm
zeitgeber
zeitgeber
3 March 2012

PCI How To

PCI How To
NSW

PCI checklist already discussed at length…

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zeitgeber
Mar 03, 2012 6:27 pm
zeitgeber
alkalised
alkalised
3 March 2012

Colour correction advice please! Front timber windows

Colour correction advice please! Front timber windows
VIC

Thanks sands we have grown to like it. Bricks are lonsdale by austral with off white flush mortar, surfmist roof & paperbark fascia. See blog for more.

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alkalised
Mar 03, 2012 9:55 pm
bashworth
bashworth
4 March 2012

Retaining wall Crisis.

Retaining wall Crisis.
NSW

Don't just tell people, put everything in writing particularly to the builder

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bashworth
Mar 04, 2012 7:04 am
bashworth
Nayzv
Nayzv
4 March 2012

Facade Colour help, please!

Facade Colour help, please!
VIC

Hi sands, We were on a budget too and I was so disappointed withthe standard range of bricks we had to choose from. ::sad:: so we opted to spend our upgrade budget on the bricks…

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Nayzv
Mar 04, 2012 7:23 am
Nayzv

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