Building A New House

royalblue

27 June 2010

Carpet underlay - premium or standard?

You are mostly speaking in terms here that I don't understand. The 'categories' you refer to I know nothing about. I guess it is a set of options that the builders have…

elastic

27 June 2010

Newbie...Building on a Slope

whats the slope.

Lex

27 June 2010

High Gloss floorboards anyone????

johnlong

27 June 2010

Matt's Simonds Stirling 2400- All Moved In!!!

hey Matt, congrats... i was down there today, but wasn't sure if you were in as i didn't see anything... well done for being first on the street. John

2pais

27 June 2010

Move in

Thanks for the info. Very helpful Renee.

bskilner

28 June 2010

Re: TC2000 - 10/06/10 STILL NO INTERNET

Congrats on moving into your house tc, im in the same boat most of my boxes are unpacked. Just a couple left for DH to unpack, coz its his stuff and i would probably just…

2pais

28 June 2010

Foothpath removal

Hi Do we need council approval in queensland to remove the footpath to build a driveway? My concreter says its not necessary as it will delay things but others say that…

verukins

28 June 2010

Basement level - initial questions

This is just a follow up in case someone else out there is looking to quantify "expensive".... We have got a basement priced up... a large one at 8x12m, basically it…

AmesD

28 June 2010

Anyone Building With New Generation/Summit?

I'm like you currently in the waiting game.....waiting for our final plans and then the contract I guess. They did say 6-8 weeks so I guess we just have to be patient

saemiseon

28 June 2010

Prestart changes...............is it allowed?

hey mav999 I haven't done the pre-start yet:) I'll def keep you guys updated!

CRP

28 June 2010

Eve estate fencing

Hi Guys, Just needing some info on fencing. We are building in Eve Estate and our home is nearing completion. I just wanted to know when we should have the fencing up. Is…

Blue

28 June 2010

6 month inspection...

Our 6 month inspection will be coming up in August, we can put through our form from July 12th through to August. Soooo looking to see if anyone has any advice for it..…

grom40

28 June 2010

How wide are your towel rails??

The towel rail can be wider than the noggins so long as the bits which connect the rail to the wall are 600mm apart (if that makes sense!). I recently bought 2 rails from…

Kelly_girl

28 June 2010

Kel's Mooroolbark- Handover pics on blog 25.06.10!

Hi Katie, Thanks - Ryan was so happy when he got home and I just wanted it all done so that we could enjoy the house together as he had been away so long Wow I…

aldavies3

28 June 2010

HOW MUCH FOR CAT 2 POT DRAWER HANDLES WITH CARLISLE HOMES?

Hello everyone! Has anyone out there upgraded to Category 2 handles for the pot drawers in the kitchen (with Carlisle Homes)? We originally selected out of the standard…

ECOECO

28 June 2010

Simonds Homes Buildng Margin - Paying too much?

They must have changed their tactics because they don't charge you 33% not more but only 30%. The double handling invoice is calculated as…

Dan-

28 June 2010

My first build - BBC Homes QLD

Some new photos are up in my link http://bbcdansbuild.blogspot.com/ getting close now kitchen is mostly in, bathrooms mostly in also. The timber deck has been built…

macca2042

28 June 2010

first home buyer question

I think the first thing you should be looking for is a floor plan that you like and suits your needs. Go to display homes, check builders online…

singlemum2daughters

28 June 2010

Sarah Homes

Hi yes i have built with s* homes. I have had issue after issue with them, i am happy to comment more outside of this forum. I have had my house for 3 months now, and i…

hmmmmm

28 June 2010

home stretch - fencing!

thankyou...…

cobolt

28 June 2010

Is there an honest builder out there??? There all snkaes!!

I am building in Forrestfield and the builder has hit me with a quote today for $13,800 to simply cut and fill the land, no other costs such as sewer/power/water runs etc…

jessie87

28 June 2010

Our Mt Barker Build Thread - We now a kitchen and joinery!!!

Your kitchen is absolutely gorgous yeh, it looks like they have got it in the wrong place

lost_sheep

28 June 2010

Lost in the exterior colour scheme

I am pretty much set my heart on the colours... Guess I should still have DUNE for gutter, fascia and roof (since I am not confident with my colours and I have a small…

kavother

28 June 2010

Polytec Createc High Gloss doors???

We have also chosen this brand and am a little concerned about the prints but I think you would get thAt with any gloss product. I chose Matt for the laundry but two…

B-Arty

28 June 2010

Sandy Soil ... Slab vs Bearers and Joists

Hi guys... We brought a block in Wollongong... (Primbee) We are across the road from Lake Illawarra and 5 min walk the other way to the beach which = SANDY SOIL! Just…

Candylea

28 June 2010

Candylea's house! New purchase!!

Thanks Shon! Thank you wrexter

BZMZ

29 June 2010

Di Lorenzo Tiles anyone?

Ohh that's a shame. Thanks for the useful info though. I suppose I have to wait until construction to see them again then. hehe.

2pais

29 June 2010

Dark or light driveways

Thanks dollar, n&no2 and d@n for your input. The driveway colour will also be used as a perimeter through out the house. n&no2 these are the only two colour choices given…

BZMZ

29 June 2010

I am a Highlander! Simonds - Atherton

Hi Sireza Your house looks lovely! Did you use Bamboo Cream Taubmans for your walls? I've chosen it too! Been wanting to see more than just a square sample of it. So…

Benimarun

29 June 2010

Cancelling My Build!

Yeah i feel for you. I just canceled my contract with my builder too. Still waiting for them to return me my 5% deposit....

glitch69

29 June 2010

Is Handover with no gas for 3 weeks considered a handover?

Thanks for the replies.....nice to know I'm not the only one with such encounters.....The construction manager has come back to say that they will arrange for an…

Echo

29 June 2010

Already got architech design ,HOW TO FIND A BUILDER

I concur ? . I found something close to what I wanted and then had a builder quote to redesign to fit the…

Durnania

30 June 2010

Building on the Sunshine Coast

Thanks for the feedback. Ok so I need to be patient and have more realistic expectations. Shelby75, if you could pm the details of where your neighbour is building a…

pottsville

30 June 2010

Boral - Girraween Brick

Hi Megsykat, Thanks for the reply.... We had our colour appointment 3 weeks ago. We were shown pictures of the colur scheme we have choosen and we were happy with what…

hoffdog

30 June 2010

Any comment on statesman homes ?

My relationship with statesman lasted 6 months, glad i got out before it was too late, if you want more info feel free pm. I will say though i have had frends who built…

pottsville

30 June 2010

Allegra, anyone?

Thanks... very happy with them - just cant wait to see it all come together now. yes took the colours on board knowing il be doing the cleaning of all white ~ Maybe the…

ring09

30 June 2010

Got my PONDS block today!

Yes congrats to you, lets hope your developers in Syd keep to their word and have it ready for you in August. Best of luck with picking your dream home.

kek

30 June 2010

Anyone demolishing and building with PD? - (Asset Protection

I think haywgl's was a knockdown-rebuild. Maybe PM her?

saemiseon

30 June 2010

Does anyone have a BAR in their house?

That's great! Congrats:) I don't think we can fit one in our theatre....unfortunately. but we'd def consider getting one in alfresco! it'd be the ULTIMATE entertaining area! haha

Dette

30 June 2010

Building in Drysdale

Hi - love this site - it's gr8 to share info - and learn from others. We are building in Drysdale area in Geelong - talk about confused!!! We are thinking of NBG but also…

iduno

30 June 2010

Help with laundary drain possibly in wrong location

Just as an update. Looks like the laundry drains gunna be that way. spoke to a couple people who have the drain under the washing machine and they say its ok. guess its…

JohnnyD

30 June 2010

"HELP" last chance to change anything, prelim plans

Yeah not much gets past me as I walk past your place daily. I think you would have received neighbour notification from council if next door was two storey unless it went…

bekg

1 July 2010

Adenbrook? Garth Chapman? Flood zone build!

Thanks! Good to know there are options! Adenbrook have promised to reply tomorrow so I'll let you know what they suggest. A quick search on this forum has found vast…

Dee2010

1 July 2010

Feature wall not or no feature wall??!!

When it comes to colours the main rule I use is: If it's trendy dont use it. If it's not the lastest upto date modern look and it looks great now it will still look great…

Richo

1 July 2010

Double Wardrobe doors How do yours close/held closed???????

Double entry doors to a room are usually done in the method described in your top post, or even 1.5 doors. I agree with the above posts that both doors should be caught…

saemiseon

1 July 2010

would you believe if these are the same plans????

Hi Dee2010. Haha I knew he was gonna do that. Although I think my sales rep in on leave until tomorrow. Could have been different guy filling in for him. but yes he did…

jimbo1

1 July 2010

Second time lucky, let's hope so......

Sometimes it's the simplest things we overlook!!!! We received an invoice for a council levy that HAS to be paid otherwise it MIGHT hold up the building permit. I made…

B-Arty

1 July 2010

display home furniture

Alot of the newer displays hire their furniture... We wanted stools out of one of the displays at Oran Park Town. i found them online for $400 each (replica designer) at…

mervyn

1 July 2010

Contractor for Crossover

looking a contractor to demolish existing crossover and construct new crossover and driveway