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StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
6 April 2018

New build, builder claiming “unforeseen rock”

New build, builder claiming “unforeseen rock”
SA

Kitty.Kat82 Welcome to the forum Sounds like your Salesman/Builder has no idea what he's doing and you excavation costs into rock are going to be very expensive. He has…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 06, 2018 9:56 am
StructuralBIMGuy
EmBella
EmBella
6 March 2018

Sewer main

Sewer main
SA

There generally isn't too many issues with using an existing point? It's on the other side of the property to where they wanted a new point put. Hmm anyway we are…

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EmBella
Mar 06, 2018 10:37 pm
homeone1
homeone1
24 February 2018

Bordeaux 45 Build Metricon

Bordeaux 45 Build Metricon
SA

Hi i am looking to build something similar to the bordeaux in adelaide, maybe the hamshire 45 or somerest 45.

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homeone1
Feb 24, 2018 6:44 pm
Nawsome
Nawsome
24 February 2018

New Build, Seaford Meadows, Hickinbotham

New Build, Seaford Meadows, Hickinbotham
SA

I like your plan. How is it going?

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Nawsome
Feb 24, 2018 12:07 pm
Nawsome

Ok so been in about two months. All seems to be going along slowly to plan. Still quite happy with the finish. Being in a bit have noticed a few blemishes in the painting…

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hillbuilder
Feb 15, 2018 1:02 pm
JM1911A1
JM1911A1
14 February 2018

Simonds Harcrest - SA Build - PCI Complete

Simonds Harcrest - SA Build - PCI Complete
SA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Handover was today - very exciting. Not any photos in all the rushing due to an annoying mix up. Three little things to be fixed up but all in writing before handover…

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JM1911A1
Feb 14, 2018 10:35 pm
JM1911A1
katmeow01
katmeow01
14 February 2018

Reviews of Rossdale & Dechelles Homes in Adelaide

Reviews of Rossdale & Dechelles Homes in Adelaide
SA

We tossed up between the two also. We finally decided with Rossdale mostly for their fixed price contract but also partly because our block needed a split level and…

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katmeow01
Feb 14, 2018 9:07 pm
lovisa
lovisa
10 February 2018

Statesman, Greenock MKII

Statesman, Greenock MKII
SA
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Any photos yet :)

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lovisa
Feb 10, 2018 8:40 pm
Nawsome
Nawsome
2 February 2018

House Demolition Adelaide

House Demolition Adelaide
SA

we are hoping to start the demo early next week with Magil Demolition. We were also told that we had to move out before asking for services to be cut (which can then take…

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Nawsome
Feb 02, 2018 2:38 pm
Nawsome
eliszia
eliszia
24 January 2018

Metricon Glendale 34 Springlake

Metricon Glendale 34 Springlake
SA
1, 2, 3, 4

Than you Dulie. Metricon Glendale 34 Modified

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eliszia
Jan 24, 2018 3:53 pm
j0j0chris
j0j0chris
7 January 2018

Property law help please!

Property law help please!
SA

The deal is actually not quite done as the people that bought the land told us it settles in a couple of weeks. I have spoken briefly with a lawyer, and am waiting on a…

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j0j0chris
Jan 07, 2018 5:22 pm
dulie
dulie
12 December 2017

Metricon Lincoln 32 in Adelaide

Metricon Lincoln 32 in Adelaide
SA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Congrats!

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dulie
Dec 12, 2017 2:41 pm
dulie
Sgreenham
Sgreenham
22 November 2017

Building Weeks & Macklin Ashdale in Western Adelaide

Building Weeks & Macklin Ashdale in Western Adelaide
SA

Just completed my second build with Weeks and Macklin.. The first (2013) went well, agent was excellent, supervisor fantastic, 20 week build time, quality installs however…

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Sgreenham
Nov 22, 2017 11:28 am
Amymay
Amymay
13 November 2017

SA Distinctive homes?

SA Distinctive homes?
SA

Over charged us 20,000$ in our footings.... Then tried to tell us if another builder didnt charge us $48,000 in footings they will sting us throughout the build. We are…

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Amymay
Nov 13, 2017 6:50 pm
Joker
Joker
13 November 2017

Who is the Best SA builder for inclusions / appliances

Who is the Best SA builder for inclusions / appliances
SA

Be careful that inclusions make you forget about the number one most important thing by a mile, the quality of the build, it's this area that when wrong, can ruin your…

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Joker
Nov 13, 2017 8:47 am
Amymay
Amymay
3 November 2017

Fairmont Homes Custom Build Myponga, SA

Fairmont Homes Custom Build Myponga, SA
SA
1, 2, 3, 4

Hellooo much update on the house?? I have my finger crossed for before xmas just wanted to see if youve had any update on handover date ? 😀😀

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Amymay
Nov 03, 2017 1:07 pm
alysanne
alysanne
1 November 2017

Modified Carrington with Statesman Homes S.A [first home].

Modified Carrington with Statesman Homes S.A [first home].
SA
1, 2, 3

ckfd Good, thanks for asking! I got my keys last Friday (about 1.5 weeks after pre handover). Still have some work to complete from other contractors before I move in…

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alysanne
Nov 01, 2017 10:18 pm
brokenstick
brokenstick
19 October 2017

Ceiling Height cost on 2.4M to 2.7M

Ceiling Height cost on 2.4M to 2.7M
SA

This may be because you are going 2 increments, from 2.2 to 2.5 to 2.74 (they seem to charge for each increment). Our ground we are looking at comes with 2.55 which we…

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brokenstick
Oct 19, 2017 8:50 am
brokenstick
rk72
rk72
17 October 2017

Building first home!

Building first home!
SA

Purchased land this year, hoping to build by the end of 2018. Already picked builder as family are bricklayers, etc. Am just interested in what everyone else's experiences…

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rk72
Oct 17, 2017 8:04 pm
lovisa
lovisa
17 October 2017

Hickinbotham build adelaide

Hickinbotham build adelaide
SA
1, 2

Our soil removal is $750 under quoted amount (for scrape snd trenches ) was told can go up if more soil needs to be removed like for i think site cleanup and paving.

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lovisa
Oct 17, 2017 4:54 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 October 2017

No siteworks 6 weeks after OK to start

No siteworks 6 weeks after OK to start
SA

Entilzha Check your Geotech report and engineering Drawings/Notes as to what is required They should be with your contract documents or you can ask you council building…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 10, 2017 9:20 am
StructuralBIMGuy
MJT
MJT
8 October 2017

Fairmont Homes Consultant Adelaide

Fairmont Homes Consultant Adelaide
SA

We dealt with Jeff and he was wonderful

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MJT
Oct 08, 2017 9:16 pm
DRT
DRT
6 October 2017

Our Glendale 39 - Metricon (Blackwood Park, SA)

Our Glendale 39 - Metricon (Blackwood Park, SA)
SA
1 ... 14, 15, 16

Hi tungfai How is everything going on with you build. I am also building Glendale 41 with como facade in Sydney. Would love to see some completed pictures. Also what…

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DRT
Oct 06, 2017 9:38 am
Sarah159
Sarah159
5 October 2017

Tomcats build in mount barker

Tomcats build in mount barker
SA

Floor plan looks great! We had a look at Newenham and its lovely, im sure you wont regret that decision. I need to get some retaining quotes also, it is so ridiculously…

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Sarah159
Oct 05, 2017 7:27 pm
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craigo
Oct 05, 2017 4:45 pm
craigo
hillbuilder
hillbuilder
3 October 2017

New Building Seaford Meadows SA

New Building Seaford Meadows SA
SA
1 ... 23, 24, 25

It is frustrating. The world would be a better place if a lot more people did their jobs properly!! There is no excuse for lack of communication or response, but it seems…

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hillbuilder
Oct 03, 2017 1:13 pm
Ckfd
Ckfd
29 September 2017

Doing it Again! Our second Mt Barker Build

Doing it Again! Our second Mt Barker Build
SA
1, 2

davelle19 How is it all going?

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Ckfd
Sep 29, 2017 8:13 pm
Ckfd
DanTheUpholsterer
DanTheUpholsterer
24 September 2017

KDR with Fairmont Homes

KDR with Fairmont Homes
SA
1, 2, 3, 4

Very nice What colour have you used on the walls ? Did you make your entry way narrower ? Our design we have 2 full size doors... is that front door a double wide door…

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DanTheUpholsterer
Sep 24, 2017 10:52 pm
Rico--
Rico--
17 September 2017

Beechwood Adelaide - any information much appreciated

Beechwood Adelaide - any information much appreciated
SA

Did you find any more useful information on Beechwood, and who did you end up selecting for your build?

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Rico--
Sep 17, 2017 11:20 am

Looks like we might be ready to rear our heads again soon...stay tuned B-)

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gemm01
Sep 15, 2017 9:37 pm
gemm01
Marshall5858
Marshall5858
14 September 2017

building at seaford meadows

building at seaford meadows
SA
1 ... 21, 22, 23

He is one of my neighbors, really nice man They are definitely the best lemons I've seen too and no nasties, even better!!

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Marshall5858
Sep 14, 2017 9:52 pm
JayaJaya
JayaJaya
13 September 2017

adelaide- reputable, quality builders

adelaide- reputable, quality builders
SA

Who did you end up going with? Not Weeks I hope - I heard from several professionals (like our inspector, and independently from other trades) that they screed OVER your…

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JayaJaya
Sep 13, 2017 3:28 pm
JayaJaya
stayxtrue
stayxtrue
11 September 2017

Change of jobs during building new house

Change of jobs during building new house
SA

we are currently at construction and I am moving back into my old role as the new role I moved into just hasnt worked out as I planned! But as far as a i know we are fine…

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stayxtrue
Sep 11, 2017 2:50 pm
stayxtrue
DanTheUpholsterer
DanTheUpholsterer
10 September 2017

Building with Fairmont Homes - Port Willunga

Building with Fairmont Homes - Port Willunga
SA
1, 2, 3

Like the brickwork I think I'll be using these bricks on my build !

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DanTheUpholsterer
Sep 10, 2017 12:48 pm
dave69
dave69
7 September 2017

Dechellis "daintree" different doors and windows?

Dechellis "daintree" different doors and windows?
SA

Hi and thank you for the welcome. I will go and check out some of window suppliers and work out what we want. Hopefully Dechellis will be happy to work with another supplier.

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dave69
Sep 07, 2017 9:38 pm
lovisa
lovisa
1 September 2017

Prices to Fix in Contract????

Prices to Fix in Contract????
SA

We have a fix price as well but certain items stay a provisional sum till build is finished Although most iff the times there is no problem and they dont go over quoted…

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lovisa
Sep 01, 2017 9:28 pm
lovisa
lovisa
31 August 2017

Land - when am I responsible for it

Land - when am I responsible for it
SA

Its been sorted out As we asked about it prior to signing as a condition of settlement with the grass and weeds slaahed prior to settlement and got an email that said they…

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lovisa
Aug 31, 2017 7:30 pm
buildingnanna
buildingnanna
23 August 2017

Building with Hickinbotham

Building with Hickinbotham
SA

Mine took a couple of months had to wait for selections appointment

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buildingnanna
Aug 24, 2017 12:36 am
buildingnanna
MannyP
MannyP
16 August 2017

Good eve All

Good eve All
SA

I am seeing builder on friday to finalise home design, can you guys give any tips for better deal? Thank you Manny

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MannyP
Aug 16, 2017 10:04 pm
bubbles_family
bubbles_family
14 August 2017

Fairmont Homes - Seaford Meadows SA - fencing

Fairmont Homes - Seaford Meadows SA - fencing
SA
1 ... 16, 17, 18

Nice work, it looks very tidy my husband lost the end of his pinkie helping his brother move concrete retaining - those things are heavy!!! You've done a great…

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bubbles_family
Aug 14, 2017 8:56 pm
bubbles_family
bubbles_family
13 August 2017

New home builder Fairmont, Reynella SA

New home builder Fairmont, Reynella SA
SA
1, 2

Hi Amymay How did you go with your selections?

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bubbles_family
Aug 13, 2017 9:21 pm
Joker
Joker
8 August 2017

Building on boundary-Neighbour unhappy

Building on boundary-Neighbour unhappy
SA

I would send a letter stating, your limited where the garage goes and that your home is single storey, state that unfortunately a empty block will always end up with a…

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Joker
Aug 08, 2017 1:38 pm
lovisa
lovisa
3 August 2017

FIrst Home build Rosewood Grove, Elizabeth North

FIrst Home build Rosewood Grove, Elizabeth North
SA

Thank you our footings came in at $20959, we are waiting for valuation atm. Our council stage 1and / went through in under a week! Now waiting for stage 3 :)

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lovisa
Aug 03, 2017 8:15 pm
MannyP
MannyP
2 August 2017

2 Storey house lights view.

2 Storey house lights view.
SA

Good Eve everyone, have any one built 2 storey house at lights view...as i a, on a budget are there builders reliable who will build on a budget...i mean under 200000. Thanks

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MannyP
Aug 02, 2017 11:26 pm
Rocky1525
Rocky1525
1 August 2017

AdenBrook homes Greater Sydney

AdenBrook homes Greater Sydney
SA

Hi Aksay, How is your journey going with AB. Can you give an update about workmanship. Thanks.

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Rocky1525
Aug 01, 2017 2:42 pm
HFBMPC
HFBMPC
30 July 2017

Metro - Minters Fields, Mount Barker SA

Metro - Minters Fields, Mount Barker SA
SA

Congrats on the slab! What were your selections like?

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HFBMPC
Jul 30, 2017 1:40 pm
HFBMPC
Daren
Daren
19 July 2017

Two lenders for construction

Two lenders for construction
SA

Yes, I've already found that Weeks are very slow. It soon will be two years since we signed the preliminary agreement. At the moment we only have just finalised pricing…

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Daren
Jul 19, 2017 8:04 pm
Nawsome
Nawsome
8 July 2017

Soil Reports and Engineer's Report

Soil Reports and Engineer's Report
SA

that sounds good - hope you get a good result for your soil

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Nawsome
Jul 08, 2017 9:09 am
Nawsome
MickNolan
MickNolan
5 July 2017

Garage door color

Garage door color
SA

Hi MickNolan, have you decided on what garage door color to use?

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MickNolan
Jul 05, 2017 1:24 am

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