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building-expert
building-expert
30 January

Builder Terminating Building Contract

Builder Terminating Building Contract

Hi Tracey, you have taken too long to react to your builder's wrongdoing and are now left in a vulnerable position. Fighting the builder legally will cost big bucks and if…

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building-expert
Jan 30, 2024 9:53 am
building-expert
Tejasvi
Tejasvi
29 January

Metricon Homes - Delta Single storey

Metricon Homes - Delta Single storey
VIC

Hello All 🙂 We are planning to start our journey of construction our first home. We zeroed down on Metricon and henley homes based on design suitable for our lot and…

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Tejasvi
Jan 29, 2024 8:18 pm
obiwon
obiwon
29 January

Building over sewer pipe in Queensland

Building over sewer pipe in Queensland
QLD

I think you are getting different numbers because they all just based them on "other jobs" even though each job is unique. Often, with builders, unless you're speaking to…

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obiwon
Jan 29, 2024 2:55 pm
obiwon
obiwon
obiwon
29 January

Do floor to ceiling tiles ad much resale value

Do floor to ceiling tiles ad much resale value

They make the room much easier to clean for one, reflect more light (if light colour tiles are used), and you dont end up with dust on the top edge of tiles (cause most…

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obiwon
Jan 29, 2024 1:42 pm
obiwon
obiwon
obiwon
29 January

Anyone know the process to stain axon cladding

Anyone know the process to stain axon cladding

The most definitive answer to your question James is this taken from the James Hardie Axon Cladding Installation Guide - i just happen to have it…

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obiwon
Jan 29, 2024 1:27 pm
obiwon
rp81
rp81
29 January

Building with Status Residential Perth, Yeah Nah?

Building with Status Residential Perth, Yeah Nah?

What is your feedback of Status residential please ?

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rp81
Jan 29, 2024 1:12 pm
TS_25
TS_25
29 January

Am I the only one who has chosen this brick color

Am I the only one who has chosen this brick color
NSW

Hi Our.surreyhome, We are planning with the stone brick as well. Can you please share your facade design and picture please ? I am totally confused and depressed with…

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5993
TS_25
Jan 29, 2024 11:58 am
TS_25
TS_25
29 January

Brick selection and omitting rendering

Brick selection and omitting rendering

Hi Housenoob, We need some advice from you please. We opted for lightning brick but we didn’t check the lightning brick facade with rendering on top. If you went with…

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TS_25
Jan 29, 2024 11:53 am
TS_25
TS_25
28 January

Need urgent help regarding facade colour combination please

Need urgent help regarding facade colour combination please

Thank you @. Tried to play with the facade models but the exact colour is not matching up.

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TS_25
Jan 28, 2024 9:35 pm
Vdo263
Vdo263
27 January

Sienna Homes - Reviews?

Sienna Homes - Reviews?
VIC

Hi starting the process of looking around for Dual Occ builders. Looking to build a home shared with family either as a duplex or front back. Has anyone done any recent…

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Vdo263
Jan 27, 2024 9:33 pm
Our House Build
Our House Build
27 January

Porte cochère - separate pedestrian gate/path?

Porte cochère - separate pedestrian gate/path?

Thank you so much for your response. I have drawn a pedestrian gate in - for curb appeal, let's see how much costs come in at. I think you're right - if we decide to…

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Our House Build
Jan 27, 2024 2:40 pm
gommeqld
gommeqld
26 January

Precast Insulated Walls vs ICF

Precast Insulated Walls vs ICF

Good questions but the best answer will be obtained by visiting (ie: interviewing) a couple of house designers and/or builders and ask them. You may find it challenging to…

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3205
gommeqld
Jan 26, 2024 6:23 pm
Brahma Bull
Brahma Bull
24 January

Mark up on material by trades as an owner builder

Mark up on material by trades as an owner builder

Always get multiple quotes, no matter how reasonable/cheap you think it is. I remember getting a few quotes for a pool fence, roughly around the same price, thinking the…

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Brahma Bull
Jan 24, 2024 12:18 pm
Brahma Bull
HomeoneHR
HomeoneHR
23 January

Will this tree be a show stopper? (Tree Protection Zone ques

Will this tree be a show stopper? (Tree Protection Zone ques

Hi , I'm currently going through this now within the Whitehorse council which has a similar set of restrictions. We're having to make compromises with our floor plan due…

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30576
HomeoneHR
Jan 23, 2024 12:52 pm
SJT76
SJT76
22 January

Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)

Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)
1, 2

Hi jamassav. The defects vary by stage. I would say the main things were: - Slab: gaps in the formwork leading to areas that overflowed. This in turn caused gaps in…

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SJT76
Jan 22, 2024 4:25 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
17 January

Data Points

Data Points

If you're referring to Eufy homebase, then just put a switch between a datapoint and put the homebase elsewhere near another device in your home unless you want teh…

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ponzutwo
Jan 17, 2024 10:02 am
chippy
chippy
17 January

Liaison between owner builder and engineer

Liaison between owner builder and engineer

The engineering is the engineering. It's irrelevant how much material you have. Unless it fits the requirements of your design the engineer can't "make"it work. You might…

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chippy
Jan 17, 2024 7:50 am
chippy
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
16 January

New house's driveway under CDC ?

New house's driveway under CDC ?

you need to make an application to your local council for this as they are the approval authority for driveways cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Jan 16, 2024 11:18 am
Ashington Homes
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
15 January

Water damage to new home

Water damage to new home

there was an event. The question is whether the builder had the insurance and whether the event was covered. The workmanship is a separate conversation.

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ponzutwo
Jan 15, 2024 10:29 am

Our build with Easystart Homes in Carissa Estate (Seville Gr

Our build with Easystart Homes in Carissa Estate (Seville Gr
WA
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Hi! This is a long shot in getting a reply but one can hope 😊 Love watching your progress. We are currently about to sign builders contract for the same plan. Is there…

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SammysHomeAdventure
Jan 13, 2024 10:02 am
SammysHomeAdventure
Lala74
Lala74
12 January

Overhead cupboards.

Overhead cupboards.

Hi, Can anyone give me approx. price for overhead cupboards. TIA

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Lala74
Jan 12, 2024 7:40 pm
Stumpie
Stumpie
12 January

Discount on Discontinued Bricks

Discount on Discontinued Bricks

Hi, I have around 400 available if anyone is interested

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8508
Stumpie
Jan 12, 2024 7:05 pm
AlexanderSSS
AlexanderSSS
9 January

Getting a construction lawyer

Getting a construction lawyer
QLD

Finding the right construction lawyer can be a bit daunting, especially when you've had some challenges in your search. It's essential to have someone reliable and…

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24885
AlexanderSSS
Jan 09, 2024 10:11 pm
ekw83
ekw83
9 January

Yarrabank or Rivergum Constructions anyone?

Yarrabank or Rivergum Constructions anyone?
VIC

Would like to know how your house is now?

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ekw83
Jan 09, 2024 8:15 pm
Pav01
Pav01
8 January

Mojo Homes, Enigma 46 - Gables NSW

Mojo Homes, Enigma 46 - Gables NSW
NSW

Hi all, We are considering Enigma 46 from Mojo Homes in Gables, NSW. Has anyone built with Mojo and any pointers and feedback. Also, if anyone has built similar design…

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13106
Pav01
Jan 08, 2024 9:15 am
noviice
noviice
7 January

What have been your experiences with building inspections?

What have been your experiences with building inspections?
QLD

You have mandatory building inspections and privately engaged building inspections. The difference between the two comes down to inspecting the building so it's safe and…

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noviice
Jan 07, 2024 7:20 pm
Mofflepop
Mofflepop
7 January

Building Surveyor and Inspections

Building Surveyor and Inspections

This mostly matches up with what I’ve read on the QBCC website (they use the term building certifier). The only thing that gets me a little bit confused is that the…

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Mofflepop
Jan 07, 2024 10:18 am
Mofflepop
Mofflepop
Mofflepop
4 January

Building inspections

Building inspections

Haha thank you - yes, I think best to be on the safe side for sure! ☺️

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Mofflepop
Jan 04, 2024 10:03 pm
Mofflepop
Mick W
Mick W
4 January

Living in a Shed During Construction?

Living in a Shed During Construction?
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Thought I might give this post a bit of a nudge, as my wife and I are looking to live in the shed while we build. Has anyone here done this recently, how did it go? Was…

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Mick W
Jan 04, 2024 12:16 pm
eguan88
eguan88
4 January

Who else is building with Eden Brae?

Who else is building with Eden Brae?
NSW
1 ... 776, 777, 778

usually add about extra 60% on top

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eguan88
Jan 04, 2024 9:04 am
chippy
chippy
3 January

Tax expense

Tax expense

If it's your primary residence then there is no tax deductions to be made.

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chippy
Jan 02, 2024 11:21 pm
chippy

In this forum we often rightly criticise builders....

In this forum we often rightly criticise builders....
1, 2, 3, 4

In Victoria you cannot put a caveat on arising from a domestic building contract.

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building-expert
Jan 02, 2024 6:22 pm
building-expert
firstbuild_H
firstbuild_H
2 January

Our Henley Amalfi 27/530

Our Henley Amalfi 27/530
VIC
1, 2

Yes true didn't require much upgrades when we built

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firstbuild_H
Jan 02, 2024 6:34 am

Hi, Building a new place and I have limited space from garage to fence. 3130mm width, then opens up over 5000mm once I pass tmy garage. I need a fence that goes from…

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Newbie321
Jan 01, 2024 7:29 pm
Newbie321
Newbie321
1 January

Trusses

Trusses

Yes the knot that missing and split on the end. Turns out it needs rectification.

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Newbie321
Jan 01, 2024 7:14 pm
oklouise
oklouise
1 January

Custom Home Design - Suggestions and Recommendation

Custom Home Design - Suggestions and Recommendation
VIC

ideal house depends on the site and location as much as internal floor plan....what is the distance from the house to all four boundaries, where is north, describe your…

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15085
oklouise
Jan 01, 2024 4:45 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
1 January

Back-flow Prevention Valve ?

Back-flow Prevention Valve ?
SA

Good luck with it. I don't know what the cost of a nice bidet seat with a 25mm air gap will be but you are obviously deducting the cost of a RPZ valve and its…

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SaveH2O
Jan 01, 2024 3:14 pm
SaveH2O
Mofflepop
Mofflepop
1 January

Building with Plantation homes - start time?

Building with Plantation homes - start time?

I’m curious about how you went with this. We are planning a KDRB and considering Plantation Homes as a builder. I’m aware that after the demolition another soil test…

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22693
Mofflepop
Jan 01, 2024 9:15 am
Mofflepop
PeterCurtis
PeterCurtis
28 December 2023

Builder for double story house in Tallawong Schofields NSW

Builder for double story house in Tallawong Schofields NSW
NSW

We bought land in Tallawong Schofields NSW size 30m X 12.5m and planning to get double story house build around 350 sqm. We are thinking about having premium inclusions…

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PeterCurtis
Dec 28, 2023 8:37 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
28 December 2023

$13,500 staircase and we get grade E timber.

$13,500 staircase and we get grade E timber.
ACT

Staircases and sausages. Should thou wish to keep thy palate sweet for sausages, avert thine eyes from their crafting.

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SaveH2O
Dec 28, 2023 7:28 pm
SaveH2O
homeoneforumuser
homeoneforumuser
28 December 2023

Building Inquiry

Building Inquiry

Thank you for your response. The building surveyor who drew out the plan mapped out the garage for 2.7 metres in height and 6.5 metres in length, when in reality, they…

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homeoneforumuser
Dec 27, 2023 11:24 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
26 December 2023

Granny Flat + Studio

Granny Flat + Studio

I would suggest you simply go and talk to council about your proposal, most councils are getting onboard with ancillary dwellings. There is no benefit in keeping it…

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BuildingandLegal
Dec 26, 2023 10:50 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
26 December 2023

Paving Concrete Over Termguard Pipes

Paving Concrete Over Termguard Pipes

As most others have posted above the install isn't compliant. The pipe is meant to be covered in loose soil or sand, the pipe has holes in it that leaks out a termicide…

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BuildingandLegal
Dec 26, 2023 10:42 pm
BuildingandLegal
Sydneyresider
Sydneyresider
22 December 2023

Water main connection

Water main connection

Hi all I'm currently building a duplex in Sydney and we need to do a new water connection to the second unit. The water main is on the other side of the road so we need…

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Sydneyresider
Dec 22, 2023 10:28 am
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MyHome2
Dec 21, 2023 8:50 am
estaunton1
estaunton1
20 December 2023

Kialla Homes

Kialla Homes
VIC

Hi, I am looking into Kialla and am wondering if you decided to build with them or if you managed to get any feedback? I am finding it hard to find any reviews of them.

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estaunton1
Dec 20, 2023 9:57 am
estaunton1

Problem pillar

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ownerinproblem
Dec 17, 2023 3:15 pm
kiwiinoz
kiwiinoz
17 December 2023

Provincial Homes

Provincial Homes
NSW
1 ... 33, 34, 35

Timeframes were always a challenge, but we built during covid/excessive rainfall so it was to be expected. Having said that, it took much longer for our build to complete…

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kiwiinoz
Dec 17, 2023 6:47 am
kiwiinoz
ownerinproblem
ownerinproblem
16 December 2023

Brick Problems - Acid Burn?

Brick Problems - Acid Burn?

I am not a brick expert, but rendering would be 1 option, it would be costly to do the entire house though....

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ownerinproblem
Dec 16, 2023 10:14 pm

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