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kokichi89
kokichi89
21 May 2021

Brick/cladding ?

Brick/cladding ?
NSW

Thank you so much. It is much appreciated!

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kokichi89
May 21, 2021 6:36 pm
taylo29
taylo29
21 May 2021

Fairmont SA: Has anyone built a double-storey or the “Henley

Fairmont SA: Has anyone built a double-storey or the “Henley

I’m enquiring about the above homes and I’m well aware the starting price is just that. I’d love to know a variety of guides to how much extra you paid on top of the…

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taylo29
May 21, 2021 3:45 pm
building-expert
building-expert
21 May 2021

Fireplace install after handover

Fireplace install after handover
VIC

Your biggest problem is that you will be the second builder interfering with first builder's work. It may place you in a position of blame if something goes wrong or at…

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building-expert
May 21, 2021 11:51 am
building-expert
sachkanch
sachkanch
21 May 2021

Firstyle Homes - Oran Park

Firstyle Homes - Oran Park

Hi All, I recently signed contract with Firstyle…

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sachkanch
May 21, 2021 9:49 am
mk1234
mk1234
19 May 2021

Building at Bardia - New Breeze

Building at Bardia - New Breeze
NSW
1 ... 67, 68, 69

Hi, A lot of them have used colour bond on the corner property but don't know if it's done after getting the OC. Regards, Mohan

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mk1234
May 19, 2021 3:39 pm
jmasood
jmasood
18 May 2021

CCTV on a new built house

CCTV on a new built house
QLD

which builder was it/ Carlisle homes is charging me around 1k for 7 data points and some weather proof enclosures

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jmasood
May 18, 2021 8:08 pm
jmasood
butterfly12
butterfly12
18 May 2021

Building Permit Hume

Building Permit Hume

Can a good lawyer help with a permit?

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butterfly12
May 18, 2021 6:58 pm
shadenshield
shadenshield
18 May 2021

Info & tips for those building in BAL40 and Flame Zone

Info & tips for those building in BAL40 and Flame Zone
NSW
1, 2

Hi Hugo. I would be cautious. A 'Flame Zone' window should be tested to AS1530.8.2. 10mm glass (float or toughened) will not pass this test. If you would like a rundown…

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shadenshield
May 18, 2021 4:49 pm
new builder
new builder
18 May 2021

Nostra Homes

Nostra Homes
VIC
1, 2, 3

hi there can you please provide feedback about Nostra homes? how reliable and efficient? kindly provide your honest opinion

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new builder
May 18, 2021 2:42 pm
marz1983
marz1983
18 May 2021

GJ Gardner Mountain Views 310

GJ Gardner Mountain Views 310
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi yep been in 2yrs now, and yes we have the monument garage door. I don’t think it’s too dark but we do have the shake grey roof. Don’t have any photos on my…

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marz1983
May 18, 2021 2:33 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
18 May 2021

Architect vs Custom Home Builder

Architect vs Custom Home Builder
1, 2

Kate This is the exact reason we started our business on the North Shore. There are so many people who know want they want and then spend a ton of money on a design only…

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SejaeD
May 18, 2021 1:17 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
SejaeD
18 May 2021

Is bricks to paint white is more costly than rendering in a

Is bricks to paint white is more costly than rendering in a

what advice are your builders giving you? maybe you can get them to all provide quotes on the 3 options so you know exactly

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SejaeD
May 18, 2021 9:47 am
SejaeD
hlagvankar
hlagvankar
18 May 2021

Singhs homes

Singhs homes
VIC

Hi Did you go ahead with Singh Homes? I am also planning to go ahead with them. Any reviews would be helpful

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hlagvankar
May 18, 2021 2:21 am
jsmi
jsmi
18 May 2021

Custom small lot - Brisbane. Finished pics on page 18...

Custom small lot - Brisbane. Finished pics on page 18...
QLD
1 ... 19, 20, 21

Yeah man, show us your latest masterpiece!

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jsmi
May 18, 2021 1:41 am
jsmi
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
17 May 2021

Dennis Family Homes Don't Allow You To Use Your Own BS

Dennis Family Homes Don't Allow You To Use Your Own BS
VIC

Hmmm,,,maybe he was refering to the stormwater and sewer pipes being full of water afterall,,,to protect his buddy perhaps,,,but are the pipes installed? If you do a…

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SaveH2O
May 17, 2021 11:59 pm
SaveH2O
anthonywr79
anthonywr79
17 May 2021

Colorbond Garage Doors

Colorbond Garage Doors

Hi. We're also thinking of doing the same. Did you go ahead with you colour plans? did you get any examples, would love to see :)

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anthonywr79
May 17, 2021 10:55 pm

Termites concerns when building with timber frame

Termites concerns when building with timber frame

Physical barriers provide a long term solution compared to chemical barriers. However, the efficiency of your physical barrier…

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Eco Pest Control Brisbane
May 17, 2021 7:07 pm
agent0387
agent0387
17 May 2021

How much to build this French Modern home?

How much to build this French Modern home?
NSW

Thank you Simeon, I have a meeting upcoming with my Architect and will ask this question, much appreciated!

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agent0387
May 17, 2021 4:55 pm
ManDam
ManDam
17 May 2021

Deleted item.

Deleted item.

We are currently building with King homes and while it is early days, its been a good experience. We have seen some builders quote lots of site extras such tiger tails,…

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ManDam
May 17, 2021 3:57 pm
Meringa58
Meringa58
17 May 2021

Building a modified Metford 28 with Rawson in Googong, NSW

Building a modified Metford 28 with Rawson in Googong, NSW

Hi TDR How did you end up with this project? We are looking at buying a Metford 26 with Rawson but haven't signed anything yet. I also note you made some modifications to…

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Meringa58
May 17, 2021 11:50 am
Monty85
Monty85
17 May 2021

how many "potable" garden taps?

how many "potable" garden taps?
NSW

Yeah we added a third and probably should have added a fourth considering it was only $150 to add it in during the build. We have 2 down the garage side of our house (1…

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Monty85
May 17, 2021 10:55 am
Flamingo
Flamingo
16 May 2021

Tiles

Tiles

Hi, we are planning our 34 as well, process is very slow, I went their tile place the other day, we prefer a timber like tile it cost a lot more than $35. Are you doing a KDR?

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Flamingo
May 16, 2021 10:57 pm
Lochana11
Lochana11
16 May 2021

Walls for BAL FZ

Walls for BAL FZ
NSW

Thanks Chris and Simeon. I am a few weeks away from DA submission and thought that I consider materials before going into DA particular due to FZ. Think I will spend a bit…

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Lochana11
May 16, 2021 3:04 pm
LucB
LucB
16 May 2021

Hall & Hart - Madison (Contemporary) at Willowdale

Hall & Hart - Madison (Contemporary) at Willowdale
NSW
1, 2

Thank you adalon , that is very helpful. What you had been added seems very reasonable. We were expecting something around 30-50K given it's a KDR site. Can't get my head…

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LucB
May 16, 2021 11:32 am
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
15 May 2021

Dual occupancy - upstairs/downstairs

Dual occupancy - upstairs/downstairs

I would think this would come under a class 2 building not a class 1 (google building clarifications Australia) if you have a foyer with 2 seperate entry points. I know in…

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Doozer1905
May 16, 2021 12:15 am
AaBorokokok
AaBorokokok
15 May 2021

Help! Graffiti on Fresh Driveway!

Help! Graffiti on Fresh Driveway!

Hi all, Currently doing a KDR and builders poured the driveway yesterday, this morning we found that someone had written their name and drew a picture. The concrete is…

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AaBorokokok
May 15, 2021 1:45 pm
pabonzaira
pabonzaira
14 May 2021

Findon Fields

Findon Fields

Hello, To those thinking about building their first home, their forever home, or investment property…. Think twice before picking Rivergum as your builder. Rivergum…

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pabonzaira
May 14, 2021 3:03 pm
pabonzaira
pabonzaira
14 May 2021

Building on the Yorke Peninsula - recommendations needed

Building on the Yorke Peninsula - recommendations needed

Hello, To those thinking about building their first home, their forever home, or investment property…. Think twice before picking Rivergum as your builder. Rivergum…

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pabonzaira
May 14, 2021 3:02 pm
pabonzaira
pabonzaira
14 May 2021

My Experience with Rivergum Homes

My Experience with Rivergum Homes

Hello, To those thinking about building their first home, their forever home, or investment property…. Think twice before picking Rivergum as your builder. Rivergum…

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pabonzaira
May 14, 2021 3:02 pm
pabonzaira
pabonzaira
14 May 2021

Rivergum Homes

Rivergum Homes

Hello, To those thinking about building their first home, their forever home, or investment property…. Think twice before picking Rivergum as your builder. Rivergum…

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pabonzaira
May 14, 2021 3:01 pm
alexp79
alexp79
13 May 2021

13mm gyprock - internal walls overkill?

13mm gyprock - internal walls overkill?
NSW

Two layers of 13 mm gyprock each side on metal studs with sound batts in between will provide significant improvement in noise transmission. Easily 60 dbm+ on 90 mm profile.

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alexp79
May 13, 2021 11:12 pm
carlo321
carlo321
13 May 2021

Building first new home in Canberra

Building first new home in Canberra

Hi, We are in early stage of planning to build our new home for the first time. Looking for your recommendations and experiences with below builders…

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carlo321
May 13, 2021 10:15 pm
nithi
nithi
13 May 2021

Building opposite to light industrial area

Building opposite to light industrial area

Hi All, I have paid a deposit to a new lot to build a home in Western Sydney and the opposite lot will be light industrial area. Could you please provide some inputs…

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nithi
May 13, 2021 7:36 pm
strannik
strannik
13 May 2021

(VIC) Help understanding letter from a future neighbour

(VIC) Help understanding letter from a future neighbour

Or you could just be nice to the neighbors and ask their permission before you do it, just like they are asking permission right now :D Most people wouldn't care what…

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strannik
May 13, 2021 6:25 pm
strannik
strannik
12 May 2021

Retaining Wall

Retaining Wall

Ok so the way I understand house & land packages, it's usually a builder buying land from developer, and onselling it along with the house you want to build. So they are…

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strannik
May 12, 2021 11:02 pm
Sparkyf
Sparkyf
12 May 2021

Overshadowing

Overshadowing
WA

That's a whole another topic! As you mention, it can also depend on developer or local council requirements, and the building envelope or restrictions on said…

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Sparkyf
May 12, 2021 8:47 pm
Sparkyf
JaseG
JaseG
12 May 2021

Urban One Chiffon or Silver?

Urban One Chiffon or Silver?
1, 2

That is great to hear, that is such relief, thanks for for the tip about cleaning.

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JaseG
May 12, 2021 8:41 pm

Builder Damaged fence

Builder Damaged fence
NSW

Hi Bao, Not sure if this matter has been settled,…

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JohnDelaCruzLawyer
May 12, 2021 5:32 pm
JohnDelaCruzLawyer
Budapest
Budapest
12 May 2021

KDR - New Choice Homes Custom design - Perth, WA

KDR - New Choice Homes Custom design - Perth, WA
WA
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Hi thme , Glad I found this thread! Your place looks fantastic! We are in doing the plans up for our KDR in Riverton. 498 sm block but really weird shape (and…

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Budapest
May 12, 2021 1:14 am
GeeData
GeeData
11 May 2021

Internal Door to garage (size)

Internal Door to garage (size)

Thanks - yes we have no option to go wider than 820 - its a small entry.

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GeeData
May 11, 2021 8:46 pm
Venkata
Venkata
11 May 2021

GJ Gardner- Blue Water Design

GJ Gardner- Blue Water Design
NSW

Hi Ross2020., Thanks Do you mind telling me which franchisee of G.J.Gardener you had approached.

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Venkata
May 11, 2021 7:12 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
11 May 2021

Want to install underfloor heating with Burbank Homes

Want to install underfloor heating with Burbank Homes

welcome to the world of project home building ill send you a Pm now with the details

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SejaeD
May 11, 2021 1:31 pm
SejaeD
Cyrust
Cyrust
11 May 2021

Building in Ingle Farm SA with Statesman Homes

Building in Ingle Farm SA with Statesman Homes
SA

Hey! How’d you go with your build? What is Statesman costing you if you don’t mind me asking? I’m looking to build in Ingle farm and would like to understand what…

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Cyrust
May 11, 2021 2:28 am
mbester
mbester
10 May 2021

owner building

owner building

yes probably right

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mbester
May 10, 2021 8:54 pm
TJ01
TJ01
10 May 2021

Land Size / Granny Flat / FSR

Land Size / Granny Flat / FSR

Hi all, I have a similar question.. I have a lot in Marsden Park, NSW 2765. Its 422 sqm with 12.5 frontages.. can someone guide if its possible to build an…

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TJ01
May 10, 2021 5:21 pm
stme
stme
10 May 2021

High performance build with volume builders

High performance build with volume builders

Anyone building with a volume builder in Melbourne using high performance principles. I’m building with a volume builder and using passive home principles to achieve a…

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stme
May 10, 2021 4:30 pm

I am in the process of organising landscaping for our newly built house and have a question regarding weep holes and the drop…

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Boro
May 10, 2021 3:55 pm

Hi Peeps, I would like to get a feedback on the attached preliminary plan. There are mainly 2 concerns I've have on this plan:- Firstly, the corridor which is 1.3m. I…

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Vineet Babbar
May 10, 2021 11:36 am

North point attached

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Astro123
May 10, 2021 8:23 am

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