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mockkie
Oct 28, 2022 1:08 pm
Denali
Denali
24 August

How often do you visit your site?

How often do you visit your site?
1 ... 35, 36, 37

We're living right next door to our build so we see and hear everything. We try not to engage the tradies much, other than saying hello, but our SS will text us to ask if…

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Denali
Aug 24, 2023 12:48 pm
Sgtabe
Sgtabe
23 October

Things you forget - summary page 32

Things you forget - summary page 32
1 ... 59, 60, 61

What an amazing thread. I read the whole 61 pages and even though I had covered some of the points, there were many many many key advice I would have simply missed. And…

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Sgtabe
Oct 23, 2023 4:54 pm
Love Zac
Love Zac
Yesterday

Anyone building with Zac Homes?

Anyone building with Zac Homes?

Wish you all the best. Once you signed the contract, they will find millions excuses to charge you. And have seen their sites unfinished for a long time.

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Love Zac
Dec 09, 2023 3:51 am
Love Zac
Love Zac
Yesterday

Building with Zac Homes.

Building with Zac Homes.

HIA contract signed a couple of years ago with clear terms to increase contract price by X% if the build doesn't start by Y months. Due to land registration delay,…

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Love Zac
Dec 08, 2023 10:30 pm
alexp79
alexp79
Yesterday

Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site

Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

I wouldn't call it foam, it is autoclaved concrete - special form of a lightweight concretes, which is used in building industry since early 90-ies and has probably…

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alexp79
Dec 08, 2023 6:20 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
8 December

JKW

JKW

want to answer the question posed?

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ponzutwo
Dec 08, 2023 1:21 pm
Sydneyresider
Sydneyresider
6 December

Provincial Homes

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

Anyone building with Provincial Homes at the moment? We continue to struggle with communications - they don’t provide any estimated timeframes and have even told us…

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Sydneyresider
Dec 06, 2023 9:26 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
6 December

How long to get the Cert of Occupancy issued?

How long to get the Cert of Occupancy issued?

Congratulations! Nice to put that to bed before christmas, now you can relax

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Ashington Homes
Dec 06, 2023 4:31 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
6 December

Create of a restriction on the title

Create of a restriction on the title

Flamingo Give me a call and I will do my best to talk you through it. For those who would like an answer, Subject to seeing your actual DA condition, I think you are…

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Ashington Homes
Dec 06, 2023 2:38 pm
Ashington Homes
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Ashington Homes
Dec 06, 2023 2:21 pm
Ashington Homes
josh12
josh12
5 December

Frustration during Construction Phase - Masterton

Frustration during Construction Phase - Masterton
NSW

Yes, Lack of communication is a big concern. We built a few years ago and we used to get a call every Friday from our supervisor. Now I have to visit the site myself to…

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josh12
Dec 05, 2023 5:00 pm
josh12
josh12
5 December

Carlisle Building Experience

Carlisle Building Experience

Hello, Whats peoples current experience building with Carlisle, specifically in SouthEast Melbourne? We are currently building in SE Melbourne and finding that quality…

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josh12
Dec 05, 2023 2:10 pm
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Pedro4137
Dec 04, 2023 4:49 pm
alexp79
alexp79
4 December

Fill & Slab vs. Tall stumps

Fill & Slab vs. Tall stumps
VIC

You can also consider some of more advanced foundation systems such as Surefoot https://surefootfootings.com.au/. Ultimately, it is replacing piles and perfect for sloping…

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alexp79
Dec 04, 2023 3:36 pm

Hi there. We actually ended up doing a private build. We found that we wanted to change so much. A few of the rooms were kept the same but were obsessed with be pavilion…

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Stina_S
Dec 03, 2023 9:51 pm
Stina_S
Gordonsandstone
Gordonsandstone
3 December

Duplex in kuringai council

Duplex in kuringai council

I'm a newbie. Wondering if anyone can give me some advice re: what to do, who to engage, costs, challenges, time required to pursue building a duplex on my property that…

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Gordonsandstone
Dec 03, 2023 9:50 pm
ctrl
ctrl
3 December

brickwork out of level

brickwork out of level

Thanks for the informative response! I'll feed that back to the site supervisor.

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ctrl
Dec 03, 2023 3:38 pm
Karridale01
Karridale01
3 December

Current Prestart Cost

Current Prestart Cost

Hi Everyone, wondering if anyone has done a prestart lately with summit homes in WA and what kind of costs were associated with adding gpo's and downlights? we are also…

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Karridale01
Dec 03, 2023 11:48 am
akie
akie
3 December

Building on boundary retaining wall

Building on boundary retaining wall
WA

Hello, We are about to build and the plans show a part of the exterior wall is being built on top of a limestone retaining wall. Does this mean the retaining wall will…

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akie
Dec 03, 2023 8:56 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
1 December

Getting home built - Is H1 class waffle pod slab ok?

Getting home built - Is H1 class waffle pod slab ok?
NSW

The appropriate slab is the one that the engineers design based on the report. In Short, yes. Is there things you need to be mindful of? heck yeah. Take a look for…

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ponzutwo
Dec 01, 2023 1:07 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
30 November

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

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

In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. Desiderius Erasmus This proverb implies that even a little knowledge or experience can…

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SaveH2O
Nov 30, 2023 1:55 pm
SaveH2O

also your QR code link is sus. Thanks for playing

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ponzutwo
Nov 29, 2023 4:43 pm
PhanT
PhanT
28 November

New Concrete Slab extended exposure duration

New Concrete Slab extended exposure duration
NSW

We have been on an arduous journey with our new home build but things seem to start moving into the next phase since the concrete waffle pods were done in August (2023).…

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PhanT
Nov 28, 2023 6:14 pm
Infinite-Justice
Infinite-Justice
28 November

Wisdom Homes - Construction Delays is it worth the hassle?

Wisdom Homes - Construction Delays is it worth the hassle?
NSW

In fairness nobody gave a crap about the ACCC and the gag clauses continued in the pro forma templates of a few other builders after the ACCC took on Wisdom, and more…

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Infinite-Justice
Nov 28, 2023 4:25 pm
alexp79
alexp79
28 November

Contract Works Insurance - Why your builder should have it

Contract Works Insurance - Why your builder should have it

Ouch... This is really unlucky, but hopefully insurance will reimburse. Would you consider propping unfinished walls in the future?

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alexp79
Nov 28, 2023 1:33 pm
urk697
urk697
28 November

Omaxe homes - Melbourne - anyone built with them?

Omaxe homes - Melbourne - anyone built with them?
VIC

wondering anyone built with omaxe homes and care to share their experiences. thanks

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urk697
Nov 28, 2023 12:42 pm
lucyhuang
lucyhuang
26 November

Storm water drainage

Storm water drainage

Hello I am developing 2 side by side units. Wish someone can help me on the following questions 1) Which stage should be the storm water pipe installed during the new…

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lucyhuang
Nov 26, 2023 10:47 pm

Extremely happy to see the house powered up

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KnockItDown
Nov 25, 2023 7:47 am
KnockItDown
Glory
Glory
24 November

late completion penalty

late completion penalty

It's crucial to check your contract and local regulations regarding late completion penalties. If your builder said the permit issuance means no more penalties, you should…

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Glory
Nov 24, 2023 11:43 pm
Glory
Glory
Glory
24 November

Custom Home Builder in Melbourne West

Custom Home Builder in Melbourne West

I've heard good things about Ridgewater Homes and Omnia, but you might want to also check out XYZ Builders. They did an awesome job on a friend's place in a similar situation

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Glory
Nov 24, 2023 11:42 pm
Glory
Shano88
Shano88
24 November

New Build with Omnia Homes

New Build with Omnia Homes
1, 2, 3

I had the same feeling Tez throughout the build.

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Shano88
Nov 24, 2023 2:18 pm
nimbus3
nimbus3
23 November

Maximum Garage Width - Narrow Lot (Willoughby Council NSW)

Maximum Garage Width - Narrow Lot (Willoughby Council NSW)

Thanks again for this information. If you do hear anything different, would be great to know :)

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nimbus3
Nov 23, 2023 12:41 pm

can someone with more experience give me their insight? land is pretty much flat its pretty much at the top of a hill. left and right neighbours are flat in line with my…

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slacker878
Nov 22, 2023 9:05 pm
urk697
urk697
22 November

Reviews on Fairhaven homes

Reviews on Fairhaven homes
VIC

We are looking to do a KDR with fairhaven homes, Have seen plenty of good reviews about them pre construction and plenty of negative reviews about them during contruction…

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urk697
Nov 22, 2023 4:11 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
22 November

Volume Builder Recommendations - Sloping block - Melbourne.

Volume Builder Recommendations - Sloping block - Melbourne.

i did click it, still couldnt make it out rofl. in any case, doesnt look like too extreme a slope, you may be in luck. Just shoot out some emails to volume builders in…

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ponzutwo
Nov 22, 2023 2:13 pm
SJT76
SJT76
21 November

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

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

We drove past your place the other night on the way home from Rowville. It looks great!

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SJT76
Nov 21, 2023 3:04 pm
Katzie123
Katzie123
21 November

Has anyone built a home with Masterpiece Builders?

Has anyone built a home with Masterpiece Builders?

Hi All, we are starting to think of building with Masterpiece Builders in Victoria, has anyone had any feedback or experience with them

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Katzie123
Nov 21, 2023 2:30 pm
star123
star123
21 November

Beautiful New Homes (BNH) - affiliated with Masterton

Beautiful New Homes (BNH) - affiliated with Masterton

Hi, We've had some issues with BNH - Can I ask if you have to and what they are?

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star123
Nov 21, 2023 11:12 am
Arm256
Arm256
21 November

Build experience - Trend Connection Homes

Build experience - Trend Connection Homes

Hi Everyone, Does anybody have any recent experience building with Trend Connection Homes ? Planning to build a 25 sq split home with them at Campbeltown and reaching…

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Arm256
Nov 21, 2023 8:12 am
Rumana
Rumana
21 November

Signature projects Box Hill - Any reviews ? ***

Signature projects Box Hill - Any reviews ? ***
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi, I booked a land with 10 percent deposits for 45 Terry road , box hill. It's registered now . Settlement is in couple of days.

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Rumana
Nov 21, 2023 3:09 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
20 November

Bearer & Joist/Pole Home Construction Cost

Bearer & Joist/Pole Home Construction Cost

Hi Mrboh Just wondering if you have any BAL or flame zone issues on your block, as getting compliance with BAL requirements whilst doing bearers and joists is tough. Not…

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Ashington Homes
Nov 20, 2023 3:42 pm
Ashington Homes
building-expert
building-expert
19 November

HIA Contract Clause 16.2 Delays to Carrying Out the Works Af

HIA Contract Clause 16.2 Delays to Carrying Out the Works Af

Unless there is something in special conditions the builder does not have to give you timeline. If your demolition contractor has not removed Asbestos and it was found…

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building-expert
Nov 19, 2023 8:56 pm
building-expert
Gilly2023
Gilly2023
17 November

Has anyone built with Lily Homes (NSW) in recent times ?

Has anyone built with Lily Homes (NSW) in recent times ?

We are in the middle of a build with Lily Homes (Nov 2023) and are super impressed so far. Yes there was the usual additional site costs from their sticker price but we…

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Gilly2023
Nov 17, 2023 6:27 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
17 November

Help understanding Boundary Survey and Nail Location

Help understanding Boundary Survey and Nail Location
VIC

ask the surveyor for clarification would be the logical approach

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ponzutwo
Nov 17, 2023 10:29 am
suku18
suku18
16 November

Builders recommendations

Builders recommendations

Hey, Did you end up finding someone? Keen to know who you went with and how was the experience with the builder.

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suku18
Nov 16, 2023 4:06 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
16 November

Plaster meets wood - how to fill

Plaster meets wood - how to fill

yeah i couldnt picture it issue either, but i could clearly picture what they were doing wrong haha

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ponzutwo
Nov 16, 2023 9:44 am
vichan
vichan
15 November

Internal brick wall vs plasterboard - cost and acoustic?

Internal brick wall vs plasterboard - cost and acoustic?
NSW

Thank you alexp79 and gommeqld for your advice, that's very helpful, thanks

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vichan
Nov 15, 2023 8:33 am
DanHordern
DanHordern
14 November

Our Henley Build - Amalfi 30

Our Henley Build - Amalfi 30
VIC
1, 2, 3

Do you have any photos of your place that you wouldn't mind sharing ?

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DanHordern
Nov 14, 2023 8:29 pm

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