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ZarliMay 25, 2011 5:50 pm Let down!!!
I've never understood this way of thinking. Builders have to make money yeah or they would be going broke.
Sure going through a… tstr1a replied 25 May 2011 ago BuildingPre start deposit is normally 5%
Main reason for extra cost are site costs if the ground is worse than expected from the site investigation, and removal of rock boulders… HELP! am I over-reacting?Thanks for all the support guys. so far things are back ontrack and found out through the gyprockers that our builder doesnt have any gyprock contractors atm thats why… Stage payments - when is payment due?Most builders back office have no idea where you're up to. They may just work to what was planned or just send it out early to avoid getting too far ahead in the build. I… Casa2 replied 26 May 2011 ago Casa2May 26, 2011 12:55 pm deb17May 26, 2011 1:41 pm Brick Demolition and Rebuild CostsThanks for your info chrisandkate......
We were thinking along similar lines for brickwork....... plus of course the bricks.
Demolition will be the worse case scenario… Independent building inspector?Hi zappel,
You book in prior to inspections and organise a wk prior to each stage!
You can get unto 6 we got the standard 3!
You need to organise this with your SS prior… Just Poured H Class Slab Cracks?There are special resins that have hi flow characteristics and 'glue' the crack sides together.
Once a slab has cracked and the tension has been released (shrunk during… My final house plans (version 287...)
Hi Barker
I have just read though your posts with interest as we are also custom designing. Like you, we have changed the design many times and now we are just tweaking… Advice on external building materials pleaseThanks Arcadia.
You're right - I am after energy efficiency. I'm building in Melbourne where I don't think double brick houses have been built since the 40's or 50's. I… redh replied 27 May 2011 ago any one building with porter davisPlaces Homes teams up to create dream design portfolio
Just wanted to share some Porter Davis news with you, we will be undertaking a brand… Timberlike blinds?Thanks so much, I did think about the heat/cool factor but we are putting in reverse cycle so figure we'll be ok 
Thanks again, am not afraid to go for it now!! Site cut & fill costsSome people are overcharged but in a lot of cases the main concern is may be just that they are paying more than they expected.
If you are concerned the best way is to… Anyone building with an infilled slab?We are in Newcastle as well - in the 1 in 100 too. Our options were to build on bearers and joists, on a very thick slab or import fill then retain and pier extensively.… kyton replied 27 May 2011 ago kytonMay 27, 2011 6:25 pm For anyone who is interested, here is the finished product, our lovely house! We've been in for almost 3 weeks now and are loving it. Have got grass and I think I have now… leowMay 29, 2011 12:54 am Sherridon Homes-The BrooksvilleAnyone out there build with them and particular this house design? Or anyone want to share their experience building with Sherridon. Look forward your comment? leow started a topic 29 May 2011 ago chatzMay 29, 2011 10:28 am vennoMay 29, 2011 12:17 pm House plans knocked back at councilJust met with our builder and he suggested trimming the eaves to 450mm and reducing the internal north wall by 300mm. My wife doesn't seem to mind too much, so I think… powinc replied 29 May 2011 ago
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(that was my point about 10 posts back.) so the markup (12%) should be consistent (over whatever base rate)…
