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Thanks for that info vpande - will give them a call.
Just out of interest has anyone had an underground pit installed - what sort of costs would I be up for??
I… haywgl replied 13 March 2008 ago WE'RE BACK!!! Latest Pics...
I'd keep quiet and say "but its not in the contract!"
Just as he would do to you if the tables were turned.  Paula replied 14 March 2008 ago PaulaMar 14, 2008 7:56 am Need advice in a big way!stage away from p**** homes building with them at present every slow
try dave robson at murwuillah I thing he buildings at pottsville site costs asbestos mornington penninsulaWe were given site costs before we demolished. We had soil tests done and they put site costs in as fixed except two provisional costs for retaining walls. Our site… Porter Davis KitchensThanks Penjay!
It's funny, because he talked me out of the black granite, said it was too porous and suggested I go with Quantum Quartz in a black instead. He priced… PaulaMar 16, 2008 3:53 pm Any knowledge of Plunket Homes here in WANot personal experience but I asked someone who has built with them (he moved in last year) if he would do so again and he gave an emphatic no. It appears that once he'd… Arc replied 17 March 2008 ago Another RoomAs I never priced building one myself, I cannot say.
Ours was actually assembled on site rather than transported ready made, but could now be removed whole, it was 10… Helyn replied 18 March 2008 ago HelynMar 18, 2008 2:11 pm Mortar colour issueI agree....
Wet mortar is the culprit here!
Leave it for another week and you will be pleasantly suprised  Additional $$$I was told that builders can give a fixed price contract but that price is more expensive to cover themselves in case something unexpected happened. You should ask your… sammy replied 19 March 2008 ago sammyMar 19, 2008 9:35 am PD - Changes to plan
Some other variations you might like to think about (while you're thinking about them) is additional insulation throughout (we also did sound proofing) - costs relatively… UPDATE OF BLOG$12,000 Quote for the decking, my god  What was the size of your decking?
I have to get my courtyard decked . clath replied 20 March 2008 ago clathMar 19, 2008 11:12 pm Facade ColorsThat’s even better than the grey, looking real good now! is building tiring? should we just buy?We had a really good build with MEtriic0n. Apart from the contracts part, we had no major issues, Build time was very good and we got exactly what we wanted. Quality has… PaulaMar 20, 2008 12:59 pm mel08Mar 20, 2008 5:42 pm Building on acreage Town PlanningI think you have been VERY accommodating with your council!
More than most would.
I see here, a bit of bullying going on, on their part. Some of what you say they… Standard inclusion listsPaula - Hahah! I have to drag my mum!! DH likes to go through the homes in record time, whereas I like to sit and study every detail and write down colours etc I… haywgl replied 21 March 2008 ago Disappointments All Roundkdee10,
I am building with **** and currently nearly the handover stage as well and I have had my fair share of frustrations (see my earlier posts).
I would… kevin replied 22 March 2008 ago kevinMar 22, 2008 7:40 am tree removaloops we never did  however both neighbours on either side and the one behind with the pool were so excited it was going.... anyone built with CLENDON VALE?But funnily enough, i walked through the new H3nley display village at Lyndhurst last weekend and some of them also have the Clendonvale logo… Planning permitsOh Ratter, this is a subject close to my heart!
We were up to Building Permit stage three weeks ago, and while applying for that, found out we needed a Planning Permit… madmel replied 23 March 2008 ago Can they do that?We had our tap placed nicely in the middle of our driveway wich caused a few headaches along the way. We were never advised where the tap would be situated and it wasnt… RESILIENT MOUNTSI'd expect a steel framed house to inherantly have that drummy sound, to some extent.. Building woesI wouldn't waste my time replying to this user, they are some type of spammer ... not sure what for, but a user with the same name asked a similar question yesterday on… Jet79Mar 25, 2008 7:06 am Council amalgamation, Bris - VENTJet - Just have a pee on that fire Hydrant - Go on - it will make you feel lot better 
I understand the frustrations, but as homereview says, it's not always that… Site costsOur site costs were estimated at $5000 to $8000 then came in at $12000 at tender. 621sm block, M class slab, 0.7m fall. Building with PD. Opinions on brickwork problemsPhoenix,
to be fair our s/s has agreed there are some issues and that they will be recitified, I'm sure the delay is just due to rescheduling of the various trades to… damo replied 26 March 2008 ago How long from plastering to handover?I think there are the efficient ones and the not so efficient ones..
with us site start was early dec. by xmas we had the slab and timber delivered. Bricking has j u s t… vpande replied 27 March 2008 ago What brick company are you using?There is also Midland Brick here in WA.
We have a choice of Midland or Austral & we decided on Midland as they had nicer looking 2c… Pebble replied 27 March 2008 ago
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