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deletedpenguin
deletedpenguin
22 February 2010

Monster's Build - 8 Weeks After Handover 22/02/10 PICS

Monster's Build - 8 Weeks After Handover 22/02/10 PICS
QLD
1 ... 9, 10, 11

The landscaping looks fantastic, and the outdoor room looks very inviting. Congratulations!

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deletedpenguin
Feb 22, 2010 8:24 pm
deletedpenguin
mickeyb
mickeyb
22 February 2010

Building in Toogoom Queensland

Building in Toogoom Queensland
QLD

Thanks for that walker79, they have heaps to choose from. :: Hopefully he can find one he likes and is within budget.

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mickeyb
Feb 22, 2010 7:58 pm
mickeyb
somewoman
somewoman
21 February 2010

We have paid the deposit on our land...now the fun begins

We have paid the deposit on our land...now the fun begins
QLD

congrats on your land and decision to build!! I'd say "run! While you still can!!", but I'm perfectly aware of how exciting it all is! I hope that everything goes well…

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somewoman
Feb 21, 2010 9:22 pm
somewoman
yvette72
yvette72
21 February 2010

any ideas for home builders qld

any ideas for home builders qld
QLD

any ideas for home builders in the lockyer valley region,not p***y homes.I know there is coral homes

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yvette72
Feb 21, 2010 9:28 am
bluegumboot
bluegumboot
20 February 2010

New build in Central QLD. Pics on blog...

New build in Central QLD. Pics on blog...
QLD

Just updating my selections list: Carpet - Sierra Vista Putty (light caramel colour) Bathroom cabinets - Laminex Pumice Silk Finish (Gloss laminate) Kitchen cabinets -…

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bluegumboot
Feb 20, 2010 9:55 pm
heater07
heater07
17 February 2010

Crissy's perfect home - In & Loving It ! Pics Finally !

Crissy's perfect home - In & Loving It ! Pics Finally !
QLD
1 ... 39, 40, 41

hey chrissy just wondering, what ended up happening with your scratched colourbond gutter? we are in the same boat that is all.. thanks!!

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heater07
Feb 17, 2010 4:21 pm
Pebbles
Pebbles
17 February 2010

Here comes Jolie's 22sq Ashton- We've been slabbed & framed

Here comes Jolie's 22sq Ashton- We've been slabbed & framed
QLD
1, 2, 3

Hi Jolie :D I'm also building with Hallmark - the Flair 258. I see you haven't been on H1 in awhile....I'm really hoping it's because you're just enjoying the build of…

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Pebbles
Feb 17, 2010 12:27 pm
Pebbles
van
van
15 February 2010

Building with stylemaster

Building with stylemaster
QLD

Hey guys..! would love to hear how your experience with Stylemaster was....and love pictures! we are going to build the baybreeze 27...

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van
Feb 15, 2010 8:18 pm
van
van
15 February 2010

Baybreeze 27 Stylemaster Homes

Baybreeze 27 Stylemaster Homes
QLD

Thanks for that info! They seem to be offering a pretty good package atm with their upgrades..but you're right about the colourbond roof thing..cheaper to go…

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van
Feb 15, 2010 2:15 pm
-Rebekah-
-Rebekah-
6 February 2010

Building coral Hamilton 252 - some new pics!!

Building coral Hamilton 252 - some new pics!!
QLD
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Everything looks fantastic Karen. I bet you and the kids are loving your new home, congratulations!!!

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-Rebekah-
Feb 06, 2010 8:23 pm
-Rebekah-
kyton
kyton
28 January 2010

Is it cheaper to source your own PC items???

Is it cheaper to source your own PC items???
QLD

You would have to check with your chosen builder whether it would be allowed or not. Most major builders do not let you provide anything - some smaller builders will, it…

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kyton
Jan 28, 2010 12:00 pm
kyton
JJ305
JJ305
21 January 2010

Help with many questions before I decide to build.

Help with many questions before I decide to build.
QLD

Apologies firstly if some questions have been posted already and secondly for the many questions I have - some vague and "how long is a…

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JJ305
Jan 21, 2010 1:07 pm
Rajloi
Rajloi
21 January 2010

Soil tests stuff up?

Soil tests stuff up?
QLD

My builder always…

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Rajloi
Jan 21, 2010 11:57 am
octain
octain
20 January 2010

Electrical Quote - does this sound right?

Electrical Quote - does this sound right?
QLD
1, 2

70 vs 55 is pretty pretty fair. Remember the builder will need their cut too! $70 per downlight is a fair price some builders will charge you more. The reality is these…

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octain
Jan 20, 2010 6:39 pm
octain
ManishU
ManishU
20 January 2010

Building Fraser 232 with Coral Homes at Springfield Lakes

Building Fraser 232 with Coral Homes at Springfield Lakes
QLD

I am starting to upload my selections on my blog, let me know what you guys think. These are from the standard selections that Coral has allowed; except for the main floors…

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ManishU
Jan 20, 2010 3:29 pm
n&n02
n&n02
18 January 2010

Colourbond - Help us choose our roof colour!!!!

Colourbond - Help us choose our roof colour!!!!
QLD
1, 2

We have Surfmist roof with Dune fascia and gutters. I just luv it. Oh and we are also having Surfmist garage door. I think you will be pleased…

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n&n02
Jan 18, 2010 8:46 pm
seast
seast
18 January 2010

Megzy New Home - Update 8.1.10

Megzy New Home - Update 8.1.10
QLD
1 ... 24, 25, 26

Thanks for your comments. Seast - Centenary Landscapes near Sumner Park has them for around $5 each. We found a landscaping place at South…

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seast
Jan 18, 2010 1:53 pm
seast
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JJ305
Jan 18, 2010 9:10 am
shelby75
shelby75
17 January 2010

Sunshine coast - Morcraft, PJ Burns or Ryan design homes?

Sunshine coast - Morcraft, PJ Burns or Ryan design homes?
QLD

We are on the sunshine coast too, we looked at all of those builders and liked designs from them all. We have gone with another builder whose costs seemed a bit more…

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shelby75
Jan 17, 2010 9:26 pm
kek
kek
17 January 2010

HELP:north aspect-orientation of living areas???

HELP:north aspect-orientation of living areas???
QLD

This one's a bit different - if you don't need a fourth bedroom, you could delete it and make either the living or al fresco room…

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kek
Jan 17, 2010 12:23 pm
kek
'chelle
'chelle
16 January 2010

2 quick questions

2 quick questions
QLD

It's your land so you can do what you want, although if you have a builder lined up then I would check with them first. A hole for a pool might…

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'chelle
Jan 16, 2010 7:30 pm
'chelle
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
13 January 2010

Please comment on our proposed floor plan

Please comment on our proposed floor plan
QLD
1, 2

:oops: Just realized I posted before going to the second page... Ah well like you said kek there are 3 of us on the nay. pitty I repeated what you guys said :oops:

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onc_artisan
Jan 13, 2010 10:25 pm
onc_artisan
Nathan SteelFab
Nathan SteelFab
12 January 2010

Insulation in Alfresco Roof

Insulation in Alfresco Roof
QLD

Sometimes it's actually a lot easier to have say a stratco roof section made up rather than having a fully framed up roofing system made. Also the underside of the statco…

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Nathan SteelFab
Jan 12, 2010 12:34 pm
Nathan SteelFab
Surveyor
Surveyor
11 January 2010

Adenbrook VS M3tricon

Adenbrook VS M3tricon
QLD
1 ... 6, 7, 8

bump de bump..... I wonder if M came through?

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Surveyor
Jan 11, 2010 4:06 pm
to_do_list
to_do_list
11 January 2010

Provisional Sum Items in HIA Contract

Provisional Sum Items in HIA Contract
QLD

Make sure you know know the rates for any provisional items. For example, how much extra will it cost for each extra metre of piers. Then check…

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to_do_list
Jan 11, 2010 3:25 pm
to_do_list
Vundaful!
Vundaful!
10 January 2010

AHHH! Chippie has put front door handle in wrong spot!!

AHHH! Chippie has put front door handle in wrong spot!!
QLD

Most people really do try to do the same thing, and I've noticed a tendency for people on forums to develop a kind of "victimised herd mentality" where, in the absence of…

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Vundaful!
Jan 10, 2010 3:30 pm
Vundaful!
neil_se
neil_se
3 January 2010

Custom design - feedback sought

Custom design - feedback sought
QLD

I'd prefer to have separation between the living areas and the bedrooms, and I want to have some windows opposite the entry for a feature and cross ventilation. If i can…

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neil_se
Jan 03, 2010 11:50 am
kaindec
kaindec
1 January 2010

The time it takes?

The time it takes?
QLD

Hi there, it's a real tough one to answer. We were assured we would be in our new home in no more than 5mths from site start. we signed 9th…

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kaindec
Jan 01, 2010 12:59 pm
kaindec
kaindec
28 December 2009

Windarra - BigM

Windarra - BigM
QLD

From the last price list I have (June 09) Windarra 33 mk2 $223600 Windarra 36 mk2 $231800 I think prices have gone up $3-5k since then. Also,…

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kaindec
Dec 28, 2009 6:49 pm
to_do_list
to_do_list
27 December 2009

Compacting of site- how does this work

Compacting of site- how does this work
QLD

You'll need a geotechincal engineer...if you do a search on the online yellow pages for Brisbane using the tag "soil testing" you'll get some reasonable hits...here's one…

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to_do_list
Dec 27, 2009 7:42 pm
to_do_list
kaindec
kaindec
27 December 2009

The Beginning - what do I do

The Beginning - what do I do
QLD

Such a great word... NOT. Essentially it means they can come back and ask for more money if it ends up costing more. Yet on the flipside, if it…

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kaindec
Dec 27, 2009 8:38 am
Beebob
Beebob
26 December 2009

Porcelain Polished Tiles - has anyone ever heard of this...

Porcelain Polished Tiles - has anyone ever heard of this...
QLD

I would like to hear peoples thoughts about this *bump*

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Beebob
Dec 26, 2009 3:03 pm
lindsay123
lindsay123
18 December 2009

Can anyone recommend a trustworthy builder?

Can anyone recommend a trustworthy builder?
QLD

Hi dave, Im hoping youve found yourself a good builder. Have you been able to secure one yet, as im also on the lookout for a good builder on the coast. who was it whio…

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lindsay123
Dec 18, 2009 4:43 pm
lindsay123
lindsay123
18 December 2009

Gold Coast new home build - which company to use???

Gold Coast new home build - which company to use???
QLD

Hi guys, Im new to the forum and new to home building...so go easy on me :D ive owned 2 houses in the past but am looking to build this time and as ive never built before…

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lindsay123
Dec 18, 2009 4:22 pm
deletedpenguin
deletedpenguin
18 December 2009

Is it ok for someone to walk through your house?

Is it ok for someone to walk through your house?
QLD
1, 2, 3

i went through one place the same as ours when it was framed up, but wouldn't think of doing it anywhere near lockup stage, it just wouldn't…

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deletedpenguin
Dec 18, 2009 2:57 pm
deletedpenguin
poppamatic
poppamatic
17 December 2009

Our Challenging Build

Our Challenging Build
QLD

Sorry to hear that your build is causing you pain so early....things can only get better :) Which contract did you sign? As for the drott cost, >$1,000 is excessive. I…

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poppamatic
Dec 17, 2009 10:15 pm
ozzybird
ozzybird
15 December 2009

AT's build - Handover 11/12 - 79 day build!

AT's build - Handover 11/12 - 79 day build!
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4

::celeb:: ::celeb:: ::celeb:: How exciting. I will definately knock on your door and introduce myself. Problem is we visit the site first thing in the morning or last thing at night. …

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ozzybird
Dec 15, 2009 9:04 pm
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
12 December 2009

What gutter guard did you use for your new home??

What gutter guard did you use for your new home??
QLD

Gutter guard will never take the place of maintenance. In my line of work we remove LOOOTS of gutter guard as the primary cause of water ingress. Mostly from consealed downpipes :wink:

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onc_artisan
Dec 12, 2009 10:22 pm
onc_artisan
mr_producer
mr_producer
11 December 2009

Plantation Builders Qld (and everyone else)- advice please!!

Plantation Builders Qld (and everyone else)- advice please!!
QLD

Our Kato BK1 was finished in June this year. We got the alarm system from the Plantation supplier, PM Systems. The owner was fantastic when he came to commission…

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mr_producer
Dec 11, 2009 7:50 pm
kes1984
kes1984
9 December 2009

Mistake fixed quickly

Mistake fixed quickly
QLD

that's great to hear.

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kes1984
Dec 09, 2009 2:21 pm
Annietom
Annietom
6 December 2009

Feedback on Floor Plan

Feedback on Floor Plan
QLD

I really like the feel of his home and I imagine with views, this home will be gorgeous! You might consider a bit more wall space in your lounge room (for a feature…

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Annietom
Dec 06, 2009 10:03 pm
Annietom
alfabeta
alfabeta
4 December 2009

Book and project plan for building our first home???

Book and project plan for building our first home???
QLD

Hi all, Found these two project plans: Custom House Construction Project Plan: http://www.guysoftware.com/House_Construction.HTM (copy and paste into excel and…

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alfabeta
Dec 04, 2009 8:48 pm
eleanor
eleanor
4 December 2009

How a builder responds to issues seems most important...

How a builder responds to issues seems most important...
QLD

Hi everyone, I know this is a bit off the topic , but could someone let me know how you can make sure the kitchen laminate benchtops dont get covered in glue and muck…

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eleanor
Dec 03, 2009 11:09 pm
Jess09
Jess09
3 December 2009

House Build with PJ Burns QLD [now with fence and garden ]

House Build with PJ Burns QLD [now with fence and garden ]
QLD
1, 2

wow jaded, everything looks awesome! I love your fence - very swish :z: good luck with the puppies :lol:

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Jess09
Dec 03, 2009 10:49 am
Jess09
jcjuice
jcjuice
2 December 2009

What is everyone gonna do over the Christmas break?

What is everyone gonna do over the Christmas break?
QLD

we're madly rushing to be in my chrissy too. doubt it'll happen though!! they reckon handover for the 18th.... but they keep draggin their feet

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jcjuice
Dec 02, 2009 4:50 pm
Lex
Lex
1 December 2009

Raising issues when you're not supposed to be there

Raising issues when you're not supposed to be there
QLD
1, 2

It probably depends on your SS whether or not they are happy for you to go there or not. Mine said that even though you shouldn't go…

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Lex
Dec 01, 2009 8:23 am
Lex
dadandsue
dadandsue
27 November 2009

The NASTY HIA RED QLD CONTRACT NOT HAPPY

The NASTY HIA RED QLD CONTRACT NOT HAPPY
QLD

So I deleted a number of clauses including the "unforseen circumstances" which is basically an open ended possibility of extra costs. The builder was concerned that he…

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dadandsue
Nov 27, 2009 11:36 am
tommo6090
tommo6090
22 November 2009

How many builders did you get a price from to build?

How many builders did you get a price from to build?
QLD
1, 2

Yeah I agree - it is really hard to compare builders on the same level. They include different things - I found my 'must haves' and got 4 builders to quote on that but…

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tommo6090
Nov 22, 2009 7:21 am
phuonggc
phuonggc
20 November 2009

Colourbond vs Tiles

Colourbond vs Tiles
QLD
1, 2

That's interesting - most posters from eastern states have said colourbond is dearer and many pay thousands to upgrade to it. In SA, colourbond…

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phuonggc
Nov 20, 2009 2:05 pm
Mrs P
Mrs P
19 November 2009

Good builder - Gold Coast!

Good builder - Gold Coast!
QLD

I am going to search them now! I have been lookking at plantation andmetricon they both have reallly nice houses

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Mrs P
Nov 18, 2009 11:43 pm

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