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building-expert
building-expert
1 April 2020

Meter box location - VIC

Meter box location - VIC

At pre contract review I always advise my clients not to have electricity box and smart meter 50 cm away fro their head when sleeping

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building-expert
Apr 01, 2020 9:25 am
building-expert
Dee85
Dee85
30 March 2020

Porter Davis Vermont 33

Porter Davis Vermont 33
VIC

Hi , Please follow my build journey on Instagram to see photos of my build ! Vancouver 33 with Rhode Island Facade & extended alfresco. Hamptons In The North

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Dee85
Mar 30, 2020 1:17 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
30 March 2020

Building a narrow lot home in Perth

Building a narrow lot home in Perth

Whoops, asking where you're located, & it's in the title of your thread 😂 If you're planning on having a second living area, I'd probably recommend you locate it…

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ddarroch
Mar 30, 2020 11:26 am
vijumn
vijumn
29 March 2020

Anyone built with Simonds or Clarendon homes in Marsden Park

Anyone built with Simonds or Clarendon homes in Marsden Park

Hi Breddy, Are you using Hebel for walls ? , if yes how much quoted for you I got it for 5.5k for 30square house TIA

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vijumn
Mar 29, 2020 9:25 pm
MClark
MClark
29 March 2020

Frame Stage - Termite treated Timber colour

Frame Stage - Termite treated Timber colour

The builder would have used an alternative termite management plan in place, looking at the type of construction I would imagine you have a kordon barrier at the slab…

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MClark
Mar 29, 2020 8:32 pm
MClark

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Totems
Mar 29, 2020 2:47 pm
building-expert
building-expert
29 March 2020

Practical Completion inspection

Practical Completion inspection

Vanessa you are typical example of diy homeowner who decided not to employ independent private inspector, presumably to save $650 but instead you will be underwriting your…

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building-expert
Mar 29, 2020 2:11 pm
building-expert
Chiz
Chiz
27 March 2020

Volume Builder Free Site Inspection

Volume Builder Free Site Inspection

Thank you both for the replies. Sounds like it will be worthwhile meeting with their construction reps.

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Chiz
Mar 27, 2020 7:47 am
StephPont
StephPont
25 March 2020

Coral homes waterfall island bench top gap

Coral homes waterfall island bench top gap

Thanks guys! I appreciate it. I think we were mainly worried cause there was a lot of push back around Getting them to even come back to silicon it (even though they say…

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StephPont
Mar 25, 2020 2:05 pm
Ekajpp123
Ekajpp123
25 March 2020

Is this asbestos

Is this asbestos
VIC

Hello, Just wondering if anyone could make a determination whether this may be asbestos or not. Cheers

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Ekajpp123
Mar 25, 2020 11:39 am
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GrahamB
Mar 24, 2020 10:39 pm
GrahamB
GrahamB
24 March 2020

is this normal in slab

is this normal in slab
NSW

doesn't look correct, if you look at the photo from D and C house, they have transitioned the DEB with the natural slope of the land, your one seems to stop abruptly and…

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GrahamB
Mar 24, 2020 10:34 pm
TGH115
TGH115
24 March 2020

Stormwater design

Stormwater design
NSW

I did not proceed with CH a few years ago as they refused to include OSD in the contact due to uncertainty. Another builder sourced two OSD designs for me which were both…

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TGH115
Mar 24, 2020 6:42 pm
worldofmud
worldofmud
24 March 2020

$20,000 engineering placed on contract after soil tests (p).

$20,000 engineering placed on contract after soil tests (p).

You may be being a little harsh on the geo testing firm -it sounds more likely that they provide soil testing to allow site and slab class in terms of AS2870. In terms…

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worldofmud
Mar 24, 2020 1:22 am
MissM
MissM
23 March 2020

Metricon Build: Advice on DIY

Metricon Build: Advice on DIY
NSW

Thanks for that. I haven’t been to Studio M yet but we are on a budget of about 650-670,000. My land size is 1 acre (4000 sq m). And I upgraded the windows on both…

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MissM
Mar 23, 2020 10:16 pm
MissM

There are distinctive differences between DA and CDC. CDC has absolute rules that you can not go outside of. Your builder should have known that the setback you wanted…

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Brickface
Mar 21, 2020 2:37 pm
Brickface
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
21 March 2020

Slab issues

Slab issues

The slab should be inspected and photographed in ideal conditions ie during the day in sunlight, when dry, preferably cleaned after rain/sweep. That way all the soil has…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 21, 2020 8:37 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Jala
Jala
20 March 2020

Dismissing a Private Building Surveyor

Dismissing a Private Building Surveyor

Hi all Long story short... Things aren't working out with our Building Surveyor. Has anyone successfully dismissed their Building Surveyor to contract another? Reading…

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Jala
Mar 20, 2020 7:08 am
brokenstick
brokenstick
18 March 2020

Knockdown - What to do with existing materials and parts?

Knockdown - What to do with existing materials and parts?

Builders bought some, I had some newish aluminium windows and sliding doors that a builder took. Quite a few of the really old stuff (like water heaters, aircons, pool…

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brokenstick
Mar 18, 2020 2:20 pm
brokenstick
theRealDeal
theRealDeal
18 March 2020

Standard HIA Building Contract - Copy of template

Standard HIA Building Contract - Copy of template

Norfolk is right. Everything is negotiable. We had our delay charges changed to match how much we'd be paying in rent. They initially had $15 a day.

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theRealDeal
Mar 18, 2020 5:11 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
16 March 2020

Engineering for build half-way over garage

Engineering for build half-way over garage

Hard work is waiting for you ahead bro...

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 16, 2020 3:04 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
ddarroch
ddarroch
16 March 2020

Please comment / review this floorplan! Need ideas

Please comment / review this floorplan! Need ideas

Hi firstdream, I have a few questions that really need to be answered, before anyone can really give you meaningful advice. 1. Where are you located? Local climate…

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ddarroch
Mar 16, 2020 2:49 am
Rhetti
Rhetti
15 March 2020

Clarendon Hawthorne 33 - Brisbane metro

Clarendon Hawthorne 33 - Brisbane metro

Following. Keen to see how this is progressing :-)

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Rhetti
Mar 15, 2020 9:52 pm
Rhetti
F-19
F-19
15 March 2020

Carlisle Canterbury 39

Carlisle Canterbury 39

so are we, can’t wait to follow everyone’s posts and ideas...

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F-19
Mar 15, 2020 8:49 pm
mercern
mercern
15 March 2020

REGENT HOMES - ADELAIDE

REGENT HOMES - ADELAIDE
SA

Hi, We ended up building with Regent Homes. We had actually gone a fair way down the path (selections) with Simmonds, until a mutual friend who used to work in the…

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mercern
Mar 15, 2020 6:56 am
BecW
BecW
14 March 2020

ADELAIDE- difficult block- builder recs

ADELAIDE- difficult block- builder recs

Thank you! Glad your build is going well. Will check them out!

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BecW
Mar 14, 2020 6:23 pm
westbourne
westbourne
13 March 2020

60 sqm granny flat fixed price

60 sqm granny flat fixed price
NSW

I am going to build a 60 sqm granny flat in my back yard, The builder sent me the tenders as below. 1st tender dated Aug. 2019 was $110,550 2nd tender dated Nov. 2019 was…

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westbourne
Mar 13, 2020 3:46 pm
kumar2015
kumar2015
13 March 2020

Build on a slope

Build on a slope

Thanks Oliver. Is it just because of landslide or any other factor to consider as a risk?

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kumar2015
Mar 13, 2020 8:51 am
thepa1nter
thepa1nter
13 March 2020

New house - Interior colors suggestion

New house - Interior colors suggestion

That's the typical ceiling color,also called Queensland builders white, it has a dash of black tint in it

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thepa1nter
Mar 13, 2020 6:53 am
thepa1nter
rjl
rjl
12 March 2020

Zaman Homes, builder review ViC

Zaman Homes, builder review ViC

Hi I'm currently in process of the building with them. I'm still in the early stages. Currently waiting on my custom floor plans from there draftsman. but so far they've…

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rjl
Mar 12, 2020 11:39 pm
DaniB
DaniB
12 March 2020

Concreter

Concreter

Hi all, We are a building a new house in south east Melbourne and need a driveway and path around the house. Looking for any recommendations? Thanks DB

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DaniB
Mar 12, 2020 9:40 pm
DaniB
DaniB
12 March 2020

Landscapers in south east Melbourne

Landscapers in south east Melbourne

Hi All, I am looking for landscapers for my new home in South East Melbourne. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks DB

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DaniB
Mar 12, 2020 9:33 pm
chippy
chippy
12 March 2020

"Volume Project Builders" Do they exist?

"Volume Project Builders" Do they exist?
QLD

I have no idea why all the eastern states builders use a square when describing house size. It's an old imperial measure. Last time I checked we used the metric system.…

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chippy
Mar 12, 2020 3:26 pm
chippy
Moromillas Radec
Moromillas Radec
12 March 2020

Feedback on this house diagram? Please

Feedback on this house diagram? Please
QLD
1, 2

Oh, alright, I'll make sure to ask Kitome and get a price tag with all the inclusions and what not. Thanks, Uni. Also wouldn't mind picking their brain as to how durable…

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Moromillas Radec
Mar 12, 2020 11:54 am
Moromillas Radec
nat000
nat000
12 March 2020

When do you pay for Post Contract Variations?

When do you pay for Post Contract Variations?
NSW
1, 2

Thanks Doozer Quote: any credit variation are adjusted at the final progress payment, that's how it is written in the contract. That's what I'm hoping for, the $10k will…

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nat000
Mar 12, 2020 11:17 am

Thanks Hart's for the advice. Would you suggest it would be worthwhile them replacing the suspect bricks? I'm just not sure how far I should go and what decision to…

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newontheblock
Mar 11, 2020 11:20 pm
Den45
Den45
11 March 2020

Double glaze windows with Low e glass

Double glaze windows with Low e glass

It is required as per energy report and we do have some west facing windows to some bedrooms as well.

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Den45
Mar 11, 2020 11:00 pm
InvincibleInDN
InvincibleInDN
11 March 2020

Pre existing fence and retaining issues

Pre existing fence and retaining issues

I think its the usage of "NO" in all caps. Other than that, I don't see anything wrong with your answer.

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InvincibleInDN
Mar 11, 2020 11:19 am
InvincibleInDN
TorquaySurfer
TorquaySurfer
10 March 2020

Hudson Ridge

Hudson Ridge
VIC

Anyone here built with Hudson Ridge in Victoria and care to share your experience?

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TorquaySurfer
Mar 10, 2020 9:12 pm
worldofmud
worldofmud
10 March 2020

Retaining wall / cut fill / council approval

Retaining wall / cut fill / council approval

Hi qldhome, No: Depending on site conditions and type of wall it may be preferable to excavate before, during or following excavation. Generally, if excavation is up…

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worldofmud
Mar 10, 2020 8:48 pm
vicman80
vicman80
10 March 2020

Infinity Estate - Plumpton, VIC

Infinity Estate - Plumpton, VIC
VIC
1 ... 11, 12, 13

hi all, those have built around melton, what is the site cost the builder had charged you?

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vicman80
Mar 10, 2020 4:50 pm
Threegirlsandahouse
Threegirlsandahouse
10 March 2020

Embark homes

Embark homes

Hi everyone Has anyone built with embark homes located at Loganholme?

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Threegirlsandahouse
Mar 10, 2020 1:22 pm
vicman80
vicman80
10 March 2020

Central property

Central property

Incase you didn't get my PM. My queries are : Where are you building? suburb? Which floor plan did you…

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vicman80
Mar 10, 2020 12:21 pm
Moromillas Radec
Moromillas Radec
10 March 2020

What sort of consultant am I looking for? How to find them?

What sort of consultant am I looking for? How to find them?
QLD

Reading their blurbs on the website, it almost seems too good to be true. Have you built with them before? How much of my requirements do you think they would fit?

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Moromillas Radec
Mar 10, 2020 8:37 am
Moromillas Radec
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
9 March 2020

Hydraulics engineer question

Hydraulics engineer question
NSW

DA is planning applications Site plan, Elevations, floor plans BA is the building application requiring DA + Energy, Stormater, Engineering, Geotech, NCC compliance…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 09, 2020 3:41 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
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LauraF
Mar 09, 2020 12:16 pm
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
9 March 2020

Selections Centre - Hickinbotham - SA

Selections Centre - Hickinbotham - SA

Biggest tip I can offer is to have a contingency of $30-$50k set aside for additional footings cost, depending on the size and location of the house you are hoping to…

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Bebbsy
Mar 09, 2020 10:20 am
Underthesky
Underthesky
9 March 2020

Building with SA Housing Centre

Building with SA Housing Centre

With Hinkinbotham/statesman/SA housing (they are all the same company) you need to add 60-100k to their base price to get a turnkey price. This includes everything in the…

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Underthesky
Mar 09, 2020 1:06 am
Hussain sahara
Hussain sahara
8 March 2020

Easycraft wall panels

Easycraft wall panels
VIC

Hi how did you go with sahara 40 build with Henley?

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Hussain sahara
Mar 08, 2020 7:42 pm
Hussain sahara
Saurabh
Saurabh
8 March 2020

Porter Davis Vermont 33

Porter Davis Vermont 33

so far its 50-50..... taking long time to start off.... and email responses are slow...

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Saurabh
Mar 08, 2020 1:40 pm

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