Building A New House

Kani9o1

24 March

Overshadowing and MCP

Hi All, I would appreciate some assistance with issues around overshadowing. We are hoping to build a double storey in Wyndham (Victoria), on a west facing lot, with our…

Josh T

22 March

Suspended concrete slab alternatives - AlphaFloor

Hi Everyone, Alphafloor is available through Dahlsens in Sydney and Melbourne. We are currently carrying stock at our laverton store in Melbourne and are in the process of…

build24

21 March

White sand for mortar

Thank you for the information. Much appreciated!

Ashington Homes

21 March

Incorrect Slab Plan ?

Constant What you have posted isn't really readable and also needs to be compared to your architectural plans. Happy to have a look if you email me at

Ymous

20 March

ROOF FLASHING

I know this post is from a while ago, but the VBA has some good guidance on this. https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/asset ... 5-Roof.pdf

SydneyPSSS

20 March

Experience with HBCF insurance claim process NSW

I apologise for any confusion, but your understanding is correct. We approached our situation differently based on advice from…

Eiji

19 March

Help! Relocate neighbouring power line

Our relationship with the owner is good, but I'm not sure if I want to impose putting a pole on their property. Your conversation with your neighbour must have gone well…

blacknwhite

17 March

Any reputable custom builder in lake macquarie area

It is in lake macquarie area and dimensions are width 14 m and depth 8 m and the slope is 1/5 going down from the road.

vin83

17 March

Building Valiente Two with McDonald Jones in Diamond Beach M

Hi Pete, the build is going but slow but steady. 3 weeks back frames gone up for Ground and 1st floor. Awaiting now on Hebel installation for the floors , roof up and…

MarkusjOZ

17 March

Every Day is a school day - Dilapidation reports

Nice work, $1800 well spent

building-expert

16 March

Crooked wall or cornice?

The photo is not really clear but to me it looks like twist in the cornice. Slight anticlockwise rotation at the top of the cornice and slightly clockwise at bottom should…

MacRock

15 March

Metricon Lumiere Colour Sceme

We don’t live in VIC so want to know the exterior colours of Lumiere display so we can see it at the paint shop. Not building with Metricon so my request went…

hiluxx

14 March

Cut and filled land

Thanks Craig! This make absolutely sense to me!!

Ashington Homes

14 March

Contract Works Insurance - Why your builder should have it

BuildingandLegal

14 March

PCA needed for EBH or Tyrell is good enough

Most of the time, council will push you out to a private certifier as it ties up their limited resources. Where a builder has gone belly up, the certifier passes the file…

BuildingandLegal

14 March

Building on uneven land

I don't think you're getting a response because you are not quite clear on what the issue is. yep, the site is not level, no site is! but are you just building a garage?…

NKVA24

10 March

New Homes - Arli Homes

Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with Arli homes! Interested in your experiences who've built from their stock home designs…

Still building

8 March

Any expereince with Exhibit Design and Construction?

I have just moved in to my new EDC build after signing the contract 2.5 years ago. While the build seems okay as we haven’t had our inspector go through yet, the…

Ashington Homes

7 March

Sydney Water Board Sewer across House

Thanks for clarifying. Sorry I misunderstood your point

vivi1907

7 March

Retaining wall to garage wall

Thank you again Simeon.. I will call my certifier for that. Have a good day

Ashington Homes

7 March

Structural Drawings

Peter In NSW your Certifier will have a copy, and the Certifier works for you not the builder. They are your representative so just contact them and ask for a…

REDBRICK

6 March

HELP! External Sheathing on a timber frame. Builder unsure?

Thanks Pulse, thats really helpful and very much appreciated. Also thanks for the pointer on sheathing, thats me watching too many american youtube videos!

Justin Davis - 9314

6 March

Solar system question

Honestly, Solax panels have a reputation for being low end inverters. Stay away from them. There are much better budget inverters out there. Jinko panels have come a fair…

Justin Davis - 9314

6 March

Metricon Merricks 42 Clarion - Melbourne

Nice! Looks pretty good. Will be interesting to see how well the sungrows perform over time.

Justin Davis - 9314

6 March

Building Contract and Upgrades

Legally No, you have a Contract. Your Contract may have exit clauses. have a look. However, Your solar installer will likely want to upgrade you, because they will make…

supersleuth

5 March

Looking for the perfect design - 2 storey in Qld

We used a smaller qld builder who went bankrupt about 12 months after completion of ours. It was a shame as they were good and relatively cheap and I would have used…

PD2366

4 March

Building with Kurmond Homes

Avoid Kurmond Homes. Our experience was absolutely disappointing and heartbreaking. We spent 30k, and 2 years later still no DA. The design and pre-construction team are…

SonjiL

4 March

Certificates during construction or handover

Can you give advice on how to get missing certificates needed for a form 21? Our bank requires us to provide one but we are missing 4 building certificates from our first…

Butler48

3 March

MCDONALD JONES MONTEREY

Hi. We are in gerringong and looking at the Monterey split level through McDonald jones. Still no display home for this and nothing much online. Assume yours is…

MarieD2B

2 March

NEW BUILD IN FNQ

Hi folks, Hope this finds you well. I am looking at a new build in Cannonvale/ Bowen area. To make things worse, it is a C3 zone. The vision is for a double storey house…

hiluxx

2 March

Site cost for a battleaxe plot

Thanks for the insight! My plot is a new development so hopefully I won't have too much problem during build as everyone should be roughly building together. I also…

Sara thy

1 March

Joist gap - insulation

yes building is covering the external wall with warping before bricks

oklouise

27 February

Floor Plan Questions

Kippers01

26 February

Water-proofing and liquidated damages

It worked for me in getting all non notified rain days removed from the builders claim, although the LDs was only $50/day

Ashington Homes

26 February

Changing primary street frontage on a corner block CDC

I have some knowledge and experience with exactly this issue, but I don't want to post publicly. Give me a call if you like on 0431 712 792 and I will tell you what I did

gommeqld

26 February

Insulation for Internal wall, between floors

Sorry, don't know costs, but there are a couple of very important principles you need to get right (and now) .... (1) never agree to any "upgrade" unless you first know…

OzKh

25 February

Wisdom Homes | Momentum Series

Hi Everyone, I am exploring builder in NSW and received a very tempting quote from Wisdom home for their momentum series. I just want to know experience of building…

AshZ25

25 February

Slope land builders Melbourne

Hi All, We have recently purchased a sloping block (3.5m fall building envelope, 6m overall). Just wondering if you know of any good builders that you would recommend for…

ownerinproblem

25 February

Staged payment request BUT work not done as per contract

1) I had requested R6 ceiling insualtion batts, however I noticed that on some areas there are huge gaps which will allow hot air to sweep in, and also noticed black/grey…

Rajiv3382

24 February

Building in Vineyard with Rawson

Just started the Build process for Chifley 42 with Rawson homes, will keep you all posted with the Build progress.

andy8

23 February

Councils over interpreting brick covenant?

I recently hit a snag with my new build with Metricon. On the block I purchased there is an old covenant when the land was subdivided in 1971 that "the exterior walls of…

r_13

23 February

Building inspector recommendations for Melbourne VIC?

I have posted this before: We hired Darbecca to do every stage inspection, and I strongly recommend them to anyone that asks me. They were amazing. Thorough reports…

Ashington Homes

23 February

Building inspector recommendations - Melbourne

I do enjoy the drama:-D In his latest two videos he has started bringing security guards to site, I am waiting for the punch on to begin lol

noviice

21 February

Meter box placed in Facade

Excellent contribution.

suku18

21 February

Fixed Price build Contract Vs Project management build

Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing…

Sean-O

21 February

Charleston Homes - anyone worked with them?

There have been a few questions lately asking about Charleston and working with them. I have also noticed that all of those reviews saying anything…

Noom

20 February

Builder refusing to give OP

Hi Anu123 Just wondering, how it ended up? Have you complete the building with other builders? And did you get anywhere with legal action? I also have a case with VCAT…

calvinhobbes1

20 February

Advice on new build

Hello, I am new here and looking for advice on an investment project. I have land in South Ripley (4306) a suburb of Brisbane or rather Ipswich. Plot size: 380 sq…

building-expert

20 February

Conveyancing & property inspectors for new home build?

If you are in Victoria you have a statutory right to your own building inspector regardless of builder's consent. No negotiations are required. However the builder will…