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Lilac
Lilac
21 April 2023

GJ Gardner Port Macquarie Oatford 268

GJ Gardner Port Macquarie Oatford 268

Hi There, I am just curious who you chose and your experience. We have been trying to look at renovating the past 18 months, but now I think it's actually cheaper to build…

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Lilac
Apr 21, 2023 6:57 pm
Frank_20
Frank_20
21 April 2023

Independent stage building inspection recommendation

Independent stage building inspection recommendation

Much appreciated guys. These are all very useful :)

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Frank_20
Apr 21, 2023 4:49 pm
Lucky544
Lucky544
19 April 2023

Building with Charleston Homes/Construction By Design in Kur

Building with Charleston Homes/Construction By Design in Kur

Hi AK, Did you end up charleston homes? How's ur experience. Thanks Lucky

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Lucky544
Apr 19, 2023 11:34 pm
sifntdaz
sifntdaz
19 April 2023

Has anyone built with Belmont Homez

Has anyone built with Belmont Homez

The first and only sign required to stay away. Spelling homes with a z.

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sifntdaz
Apr 19, 2023 3:06 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
18 April 2023

"Manage site drainage from beginning of construction"

"Manage site drainage from beginning of construction"

because its not being managed properly. Also "properly" is too broad and too subjective a term to be able to pinpoint a single event as not being managed properly.…

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ponzutwo
Apr 18, 2023 3:29 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
18 April 2023

Driveway Crossover

Driveway Crossover

a good choice would be to pay for relocation , because as kvazer said it depends on your council regulations. is a great place if you're looking to do that.

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ponzutwo
Apr 18, 2023 3:19 pm
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
15 April 2023

Hebel PowerBlock ?

Hebel PowerBlock ?
NSW

Don’t think they doing AAC lintels anymore

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Pedro4137
Apr 15, 2023 9:14 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
15 April 2023

Additional Installation cost for variation

Additional Installation cost for variation

Hi Marko The best thing to do is to have a look at your contract and see how the variation clause is worded. We use the NSW Fair trading contract and the way that is…

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Ashington Homes
Apr 15, 2023 5:09 pm
Ashington Homes
joe2022
joe2022
14 April 2023

How to calculate weather and damage delays

How to calculate weather and damage delays

I have a tool that i have created that does this. Message me with your details and I will send it to you.

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joe2022
Apr 14, 2023 5:37 pm
Serog
Serog
14 April 2023

Slab stepdown (House to Alfresco)

Slab stepdown (House to Alfresco)

Hi all, Trying to workout the minimum stepdown required between slab for my house and the outdoor alfresco area. Garage is 100mm lower than rest of the house and plan was…

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Serog
Apr 14, 2023 3:51 pm
alexp79
alexp79
13 April 2023

Cost Plus contract Margin in NSW

Cost Plus contract Margin in NSW

Alternatively, you can sign a contract with pre-defined known amount you pay to the builder for management and warranties and then you just pay the invoices their provide…

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alexp79
Apr 13, 2023 11:05 am
strannik
strannik
13 April 2023

Things to watch out for in building contract

Things to watch out for in building contract

i wouldn't be worried, you'll definitely miss something, no matter how many times you review. we've spent close to 5 months ensuring everything got reflected in the…

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strannik
Apr 13, 2023 10:43 am
Ardo
Ardo
10 April 2023

Will prices get better?

Will prices get better?

I think the proposal that a supply and demand curve are a natural law are well exaggerated. Wages never seem to follow this curve, and also prices for supply are sticky…

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Ardo
Apr 10, 2023 10:19 pm
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Budapest
Apr 08, 2023 7:09 pm
flemj
flemj
7 April 2023

Bright Homes Constructions

Bright Homes Constructions
1, 2

I found the sales staff professional and willing to help me. I found the administrative staff unresponsive, unprofessional and rude. It would seem they are doing me a…

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flemj
Apr 07, 2023 9:13 pm
MyFirst
MyFirst
7 April 2023

Carter Grange

Carter Grange

There is no way on earth u can build a 37sq double storey home for 511k today and definitely not last year too. Even the cheapest volume buidler can do that after the…

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MyFirst
Apr 07, 2023 10:43 am
AVM470
AVM470
5 April 2023

Porter Davis

Porter Davis
1, 2

There isn't any need to. As I wrote previously, there isn't a set term, there is just commencement based on earlier of contract signing or building permit issue and…

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AVM470
Apr 05, 2023 6:08 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
5 April 2023

Trade quotes in Builder's variation

Trade quotes in Builder's variation
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

The irony. I'm starting to wonder if this a Bimguys second account.

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ponzutwo
Apr 05, 2023 4:15 pm
CallyNoon
CallyNoon
4 April 2023

Porter Davis in liquidation

Porter Davis in liquidation

Wow that is terrible about the insurance! I guess ideally proof of insurance should be provided prior to first deposit but I'd imagine they would refuse to be out of…

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CallyNoon
Apr 04, 2023 3:48 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 April 2023

Deepend Rebate representation on the drawings - Please provi

Deepend Rebate representation on the drawings - Please provi

Hey betty_chenj Welcome to the forum Correct Strip Footing 1 (SF1) is a standard/typical detail. It may not be a deepened Footing. You better crosscheck that with the…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 04, 2023 3:19 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
james0
james0
4 April 2023

Knock down / rebuild semi in Bondi

Knock down / rebuild semi in Bondi

Ok, got you, appreciate the help

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james0
Apr 04, 2023 11:38 am
AHZD
AHZD
4 April 2023

Vision Homes or New Edge?

Vision Homes or New Edge?

Hi All, We are building in Maitland and considering between Vision Homes or New Edge Homes (part of Masterton). Anyone has experience with them especially in Maitland -…

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AHZD
Apr 04, 2023 10:25 am
Roshy
Roshy
4 April 2023

Thomas Archer, GJ Gardner (Inner East)

Thomas Archer, GJ Gardner (Inner East)

Thanks, Building-expert. Any feedback on Semore Homes?

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Roshy
Apr 04, 2023 10:11 am
murtaza.sh
murtaza.sh
3 April 2023

Building with SJD Homes in 2020 - Charleston 310 customised

Building with SJD Homes in 2020 - Charleston 310 customised
VIC
1, 2

Hi Roshy, it's been 20 months since we moved to the new house we built with SJD and I can definitely recommend them. Their 3 months after-handover maintenance team was awesome.

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murtaza.sh
Apr 03, 2023 8:09 pm
murtaza.sh
Callmeyo
Callmeyo
3 April 2023

House and Land Pkg builders recommendation Sydney

House and Land Pkg builders recommendation Sydney

Hi, This is my first post. We are planning to buy new home via House and Land (H&L) Package around Boxhill/Gables/Marsden Park in Syndey. Googled reviews for most of…

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Callmeyo
Apr 03, 2023 7:27 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
3 April 2023

First Progress Payment and DBI insured amount

First Progress Payment and DBI insured amount

nothing to do with salespeole. you'd do well to read and ccomprehend the post before bashing away at the keys with some negative comment again.

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ponzutwo
Apr 03, 2023 10:59 am
Roshy
Roshy
2 April 2023

Singh Homes in Melbourne

Singh Homes in Melbourne
VIC

Hi, Did you get any feedback about Singh homes? Looking to explore building with them.

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Roshy
Apr 02, 2023 8:40 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
31 March 2023

Stanhope 41

Stanhope 41

And you don't own copyright of the plans and engineering to go elsewhere Unfortunately you are stuck in Limbo

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 31, 2023 1:22 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
balajmn
balajmn
30 March 2023

Downpipe locations

Downpipe locations
NSW

thanks. bit hard for me to understand as i am first time building, do u have any images to refer to understand this logic. thanks

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balajmn
Mar 30, 2023 5:50 pm
balajmn
balajmn
29 March 2023

Will the Ceiling height maintained throughout the home

Will the Ceiling height maintained throughout the home
NSW

Builder is giving 2.7 ceiling height for both floors - double storey home. Will the ceiling height is maintained throughout the home including bathrooms, garage, alfresco…

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balajmn
Mar 29, 2023 10:23 pm
Beejc
Beejc
29 March 2023

Approval for retaining walls

Approval for retaining walls

Hi ThisYear, ours sounds like yours. We are doing CDC, and need retaining wall 750mm at highest point, and natural ground level at the lowest. What did you do for your…

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Beejc
Mar 29, 2023 4:00 pm
strannik
strannik
29 March 2023

Lots of pipes around house boundary

Lots of pipes around house boundary

that's where your drains should be. the plumber is usually supposed to chop them down to ground level at the end, and cap it with some sort of a grill, like the one you…

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strannik
Mar 29, 2023 2:25 pm
Denali
Denali
28 March 2023

Wall wrap not installed

Wall wrap not installed

Youre not wrong. It was only because I read it on another forum that I asked my rep during tender stage about the wrap (NSW) and was told it wasnt required/automatic on…

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Denali
Mar 28, 2023 4:30 pm

Hi, I'm looking for opinions and advice on living room windows. Essentially we have a north facing block, and the house layout we have decided…

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firsthyme
Mar 27, 2023 11:27 pm
firsthyme
balajmn
balajmn
27 March 2023

Eaves or No Eaves on smaller land - 11m Frontage

Eaves or No Eaves on smaller land - 11m Frontage
NSW

Eaves question on smaller land 11m Frontage. will…

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balajmn
Mar 27, 2023 7:11 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
24 March 2023

New Construction Inspection-Frame Stage : Builder Obligation

New Construction Inspection-Frame Stage : Builder Obligation

Welldoone Sorry to hear about your issues. Over the past 4-5 years I have inspected heaps of forum member's frames in my spare time and the non compliance issues with…

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Ashington Homes
Mar 24, 2023 4:50 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
24 March 2023

Levels on a sloping block

Levels on a sloping block

You are welcome Rob. If you have any other questions just ask. Cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Mar 24, 2023 4:06 am
Ashington Homes
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
23 March 2023

How realistic are the advertised prices?

How realistic are the advertised prices?

The reviews are of terribly build homes by gj Gardiner in qld. So much for their stricter regulations.

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ponzutwo
Mar 23, 2023 10:59 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
21 March 2023

Cut and Fill

Cut and Fill

The brakes have been put on everything, ie, Planning, Insurances, Starts, trades/ materials. But, unfortunately, not on prices and interest rate increase Thanks for the update

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 21, 2023 11:03 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Chazzy
Chazzy
21 March 2023

HGWA Brabham

HGWA Brabham

Hi 👋 My husband and I are building naples design. How did yours turn our? I'd love to see photos

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Chazzy
Mar 21, 2023 12:37 am
CallyNoon
CallyNoon
17 March 2023

Base Price for New Home

Base Price for New Home

They do say on their website that inner melb and mornington has a surcharge. I'm surprised its only $27k going by the advertised prices, I'm in the very early days talking…

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CallyNoon
Mar 17, 2023 11:19 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
16 March 2023

Final Inspection and Final Payment Rights

Final Inspection and Final Payment Rights
1, 2, 3

If it's within tolerance, it's not a defect.

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ponzutwo
Mar 16, 2023 6:02 pm
9georgie9
9georgie9
15 March 2023

Finishing quality of new build - painting

Finishing quality of new build - painting

Thank you for your reply. The square set is where the wall paint meets the ceiling paint, the sheen is the light reflecting the poor cutting in. On some parts of the…

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9georgie9
Mar 15, 2023 5:06 pm
jas25t
jas25t
15 March 2023

Colour questions?

Colour questions?
NSW
1 ... 18, 19, 20

Thanks very much!

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jas25t
Mar 15, 2023 7:09 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
14 March 2023

Better Built Homes

Better Built Homes

Some of the same issues with my friends house. Let's hope your friends don't see this post :)

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Ashington Homes
Mar 14, 2023 8:05 pm
Ashington Homes
lokin
lokin
13 March 2023

How do bored piers work?

How do bored piers work?

Thanks for the tip and great advice. I'm not too worried about the design stage -> engineering certification. It's the Build that I worry about because what's on paper…

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lokin
Mar 13, 2023 7:31 pm
Kuku_SA
Kuku_SA
13 March 2023

Future knock-down-rebuild. What is worth to do today?

Future knock-down-rebuild. What is worth to do today?

Thanks for your response Infinite-Justice. Regarding the 2 points: 1) I was not thinking of doing a survey. As I am on a corner, this side fence would be on the…

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Kuku_SA
Mar 13, 2023 5:55 pm
jass
jass
10 March 2023

New home

New home
QLD

Need help did anyone build Hamilton 36 with Clarendon home in brisbane want to build it but they do t have display home of this design thsnkd

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jass
Mar 10, 2023 7:35 pm

And the problems start lol. "Light sand". Pretty subjective right? Their natural grey looks red too... White brickies sand and off white cement for off white mortar.…

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ponzutwo
Mar 10, 2023 2:35 pm
SJT76
SJT76
10 March 2023

Signed contract - Insurance pre deposit payment

Signed contract - Insurance pre deposit payment

Hi, No, they do not look like the HOW/VMIA insurance - that looks like their public liability insurance and workcover. You should have something specific to your build,…

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SJT76
Mar 10, 2023 2:08 pm

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