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IanMac
IanMac
2 July 2021

Stormwater Help!

Stormwater Help!

Hi Jacthan We are in a completely identical situation to you. KDR in George’s River Council. They will not accept our DA until we impose an easement on our neighbours…

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IanMac
Jul 02, 2021 8:37 pm
Sparkyf
Sparkyf
2 July 2021

Will metricon do this?

Will metricon do this?

It's like one I saw on Facebook, they have front half of house is Doulton (for the stairs) and back is Hampshire! I asked how they can do that, they said they are in SA,…

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Sparkyf
Jul 02, 2021 4:33 pm
Sparkyf
searchengineguy
searchengineguy
2 July 2021

New build and possum in roof

New build and possum in roof

I would contact the builder and ask him to proof it for you. You shouldn't have rodents entering it 3 months after construction.

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searchengineguy
Jul 02, 2021 4:30 pm
searchengineguy
Noname
Noname
2 July 2021

Front Door colour/stain

Front Door colour/stain

Heaps of people go a door colour that doesn't match the floor. To be honest the monument isn't going to match your floor either, just the roof. If you geo a blonde oak…

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Noname
Jul 02, 2021 9:16 am
Malia
Malia
1 July 2021

Metricon vs Henley

Metricon vs Henley

Wow! Thanks for that

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Malia
Jul 01, 2021 3:10 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
1 July 2021

Engineering costs

Engineering costs

Hey Welcome to the forum. maybe some insight into how you got this larger than expected engineering quote is warranted.ie, new build, renovation, House design change…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 01, 2021 11:57 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Camo11
Camo11
1 July 2021

Rawson Seaview 36 - Schofields

Rawson Seaview 36 - Schofields
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi Vin, I just wanted to check if your handover went through on 2nd feb as planned. How is everything going? My build schedule has lined up almost exactly with yours…

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Camo11
Jul 01, 2021 10:52 am
Mayhome
Mayhome
30 June 2021

Clarendon home

Clarendon home

Thank you.

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Mayhome
Jul 01, 2021 12:43 am
Bushy
Bushy
30 June 2021

Boutique Homes in Ballarat

Boutique Homes in Ballarat
VIC

Have done a little bit of investigating. The J trevena above is not very popular I hear. one engineer I spoke to told me in no uncertain terms to steer clear of this…

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Bushy
Jun 30, 2021 10:15 pm
Jaccc
Jaccc
30 June 2021

Base Price Extension Agreement

Base Price Extension Agreement

Hey StructuralBIMGuy, Thanks for your welcome. Yes, I'm aware of the warning of 'surprise price increases' after building has commenced. This is a little different I…

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Jaccc
Jun 30, 2021 9:49 pm
Jaccc
Home2021
Home2021
30 June 2021

Preference floor engineering timber staircase

Preference floor engineering timber staircase

Hi, Just wanted to ask does anyone has got preference floor engineering timber installed for the staircase? Any issue you may have experience? I am just wondering whether…

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Home2021
Jun 30, 2021 3:58 pm
lili17
lili17
30 June 2021

LB Living - Ex Carter Grange

LB Living - Ex Carter Grange

I know many builders can’t get you on site until next august. We started talking to Hallbury on April and site start will be October this year if all goes smoothly with…

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lili17
Jun 30, 2021 2:48 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 June 2021

How useful did you find an independent PCI inspection?

How useful did you find an independent PCI inspection?
NSW

LOL, are you kidding after the final walkthrough you have possession of the house. defects and non compliance needs to be picked and documented before you take…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 30, 2021 9:35 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Jason526
Jason526
29 June 2021

Help with Floorplan

Help with Floorplan

Master bedroom next to living areas is not ideal either. It can be noisy if people go to bed at different times. Master should be at the back in my opinion.

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Jason526
Jun 29, 2021 11:17 pm
Monty85
Monty85
29 June 2021

Current Build Times

Current Build Times

I have more a more detailed breakdown of our timeline but at a high level; 29/07/20 - Plan Fee paid 01/10/20 - Signed Contract Tender ... Xmas break ... 05/02/21 -…

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Monty85
Jun 29, 2021 8:59 pm

Hi fellow homebuilders We've had some prelim sketches done for a duplex house and now I need some feedback. Can anyone see any issues with this floor plan? Its a corner…

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sraj
Jun 29, 2021 5:29 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
29 June 2021

LB living

LB living

These are my forum search results for LB living. search.php?keywords=LB+living

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SaveH2O
Jun 29, 2021 4:22 pm
SaveH2O
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
29 June 2021

Payment schedule

Payment schedule

Curiousb Good post! Exactly, the banks put these in place to protect their money and customers at the same time. They need to make sure that the payments aren't too far…

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Ashington Homes
Jun 29, 2021 9:13 am
Ashington Homes
Rizzo
Rizzo
28 June 2021

Has anyone built on top of an existing retaining wall?

Has anyone built on top of an existing retaining wall?

Hi Rizzo I'm not an engineer but I can tell you that for many decades houses in Perth were built on limestone blocks that were simply laid on sand. There…

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Rizzo
Jun 28, 2021 11:53 pm
1sttimebuilding
1sttimebuilding
28 June 2021

Building At Macarthur Heights (UWS Campbelltown)

Building At Macarthur Heights (UWS Campbelltown)
NSW
1 ... 13, 14, 15

Hey adding solar panels will do the trick for the 90 energy rating

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1sttimebuilding
Jun 28, 2021 5:10 pm

Hi All, Probably should have checked this earlier but better late than never! We're building in a relatively new estate and our home build plans has the garage being…

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smsaaos
Jun 28, 2021 2:23 pm
smsaaos
Amoljp
Amoljp
28 June 2021

Leakage from bathroom -new home

Leakage from bathroom -new home

Thanks a lot for your reply!!

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Amoljp
Jun 28, 2021 10:34 am
Noname
Noname
27 June 2021

Demolishing a house with resin/polyurethane underground

Demolishing a house with resin/polyurethane underground

What a sad burn. Sad thing is you got such basic maths wrong, haven't explained how that happened and you're calling me an idiot? Classic BIMboy deflection. If you're…

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Noname
Jun 27, 2021 6:13 pm
lilbza
lilbza
26 June 2021

Brisbane City Council 9x9 Truncation - Corner Lot

Brisbane City Council 9x9 Truncation - Corner Lot

I'm sorry, but that is correct. We also built on a corner block, and had to set our house back a further 2.5m to avoid being within that 9x9m truncation. In the end we…

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lilbza
Jun 26, 2021 2:19 pm
lilbza
prash
prash
26 June 2021

Building in Windermere (near Wyndham Vale, Melbourne West)

Building in Windermere (near Wyndham Vale, Melbourne West)

I ended up purchasing land in the Jubilee estate.

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prash
Jun 26, 2021 10:37 am
Lily19
Lily19
25 June 2021

Who responsible to remove the fence on the zero lot line?

Who responsible to remove the fence on the zero lot line?

I bought the house and land package from the builder. My neighbor who built beside me already put up the fence on the zero lot line/boundary before I even signed for the…

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Lily19
Jun 25, 2021 3:22 pm
smsaaos
smsaaos
25 June 2021

Wall Tiles - installation upto ceiling - Post Handover

Wall Tiles - installation upto ceiling - Post Handover
WA

I'm building with BGC in WA. They are meant to be one of the low cost builders out here! $5500 sounds acceptable Harris Most of the tilers I've reached out to have said…

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smsaaos
Jun 25, 2021 3:16 pm
smsaaos
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
25 June 2021

Adding Style/Feature to build

Adding Style/Feature to build

Hey joylouise welcome to the forum Now you'r talking...Think of cost beneficial ways to optimise internal areas, light, natural air circulation, features, etc Here , OT…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 25, 2021 11:28 am
StructuralBIMGuy
DanC
DanC
25 June 2021

Building with Clarendon in Brisbane

Building with Clarendon in Brisbane

Essentially the higher cost of living in Sydney is the reason (higher trade rate rates, etc).

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DanC
Jun 25, 2021 11:27 am
Hoffy05
Hoffy05
24 June 2021

Harcrest - Stage 9 by Mirvac

Harcrest - Stage 9 by Mirvac
VIC

Hi Aimee, definitely recommend this builder. We had a great experience. Have built with Metricon and PD before but Kingsbridge has been best by far! where are you looking?

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Hoffy05
Jun 24, 2021 5:49 pm
SistersBeach
SistersBeach
24 June 2021

Sisters Beach - Wilson Homes

Sisters Beach - Wilson Homes

Thank you, I'll start googling - and no I wouldn't give up that view for work! It really is a very special place.

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SistersBeach
Jun 24, 2021 2:13 pm
SistersBeach
ManDam
ManDam
23 June 2021

$400k enough to build 5brm home in Brisbane?

$400k enough to build 5brm home in Brisbane?
QLD

Hi Harris, We are building with King homes in NSW. Single storey house. Dont think King homes are present in QLD.

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ManDam
Jun 23, 2021 11:54 pm
stme
stme
23 June 2021

independent inspector recommendations

independent inspector recommendations

Hi all, I am looking for recommendations and personal experiences with independent inspectors in the Melbourne metro area. Planning on building with Carter Grange and…

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stme
Jun 23, 2021 10:18 pm
Scott in WA
Scott in WA
23 June 2021

topic closed - please delete

topic closed - please delete

Thanks & appreciate your reply

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Scott in WA
Jun 23, 2021 9:06 pm
keyman
keyman
23 June 2021

Melbourne KDRB 45-50 Sq Hamptons

Melbourne KDRB 45-50 Sq Hamptons

If you are intending on getting a solar PV system, you may find you have limited roof space for panels as upstairs has a lot of articulations which results in hips and valleys.

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keyman
Jun 23, 2021 12:51 pm
Harris
Harris
23 June 2021

Eden Brae upgrades

Eden Brae upgrades

Hi Sbell, Eden Brae do tiles in Bathroom wall only to certain heights and it would cost you heaps if you upgrade in all bathrooms. If it was me building a house with…

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Harris
Jun 23, 2021 11:50 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
23 June 2021

Lot 4220

Lot 4220

I suggest you have the site works and footings properly inspected by your own engineer Assuming your have a proper geotech site report. Last thing you want is the…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 23, 2021 10:48 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Noname
Noname
23 June 2021

Building House on Irregular land

Building House on Irregular land

Siting can be a challenge if estate guidelines require certain setbacks etc. Also builders often provide maximum setbacks from street frontage and will charge you…

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Noname
Jun 23, 2021 10:26 am
Harris
Harris
22 June 2021

Building with Eden Brae

Building with Eden Brae

Hi, I have a land in Hillcroft Estate that is anticipated to register next month in July. I like Eden Brae’s Bristol 30 with Guest suite but it has very basic inclusions…

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Harris
Jun 22, 2021 11:12 pm
mariathas.fam
mariathas.fam
22 June 2021

Redbank at North Richmond NSW

Redbank at North Richmond NSW
NSW
1, 2, 3

Hi guys, So just reviving this little thread here. We are considering purchasing in Yeomans. The prices have jumped quite a bit I can imagine since you guys have…

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mariathas.fam
Jun 22, 2021 5:50 pm
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yogik1437
Jun 22, 2021 1:48 pm
Althom
Althom
22 June 2021

Which builder to choose in Mandurah

Which builder to choose in Mandurah

In addition to Chris's input take on board that New Gen are part of the Summit Group and Homebuyers are part of the ABN (Dale Alcock) Group. That will give you a wider…

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Althom
Jun 22, 2021 9:54 am
Althom
Rlee
Rlee
21 June 2021

Sahara 40

Sahara 40
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hi Darbecca, just wondering, do these special conditions still exist in Carlisle's Contract for this year 2021 ?

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Rlee
Jun 21, 2021 11:53 pm
Outbobby
Outbobby
21 June 2021

Which Building Surveyor Ballarat

Which Building Surveyor Ballarat

Hi guys and Girls, I have had some plans drawn up and am looking for a Building Surveyor Ballarat area. I am looking to sub contract most of…

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Outbobby
Jun 21, 2021 5:44 pm
Letmein87
Letmein87
20 June 2021

Building Rosenthal Sunbury 2019

Building Rosenthal Sunbury 2019

Hi brianbuilds have you built in Rosenthal yet?

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Letmein87
Jun 20, 2021 9:12 pm

unable to read all the dimensions but my suggestions would be to reverse the stairs to the study and theatre rooms to be closed off and and allow the powder room under…

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oklouise
Jun 19, 2021 6:15 pm
Will910809
Will910809
19 June 2021

Is the wood flooring on second floor waterproof?

Is the wood flooring on second floor waterproof?

Hi Forum!! Thanks for anyone's help in advance!! We are building in SE melbourne with a volume builder, and now is at the stage of completing all frames. My recent visit…

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Will910809
Jun 19, 2021 3:13 pm
jga
jga
19 June 2021

Montgomery Riviera

Montgomery Riviera
NSW

Hey TrickyRicky We are interested in the Riviera 1 303 to build in Maitland NSW. We are going to have our tender meeting in a few weeks. J.

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jga
Jun 19, 2021 2:53 pm
jga

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