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AbbieCatt
AbbieCatt
26 February 2021

New build

New build

Wanting colour ideas for exterior render. So far have shale grey roof, ironstone gutters and fascia and ironstone coloured render on front porch posts, merbau timber…

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AbbieCatt
Feb 26, 2021 2:05 pm
Stella230211
Stella230211
26 February 2021

Stockland Townhomes

Stockland Townhomes

Hi guys, first time on here so apologies if silly questions! Im tossing up between two very similar new estates in Altona North 10km out of Melbourne. One is Fabric by…

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Stella230211
Feb 26, 2021 10:46 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
26 February 2021

Organising site inspection, soil tests and contour surveys?

Organising site inspection, soil tests and contour surveys?

Hey jnb2590 Welcome Most sales industries with the exception of new Homes are undergoing massive change, my2c LOL you might get an Ex-Ford and GM car salesman…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 26, 2021 8:25 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
25 February 2021

Importing fill - possible to achieve class A site classifica

Importing fill - possible to achieve class A site classifica

No Articulation joints on class A or S Don't get sucked in on architectural 3D realistic renderings without the 3D engineering and costs or it will come back latter on…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 25, 2021 8:51 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
jmasood
jmasood
25 February 2021

Anyone building with Carlisle home in vic?

Anyone building with Carlisle home in vic?
VIC

We are planning to build double story 38-39sq house with Carlisle homes. Just want to check if anyone else is building? and do they have decent options as standard in…

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jmasood
Feb 25, 2021 8:00 pm
jmasood
gallopgrove
gallopgrove
25 February 2021

Manhattan 44 build with wisdom

Manhattan 44 build with wisdom

thanks for sharing this, were you able to resolve this issue with Wisdom Homes? we're considering them for our knock down rebuild and doing a bit of research on their…

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gallopgrove
Feb 25, 2021 4:12 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
24 February 2021

Provisional Sum Items - Actual cost v contract provision

Provisional Sum Items - Actual cost v contract provision
NSW

What's funnier is when the client turns up on site to inspect the variation and says to the tradie "I paid Top Dollar for that....." and the tradie says " Show me the…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 24, 2021 8:20 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Ourhothambuild
Ourhothambuild
24 February 2021

Dennis family: Ballarat

Dennis family: Ballarat

We have not built with DFH and are about to build with another builder however I know a few locals (a very good mate and 2 work colleagues) that have build with DFH…

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Ourhothambuild
Feb 24, 2021 7:11 pm
aussieta
aussieta
24 February 2021

Council substituting falsified documents for new build

Council substituting falsified documents for new build
1, 2

joined 17/05/2020 last seen 20/05/2020 finally back on his meds we wish him well

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aussieta
Feb 24, 2021 5:49 pm
aussieta
Speedbird
Speedbird
24 February 2021

Retreat 305 - Hallmark Homes - Logan Village

Retreat 305 - Hallmark Homes - Logan Village
QLD
1, 2, 3

KariB We are in the process of selecting the colours for our Retreat305 and we came across your pictures. Is there a chance you could reveal the colours of your garage…

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Speedbird
Feb 24, 2021 3:57 pm

Before building this house, I made a bird feeder which is very similar to this house. It was the model of the future construction site. It has LED backlighting that turns…

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BarS
Feb 24, 2021 5:52 am
Noname
Noname
23 February 2021

Please review my plan and feedback on it.

Please review my plan and feedback on it.
NSW

If that arrow signifies north, your living areas are going to be dark AF. I think the sitting area on the first floor is a waste of space. If it were me I'd prefer the…

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Noname
Feb 23, 2021 11:45 am
Monty85
Monty85
23 February 2021

New home - Gravel vs Asphalt vs Concrete vs paving ROV

New home - Gravel vs Asphalt vs Concrete vs paving ROV
SA

Concrete and asphalt options are the best, in my opinion. They are pretty convenient and robust.

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Monty85
Feb 23, 2021 8:29 am
brisnicki
brisnicki
22 February 2021

Need info on Home Builder - Ingenious Homes

Need info on Home Builder - Ingenious Homes

My in-laws have used them for three different houses now - two on GC and one in Brisbane. They are all happy with their houses. I'm not sure what they paid for theirs…

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brisnicki
Feb 22, 2021 10:18 pm
brisnicki

This is how the house is situated against the compound for your perusal. We wanted the long kitchen --> dining --> family -->…

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Venn Diagram
Feb 22, 2021 7:53 pm
yjs
yjs
22 February 2021

Quality of brickwork - need some advice

Quality of brickwork - need some advice
NSW

Hi all, we are doing a knock down rebuild in Sydney North Shore with a small custom builder. I really need some expert advice with regards to brickwork and brick cleaning.…

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yjs
Feb 22, 2021 2:16 pm
jacquimow
jacquimow
22 February 2021

Exterior materials

Exterior materials

Hi, I am in the process of preparing a DA of our home, our objective is to build a detached duplex as an investment property. I am looking for insight…

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jacquimow
Feb 22, 2021 12:45 pm
ketchmeup
ketchmeup
21 February 2021

Custom build house

Custom build house

Interests to hear on this as well. Had safe feedback from builders.

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ketchmeup
Feb 21, 2021 5:39 pm
Bcunn29
Bcunn29
21 February 2021

ONE land TWO houses and grant eligibility!

ONE land TWO houses and grant eligibility!

Hi my partner and I are about to buy a block of land and we are after some much needed advice. We obviously want to access as many grants and offers from the government…

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Bcunn29
Feb 21, 2021 5:18 pm
GeeData
GeeData
21 February 2021

Estate Rules Curious

Estate Rules Curious

Hi, ahh definitely no 'bond' in this one. I suspected as much - a toothless tiger so to speak.

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GeeData
Feb 21, 2021 8:53 am
Dacitus123
Dacitus123
20 February 2021

West-facing block and energy efficiency

West-facing block and energy efficiency

Thanks all. I hadn't really considered either option. Lots to think about!

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Dacitus123
Feb 20, 2021 9:54 pm
LoveHouse
LoveHouse
20 February 2021

Types of window frosting council can accept?

Types of window frosting council can accept?

Got it! Thanks for explaining

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LoveHouse
Feb 20, 2021 8:24 pm
Fore2
Fore2
20 February 2021

Recommend height of gas log fireplace off tiled floor

Recommend height of gas log fireplace off tiled floor

lol, 10 seconds people dont seem to have

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Fore2
Feb 20, 2021 7:45 pm
icat2000
icat2000
20 February 2021

JG King- Ballarat, new home build

JG King- Ballarat, new home build
1, 2

How did you go with your JG King build in Ballarat. I'm considering them for our next house.

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icat2000
Feb 20, 2021 8:48 am
icat2000
icat2000
icat2000
20 February 2021

Jg King build

Jg King build

I'm considering JG King as a builder for our new house. I need to check out some other builders too. So I love to hear about some recent experiences with them.

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icat2000
Feb 20, 2021 8:39 am
icat2000
Fore2
Fore2
19 February 2021

Small laundry room under stairs

Small laundry room under stairs

Extending would be worth the money also, Lots more room and adding to resale value with a decent size laundry!

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Fore2
Feb 19, 2021 4:30 pm
kennyc
kennyc
19 February 2021

First time homeowner

First time homeowner

I'm building in Neerim South, Victoria. There are about 5 SJD homes in the estate I'm building in and they have plenty of display homes all over Vic. I've heard nothing…

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kennyc
Feb 19, 2021 10:06 am
GeeData
GeeData
18 February 2021

Insulating between two bedrooms

Insulating between two bedrooms

Thanks for the replies so far. There was an advantage to the MDF which is that it allows me more timber for hanging later. This is why I dismissed thicker gyprock. …

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GeeData
Feb 18, 2021 4:38 pm
Philsta
Philsta
18 February 2021

Custom House Build - Perth

Custom House Build - Perth

I am building with Ultimo Constructions in Balcatta and have found them to be pretty awesome. You actually sit down with the registered builder and CEO (Angelo Rossi) from…

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Philsta
Feb 18, 2021 3:59 pm
shraz
shraz
18 February 2021

Driveway, crossovers and paths

Driveway, crossovers and paths
NSW

Hi guys, I want to do the driveway on our own because it’s cheaper but my partner is freaking out saying he has read some horrible stories on how the builder voids the…

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shraz
Feb 17, 2021 11:58 pm
Goxxo
Goxxo
17 February 2021

[SA] Design for block pointing north

[SA] Design for block pointing north

New to this forum, and pretty new to building. We've just signed a contract for a property that we are planning to knockdown and rebuild. The front of the block faces…

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Goxxo
Feb 17, 2021 8:26 pm
Carolleigh
Carolleigh
17 February 2021

Which builders build in the Blue Mountains?

Which builders build in the Blue Mountains?
NSW

Which builders build homes in the Blue Mountains? Has anyone built up there? Who with and what did you get for your budget? How is Blue Mountains council to deal with…

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Carolleigh
Feb 17, 2021 6:53 pm
Melanie R
Melanie R
16 February 2021

Volume Builders, negotiating around modifications

Volume Builders, negotiating around modifications

We are intending to build with a volume builder at the budget end of the market. We have our selections appointment in a couple of weeks. In the mean time I have asked…

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Melanie R
Feb 16, 2021 2:33 pm
Pavel Chuchuva
Pavel Chuchuva
16 February 2021

Contract extended because of snap Covid lockdown in Victoria

Contract extended because of snap Covid lockdown in Victoria

Our builders VCon Homes extended our contract by 2 weeks because of 5-day snap Covid lockdown in Victoria: Due to COVID-19 Circuit Breaker Action Delay…

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Pavel Chuchuva
Feb 16, 2021 10:54 am
Pavel Chuchuva
Cala90
Cala90
16 February 2021

Maximum width of garage door?

Maximum width of garage door?
VIC

Thanks guys.

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Cala90
Feb 16, 2021 10:40 am
V002
V002
16 February 2021

Looking for home networking installer - Brisbane only

Looking for home networking installer - Brisbane only

Looking for a home networking installer, for a new build in Brisbane. Google is my friend I know. However, looking to hear from people who've used a particular company and…

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V002
Feb 16, 2021 9:39 am
Roy Allantos
Roy Allantos
15 February 2021

Rawson Home Facades Cost?

Rawson Home Facades Cost?

agree with post above. approx between 15 and 20K for balcony facade

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Roy Allantos
Feb 15, 2021 4:07 pm
Roy Allantos
Dimpy
Dimpy
15 February 2021

ilve kitchen appliances

ilve kitchen appliances

Planning to build our home by Atrium Homes . What is the difference in the price after the upgrades? The things that we are not sure about are the sinks,flick mixers,…

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Dimpy
Feb 15, 2021 11:19 am
mitaus
mitaus
15 February 2021

Simonds Villa Grande (Le Cras) 44

Simonds Villa Grande (Le Cras) 44

Hi favourthebold, I am also interested in Le Cras 44, so can you please share some photos of your house, the floorplan if you made some changes, and experience of your…

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mitaus
Feb 15, 2021 1:21 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
14 February 2021

Kitchen Layout

Kitchen Layout
VIC

Center window with hotplate. Centre hotplate with window. Center theses between the wall oven and the internal corner of the benchtop Doing this should help with the…

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Bimbob
Feb 14, 2021 2:34 pm
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Zack1502
Feb 14, 2021 11:25 am
MBX3
MBX3
14 February 2021

Level 1 Compaction - Residential

Level 1 Compaction - Residential

Hi, I am interested to know what responses you received when questioning quality of compaction despite level 1 compaction certification provided. Our lot came level 1…

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MBX3
Feb 14, 2021 8:11 am
MBX3
alymei
alymei
13 February 2021

Austral Cherry Soda

Austral Cherry Soda
QLD

Has anyone used these bricks or have a picture of the actual wall at Austral?

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alymei
Feb 13, 2021 8:19 pm
originalcollector
originalcollector
13 February 2021

What will a 300k budget for a house get us?

What will a 300k budget for a house get us?
NSW

So who did you build with and how was the building experience? Can you elaborate a little?

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originalcollector
Feb 13, 2021 12:43 pm
Vetmusic
Vetmusic
12 February 2021

Building Liberty 40 with provincial facade

Building Liberty 40 with provincial facade
NSW

Hi guys, After much thought we have decided to go with Metricon for our build. I’ve signed the contract but haven’t yet been to Studio M. We are on…

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Vetmusic
Feb 12, 2021 4:41 pm
Buildingaheadache
Buildingaheadache
11 February 2021

Building with GJGARDNER

Building with GJGARDNER
VIC
1, 2, 3

Also if you ended up building one as well?

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Buildingaheadache
Feb 11, 2021 10:05 pm
Eazyware
Eazyware
10 February 2021

Retaining Wall Bolted to The Wall of the House

Retaining Wall Bolted to The Wall of the House

Hi has this wall been approved under DA or a cdc? As with any wall over 600mm it would require on of these options usually at 1m high you would need an engineer to sign…

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Eazyware
Feb 10, 2021 8:39 pm
Hotwei1204
Hotwei1204
10 February 2021

Anyone building with oracle agies 32

Anyone building with oracle agies 32

Anyone building with oracle agies 32,

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Hotwei1204
Feb 10, 2021 7:51 pm

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