Building A New House

Mclaren

25 February 2011

Removal of soil - costs

We got the job done by the chap who did the trenches - $1000 cash!! Gotta be happy with that!

King willy

25 February 2011

Pre mix render & waterproof additives ???????

Hi all Im intending rendering the single skin wall in my garage. I got boscot pre mix render (just add water). Because Ive had water coming in through the wall I want to…

evelyng

26 February 2011

Modified Sorrento - Dechellis Homes

Hellooooooooooo ? Anybody there ?

Titch101

26 February 2011

porter davis upgrades & Options

I can only help on a couple of things: We got a drain in put in the centre of our Alfresco so it can be hosed down easily - $85 I imagine it would be the same or cheaper…

Bekants

26 February 2011

STAINLESS STEEL TANK SUPPLIER IN PERTH

Hi Toby - after doing my research I feel it will be better healthwise and superior quality option. Know of anyone?

just Erin

26 February 2011

Choosing a builder in Doreen (Melbourne) HELLPP

as themoglin mentioned above, check out that display. BH Developments have awesome split level plans

mapcalla

26 February 2011

free 3d program for drawing house plans

I came across this free 3D house plan program.... having so much fun with it drawing up different house plans! I am trying to keep my mind occupied until we save our…

NickAndLauren

27 February 2011

N&L Milano at Augustine Heights QLD - Bricks Done

Not So Good

27 February 2011

Building a new house with SIMONDS

Hello Miss Piggy and others. Further update. Simonds has been dealing with issues I have faced which I am happy about, but I have had to stay on top of things. Miss…

brom

27 February 2011

Installing/organising an electricity supply pit

Thnaks irkj, that's really helpful. For some reason I had a figure of $3k in my head, so it's nice to hear it might be less. Guess who's going out to measure the…

carlswil

28 February 2011

First Home owners Grant and bonus Victoria will it continue?

They probably won't announce that until it is almost due to run out. They will probably hope for a last minute rush on contract signings before it runs out in June. They…

priyamahesh

28 February 2011

Metr!con Nolan: New roller blinds = awful smell??

Hi, We are thinking of building the Nolan 45 as a knockdown and rebuild in the whitehorse council. Could someone let me know what I should be adding approximately to the…

MelNRob

28 February 2011

Site Costs Query

I'm so glad we weren't the only ones with the jaw drop Peas

cookie_monster

28 February 2011

Building in bushfire prone area

Building costs range from an extra $20k - $60k depending on what risk (BAL) rating your house is given. My BAL29 house has to have toughened glass windows, no timber…

Firdause B'Kamdin

28 February 2011

Locus' build - The Floreat (SPH) - Lawn!

Hi Locus, The frontage of the house looks awesome ! Good on You ! Hope you are settling well in the new house.... Regards Fred

Steveo

28 February 2011

Plastering Eaves

thanks Bashworth and Bstar, I must admit that although I expected to pay a variation I wasn't expecting the answers I think for the sake of sanity iin the future the…

rramesh

28 February 2011

Neighbours builder nightmare!!!

This was good advice called my Estate and the developer was pretty helpful gave me instructions on what needs to be done. I then called the council and reported the matter…

Machiars

28 February 2011

Delay's Doreen, Mernda and South Morang?

Blues there are a few in the same boat in your area. I know of 3 or 4 houses adjacent to ours that have been waiting a similar time frame. Hope you're in soon. It can be…

gogo65

1 March 2011

Custom Build 101 - a few basic questions (Sydney)

Good luck budgnbear, Hope everything goes well with Zac Homes, we should have a basic design form right build today or tomorrow, really interested in what they come up…

just Erin

1 March 2011

house setbacks are wrong

Beat me to it donuts I was going to say, tinka please let us know who you go

Koala_kate

1 March 2011

Building Liberty 42 by Met&con, Melbourne

There are plenty of Liberty threads with pics....like this one in particular....hope this helps.

Cabnur9

1 March 2011

Bamboo Fencing/Screening...

Thanks for all your help, both myself and my neighbour have both enquired about this house to the building surveyor and the estate developers and they said something about…

Phillshz

1 March 2011

Retaining Walls

What about a drop edge beam in your slab design? It acts as a retaining wall for the length of your building/slab and can be used in a habitable room.

kyton

1 March 2011

Giving keys to Tradesman

Your insurance wouldn't cover any stolen / damage as you "invited" the person in (unless you have accidental coverage but still wouldn't cover theft). We gave our…

kyton

1 March 2011

Five and a half months, even roof tile has not been finished

As bad as it sounds - have they gone over their contract period? If not you really don't have a leg to stand on to complain at this stage. The $15 a day is standard in NSW…

pman

1 March 2011

Lighting place in Sydney

Hi Sue, How much was it per globe for the LED light? and what model did you choose? Beacon told me they would be getting LED lights in a month's time

clown

2 March 2011

importing LED downlights and timber windows from China

Hi everyone, I am building my own house. Just wondering if anyone has actually imported LED downlights, timber windows and toilet suites from China?? I know that these…

Bruno

2 March 2011

Flooring and Refrigerated cooling options

Hi guys Thanks for all the responses. Echo, We are building a 46 square double storey house. We are building in the new Mirvac estate in Wantirna South. We do not…

patsam

2 March 2011

Concrete Driveway Contacts

Hi everyone, We are getting to the final stages of building our Masterton Santorini home and are after any good recommended concrete guys to do our driveway. Also if they…

Eve Dweller

2 March 2011

Cabinet Maker for PD Lifestyle

I think the cabinets are all flat pack anyway. You can order them online. Will look up the link.

khpatoary

2 March 2011

Nearly there

Final Inspection early next week. DPC issue not resolved…

Ben & Melissa

2 March 2011

Our First Ever Home

Hey nickbell would really love to know how it has all gone knowing it has been quite a while since an up date. My GF and I are about to start building the Columbia in…

higherdestiny

2 March 2011

Ladies - I need your help :) Kitchen Benchtop question!!!!

1) They did a pretty good job of the benchtop install - would be a shame to rip it up 2) Overwhelmingly most people I asked suggested Matt was their preferred option 3) I…

Mclaren

3 March 2011

Should I be worried I haven't got the invoice for the slab?

Thanks everyone!

Happy Camper

3 March 2011

Ideas for corner block with a view

No it is with Dale Alcock

stamford sw vic

3 March 2011

Anyone with a Stamford by Simonds homes?

smaller than ours bugger

zozo

3 March 2011

RightBuild or Cosmo

We're with the other mob. We requested a quote in early September, paid a deposit, we are building the exact dimensions of the display home in the estate and we got to…

zozo

3 March 2011

Cosmo & Pemulwuy Northcliff 22/21 - Experience advice?

PM me.

chief HBS

4 March 2011

Pools with Glass Walls

OUCH my budget at the moment is around $60k shy of that !!!

Rudolf1980

4 March 2011

Metr!con...Tiling Done/Carpet Done....PICS p7...Handover Tue

BTW, are your pendants the 'Chantelle black string pendants' from WWOL?

sleven

4 March 2011

Roof that looks like tiles, but isn't?

There was a house being built a few years ago in our area - it was a Hampton's style kit home and it came from the US in a container - would never be able to tell it was a…

GroovyOne

4 March 2011

Bathroom Windows - Frosting/Tinting

Decision made. We are sticking with Satinlite. If I hate it later I will change it to clear. Thanks to everyone for tips etc.

agabob

4 March 2011

Our Ellenbrook Ultimate Home - Pad Down

Hey Jenny, I think you already at the stage when you should start your own thread to rant and show off. Anyway welcome to little H1 family and Ellenbrook family

sharky55_shan

4 March 2011

Building with Ideal Homes, Harrisdale WA - New pics 14/06/10

this has evoked my curiosity show us the finished product!!

Kaytee

4 March 2011

Show me your facade

Have a look at this thread too. viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37322&hilit=facade

docker_rob

4 March 2011

Mistakes in plans

We are going through similar situation - tiles that are layed throughout house have white grout instead of dark grey that we chose. But...on pre-start day…

dons80

4 March 2011

Are we forgetting anything? Budget for new house build.

morgage repayments

bicko123

4 March 2011

Lakeside Fibre To The Home (FTTP/FTTH) Discussion Thread.

it was actually mostly Openetworks. you can go with…

GoLights

6 January 2014

Need advice - Downlight choices with Porter Davis (PD)

Hi guys, Im an electrician by trade, and have sold hundreds of downlights to customers like yourselves looking to save on the installation of downlights. I would suggest…