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Pummers
Pummers
5 February 2018

ICF - Insulated Concrete Form Builds Australia

ICF - Insulated Concrete Form Builds Australia
WA

Did you proceed with your ICF build? If so, what block did you use and how did you find it, what problems did you have, what would you do again and what would you do…

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Pummers
Feb 05, 2018 5:56 am
Choosy
Choosy
4 February 2018

New Home - Summit Homes 'The Orchard' / 'Edgewood' - Perth

New Home - Summit Homes 'The Orchard' / 'Edgewood' - Perth
WA
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Completly understand 😀, not looking forward to when we move after almost 19 years in the same house.

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Choosy
Feb 04, 2018 10:01 pm
Choosy

Both replies have been super helpful so far. The bricks we are going to use for the fireplace is pure decorative as during the planning stage I wasn't sure the type of…

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T-rent
Feb 04, 2018 5:41 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
3 February 2018

Larger plumbing pipes in WA

Larger plumbing pipes in WA
WA

The maximum pressure within the home is mandated to not exceed 500 kPa. The hydraulic performance at the end fixtures is determined by hydraulic calculations that takes…

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SaveH2O
Feb 03, 2018 2:18 pm
SaveH2O
Skiwi14
Skiwi14
1 February 2018

Impressions Build @ Ocean Road Estate

Impressions Build @ Ocean Road Estate
WA

How was your experience with Impressions?

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Skiwi14
Feb 01, 2018 12:35 am
MiAlJe
MiAlJe
30 January 2018

Building with Aveling in the Hills.

Building with Aveling in the Hills.
WA

Thanks nicolac34! I'm afraid I haven't posted much over the months of the build but so far we have been very happy with Aveling and any concerns or problems we have had…

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MiAlJe
Jan 30, 2018 10:10 pm
MiAlJe
scrapbizz
scrapbizz
25 January 2018

Down the rabbit hole - another RedInk build

Down the rabbit hole - another RedInk build
WA

Rabbit Burrows - how did you get on? So sorry I never got back to you - we have had the most crazy year and a NIGHTMARE of a build.

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scrapbizz
Jan 25, 2018 8:56 pm
scrapbizz
Choosy
Choosy
18 January 2018

Is $290K Build Price for a total of 240sqm House Reasonable?

Is $290K Build Price for a total of 240sqm House Reasonable?
WA

Unfortunately building is a business and some builders will quote what they think you are willing to pay, especially if they know you won't have a problem with finance.…

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Choosy
Jan 18, 2018 1:06 pm
Choosy
tinkster
tinkster
16 January 2018

Our Celebration Homes Build Journey - Hocking

Our Celebration Homes Build Journey - Hocking
WA

Welcome! We are having a barn sliding door too, apparently the first one our builder has done and it came in at no cost as well, which was a HUGE surprise!

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tinkster
Jan 16, 2018 4:46 am
tinkster
dee13
dee13
16 January 2018

B & D's First build with HGWA

B & D's First build with HGWA
WA
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we've always had ones with cushion backs & my partner would flatten them because he leans his arm on the top... then I saw this and realised he can't so I was sold

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dee13
Jan 15, 2018 11:33 pm
SarahBrady
SarahBrady
15 January 2018

Goodlife/Gemmil - Backyard & Decking July 2016

Goodlife/Gemmil - Backyard & Decking July 2016
WA
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Hey jcbissor, Your floors look amazing. Can i ask how they've been going? Have you had any issues with the laminate buckling etc? I am looking to install it in my house…

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SarahBrady
Jan 15, 2018 1:08 pm
Aimn_4U
Aimn_4U
13 January 2018

Planning to Build Kit home in Mandurah (Singleton)

Planning to Build Kit home in Mandurah (Singleton)
WA

Hi All, My husband and I are looking into building a kit home in Mandurah. Block is 1200sqm and approx 700m from the beach. Has anyone built in the area recently and can…

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Aimn_4U
Jan 13, 2018 1:17 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 January 2018

Any builders similar to Broadway Homes (Perth)

Any builders similar to Broadway Homes (Perth)
WA

The problem is you can not and should not advertise homes that you can not build, that is "false advertising" it is illegal, not to mention unethical. "Caveat emptor"…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 05, 2018 8:24 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Choosy
Choosy
3 January 2018

Property damage

Property damage
WA

Unfortunately we have the displeasure of dealing with damaged and miss alligned fences, the Dividing Fences Act 1961 states that the fence only…

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Choosy
Jan 03, 2018 3:01 pm
Choosy
kidu13
kidu13
2 January 2018

Building the Lennox (Celebration Homes) in Wellard Glen

Building the Lennox (Celebration Homes) in Wellard Glen
WA
1, 2

I know it's a bit late to post a question here - but trying my luck anyway... Silly question : - I have a plan which also has Home Theatre in the front with a similar…

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kidu13
Jan 02, 2018 5:39 pm
kidu13
rajah
rajah
27 December 2017

NBN Pit & Pipework

NBN Pit & Pipework
WA

Thanks, I definitely want to do it if it hasnt been done. Wish it was clear that it was the developers responsibility then i would follow up with them.

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rajah
Dec 27, 2017 11:55 am
just_a_draftee
just_a_draftee
23 December 2017

HBC build - Lakelands

HBC build - Lakelands
WA

I did my tile selection at Crosby and they were great, picked whatever we want and just paid the extras for anything non-standard. Are you sure it wasn't the builder…

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just_a_draftee
Dec 23, 2017 8:07 pm
just_a_draftee
Summitlovin
Summitlovin
17 December 2017

Site Works Cost in Perth

Site Works Cost in Perth
WA

My siteworks cost between 14-15k if i remember correctly. Class A soil, i already had retaining walls on 3 sides and relatively flat block (only slight slope where the…

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Summitlovin
Dec 17, 2017 5:16 pm
nicolac34
nicolac34
14 December 2017

Yanchep WA Build with Dreamstart (PLANTER AND LETTERBOX)

Yanchep WA Build with Dreamstart (PLANTER AND LETTERBOX)
WA
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We've had lifestyle quote for our dressing room fit out, nice to see that it looks such good quality! Although our quote was $3,500.... so am looking down the Ikea route as well.

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nicolac34
Dec 14, 2017 1:19 pm
nicolac34
sofia14
sofia14
14 December 2017

Update 2 yrs on: Build with Dreamstart homes

Update 2 yrs on: Build with Dreamstart homes
WA
1 ... 11, 12, 13

I don't want to use public forum to name and shame only. When people/companies do it right, I also write the positive. I wrote the above post because we weren't expecting…

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sofia14
Dec 13, 2017 11:34 pm
vanessah2015
vanessah2015
6 December 2017

HGWA Prestart

HGWA Prestart
WA

Thank you!! Appreciate that, I’ll keep it it mind for the underlay upgrade, I want to upgrade from the standard carpet, we have a little boy and he’s into everything…

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vanessah2015
Dec 06, 2017 10:16 pm
vanessah2015
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
3 December 2017

Keystart- Prestart Variations

Keystart- Prestart Variations
WA

Rebecca rose Brokers & New Home salesman are on commissions basically they will say whatever it takes to put a deal on the table, you should have declared cash upgrades…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 03, 2017 10:58 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
atemby
atemby
1 December 2017

Interior and exterior colours

Interior and exterior colours
WA

Hi Lucy! how are you! i have just signed my contract to build the southport platinum with HGWA how is everything going with you?

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atemby
Dec 01, 2017 5:15 pm
atemby
Dunne23
Dunne23
1 December 2017

Building First home with HGWA

Building First home with HGWA
WA

Hi everyone, we are looking at building our first home in Alkimos Beach with HGWA and wer are trying to save some $$$$ where we can. Has anyone put in the stormwater…

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Dunne23
Dec 01, 2017 1:26 am

So excited! So close to lock up now! Almost all doors and windows in. Walls are done, shelf/rails, pantry and linen cupboard are in. Lock-up should be tomorrow

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Rheezy
Nov 23, 2017 9:13 pm
Miloski
Miloski
22 November 2017

101 Residential

101 Residential
WA

Hi PerthNewbie We are building with 101 at the moment. We are building a 2 story custom plan, SOR in an established suburb. We shopped around and ended narrowing it…

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Miloski
Nov 22, 2017 6:49 pm
Rheezy
Rheezy
20 November 2017

My Build: Bushmead with HGWA

My Build: Bushmead with HGWA
WA
1, 2

Almost at lock up.. just waiting for windows to go in. Down here now and your slab is down!!! Congrats

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Rheezy
Nov 20, 2017 7:14 pm
Sarah159
Sarah159
20 November 2017

Given a variation after the work had been completed

Given a variation after the work had been completed
WA

Not 100% sure, but i think most builders have in the contract that your site must be clear of vegetation before work begins.

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Sarah159
Nov 20, 2017 10:38 am
chrinee
chrinee
20 November 2017

Heartwood

Heartwood
WA

After panicking about my colours I stumbled across the Heartwood range. For those with any of the Heartwoid tile range, is there a hint of grey in them..? Any pics of…

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chrinee
Nov 19, 2017 11:37 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
18 November 2017

Itemised prices

Itemised prices
WA

You have a choice with adding/changing $60 door handles (upgrades) and it is not going to push you over the edge, nor is charging a $600 admin fee, though you are stuck…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 18, 2017 7:59 am
StructuralBIMGuy

Lots of internal works and external works now completed, hopefully not long till PCI now. Fascia completed and painted, front door painted and handles installed Paving…

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nicjam
Nov 09, 2017 5:37 pm
Imightbedave
Imightbedave
7 November 2017

First Build HGWA

First Build HGWA
WA
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Congrats Jenza, that floor looks awesome! As far as I know the tiles need at least a day or two after going down and then probably another day minimum after they’ve…

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Imightbedave
Nov 07, 2017 3:40 pm
Teck Yong
Teck Yong
6 November 2017

Re: Choice Living WA

Re: Choice Living WA
WA

I kept calling and sending messages to Mario last Thursday, Friday and Saturday but not reply at all. I try to call to Choice's office from this morning until now (14:04)…

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Teck Yong
Nov 06, 2017 4:05 pm
MiAlJe
MiAlJe
5 November 2017

Dual living plan - what do you think

Dual living plan - what do you think
WA

Hello Wrighto, yes. We are building in Gooseberry Hill. There was a lot of back and forth between the builder and shire over the dual occupancy component but we got there…

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MiAlJe
Nov 05, 2017 3:33 pm
MiAlJe
swsam
swsam
5 November 2017

Cowaramup WA clay soils

Cowaramup WA clay soils
WA

Not sure if your issue has resolved, however I'm building in CVE and my block is an S class site, with possibility of waterproof membrane and/or subsoil drainage, plus…

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swsam
Nov 05, 2017 1:11 pm
Teck Yong
Teck Yong
3 November 2017

Re: Choice Living WA

Re: Choice Living WA
WA

Our house started with site clearing end of June 2016 and until now, still not finished yet. The stage i reach now is first floor lock up. Ground floor still nothing.…

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Teck Yong
Nov 03, 2017 3:20 pm
Waldorf_Grange_Build
Waldorf_Grange_Build
3 November 2017

Re: Choice Living

Re: Choice Living
WA

What does it say in your contract? Can it be deducted from your final invoice? - View my blog at www.waldorfgrangebuild.wordpress.com

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Waldorf_Grange_Build
Nov 03, 2017 1:33 am
Waldorf_Grange_Build
heatherklowe
heatherklowe
30 October 2017

Aveling Homes Build

Aveling Homes Build
WA

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heatherklowe
Oct 30, 2017 11:18 am
Carpentacular
Carpentacular
26 October 2017

Expenses acquired during build. What am I in for?

Expenses acquired during build. What am I in for?
WA
1, 2

As been posted, shop around. Strange the valuation failure was equivalent to what you had put away don't you think?

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Carpentacular
Oct 26, 2017 6:20 am
George.
George.
15 October 2017

Vastu by Impressions

Vastu by Impressions
WA

We went to see the Vastu Display Home at the Springtime Estate in Haines on Armadale Road last wee.. My wife loved the home straight away. Massive Scullery next to the…

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George.
Oct 15, 2017 4:20 pm
Madora Dreamer
Madora Dreamer
14 October 2017

Perth - Building Inspections

Perth - Building Inspections
WA

I am using Joshua from Master Building Inspectors. He has been great and was recommended on this forum

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Madora Dreamer
Oct 14, 2017 6:38 pm
Madora Dreamer
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danbiscuit
Oct 12, 2017 9:24 am
danbiscuit
nicolac34
nicolac34
11 October 2017

Floor plan feedback HGWA - Vienna

Floor plan feedback HGWA - Vienna
WA

Great plans, looking forward to watching it take shape! Only thing I would add is a second shower fitting in the ensuite, you've got the space so I'd make it a double.…

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nicolac34
Oct 11, 2017 1:58 pm
nicolac34
sparky_JsP
sparky_JsP
10 October 2017

Bliss Bedfordale

Bliss Bedfordale
WA
1, 2

Planning Approval Done, Now onto the building Permit approval, Its a process, I can see why most people let someone else do it. I must admit the City of Armadale have been…

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sparky_JsP
Oct 10, 2017 7:58 pm
sparky_JsP
AKB
AKB
10 October 2017

Dressing up a Fireplace!

Dressing up a Fireplace!
WA

Lol meanwhile I keep thinking about all the things I would do differently. It's good that the builder is coming to the party like they should. PS Your house will be…

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AKB
Oct 10, 2017 5:20 pm
AKB

WA

Lol meanwhile I keep thinking about all the things I would do differently. It's good that the builder is coming to the party like they should. PS Your house will be…

Guest
Jan 01, 1970 10:00 am
andonk
andonk
10 October 2017

Initial Builders Meetings - Why so secret? (1st timer)

Initial Builders Meetings - Why so secret? (1st timer)
WA

Yes maybe don't need to worry for non expensive stuff. Just want to let other know the implications when supplying our own fittings. @OP: I'd try to chase the builder…

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andonk
Oct 10, 2017 1:58 pm
MiAlJe
MiAlJe
10 October 2017

Mixing Bricks?

Mixing Bricks?
WA

Hello again. I recently posted about our builder forgetting our fireplace was to be face brick and constructing it from internal bricks ready for plaster. After…

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MiAlJe
Oct 10, 2017 11:14 am
MiAlJe
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cjose
Oct 05, 2017 11:34 am
cjose
cjose
4 October 2017

Building with Blueprint, Landsdale..Pool is in!

Building with Blueprint, Landsdale..Pool is in!
WA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Beautiful home! Love the lights! Who did your floor tiles?

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cjose
Oct 04, 2017 10:54 am

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