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Mish018
Mish018
15 May 2019

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW

I am not a fan of the glass shelving in showers. We have it in our current shower and really dislike it. It could be an error or they have simply made the assumption we…

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Mish018
May 15, 2019 4:50 pm
dollface
dollface
15 May 2019

Advice needed I’m Ending construction contract after cooling

Advice needed I’m Ending construction contract after cooling

I signed a contract for a house and land package and the contract is the 'Victorian Builders contract' the land has not been subdivided or titled yet and will not be doing…

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dollface
May 15, 2019 4:17 pm
Yeahie
Yeahie
15 May 2019

Hotondo Homes

Hotondo Homes
1, 2

Hi which office are you using? My son is having a frustrating time as well with the site supervisor being unresponsive.

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Yeahie
May 15, 2019 1:13 pm
f1dinesh
f1dinesh
15 May 2019

Builder -Rockwall Homes - have you worked with them?

Builder -Rockwall Homes - have you worked with them?
NSW
1, 2

Hi jb_money, Do you have Rockwall Homes' number or contact details? I need to contact them regarding construction. Thank you.

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f1dinesh
May 15, 2019 12:33 pm
f1dinesh
NathanRetreat298
NathanRetreat298
15 May 2019

Building with Hallmark Homes

Building with Hallmark Homes
QLD

Yeah we are building the same. We used the 305 as our base and altered it slightly. go check out our build feed!

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NathanRetreat298
May 15, 2019 11:19 am
NathanRetreat298
alymei
alymei
15 May 2019

Rainwater tank - is it worth in Brisbane

Rainwater tank - is it worth in Brisbane
QLD

This is an old report done for the Australian Government but it's worth reading if you have time. It turned me off having a rainwater tank: In fact I'm surprised that the…

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alymei
May 15, 2019 4:37 am
Chase L
Chase L
14 May 2019

Stylemaster Homes: Baybreeze 22 Primo

Stylemaster Homes: Baybreeze 22 Primo
QLD

What ended up happening with the build?

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Chase L
May 14, 2019 11:46 pm
Chase L
Chase L
14 May 2019

Our Stylemaster Baybreeze 27 view BP

Our Stylemaster Baybreeze 27 view BP
QLD
1, 2, 3

No update here for about 10 months. What ended up happening with the water damage? I am prelim stage with Stylemaster and interested to know how they dealt with it. Any…

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Chase L
May 14, 2019 11:42 pm
Holelot
Holelot
14 May 2019

Beechwood Picollo 36

Beechwood Picollo 36

Hi we are walking away from Lily homes after a poor experience with there head office and are now looking to build with Beechwood. Has anyone got any experience with them…

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Holelot
May 14, 2019 10:11 pm
KingTaco
KingTaco
14 May 2019

Stage inspections for new build in Brisbane

Stage inspections for new build in Brisbane
QLD

Not a lot of things - some roughness on the edges that met the formwork, which I think all is now covered in brick anyway.. The rebate for the rear sliding door track was…

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KingTaco
May 14, 2019 5:17 pm
KingTaco
Jazz21
Jazz21
14 May 2019

My Build with Oak Living

My Build with Oak Living

Bora Marble Grey is so beautiful.

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Jazz21
May 14, 2019 3:09 pm
Jazz21
Melos
Melos
14 May 2019

What's the design plan submitted to Council look like?

What's the design plan submitted to Council look like?
NSW

Hey Andrew each council is a little different in their requirements. Go to your councils site and do a search on das. They will list all the documents that are required.

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Melos
May 14, 2019 8:10 am
gogo65
gogo65
13 May 2019

Quality of brickwork under render - what is acceptable?

Quality of brickwork under render - what is acceptable?

In regards to asking for credit for cheaper bricks, no you are not entitiled to it, the builder would have costed the job, using commons and render.

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gogo65
May 13, 2019 1:47 pm
gogo65
dany
dany
13 May 2019

Leaving handles off kitchen .........

Leaving handles off kitchen .........
NSW

There is a clause in the contract where you can have special conditions but most builders blanco it cuz they don't want to give the owners equal rights . Don't worry about…

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dany
May 13, 2019 12:22 pm
dany
MyFirst
MyFirst
13 May 2019

Potential problem with damp in new house....

Potential problem with damp in new house....
VIC

Ok, looks to be same problem I had... Down pipe is blocked somewhere.. So water could be pouring out anywhere from the downpipe. My issue was the connection of the…

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MyFirst
May 13, 2019 11:58 am
Zorro6
Zorro6
10 May 2019

Builder quotes 15 months from slab date

Builder quotes 15 months from slab date
VIC

Trades usually don’t like working together too much crowding on site.

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Zorro6
May 10, 2019 4:04 pm
Forg
Forg
10 May 2019

Lot orientation for future house E/W vs N/S

Lot orientation for future house E/W vs N/S
VIC

For sure, but given how far south Sydney isn't, the sun is still surprisingly (to me) low to the north in winter. The sun comes around to that…

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Forg
May 10, 2019 10:52 am
WaldorfL
WaldorfL
10 May 2019

Roof Aluminium Foil

Roof Aluminium Foil

Sarking

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WaldorfL
May 10, 2019 10:07 am

We finally did the fence for the backyard. We got council permission after a very long wait and now have placed the order for the front and side fence. .

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excited_builders
May 10, 2019 8:32 am
SRK114
SRK114
9 May 2019

Engineered flooring options

Engineered flooring options

Hey, it was about $115 not including installation. Pretty expensive

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SRK114
May 09, 2019 9:22 pm
Mish018
Mish018
9 May 2019

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW

Hey, actually we are a leading construction company in NSW and the way you added a design to your bathroom it is really impressive, as mosaic tiles that transform your…

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Mish018
May 09, 2019 3:03 pm
KingTaco
KingTaco
8 May 2019

Metricon and Opticom/NBN

Metricon and Opticom/NBN
QLD

My last house had Opticomm - the technician came after we'd moved in and made the connection. From memory all the prewire had already been done, just needed the equipment…

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KingTaco
May 08, 2019 11:04 am
KingTaco
Tysonandkaylie
Tysonandkaylie
8 May 2019

Alfresco Decking min step down requirments

Alfresco Decking min step down requirments
SA

Awesome I wasn’t sure how small you can get joists so that’s sweet thanks

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Tysonandkaylie
May 08, 2019 7:37 am
Milkman
Milkman
7 May 2019

Our Home Journey with BetterBuilt Homes

Our Home Journey with BetterBuilt Homes
NSW
1, 2

Hi Indu, Thank you for posting your progress on the site. Very informative. I am also building with Better Built Homes. We officially started in August 2018 and we've…

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Milkman
May 07, 2019 11:44 am
amilelka
amilelka
6 May 2019

KDR with Ross North - Perth WA

KDR with Ross North - Perth WA
WA

I agree with widening the entry. You need a minimum of 1400 width in an entry to not feel cramped. You won't feel the difference when parking your caravan, but you…

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amilelka
May 06, 2019 9:33 pm
Thusitha
Thusitha
6 May 2019

Clyde/Clyde North vs Officer

Clyde/Clyde North vs Officer
VIC
1, 2

Hi, I'm new tho this forum. Read few discussions. very helpful and i would like to know in Frankston area there are many real estate agents but i suggest all of who…

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Thusitha
May 06, 2019 4:04 pm
Forg
Forg
6 May 2019

Rescheduling colour and electrical appointment

Rescheduling colour and electrical appointment

I think it would vary between builders, probably depends on yours.

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Forg
May 06, 2019 9:37 am
rui
rui
5 May 2019

Recommended builder for block with slope in Melbourne

Recommended builder for block with slope in Melbourne

Hi, I am looking for a builder that isn’t too much more expensive than the volume…

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rui
May 05, 2019 6:35 pm
rajnisaini
rajnisaini
5 May 2019

overhanging masonary and mortar defects

overhanging masonary and mortar defects

Thank you so much for sharing this link. I’ll speak to builder to rectify this defects accordingly as there is approx 55 mm overhang that is far more than 15mm. Not…

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rajnisaini
May 05, 2019 8:50 am
sv_reddy
sv_reddy
4 May 2019

Wisdom Homes - Build Time

Wisdom Homes - Build Time
NSW

Hi guys, We are about to start our building process, we have almost decided to go with Wisdom. But reading the reviews about Wisdom makes me a bit worried. I know that,…

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sv_reddy
May 04, 2019 7:36 pm

We have removed the screen as we dont open it often but weirdly enough whe we get files inside they gather here so we can open it up and shu them out. I totally…

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Craigasaurus
May 04, 2019 7:08 pm
building-expert
building-expert
4 May 2019

Raft Slab - Pipe lagging

Raft Slab - Pipe lagging

Wastes vertically through slab are not lagged and should also have termite protection collar if in termite declared areas. If you lag the pipes , termites can enter your…

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building-expert
May 04, 2019 12:32 pm
building-expert

Friday 3rd May 2019. Security fence, stinky loo and skip bin gone today so could get a panorama shot. Supposed to have walk through today but they ran out of our carpet…

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Country Home
May 03, 2019 2:47 pm
insider
insider
2 May 2019

Anything I'm missing??

Anything I'm missing??

You probably will need piers due to the trees being close to the building and also check the depth of the easements as the angle of repose may also need you to deepen the…

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insider
May 02, 2019 9:35 pm
insider
Joker
Joker
2 May 2019

Custom Home Builder

Custom Home Builder

I would drive around and find a house I liked,then ask owner for a look and how their build went,if you like what you see and owners recommend,contact builder and check…

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Joker
May 02, 2019 6:59 pm
g33kerb0t
g33kerb0t
2 May 2019

No gas in new build

No gas in new build
NSW

If you want a gas cooktop then you'll need a gas connection. If not, make sure your gas cooktop supports LPG and just buy gas bottles. Yes you will pay supply charge even…

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g33kerb0t
May 02, 2019 4:32 pm
g33kerb0t
bank
bank
2 May 2019

JG King Geelong

JG King Geelong

Is the manager still a guy with the initials CS? He was new to the company half way through our build. Our impression was that he did a lot of talking, not a lot of…

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bank
May 02, 2019 3:34 pm
bank
Joker
Joker
2 May 2019

Advice Required - Building a Henley Reserve Double Story

Advice Required - Building a Henley Reserve Double Story
VIC

Do yourself a favour, drive around your area,speak to 3 resently completed Henley home owners in your area, this will be a seriously more accurate experience of what to expect.

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Joker
May 02, 2019 12:55 pm
Doc Freeman
Doc Freeman
2 May 2019

New Jg King build!!

New Jg King build!!
VIC
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Sorry to read of your disappointment, but not surprised. I consider building with JG King the biggest mistake of my life. The difference between what they promise and…

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Doc Freeman
May 02, 2019 9:36 am

Brisbane home builder advise

Brisbane home builder advise
QLD

We looked at Dixon then found Hallmark. The consultant Cass at the North Lakes office has really looked after us and has adjusted the plans to suit our budget. Best…

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NathanRetreat298
May 01, 2019 7:24 pm
NathanRetreat298
Sethor
Sethor
1 May 2019

Shadowline Cornice and skirting

Shadowline Cornice and skirting
WA

I'd go with Splayed as well.

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Sethor
May 01, 2019 4:54 pm
darb74
darb74
1 May 2019

What is data point??

What is data point??

Hi brokenstick, yes we are definitely lucky but we partly chose this builder because we were aware that they offered this type of access during the build to their…

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darb74
May 01, 2019 3:12 pm
darb74
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heidpatto
May 01, 2019 2:38 pm
nhariram
nhariram
30 April 2019

Looking for suggestions to choose the best builder

Looking for suggestions to choose the best builder

Hi Adsf, I feel they are bit costlier than the volume builder. Their quote is not so transparent as well. Haven't gone back to them after the quote. It's mostly Burbank…

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nhariram
Apr 30, 2019 8:30 pm
nhariram
Western13
Western13
30 April 2019

Our Ex-Watersun Build

Our Ex-Watersun Build
VIC
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hi TashPaul, My builder just went in liquidation. I find your post is very helpful. Thank you for that. Just wondering do you remember who did defects and Incomplete…

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Western13
Apr 30, 2019 8:10 pm
Saika
Saika
30 April 2019

Clarendon Classic Facade HELP PLS!

Clarendon Classic Facade HELP PLS!

I am in the same boat, love the Hamptons look, so thinking of going for greys and whites, but there are so many shades etc, I'm so confused!

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Saika
Apr 30, 2019 12:57 pm
Manj
Manj
30 April 2019

Arden Homes Inspectors

Arden Homes Inspectors
VIC
1, 2

My Admin girl just didn't take my word on the bank process so I emailed the bank and got them to send me in writing the process and then forwarded to the admin ...no…

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Manj
Apr 30, 2019 9:02 am
Manj
Rhetti
Rhetti
30 April 2019

Ask a Town Planner - South East Queensland

Ask a Town Planner - South East Queensland

I've been getting quite a few PMs about the Traditional Building Character Overlay in the Brisbane City Council Local Government Area. There is typically two parts to the…

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Rhetti
Apr 30, 2019 7:07 am
Rhetti

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