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NewBuildQld
NewBuildQld
13 February 2020

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Deleted
QLD

Our builder is rushing us to a handover with a signed form21. Can’t believe they want to give us a leaking house. The leak went inside the garage. They tried hiding it…

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NewBuildQld
Feb 13, 2020 4:59 pm
starter
starter
13 February 2020

Slab larger than the frame

Slab larger than the frame

Hi everyone Looking for some advice. My frame does not sit on the slab at the edge all the way around. At some parts the slab is protruding a maximum of 40mm. We…

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starter
Feb 13, 2020 4:50 pm
ksun1985
ksun1985
13 February 2020

West Urban Builder - Melbourne - Thoughts and Experience?

West Urban Builder - Melbourne - Thoughts and Experience?
VIC

Has anyone on here built with these guys? If so, please share your thoughts on the overall experience and quality of their products. They are a mid size residential…

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4747
ksun1985
Feb 13, 2020 11:36 am
excalibur9
excalibur9
13 February 2020

Anyone building on Bolin Street, Schofields?

Anyone building on Bolin Street, Schofields?

Great to hear vividhavv. What stage are you at as well? Which lot?

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excalibur9
Feb 13, 2020 8:24 am
its
its
12 February 2020

Interior Colour Options with mixed home theatre room

Interior Colour Options with mixed home theatre room
VIC

Hi There Could you give us some colour options for the house. We are looking for the whole house wall and ceiling colour. Here is the option from…

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3482
its
Feb 12, 2020 12:47 pm
T10
T10
12 February 2020

Using Major Builder in different locations

Using Major Builder in different locations

A second and related question: We have only been looking online, not yet commencing the daunting process of getting the builders out to a site for a consultation. Our…

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T10
Feb 11, 2020 11:49 pm
Rhetti
Rhetti
11 February 2020

Site Cost

Site Cost
VIC

Just check if it's a provisional sum. At 25k it'll likely be a worst case scenario if it's provisional. If it's fixed, its a different story

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5801
Rhetti
Feb 11, 2020 9:39 pm
Rhetti
peterandannie
peterandannie
11 February 2020

Building inspector - Adelaide

Building inspector - Adelaide

Hi David Did you find anyone?

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peterandannie
Feb 11, 2020 10:33 am
worldofmud
worldofmud
10 February 2020

Cost increase from M-class slab to H2 slab?

Cost increase from M-class slab to H2 slab?
VIC

Where? Are both pages supposed to be the same btw or is there another page that discusses the slab somewhere?

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5507
worldofmud
Feb 10, 2020 9:02 pm
-TheMacks-
-TheMacks-
10 February 2020

Building wth HGWA in Two rocks WA

Building wth HGWA in Two rocks WA
WA

Thanks Amilelka & Chippy, yup we just looked at the hallway and entry, its to tight, will get that opened back upto i think it was 1200mm before, this is 900 after…

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3440
-TheMacks-
Feb 10, 2020 8:58 pm
GLO
GLO
10 February 2020

master plan query New Breeze

master plan query New Breeze
NSW

This may help. Infrastructure Services Delivery Plan - Campbelltown City

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3490
GLO
Feb 10, 2020 2:01 pm
Sabeens
Sabeens
10 February 2020

Internal Walls - Help please Surfmist Vs Winter Ice

Internal Walls - Help please Surfmist Vs Winter Ice

Thank you! and apolgies for the super late response :)

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5490
Sabeens
Feb 10, 2020 12:35 pm
building-expert
building-expert
10 February 2020

How do Provisional Sums work?

How do Provisional Sums work?
VIC

General points about Provisional Sums 1 Provisional sum is your money in the contract as a contingency should it arise 2 or alternatively a reasonable allowance for work…

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building-expert
Feb 10, 2020 12:06 pm
building-expert
Tanzybabe
Tanzybabe
10 February 2020

Mimosa Homes

Mimosa Homes

We did and we do NOT RECOMMENDED. Run away as far as you to another builder. If we had to build again (and mimosa ruined it for us!) i would only look at Boutique or…

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2384
Tanzybabe
Feb 10, 2020 9:31 am
Rakhisingh
Rakhisingh
9 February 2020

Rothwell tarneit

Rothwell tarneit
VIC

. Hi I have purchase a lot in stage 20a Rothwell Tarneit , is any one here on stage 20,, the land title date is delayed and about to be on …

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4901
Rakhisingh
Feb 09, 2020 9:15 pm
rforrob1964
rforrob1964
9 February 2020

Anyone building with Onley ?

Anyone building with Onley ?
VIC

wow, just stumbled across this forum and was really really surprised by the feedback,comments on Onley construction. We built with Onley const in 1994, in Hampton…

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rforrob1964
Feb 09, 2020 9:02 pm
arisankula
arisankula
9 February 2020

Metricon La Pyrenee

Metricon La Pyrenee
VIC

Hi Friends In case anyone has built or building Metricon's La Pyrenee, can you please advise what is the main render color of the home and the color of the ornate…

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3770
arisankula
Feb 09, 2020 8:24 pm
GLO
GLO
9 February 2020

House and land package in Bardia

House and land package in Bardia

I know this is an old post, but $5500 isnt too much. You should find that it probably covers double glazed glass, and maybe even increased ceiling insulation or something…

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2936
GLO
Feb 09, 2020 1:39 pm
Rhetti
Rhetti
9 February 2020

Battle Axe Block

Battle Axe Block

Depends If you mean does the m2 of my access handle contribute in terms of something like site cover (50% of the total m2) than yes. What does your title search say?…

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Rhetti
Feb 09, 2020 6:01 am
Rhetti
KelTrul
KelTrul
8 February 2020

What bricks did you choose - Show and Tell

What bricks did you choose - Show and Tell
VIC
1 ... 11, 12, 13

Hi, has anybody used PGH Platinum bricks or Breaking Dawn and if so any chance you have pictures? Trying to decide between the two..Cheers

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219315
KelTrul
Feb 08, 2020 11:42 am
rcj162000
rcj162000
8 February 2020

Delay with kitchen install due to weather??? reallly

Delay with kitchen install due to weather??? reallly

I agree with chippy however imo some builder these days are so time inefficient. Doesn't care how long the build will…

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1987
rcj162000
Feb 08, 2020 9:44 am
insider
insider
7 February 2020

Soil Test

Soil Test
VIC

$350 -$500 If the land is not titled then getting access to the site may be difficult depending on the developer. The important thing is to make sure the subdivision…

2
2017
insider
Feb 07, 2020 6:17 pm
insider
iwannahouse
iwannahouse
7 February 2020

Rain and slab pour

Rain and slab pour
NSW

My house is all preped for slab pour (waffle slab) and now with the rain I'm worried how it will affect the prep work that's been done :-? Does it need to be completely dry…

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iwannahouse
Feb 07, 2020 4:42 pm
CoastalNewBuild
CoastalNewBuild
7 February 2020

m2 cost for custom build sunshine coast

m2 cost for custom build sunshine coast

The corner less stacker is already costed in. That was done early on in the piece. We do have to upgrade from regular to commercial doors for this (from Bradnams) , but…

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CoastalNewBuild
Feb 07, 2020 12:31 pm
Ghassanzakaria
Ghassanzakaria
7 February 2020

James Hardie Stria 255mm cladding vertical

James Hardie Stria 255mm cladding vertical

Hello, Just wondering if anyone has used James Hardie Stria, 255mm cladding vertically. Any photos? We're you happy with it. We are putting it on the upper level of 3…

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Ghassanzakaria
Feb 07, 2020 12:20 pm
cjld000
cjld000
6 February 2020

Claredon NSW - Paddington + Gallery fascade

Claredon NSW - Paddington + Gallery fascade

Hi all, I'm new and just discovered this forum - yay!! We are planning to build the paddington + rumpus room option and gallery fascade with Claredon and wondering if…

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1591
cjld000
Feb 06, 2020 9:13 pm
l_vanslyke
l_vanslyke
6 February 2020

Rear Setback for small lot - Brisbane city council

Rear Setback for small lot - Brisbane city council

Sorry Romy, after doing a bit more digging referencing the "editors note" for A07 I have found the below: 1.7.6 Deemed compliance with site cover…

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l_vanslyke
Feb 06, 2020 9:18 am

https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/93062_1577945758.jpeg Hi all, I’m going to share our new build and the progress as…

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chriswilliams
Feb 05, 2020 10:40 am
ginzak
ginzak
4 February 2020

Driveway Issues

Driveway Issues

Yeah giving it another week or two before assessing how the driveway ends up. Might release the payment for the concreter and work in good faith if we need him to come…

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ginzak
Feb 04, 2020 9:23 pm
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ourrawsonbalmoral38
Feb 04, 2020 9:26 am
Lohithab
Lohithab
4 February 2020

Full house rendering with builder vs post handover

Full house rendering with builder vs post handover
VIC

Thanks for your prompt reply best specials. What is your opinion about spending $11k for bushfire attack levy of 12.5 while others are charging only $6000.

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Lohithab
Feb 04, 2020 9:20 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 February 2020

8.5m frontage - house meets both side fences. Weird?

8.5m frontage - house meets both side fences. Weird?
VIC

Hi sarahB welcome to the forum I suggest you put up a floor plan, elevation, data and areas As there are limited ways to configure and optimise such a narrow block 8-9m…

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1866
StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 04, 2020 8:44 am
StructuralBIMGuy
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
3 February 2020

Gutter Protection

Gutter Protection
VIC

I agree that many new homes have less than the required number of downpipes but roof drainage compliance is not calculated by the simplistic way you have referrred to.

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SaveH2O
Feb 03, 2020 4:59 pm
SaveH2O
Lohithab
Lohithab
3 February 2020

BaL 12.5

BaL 12.5
VIC

Hi there We are currently planning to build with Porter Davis waldorf grange 50. The quote was, site costs 24k and Bal 12.5 is 11k but the other builders are charging…

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1796
Lohithab
Feb 03, 2020 2:53 pm
excitednewhomeowner
excitednewhomeowner
2 February 2020

Building in EVE Estate

Building in EVE Estate
VIC
1 ... 37, 38, 39

We left 2013. Interesting that not many people are left that were ones that built. I guess everyone had their reasons. We went past our house 6 months ago. The new…

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excitednewhomeowner
Feb 02, 2020 8:49 pm
luxbuild
luxbuild
2 February 2020

First steps for a newbie

First steps for a newbie

If the house you are in is ok, I would wait.. for two reasons.. 1) since you've just had a baby, the time you would like to spend choosing a builder/design/internal…

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2157
luxbuild
Feb 02, 2020 7:46 pm
ravin
ravin
2 February 2020

Vancouver 29 from Porter Davis

Vancouver 29 from Porter Davis

Hi Friend, need help and review of Porter Davis in mount duneed. The design V-29 is what fits in our lot and we liked it as its N-north facing backyard. 1. Please suggest…

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2732
ravin
Feb 02, 2020 7:01 pm
h.a
h.a
2 February 2020

New build 15sq

New build 15sq
VIC

Hi, I have purchased a small block of land in Wollert and have been getting quotes from the big builders (Metricon, Mimosa, Simmods, Dennis family and a few others) the…

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1523
h.a
Feb 02, 2020 12:48 pm
luxbuild
luxbuild
2 February 2020

A/c duct

A/c duct

What about moving it into the WIR so the room size isnt affected and also reclaiming the unused duct into the robe in bed 1?

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3240
luxbuild
Feb 02, 2020 10:47 am
manvettom
manvettom
1 February 2020

drain pipe mistake

drain pipe mistake
NSW

hi luxbuild, thank you for the update, yes it's for upstairs stack pipe

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2890
manvettom
Feb 01, 2020 3:25 pm
msresearcher
msresearcher
1 February 2020

Monier roof tile colour help :)

Monier roof tile colour help :)
NSW

oh thats concerning! yikes. ive heard colorbond fades too, wonder which is worse with fading?! do you have pics before and after?

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msresearcher
Feb 01, 2020 7:24 am
aussieta
aussieta
1 February 2020

What do I do about this skylight - stupid

What do I do about this skylight - stupid
VIC

i wanted to build a carport council told me if it was over 4m long? from memory and enclosed on 3 sides, (house, back gate, side fence) it was considered a garage and i…

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aussieta
Feb 01, 2020 6:34 am
aussieta
dev039
dev039
31 January 2020

Retaining wall - kellyville

Retaining wall - kellyville

Hi we are struggling to build 21m both sides, 500m high retaining wall in kellyville :wink:.. any approx. idea about price. Also do we need to build it before moving or after…

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1749
dev039
Jan 31, 2020 1:07 pm
99chrism
99chrism
30 January 2020

fencing fencing fencing - SA

fencing fencing fencing - SA

Hi, I would be inclined to contact your new neighbours by phone first (if you can get details from land agent) As they are building on new land (im presuming) then they…

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99chrism
Jan 30, 2020 6:49 pm
99chrism
99chrism
30 January 2020

Window splashback

Window splashback

I was quoted about $1500 for this - being 700 high x 2500 long

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99chrism
Jan 30, 2020 6:32 pm
99chrism
99chrism
30 January 2020

Window Reveals- Meranti vs timber

Window Reveals- Meranti vs timber

Meranti is a very good timber providing you are painting and not staining from what im told.

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99chrism
Jan 30, 2020 6:31 pm
99chrism
99chrism
30 January 2020

New home Building Inspector

New home Building Inspector

Hi All Building in SA with Metricon. Wonder if anyone has any building inspectors they could recommend for staged inspections?? Thankyou Christine

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1633
99chrism
Jan 30, 2020 6:27 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
28 January 2020

Rainwater Tank in Melbourne

Rainwater Tank in Melbourne
VIC

A well designed harvested rainwater system has both tangible and intangible benefits. For example, a final rinse with rainwater will leave your car streak free. You are…

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SaveH2O
Jan 28, 2020 12:17 am
SaveH2O
ddarroch
ddarroch
28 January 2020

Building in Flame zone Sydney north shore

Building in Flame zone Sydney north shore
NSW

I have been in the industry for more than 20 years, I have a builder in mind for you, that deals with FZ on the north shore, if you would like to know more send me a…

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ddarroch
Jan 27, 2020 11:31 pm
Gaudi
Gaudi
27 January 2020

Independent Building Surveyor or Builder's Surveyor

Independent Building Surveyor or Builder's Surveyor
VIC
1, 2

The RBS applies for the building permit once happy the documentation/plans meet code. IMO you’d get plans together first before seeking their input.

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Gaudi
Jan 27, 2020 9:45 pm

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