Home
Pros
Forum
  • About
  • Join Community
  • Contact
Reply
WatchingStarredHistory
InboxSent
MembersPros
#Unanswered     #Active

Browse Forums
Building A New House
Standard
List
Topics
Author
Replies
Views
Last Post
noddy09
noddy09
21 January 2011

Letter of Intent for Fence

Letter of Intent for Fence
NSW

fantastic, thats awesome.

2
1771
noddy09
Jan 21, 2011 7:53 am
noddy09
btherl
btherl
21 January 2011

Moving in... temporarily need window covers... but what?

Moving in... temporarily need window covers... but what?
WA

Sheets nailed to the top of the window architraves. The nails should be a little in from the corner so as not to seperate the top and side architraves as they go in, and…

13
2722
btherl
Jan 21, 2011 7:54 am
btherl
just Erin
just Erin
21 January 2011

Is this right?

Is this right?

I'm not sure. You'll need to contact your water authority for rules and reg. Then employ a plumber, who'll charge…

7
1894
just Erin
Jan 21, 2011 9:18 am
just Erin
ECOECO
ECOECO
21 January 2011

Aluminium windows - different colors inside & out

Aluminium windows - different colors inside & out
VIC

We have them... Thermal break with different powdercoat colours inside and outside, and/or timber efefct to one side. Standard aluminium double glazed - powdercoat one…

2
701
ECOECO
Jan 21, 2011 11:40 am
ECOECO
btherl
btherl
21 January 2011

Builder refusing to pay damages for late completion

Builder refusing to pay damages for late completion

Name them! And then wait for their PR people to tell their legal people that they are causing bad publicitye that's going to end up archived in google, and to back down. …

7
2151
btherl
Jan 21, 2011 12:02 pm
btherl
4
1175
NANOAPPLE
Jan 21, 2011 2:02 pm
2
886
NANOAPPLE
Jan 21, 2011 4:21 pm
orangepool
orangepool
21 January 2011

Adelaide.NEED HELP!Pegging Problem!

Adelaide.NEED HELP!Pegging Problem!
SA

:D Thanks a lot!!!

2
957
orangepool
Jan 21, 2011 7:40 pm
Donski
Donski
21 January 2011

Re: Mr & Mrs Smith's Building Thread!! :) - new pics!!!

Re: Mr & Mrs Smith's Building Thread!! :) - new pics!!!
WA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

WOW! Great to see things are moving along quickly for you Jaye-Jol :z: Love the colour of your tiles (they are very similar to mine!) :D :D

114
18008
Donski
Jan 21, 2011 7:56 pm
Felistopher
Felistopher
21 January 2011

deciding on what to go in the floor plan

deciding on what to go in the floor plan
VIC

One other thing to keep in mind is that a lot of those volume builder 3/4 bedroom homes have options lists/booklets that have ideas for expanding the space of the home in…

3
894
Felistopher
Jan 21, 2011 8:33 pm
Felistopher
Lunchtime
Lunchtime
21 January 2011

Anyone compensated on their Build>

Anyone compensated on their Build>
NSW

try to get an idea of how much it would cost you to fix the problems (dont forget to include your time)- that would be my starting point

2
847
Lunchtime
Jan 21, 2011 8:44 pm
bashworth
bashworth
22 January 2011

Does anyone know what "benching " means???

Does anyone know what "benching " means???

No worries (the demolition contractor usually just leaves a cleared site)

3
4127
bashworth
Jan 22, 2011 8:17 am
bashworth
nettie.b
nettie.b
22 January 2011

I think my build may have started?? is it a tap? Yes it is!!

I think my build may have started?? is it a tap? Yes it is!!
NSW

Thanks heaps for that chrisandkate. Good to see your moving ahead as well. Exciting times!! Nettie

3
1015
nettie.b
Jan 22, 2011 1:54 pm
nettie.b
grinder
grinder
22 January 2011

Kitchen

Kitchen

Looking for opinions only is not a god idea surely will be biased then again someone here who gives his/her opinons may be compromised. So starting from there: Have you…

1
1003
grinder
Jan 22, 2011 10:40 pm
grinder
Belah
Belah
22 January 2011

External colour scheme

External colour scheme
NSW

Hi, yes I love these bricks too. I especially like that they are a browny colour under the blue, so if any get chipped/damaged there is no ugly orange to be seen. Having…

13
3291
Belah
Jan 22, 2011 1:58 pm
amazing_venice
amazing_venice
22 January 2011

Mumma's House~Doulton Q3~Waiting on the bank *sigh*

Mumma's House~Doulton Q3~Waiting on the bank *sigh*
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Knock knock!! How's the HOUSE! Piccie Piggies waiting! ;o)

207
29458
amazing_venice
Jan 22, 2011 8:13 pm
amazing_venice
stonecutter1309
stonecutter1309
23 January 2011

garage pulley system?????

garage pulley system?????
VIC

I've tried BCF for Ronstan pulleys and you're better off going to a specialist boating place (I go to Bias Boating in NSW but I'm sure there's a Vic equivalent). I bought…

8
8413
stonecutter1309
Jan 23, 2011 10:13 am
stonecutter1309
zozo
zozo
23 January 2011

Post contract variations - has anyone else been hitwith this

Post contract variations - has anyone else been hitwith this
NSW

Thanks for your comments everyone. They've been a big help. Looking at the contour map we received before purchase, the sewer runs along the back fenceline. So by keeping…

15
2970
zozo
Jan 23, 2011 8:00 pm
free will
free will
23 January 2011

Solicitor should we...tender?

Solicitor should we...tender?

Most Builders like Hotando use a standard contract document. These are produced by either the the HIA or the Master Builders Association. These…

6
2439
free will
Jan 23, 2011 9:35 pm
EmeryBB
EmeryBB
24 January 2011

To security door front entrance or not?

To security door front entrance or not?
VIC

there are some that are able to customize tho they charge extra on design but for your family security why not?

20
9799
EmeryBB
Jan 24, 2011 12:24 am
petrous
petrous
24 January 2011

Custom or boutique builders in Eastern Melbourne

Custom or boutique builders in Eastern Melbourne
VIC

There are a lot of four bedroom 2 storey homes but most of them are one master and three kids rooms. My parents will need a large ground floor bedroom with en suite and…

2
1530
petrous
Jan 24, 2011 6:56 am
Team PD
Team PD
24 January 2011

Tender stage

Tender stage
VIC

Hi Tigerthai, I'm glad to hear that your Tender Appointment went smoothly & that your site costs were under the estimated price. Mimi23 has offered a great suggestion on…

2
854
Team PD
Jan 24, 2011 11:56 am
Team PD
Team PD
Team PD
24 January 2011

Arndell stage 11

Arndell stage 11
VIC

Hi aysclick, To help answer your question, the Kensington was one of the original Access designs when the home range was launched. It was a good selling design that we…

9
2560
Team PD
Jan 24, 2011 12:51 pm
Team PD
luke81
luke81
24 January 2011

Building in 'The Glades' Byford with Celebration Homes.

Building in 'The Glades' Byford with Celebration Homes.
WA
1, 2

Hi Kristyn Have you had any brickwork started yet?

39
11638
luke81
Jan 24, 2011 2:20 pm
ibfragalot99
ibfragalot99
24 January 2011

How deep for waterpipe into house? We hit ours!

How deep for waterpipe into house? We hit ours!

Heh yer.. we'll see how it goes. I've left them a message Grr..

6
2037
ibfragalot99
Jan 24, 2011 2:57 pm
ibfragalot99
Miss Piggy
Miss Piggy
24 January 2011

Apple's PD Cremorne 42 - The Story so Far...

Apple's PD Cremorne 42 - The Story so Far...
VIC

Love the house, and that splashback is fantastic! Love your laundry also, i am thinking of adding similar to the other side of the laundry also

12
4335
Miss Piggy
Jan 24, 2011 3:14 pm
Miss Piggy
RoadkillNZ
RoadkillNZ
24 January 2011

Progression of Land Registration

Progression of Land Registration
NSW

I know for our land in Logan by Brisbane in QLD we actually had a portal on the council site to watch what was happening to the estate in way of progress towards…

1
723
RoadkillNZ
Jan 24, 2011 4:08 pm
Hillcrest
Hillcrest
24 January 2011

Plans - Hillcrest build in Wavell Heights

Plans - Hillcrest build in Wavell Heights
QLD

Updated floor plans: Elevations: http://flic.kr/p/9cJQrt Floor plans: http://flic.kr/p/9cJQmp Changes include: * Move upstairs powder room away from living room, to…

7
1402
Hillcrest
Jan 24, 2011 9:23 pm
Hillcrest
sharky55_shan
sharky55_shan
24 January 2011

Is it true??

Is it true??
VIC

hmmmm not sure. i thought it was important to not start bricking too quick. not sure about compacting the soil sorry p.s what state are you in cos i know the soil in WA…

1
960
sharky55_shan
Jan 24, 2011 10:04 pm
sharky55_shan
Twiggy
Twiggy
25 January 2011

cost of upgrades with PD

cost of upgrades with PD
VIC

Maybe she was on drugs? :)

8
1511
Twiggy
Jan 25, 2011 9:34 am
Twiggy
b0son
b0son
25 January 2011

HIA contract - liquidated damages clause (NSW)

HIA contract - liquidated damages clause (NSW)
NSW

We'll put a figure in and see what they say.... On a related note, is the construction time a calendar length (ie. 30 weeks from start date)? Or is it based on the amount…

7
4121
b0son
Jan 25, 2011 9:53 am
6
2190
tintin
Jan 25, 2011 1:26 pm
MrsRose
MrsRose
26 January 2011

issue with builder regarding money owed

issue with builder regarding money owed
VIC

Hi CF, I would definitely be asking for the money back - technically they owe Council the application fee but you're entitled to a 'refund' of the bond. I'd give them a…

2
1066
MrsRose
Jan 26, 2011 8:59 am
MrsRose
Crawley
Crawley
26 January 2011

Henley & Contractors during construction

Henley & Contractors during construction
VIC

SOS to anyone who can help me with my electrical enquiry. Details below: I am in the process of building the Trinity with Henley/Plantation .I am still at the planning…

9
2953
Crawley
Jan 26, 2011 10:09 am
9
8564
Southies
Jan 26, 2011 2:35 pm
Southies
abrickspecialist
abrickspecialist
26 January 2011

Bricks Issues - White Patches have developed

Bricks Issues - White Patches have developed

Any pics? It's hard to offer a solution without them.

2
992
abrickspecialist
Jan 26, 2011 3:50 pm
abrickspecialist
Southies
Southies
27 January 2011

Colours that go with Jasper colourbond roof

Colours that go with Jasper colourbond roof

I'm also interested in colours that go with Jasper. Our home will be a mixture of textures. I would love a 3rd colour to go with Jasper and…

7
9692
Southies
Jan 27, 2011 9:42 pm
Southies
rajan_g4
rajan_g4
26 January 2011

Help selecting colors, please

Help selecting colors, please
VIC

Sounds great. Your carpet's a really nice color. My land settles in March. Cant wait for the build to start. Well, best of luck with your build. Hope all goes well.

5
750
rajan_g4
Jan 26, 2011 9:27 pm
rajan_g4
bhavinnet
bhavinnet
27 January 2011

Building at Waterside in Penrith

Building at Waterside in Penrith
NSW

hi I am also building a double story house with Kurmond homes at Waterfall(ponds). Last week i have signed a tender and paid $6000 initial deposit. initially i have got…

1
1082
bhavinnet
Jan 27, 2011 11:45 am
kek
kek
27 January 2011

New patio roofing - ideas?

New patio roofing - ideas?
VIC

You might get more responses if you post this in the Outdoor Living forum. :D

1
813
kek
Jan 27, 2011 6:12 pm
kek
mimi23
mimi23
27 January 2011

PD - Tile grout colour

PD - Tile grout colour
VIC

Hi Yellow, Well there you go, I'll let DH know he's not as clever as he thinks he is!! :lol: I'm happy you got it sorted! mimi

3
813
mimi23
Jan 27, 2011 8:35 pm
mimi23
Rudy
Rudy
27 January 2011

Designing a concept for facade

Designing a concept for facade
VIC

Lucky you. Given you are in QLD that one will not be an option for us.…

7
840
Rudy
Jan 27, 2011 9:07 pm
Rudy
lai chee
lai chee
28 January 2011

BUILDING A NEW HOME

BUILDING A NEW HOME
WA

yep it would depends on it your neighbours let you on their property, nothing to do with the builders we have a garage smack on the boundry…

12
7750
lai chee
Jan 28, 2011 12:26 pm
Team PD
Team PD
28 January 2011

PD Boral Macquarie (Charcoal Grey) - standard or upgrade?

PD Boral Macquarie (Charcoal Grey) - standard or upgrade?
VIC

Hi baronx, I have had a look into this for you to help answer your question. The colour Charcoal Grey is a colour through tile which means it goes right through the tile…

1
675
Team PD
Jan 28, 2011 12:43 pm
Team PD
karry327
karry327
28 January 2011

McDonald Jones Home

McDonald Jones Home
NSW

I forgot to say I love McDonald Jones houses - good luck

2
1679
karry327
Jan 28, 2011 5:06 pm
karry327
Miss Piggy
Miss Piggy
28 January 2011

Builder Promotion Vic

Builder Promotion Vic
VIC
1, 2

thats like asking how long is a piece of string :-) Will depend on lots of things, i think we had quoted something like $75 per meter not 100% sure on that though, also how…

24
3721
Miss Piggy
Jan 28, 2011 8:38 pm
Miss Piggy
free will
free will
28 January 2011

Architect vs. Project Builder

Architect vs. Project Builder
QLD
1, 2

If you go the architect route, the key is getting a fixed price contract from the builder. THen you run the same risks as a fixed price contract from a project home…

22
6224
free will
Jan 28, 2011 10:10 pm
Natnona
Natnona
29 January 2011

BM* Homes

BM* Homes
QLD

Yes that's it. i got your PM many thanks. Sorry I am new to the forum and was under the impression we were not allowed to actually say the company name? Cheers for…

2
1037
Natnona
Jan 29, 2011 10:22 am
pattycake4
pattycake4
29 January 2011

colour to match this

colour to match this
VIC

Just read Robinred55's thread,has the colours I like gutters/fascia/downpipes and garage door-classic cream Windows white birch what do you think will it go with this…

6
1225
pattycake4
Jan 29, 2011 6:27 pm
51
16523
higherdestiny
Jan 29, 2011 8:43 pm

You are here
Building ForumBuilding A New House
You are here
Building ForumBuilding A New House

Australia's largest home building and renovation
community with over 1.8 million posts

Home
Pros
Forum
Start a new topic
About
Join Community
Advertise
Contact Homeone
Articles
All comments made express the views and opinions of the author and not the Administrators, Support nor Homeone Australia & New Zealand
© Homeone Australia & New Zealand All Rights Reserved ‎2001 - 2024
Australia's largest home building and
renovation community
Homeone
About

Terms
Privacy

Follow homeone on FacebookFollow homeone on Twitter
All comments made express the views and opinions of the author and not the Administrators, Support nor Homeone Australia & New Zealand
© Homeone Australia & New Zealand All Rights Reserved ‎2001 - 2024