Building A New House

Cooper32

21 January 2010

Lighting/Heat Lamp question for after the build......

We had heat lamps installed to both our bathrooms (established house) & the electrician used existing light hole & also switch on wall was replaced with heatlamp switch,…

mickeyb

21 January 2010

tradesman cashy jobs.....??

Good Luck with trying to get your lights installed during construction. If it's not on the contract then you can't install them as Big M won't allow it. We are doing…

InPakenham

21 January 2010

$26K grant rejected

Sorry to bring up an old thread but im getting close to the 26 weeks and wondering if you got this sorted? What needs to be done by the end of the 26th week for it to be…

themax

22 January 2010

To feature tile or not to feature tile?????

It's great Makoby that you have made your decision, I hope you'll post pics so we can see, it will be lovely I am sure.

stonecutter1309

22 January 2010

Help - Wisdom builders

Yay - they are fixing some part of it - but I'm not sure about all - trying to chat with my SS but mobile phone coverage is bad!

Dollar

22 January 2010

Brick Help

I know what you mean Vundaful. Does clash a…

Martin

22 January 2010

Smooth finish Panel lift door - WTF is oil canning?

Putting two and two together I have made an assumption on what oil canning is. It must be on smooth finish door where you see the shinning oil look where the door is not…

rocketleaves

22 January 2010

Henley Flooring Promotion

hmmm I'm no expert but I thought laminate flooring and engineered floorboards mean the same thing, i.e. man-made/fabricated timber-look on the top-most layer? I have…

Jax&Trav

22 January 2010

Anyone built with this builder? (WA)

Thanks for asking jbarry Our meeting went well, the sales guy was extremely accommodating, to the point where he shifted an appointment so we could spend longer with…

Echo

22 January 2010

Anyone Flying SOLO??

I'm getting a new couch. My current one has half the arm ripped off due to an exploratory mission by Professor Midas (PhD K9 PITA). His…

bobbaloochi

23 January 2010

First Timer Building the Chandler MKII

Hi there! Can't believe i have found someone building the Chandler Alfresco - we are about to sign up to build the Preston which is basically the same house! Land is on…

kek

23 January 2010

Dividing Fences question

There's also issues about quotations and type of fence What if someone put up a gold plated fence and wanted you to pay half ? or what if they…

dirkadirk

23 January 2010

6 bedroom floorplan, does it exist?

well Chug's home is going to be beautiful, I can see it now - so spacious and well laid out. And Dirk's home is amazing - that is one big home,…

lightsview

23 January 2010

Dechellis Homes.. anyone building with them?

Hi Leanne, I'm not building with them but I've only heard good things about them. Perhaps try posting your question under the "Building in SA" thread. Sorry I can't be…

Rowena

23 January 2010

Grass cutting & Rubbish Removal before construction start

My understanding with our builder, is that the block has to be clear of debris/rubbish and the grass cut, prior to them commencing the build. We've already mowed and…

Dobly

23 January 2010

Piers, foundations, soil report, screw pile - PROBLEM!

Hi all The engineer has just gotten back to me with his plan for the house. Mostly his plan is about the foundation system. He has (on my request) used screw piles as a…

cazoraz

23 January 2010

Subdividing blocks in new estates

Can you find any info on the estates covenants? Do they have a website? Which estate?

Scaredy Cat

23 January 2010

Solatubes downstairs

Just wondering if anyone has installed solatubes in a downstairs room (the website says it can be done) and what the cost of this is? We have just received some fantastic…

D200 Doug

23 January 2010

Slab pour ( includes photos )

This is "The Shed" a combination sewing room and photo studio…

sammy

24 January 2010

Builders in Mandurah

Hi forumers, Does anyone know of any builders in Mandurah area (WA) with experience building in the Canals? Or if you have already built in that area, how was the…

fruitty

24 January 2010

re-establishment survey，who cares,council or builder?

yes, the check is more for peace of mind. Almost everyone here would have had to cope the re-establishment charge.

rodrocket

24 January 2010

Our Floorplan...does anyone have any suggestions/comments?

very nice plan, i like it the only things that i would concider changeing to suit ME are the entry from the garage into the kitchen i would have it from the Garage into…

MBBN

24 January 2010

stormwater pipes, not enough fall from front to back.......

this happened to us. We rang and rang and rang until they came and fixed it. There was not enough fall on it. Then we found another problem with the stormwater and…

Jazzie

24 January 2010

Bricks or Hardiplank

nicole80

24 January 2010

Building our Armadale 230 with JG KING in Wyndham Vale !

Hi Richo ! Thanks for the feedback - its daunting thats for sure ! So far i cant say ive been overly impressed with JG KING, the only reason were really still with them…

mpcj

24 January 2010

What flooring do you have in your hallway between bedrooms?

Tiles - especially because the bathroom and laundry are there. Easy to maintain. Love it.

Candylea

24 January 2010

Help with Building New Home

Yup sorry, didn't mean Invouge.. I guess you only mentioned 3 companies.. 2 are from the same mob I guess with most plans, you could possibly squish them in a lil to…

chezza

24 January 2010

Electrictions extras $$$$

Hi Yeah this is corals electriction, our bill is going to be huge. I have a meeting next week with site manager so im going to ask him if i can bring in my own…

beejay

25 January 2010

BJ's Regent23 - My DIY Landscaping! *** New Pics!! 20/01

Thanks all the final touches should go on this week, in time for housewarmng I'm not sure what I will do with my weekends after is finished!!!

suh

25 January 2010

colour suggestions please

I know what Donkey is and Paperbark and I have seen a Chino but may not be the same…

kirsada

25 January 2010

HBC - Great Entertainer Plus - Harrisdale

Ooooo that colour looks great!!!! Don't love surprises I love your TV unit too We need to get a new one like that as our current one is a bit flimsy and moves (I…

jayjaytee

25 January 2010

TARNEIT- WHERE TO BUILD

Howdy All, I bought my place in Parkside , Stage 1. Should be titled in April at this stage. Just trying to compile a list of things to buy , so much stuff to get like…

Riss

25 January 2010

For those in Eminence

Thanks guys, it has definently helped and we have had the solicitor read over it this morning and he has given the go ahead. ThatGirlCal - probably not until the end of…

MissVintage

25 January 2010

Another Newbie - RedInk homes in Perth

Hi Alisha - welcome. I am fairly new myself, i am still trying to work my plan out so you are ahead by far. Will watch with interest as your house gets built so I know…

suh

25 January 2010

Retaining Walls

I know there aren't many of us from Newcastle here, but, no sorry I don't know anyone.

cosmos

25 January 2010

Our House!

lol im so sorry guys I completely forgot I was sooo stressed about the inspection.. Will definetly get some through the windows for you's tomorrow.. (I know its not quite…

Casa2

25 January 2010

HIA Contract

Hi ppl, Does anyone have a soft copy of the HIA Plain Language Building Contract for New Homes? Would really appreciate if you could email it to me, at

kek

25 January 2010

Full floor plan could not be drawn before land title?

Hi everyone, My builder is Burbank. My admin told me that I can't get a full floor plan which reflect the specifications I want (like extral…

Jodie80

25 January 2010

Tinfish First build.. update!

Took us 10 days to move everything to the new house from rental and to clean and handover the…

lisanne

25 January 2010

PD Upgrade Prices

My Tri-lock deadbolt front door handle thingy cost about $250 (from memory) with PD Access

corked

25 January 2010

Latrobe austral bricks with zinc roof.

hi FionaD what a coincidence, these are exactly two bricks we are tossing between. the only difference is that in our case they are cat 3…

Macy

25 January 2010

Alfresco ideas

I don't know but I guess a builder who specialises in small jobs/extensions, or maybe do the owner-builder thing and organise all the tradies yourself. Somewhat…

westy

26 January 2010

Site works - and Soil Terminology

The forum search function is your friend... This thread should interest you: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=9017

MrsRose

26 January 2010

What Things did you Spot at your first Inspection Meeting ?

I've also heard of .... Filling up the bath tub and standing in it to make sure its been fitted correctly and then letting the water drain away. Taking a light bulb to…

makoby

26 January 2010

M'con people...changing carpet after tile selection?

I will have something to say if they try and charge us $500!! They never told us to go and look at tiles to see. We were just told, 'dont worry about it you'll do that…

walker79

26 January 2010

A question for people building with Coral..

Hey Nic, Sorry but I can only help with one of your questions as we haven't started yet so I don't know how much the tiler charges for extras. We upgraded our internal…

slknv

26 January 2010

SURCHARGED by builder for building permit, reasonable?

Our builder picked up from our title that our house would be sited partially over a side easement, so it was up to us to pay for the "building over application" to both…

Lex

4 February 2010

A Question About The Slab @ The Garage

Note to self: roller door rebate is an important feature need to locate it first then…

kel_da_star69

26 January 2010

completion dates

thanks for that and good luck, hope it all goes to plan