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I can PM you a few threads to look at if you like. You will be shocked when I indicate what to look at. People remain…

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DeeMM
Mar 24, 2013 10:03 am
Amancharmar
Amancharmar
24 March 2013

Building with Fairmont Homes???

Building with Fairmont Homes???
SA

As for retaining, do it now. Cheaper when they have access. My build is on hold until council approval for walls to be done. Neighbour needs them in first. We were told…

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Amancharmar
Mar 24, 2013 2:50 pm
Amancharmar
tezzab
tezzab
24 March 2013

difficult neighbours

difficult neighbours
SA

A BBQ with all your friendly neighbours might get the message across. Should he decide to want to join in, uninvited, be friendly and magnanimous. The reverse psychology…

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tezzab
Mar 24, 2013 7:06 pm
tezzab
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
24 March 2013

How much were your upgrades?

How much were your upgrades?
VIC

Some want air/con $10k, solar - elect & HW ($10k), larger island benches, driveway etc etc. It soon adds up.

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Saint Mike
Mar 24, 2013 9:05 pm
Saint Mike
gotemcovered74
gotemcovered74
24 March 2013

Building our own home with our own design....builder wanted!

Building our own home with our own design....builder wanted!
WA

We are looking at building our own home in the Hills area of Perth in the next 6-12 months. We have some land and some rough plans drawn up Besides completing all the…

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gotemcovered74
Mar 24, 2013 10:13 pm
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meowsy
Mar 25, 2013 7:55 am
meowsy
wokwon
wokwon
25 March 2013

Brick blending

Brick blending
NSW

The BCA has some pretty strict guidelines on working with bricks. I don't have a copy of the rules but it's something like: - You must work from 3 separate pallets of…

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wokwon
Mar 25, 2013 10:04 am
Agape
Agape
25 March 2013

Drainage Permits Issues

Drainage Permits Issues
VIC

I am after a little advice. We have an Easement to runs the length of our property (from the back corner to the front driveway), this is marked as a Drainage and Sewerage…

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Agape
Mar 25, 2013 10:22 am
namweng
namweng
25 March 2013

Advice please (laundry taps & CO)

Advice please (laundry taps & CO)
VIC

Thanks for the info. Guess I need to invest in a hole saw. Still though, I reakon all should be complete! Obviously the big ticket items…

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namweng
Mar 25, 2013 11:22 am
DeeMM
DeeMM
25 March 2013

Cut and Fill Quality

Cut and Fill Quality
SA

I think it depends upon what the soil is, unless this guys is a soil engineer or a structural engineer I wouldn't pay too much attention. Our block was cut and filled…

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DeeMM
Mar 25, 2013 1:14 pm
Bowskie
Bowskie
25 March 2013

Issues with recessed HWS?

Issues with recessed HWS?
NSW

Has anyone had any issues with their recessed HWS? We have had a recessed 6 star instantaneous gas HWS system included in our building tender from day one and just before…

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Bowskie
Mar 25, 2013 3:08 pm
DeeMM
DeeMM
25 March 2013

How much do you contact/bug/harrass your builder??

How much do you contact/bug/harrass your builder??
WA

I'm such a goodie two shoes I feel terrible phoning to ask about things or tell them I've noticed something that seems out of place. We've just…

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DeeMM
Mar 25, 2013 4:44 pm
_lucinda
_lucinda
25 March 2013

First time home builder - elevation question

First time home builder - elevation question
WA

Half or third render, rest brick or other way around, might look nice, depending on your brick choice.

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_lucinda
Mar 25, 2013 4:45 pm
_lucinda

Hi all I have an inspection today so hoping to get some advise ASAP. Our freestanding bath has the taps positioned at the end of the bath and the tap itself lays right in…

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our dream home
Mar 26, 2013 10:48 am
cocojade1
cocojade1
26 March 2013

Quads issue

Quads issue

pinoy, we have the same problem. it looks odd to me that the quads don't reach the ends of the doors. When I asked the installer, they said that's how they are taught to…

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cocojade1
Mar 26, 2013 12:08 pm
jermslio
jermslio
26 March 2013

Brisbane - Independent Soil Tester

Brisbane - Independent Soil Tester
QLD

After some research decided to go STA Consulting Engineers. Will let you know if there are any problems :)

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jermslio
Mar 26, 2013 2:42 pm
CarolineNovo
CarolineNovo
26 March 2013

Looking for economic custom builders West Melbourne

Looking for economic custom builders West Melbourne
VIC

we are a boutique building company Novo Homes, based in Airport West. We would be happy to help you with your home, contact us for a quote. www.novohomes.com.au 1300 151 150

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CarolineNovo
Mar 26, 2013 4:46 pm
HomeAngels
HomeAngels
26 March 2013

Facade colour help

Facade colour help
VIC

Your selections sound great! We did our external selections on Saturday and ended up selecting Dune for the windows.…

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HomeAngels
Mar 26, 2013 5:41 pm
HomeAngels
carak777
carak777
26 March 2013

Fridge in WIP/Scullery - Good or Bad Idea?

Fridge in WIP/Scullery - Good or Bad Idea?
NSW
1, 2

Today we went and sat with the floor plan designer and discussed the fridge in the pantry... works out probably not a good idea because it would take up too much space in…

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carak777
Mar 26, 2013 7:08 pm
carak777
OAS
OAS
26 March 2013

Anyone building with metr!con in SA?

Anyone building with metr!con in SA?
SA

Hi YTD, we too are building at the Orchard. and also picked the grandview.

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OAS
Mar 26, 2013 9:09 pm
OAS
HomeAngels
HomeAngels
26 March 2013

Skating lounges!

Skating lounges!
NSW

You could buy those grippy mats that are used to keep rugs from sliding around. Just cut it into the sizes you need and glue to the bottom of the furniture. I forgot what…

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HomeAngels
Mar 26, 2013 9:29 pm
HomeAngels
joles
joles
27 March 2013

Fixed Site costs

Fixed Site costs

We have heaps of piering, around 14k I think, and it was all itemised with drawings in our contract. We didn't have any nasty surprises. We had no allowance for rock at…

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joles
Mar 27, 2013 12:45 pm
joles
fekish
fekish
27 March 2013

Our nest - just got offers from builders

Our nest - just got offers from builders
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Thanks kiwi. No further loans will be given in the next months or years... years of dreaming, just collapsed, but at least we have on paper our house... 2

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fekish
Mar 27, 2013 3:14 pm
fekish
1rocky
1rocky
27 March 2013

Advice on tap position for freestanding bath

Advice on tap position for freestanding bath
VIC

after seeing your bath i am very excited to see how ours will look.

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1rocky
Mar 27, 2013 7:11 pm
cpl
cpl
27 March 2013

Our Build - Monaco Nouveau Q1 Pic Fest P18 - we are in

Our Build - Monaco Nouveau Q1 Pic Fest P18 - we are in
VIC
1 ... 21, 22, 23

Just completed framing and roof tiles will be put on tomorrow. We also had an independent inspector today to check and so far he said everything was good and workmanship…

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cpl
Mar 27, 2013 10:25 pm
EmyN
EmyN
28 March 2013

It's ours! lots of pics! Building at Coomera Waters QLd

It's ours! lots of pics! Building at Coomera Waters QLd
QLD
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Thanks so much for the reply. I've already got Just Wardrobes bookmarked so it's great to get a recommendation as well!

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EmyN
Mar 28, 2013 2:25 pm
EmyN
lyndarumate
lyndarumate
28 March 2013

Rock Excavation Cost Blown up by thousands of dollars

Rock Excavation Cost Blown up by thousands of dollars
VIC

Building-expert has given me awesome advises from his years of experience, when buying a property, which costs thousands of dollars, if expert advice is taken then believe…

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lyndarumate
Mar 28, 2013 2:52 pm
FionaT
FionaT
28 March 2013

Building with Plunkett

Building with Plunkett
WA

Plunkett homes are new where I live and we are thinking of building with them. They seem very good value for money.Hope there are no surprises later on. I would love to…

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FionaT
Mar 28, 2013 8:05 pm
Deemaree
Deemaree
28 March 2013

:) Kiwis home: Moved in & lovin it! :)

:) Kiwis home: Moved in & lovin it! :)
1 ... 149, 150, 151

Bubblynutter's middle name is Tasmyn..she thought her middle name was tasmyn C for quite a while because someone she spent a lot of time with called her ******* Tasman Sea *****!

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Deemaree
Mar 28, 2013 8:49 pm
Deemaree
Lillie_28
Lillie_28
28 March 2013

Loft - Colorbond Roof ....Help Needed!

Loft - Colorbond Roof ....Help Needed!
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hi Thorney :) I'm in Lavington bout to start building in a month or two. Interested in Loft but undecided on a brick still. I was wondering if I could get your address so I…

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Lillie_28
Mar 28, 2013 9:52 pm

So excited its nearly a finished house - We Have Floors! The majority of the rooms are NSW Spotted Gum. …

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DeeMM
Mar 29, 2013 9:01 am
dakr
dakr
29 March 2013

Electrician recommendation in Perth

Electrician recommendation in Perth
WA

I need an electrician to do some extra chases and points for a new build. Can someone recommend a reliable and reasonable electrician in Perth? The build is in High…

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dakr
Mar 29, 2013 10:41 am
Room2Breathe
Room2Breathe
29 March 2013

GJ Gardner - Ferrara 278 on 18m wide lot.

GJ Gardner - Ferrara 278 on 18m wide lot.
TAS

Would love to hear any update about this??

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Room2Breathe
Mar 29, 2013 2:11 pm
Room2Breathe
Room2Breathe
29 March 2013

Building GJG's Fitzroy - PCI tomorrow (wednesday)!!!

Building GJG's Fitzroy - PCI tomorrow (wednesday)!!!
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

posting to find with ease. looks great so far!

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Room2Breathe
Mar 29, 2013 2:19 pm
firsthomenewbie
firsthomenewbie
29 March 2013

And the Journey begins!!!!

And the Journey begins!!!!
WA

Hi, Just wondering how big your block is? Good luck!

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firsthomenewbie
Mar 29, 2013 10:36 pm
Smarty pants
Smarty pants
30 March 2013

Downlights installed by builder

Downlights installed by builder
NSW

Summit homes $386 per led, same as Leanne R we got them from beacon and electrician was 80per hour, installed after handover, 6 inside rake ceiling, 4 outside rake…

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Smarty pants
Mar 30, 2013 4:57 pm
DeeMM
DeeMM
31 March 2013

Windows not centred. - brickwork nearly complete

Windows not centred. - brickwork nearly complete
WA

This and other recent posts just makes me realise more and more how you must check measurements of everything and make an effort to be…

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DeeMM
Mar 31, 2013 10:09 am
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Room2Breathe
Mar 31, 2013 1:41 pm
cazzann
cazzann
31 March 2013

How much to add on from list price - Adelaide builders

How much to add on from list price - Adelaide builders
SA

When getting the quote i had every possible thing included. insulation, bay window, cupboards, kitchen with overheads, wir, extra airiels deadlocks,cavity doors,…

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cazzann
Mar 31, 2013 4:50 pm
iduno
iduno
31 March 2013

Garage height - extend for 4WD or not?

Garage height - extend for 4WD or not?
WA

Get it increased. 29 should be considered standard. You'll apreciate it later if you want to put a roof rack on the car. 25 is a tight squeeze and you need to remember the…

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iduno
Mar 31, 2013 7:34 pm
jayjay_bne
jayjay_bne
31 March 2013

Is anyone using sekisui house??

Is anyone using sekisui house??
NSW

Are you looking at a custom build db33?

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jayjay_bne
Mar 31, 2013 9:06 pm
Agape
Agape
1 April 2013

Reputable Surveyors and Building Inspectors- Victoria

Reputable Surveyors and Building Inspectors- Victoria
VIC

If you do a search you will find plenty of recommendations and warnings about them. We are looking into Kevin McDonald, I have read a number of fantastic reviews about him.

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Agape
Apr 01, 2013 1:11 pm

This online "support" that Chris is providing is proving to be a big factor for me, as when an issue arises, it will be…

Guest
Jan 01, 1970 11:00 am
hachy
hachy
1 April 2013

dislike selections?

dislike selections?
SA

we have got white valencia to the kitchen, we got ebony marble for the bathroom/ensuite.

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hachy
Apr 01, 2013 8:09 pm
hachy
1rocky
1rocky
1 April 2013

Brick & Roof Selection

Brick & Roof Selection
SA

all the best jacboh let us know what colors you decide

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1rocky
Apr 01, 2013 8:14 pm
Yolo
Yolo
1 April 2013

PLEASE HELP!!

PLEASE HELP!!
VIC

A general word of warning ... It would be wise to be careful about what information you post on this site. Photos, particularly those taken…

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Yolo
Apr 01, 2013 10:40 pm
Skyesong
Skyesong
1 April 2013

New home....Fence issue...PLEASE HELP??

New home....Fence issue...PLEASE HELP??
SA

I don't know anything about SA rules, but Fencing Online has always been a good resource. The link for SA is: http://www.fencingonline.com.au/dispute ... tralia.htm

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Skyesong
Apr 01, 2013 11:19 pm
lozzie s
lozzie s
1 April 2013

EXTERIOR BUILDING COLOURS

EXTERIOR BUILDING COLOURS
NSW

We're building for the first time and we're a little bit nervous about our render colour. We've chosen Shale Grey with a Feather Dawn feature on some areas. Has anyone…

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lozzie s
Apr 01, 2013 11:27 pm

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