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driveway after handoverWe had washed aggregate poured for our driveway. The concreter knew the council specifications and ensured that the driveway was in compliance. We did not need to submit… final Inspection-HANDOVERWell with our place everything had to be done so it was "livable" before handover (getting the keys after bank payment).Things like hot water, oven, lighting, basically… Pebble replied 16 July 2009 ago Hello, helloWhat a bugger about the curtains! D8llar i just went in with plans and told them what i want- gave me a written quote no problem. Was stood up today for the second time… Emmsie replied 16 July 2009 ago HavenJul 17, 2009 8:24 am My First House - M3tricon Belize @ TG
So I thought I would add updates based on my house also.
I went yesterday to catch up with my carpenter as I'm getting a quote for the decking and possibly a pergola from… mel_b replied 17 July 2009 ago mel_bJul 17, 2009 11:32 am Henley HIA ContractI would also ensure that the subject to finance clause is there.
Look through all the line item costs. Make sure that everything that u have requested are there.
And… FND replied 17 July 2009 ago mortar? with pics
zaphod... I am so sorry. I think I would cry if this happened to me.
Please, if you haven't done so already, take the advice given earlier in… zaphod replied 17 July 2009 ago Advice re: small pergolaThanks Dukekamaya! Your expertise is very much appreciated. I'll pass those details on to my DH and Dad... I'm just the coordinator! thanks again buzz buzz replied 17 July 2009 ago buzzJul 18, 2009 12:23 am Bryan & Peterson BuildersHi
We are looking at the Aspen plan with this builder. I know people who have built with them and they are a reputable company. We live in the West of Oz but are building… Office/study designThanks a lot for your reply Renee.
That is what we basically had in mind, and I think it fits the room pretty good.
Thanks again
Juzzo Juzzo replied 18 July 2009 ago JuzzoJul 18, 2009 5:37 pm Hope less town - interiorsMy builder was brilliant with selections and variations. I could pick any tile/bath/toilet/sink/kitchen cabinet/carpet I liked at their suppliers showroom. I paid of course. question answeredI think original quotes (which are in many cases 'cost estimates') are notoriously low to hook you into handing over $1000 to get a real quote. After you've given them… How would we get into the house?We want to have the living areas on the north side and the laundry moved so its next to backyard and so we have an exit thru there to back yard. ceilings and cornices..plz help!!My house had the grey plaster, then the ceiling, then cornices and now the white plaster is being put on. Oh .. the windows were done between the ceiling and the… Mtuba2 replied 19 July 2009 ago Dilemma about a site surveyThanks for all of your help. We have decided not to pay because how do we know that the pegs weren't already there to begin with but have now just been uncovered (it… Rowena replied 19 July 2009 ago Step from house into garageOh good. I am glad that I hopefully have the Australian Standards on my side, and that I won't have to pay to have it made wider. Even sober I am sure we will have a… Mtuba2 replied 19 July 2009 ago Stonecutters Ridge site costmade 4 u - your profile doesn't tell us which state you're in - Stonecutters Ridge is your typical Sydney estate - strong clay component in the… kytonJul 19, 2009 11:58 pm Bent Gutterswe have a section of gutter and fascia that is dinted and we bought it up with our SS who said he will replace it just before we move in so it doesnt get damaged again! CiNnY replied 19 July 2009 ago CiNnYJul 20, 2009 12:06 am Mortor issue/ Brick issue?Oh dear ,I feel guilty now, complaining about shonky out of code brickwork, i'm so selfish. I shoud be more forgiving and considerate to the poor, underpaid trades people,… zaphod replied 20 July 2009 ago Why DIDN'T you choose Boral bricks?Pl@ntation's preferred supplier was PGH. Whilst we did like some of the Boral bricks
we found we loved the PGH Sandstocks even better.
Just didnt… 78xtc replied 20 July 2009 ago 78xtcJul 20, 2009 1:37 pm Daisy 2400 with BurbankThanks for ur inputs Helyn n Vish....
Helyn...we had actually considered swapping kitchen/meals n theatre but bcoz of the extra cost due to structural change n redraw fees… poonam replied 20 July 2009 ago Interim Occupation CertificateThanks guys, I spoke to our independent inspectors, and they have confirmed that the home builder apply for the inspection after practical completion. I was told that it… Price of Gas Cylinders.....hot water systems chew through gas, that's why i opted for a heat pump system as we only have access to gas through bottles. we have 5 in the family now and the gas bill… Henley Circa VK1harribeka,
I'm doing a Verve Stila BK1. Just finished the bricks - click on the sig for a looky.
I'm pretty sure "sataymas" is also about to start with a Circa too. kevin the inspectorI might use that A Inspection people you mentioned... I'll let you know how I go! Need advice on this house plan - updated plan
I'd open it up, the more open the better, as you said you can put a divider in later if you want to. If its bugging you now, it will really bug you once you are living there. Anna1 replied 20 July 2009 ago Anna1Jul 20, 2009 11:59 pm Eden Brae SAVILLE 23We had our colour appointment this week and we picked the following colours
BRICK- PGH PLAZZO CAMELLO
ROOF- MONIER TRADITIONAL SAMBUCA
WINDOWS- BOND…
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