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MClark
MClark
16 February 2020

Acreage build

Acreage build

Where is this located? MC

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MClark
Feb 16, 2020 8:16 pm
MClark
thomtij
thomtij
16 February 2020

Footing cost and plan

Footing cost and plan

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thomtij
Feb 16, 2020 3:11 pm
HandyManny
HandyManny
16 February 2020

Mortar Damage Defects

Mortar Damage Defects
NSW

Hi, Bricks were recently cleaned and attached photos is result. We have chosen an ironed joint off white colour.The ironed joint finish appeared to look good before…

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HandyManny
Feb 16, 2020 8:58 am
Planet Sun
Planet Sun
16 February 2020

Custom design, tender to small builders

Custom design, tender to small builders
1, 2

We went through this process in Perth, moved into our new home in November. The broker/designer drew the house we wanted (basically our design), we then specified…

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Planet Sun
Feb 16, 2020 1:52 am
Planet Sun
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
16 February 2020

Electrician poor workmanship and property damage

Electrician poor workmanship and property damage

Did you try to file a complaint and contact the company where you hired your first electrician?

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Doozer1905
Feb 16, 2020 1:06 am
OnVisual
OnVisual
15 February 2020

Owner build first house- need feedback on plan

Owner build first house- need feedback on plan

Thank you for that, it certainly makes a lot neater and clearer. They have a process here including going through a design stage, survey, contour plan, bush fire, waste…

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OnVisual
Feb 15, 2020 2:05 am
Walk Thru Floor Plans WA
Walk Thru Floor Plans WA
14 February 2020

Walk Thru Floor Plans

Walk Thru Floor Plans

hi there - we can physically scroll across the plan - ie - do 3/4 of the plan - then scroll the balance into the projection floor :-)

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Walk Thru Floor Plans WA
Feb 14, 2020 5:47 pm
Walk Thru Floor Plans WA
Sisco
Sisco
14 February 2020

Knock down and rebuild with Bentley Homes

Knock down and rebuild with Bentley Homes
VIC
1, 2

Hi Raffiki, Thabks for this thread, it has been really helpful. I also posted this on another thread but I am looking at building in the South East Suburbs with Bentley…

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Sisco
Feb 14, 2020 4:05 pm
Sisco
Sisco
14 February 2020

Building with Bentley homes

Building with Bentley homes
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi Guys, just wanted to start up this thread again because I am looking at building with Bentley and given you all were building with them (and are hopefully living in…

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Sisco
Feb 14, 2020 3:58 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
14 February 2020

Gutterless wonders

Gutterless wonders

It was a good question and it sounds like you have access to 3500.3. You can download the NCC free of charge now and the latest version was introduced on 1 May, 2019.…

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SaveH2O
Feb 14, 2020 8:27 am
SaveH2O
sbanu
sbanu
14 February 2020

Cremorne 35 with Eden Brae

Cremorne 35 with Eden Brae
NSW

Wow ! Nice

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sbanu
Feb 14, 2020 7:18 am
JMrak71
JMrak71
13 February 2020

Tiger Tails

Tiger Tails

Hi All. New to Homeone forum. Has anybody had a recent experience with being forced to have Tiger Tails installed on power lines out front of build. I have just got quote…

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JMrak71
Feb 13, 2020 10:29 pm
Jitender
Jitender
13 February 2020

Distinctive Homes-Adelaide

Distinctive Homes-Adelaide

Hi All, Is there anyone building with Distinctive homes in Adelaide? We had signed contract in May 2019, council approval came through in early Dec 2019 and…

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Jitender
Feb 13, 2020 9:11 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
13 February 2020

New build - mouldy gyprock

New build - mouldy gyprock

Mould needs to be physically removed. Even the try and dormant spores. They will need to replace the gyprock due to the health risk.

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Norfolk
Feb 13, 2020 8:56 pm
HaminZa
HaminZa
13 February 2020

Building a custom designed home

Building a custom designed home

Hi Steve, I have a contact to recommend if you are interested, please pm me cheers

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HaminZa
Feb 13, 2020 7:47 pm
NewBuildQld
NewBuildQld
13 February 2020

Deleted

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 5:59 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 5:50 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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ksun1985
Feb 13, 2020 12:36 pm
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 9:24 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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its
Feb 12, 2020 1:47 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 12, 2020 12:49 am
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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Rhetti
Feb 11, 2020 10:39 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 11:33 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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worldofmud
Feb 10, 2020 10:02 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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-TheMacks-
Feb 10, 2020 9:58 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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GLO
Feb 10, 2020 3:01 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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Sabeens
Feb 10, 2020 1:35 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 1:06 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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Tanzybabe
Feb 10, 2020 10:31 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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Rakhisingh
Feb 09, 2020 10:15 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 10:02 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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arisankula
Feb 09, 2020 9:24 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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GLO
Feb 09, 2020 2:39 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 7:01 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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KelTrul
Feb 08, 2020 12:42 pm
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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rcj162000
Feb 08, 2020 10:44 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…

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insider
Feb 07, 2020 7:17 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 5:42 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 1:31 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 1:20 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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cjld000
Feb 06, 2020 10:13 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 10:18 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 11:40 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 10:23 pm
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ourrawsonbalmoral38
Feb 04, 2020 10:26 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 10:20 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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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 04, 2020 9:44 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 5:59 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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Lohithab
Feb 03, 2020 3:53 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 9:49 pm

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