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building-expert
building-expert
20 June 2023

Builder has not done something - can I ask for a variation f

Builder has not done something - can I ask for a variation f

I work with owner, he/she is my man on the ground and I instruct them when to visit the site and take photos and I have other tools in the bag.

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building-expert
Jun 20, 2023 8:49 pm
building-expert
thelittlekicks
thelittlekicks
20 June 2023

San Selmo Reclaimed Original - Mortar Joint

San Selmo Reclaimed Original - Mortar Joint
SA

Hi, I am planning to select San Selmo reclaimed original for the fascade of my build. I have seen many photos on line of the brick varying from a rustic to a neat finish.…

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thelittlekicks
Jun 20, 2023 8:21 pm
Chaton
Chaton
20 June 2023

Our Brisbane Barkly Build - Post handover: bookshelf

Our Brisbane Barkly Build - Post handover: bookshelf
QLD
1 ... 19, 20, 21

The tiles are: Stock code: NT14-1075FL Stock description: Como Black Matt W x H: 300mm x 300mm Just googling "NT14-107FL" it seems like

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Chaton
Jun 20, 2023 6:16 pm
Chaton
building-expert
building-expert
20 June 2023

Home warranty insurance

Home warranty insurance

In Victoria, the builder must give you Home Owners Insurance before you sign the building contract. It is the policy the builder purchases for your benefit (as required by…

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building-expert
Jun 20, 2023 10:38 am
building-expert
Kayot1k
Kayot1k
20 June 2023

What's unreasonable to check during a final inspection ?

What's unreasonable to check during a final inspection ?
VIC

i would suggest nothing is unreasonable for PCI. we did all sorts, including checking the hot water, checking all the GPO's had power, testing that the showers were…

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Kayot1k
Jun 20, 2023 7:12 am
Holelot
Holelot
19 June 2023

Starting out - project home options.

Starting out - project home options.

Hi Simeon, I made the mistake of building with Beechwood it's very difficult to get them to contact me are you still in contact with the MD?

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Holelot
Jun 19, 2023 5:11 pm
Geelong10
Geelong10
19 June 2023

Additional site work cost

Additional site work cost

We are building in Fyansford, Geelong

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Geelong10
Jun 19, 2023 2:19 pm
srivin
srivin
18 June 2023

Facade pillar tiling costs and recommendations in sydney

Facade pillar tiling costs and recommendations in sydney

Looking to tile the facade pillars rather than rendering. Builder is quoting 2500$ laying cost for upto 10msq. The 2 pillars come to be 16msq. So laying costs are 5000$…

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srivin
Jun 18, 2023 11:52 pm
ashrey
ashrey
18 June 2023

Need help -issue with alfresco brick pier

Need help -issue with alfresco brick pier

Hi Sachin, How did you build with Kingsbridge went? Did you build Winchester by any chance? Is the handover now complete? How would describe the overall outcome, this…

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ashrey
Jun 18, 2023 1:39 pm
AsxTradingGirl
AsxTradingGirl
17 June 2023

Aggregate vs Pavers around a new build

Aggregate vs Pavers around a new build

Thanks chippy, Budapest for your responses. We've gone with aggregate :) I totally know what you mean about the ants here in Perth, they are a pain.

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AsxTradingGirl
Jun 17, 2023 4:18 pm
BenT26
BenT26
17 June 2023

New house building

New house building
VIC

Hi we are also building with them. We have a very very bad experience 2years of delay

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BenT26
Jun 17, 2023 9:31 am
Venkata
Venkata
16 June 2023

Builder Feedback

Builder Feedback

Hi Nanak appears to be a good builder. One of the person in my neighbourhood is constructing with them and from outside the construction site looks clean and it appears…

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Venkata
Jun 16, 2023 4:18 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
15 June 2023

Duplexes with Temporary Underground Services

Duplexes with Temporary Underground Services

Hi JW I just read your post and I find this situation quite strange. When we build, we get a temp pole for construction which becomes the permanent pole for one of the…

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Ashington Homes
Jun 15, 2023 1:07 pm
Ashington Homes
Deacon91
Deacon91
15 June 2023

WA Builders

WA Builders
WA

Site works are just about to start on our build with Blueprint in Midvale. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=106894

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Deacon91
Jun 15, 2023 12:45 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
15 June 2023

Excavation for landscaping

Excavation for landscaping

Hmmm, I have checked your past posts and it seems that you are in NSW, not WA as I had thought. It pays to show your State in your avatar. Retaining wall regulations…

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SaveH2O
Jun 15, 2023 12:51 am
SaveH2O
housenoob
housenoob
14 June 2023

VK Platinum Homes or Laksh Homes?

VK Platinum Homes or Laksh Homes?
NSW

Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk.

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housenoob
Jun 14, 2023 5:48 pm
Dars
Dars
14 June 2023

Thomas Archer Nouveau 41 Glen Eira Build [2021]

Thomas Archer Nouveau 41 Glen Eira Build [2021]
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hello - sorry to jump in .. we are with TA building atm - we would not build with them again. The headache and drama is not worth it. Go with a smaller builder where you…

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Dars
Jun 14, 2023 12:29 pm
building-expert
building-expert
14 June 2023

Darbecca Quote on Inspection Reasonable?

Darbecca Quote on Inspection Reasonable?
1, 2

Great answer from ponzutwo Just adding that the best way to think about it is that your independent stage inspection reports are for the inspections at critical points of…

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building-expert
Jun 14, 2023 11:12 am
building-expert

CDC Housing Code 3 When to apply Floor Area external face of wall vs Gross Floor Area internal face of wall. Reading thru CDC Housing Code 3, lets take a lot 915sqm.…

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HA_IP
Jun 12, 2023 6:58 pm
KangarooBuilder
KangarooBuilder
11 June 2023

VMIA insurance claim

VMIA insurance claim

I am sorry to hear of your situation, I can suggest to engage your Federal MP? ACCC should be looking to contract parts and ASIC to the building company's behaviour.

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KangarooBuilder
Jun 11, 2023 4:40 pm
devenrane
devenrane
10 June 2023

Construction Delayed - Calculation of delay.

Construction Delayed - Calculation of delay.

Hi, My home construction is complete, and the handover is scheduled next week. However the construction has been delayed and I have raised this to the builder. The…

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devenrane
Jun 10, 2023 7:31 pm
MrSober
MrSober
9 June 2023

Calibrate on Canberra Build Price June 2023

Calibrate on Canberra Build Price June 2023

Wow I hadn't realised things had gotten that pricey in just a couple of years since I built, that is crazy with how much land is now costing if you aren't lucky enough to…

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MrSober
Jun 09, 2023 10:34 am
Marvs
Marvs
8 June 2023

Hello to all of you. Any advice please?

Hello to all of you. Any advice please?

A question. Im in Queensland and building a new home. We managed to reach practical completion 6 weeks ago but we haven't heard any date for handover yet. Who should we…

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Marvs
Jun 08, 2023 8:57 pm
Penguins48
Penguins48
8 June 2023

Small builders in Western Sydney (NSW)

Small builders in Western Sydney (NSW)

Hi all, We are looking to build a new two storey house in western Sydney. Can anyone recommend a smallish builder to go with? We are trying to stay away from the big…

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Penguins48
Jun 08, 2023 4:03 pm
SSam
SSam
8 June 2023

Slab low

Slab low

I have the civil/drainage plans, what am I looking for?

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SSam
Jun 08, 2023 8:04 am
alegna
alegna
7 June 2023

Renting knock-down rebuild pre council/demolition

Renting knock-down rebuild pre council/demolition

We've had the offer of a short term tenant whilst waiting for CDC/DA home approval and demolition for our knock down rebuild. It would achieve a pretty low rent as it's…

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alegna
Jun 07, 2023 5:09 pm
alexp79
alexp79
6 June 2023

House Slab too low- Approx 700mm too low

House Slab too low- Approx 700mm too low

So if the benchmark was there and set up by someone, then that someone is ultimately responsible.

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alexp79
Jun 06, 2023 9:54 pm
Lot108
Lot108
6 June 2023

Home & Land Package : CHANGING BUILDER

Home & Land Package : CHANGING BUILDER

Hi Andrew_rosh, how were you able to get out of this? We are in a similar issue, land registered a few months ago and the builder is effing us around. I have such a bad…

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Lot108
Jun 06, 2023 3:32 pm
Lot108
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
6 June 2023

Stacker door installed wrong direction

Stacker door installed wrong direction

Considering the issue's complexity, seeking professional advice from experts in door installations or home improvement could be a productive step. They might offer…

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ponzutwo
Jun 06, 2023 10:03 am
blackcat20
blackcat20
6 June 2023

Metricon Winchester 28- Landscaping

Metricon Winchester 28- Landscaping
VIC
1 ... 71, 72, 73

I'm so over it. I'm lucky my boss is understanding because I've barely made it into the office the last few weeks. On the upside, I was a bit cheeky and asked the painter…

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blackcat20
Jun 06, 2023 9:34 am
blackcat20
ceciyau
ceciyau
5 June 2023

Building with Hall & Hart Homes

Building with Hall & Hart Homes
NSW
1 ... 59, 60, 61

Thx for your advice, thinking to seek for a legal advice and professional help in mediating the issue.

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ceciyau
Jun 05, 2023 2:14 pm
rob_j
rob_j
5 June 2023

Building with Hudson Homes

Building with Hudson Homes
NSW
1 ... 16, 17, 18

Still pending.

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80122
rob_j
Jun 05, 2023 12:36 pm
Nee1688
Nee1688
2 June 2023

Boston 38 | Coral Homes

Boston 38 | Coral Homes
QLD
1, 2

Hey Dan, how are you holding up with your build? We are thinking of building the Boston in Brighton too!

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Nee1688
Jun 02, 2023 9:37 pm
Bimbob
Bimbob
2 June 2023

Ebays Motorised curtains

Ebays Motorised curtains

have you used any of the motorised curtain systems available from Ebay? Which one and how is it?

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Bimbob
Jun 02, 2023 11:51 am
RicksExtra
RicksExtra
31 May 2023

Como Homes, Inspired homes and Oak Living

Como Homes, Inspired homes and Oak Living
1, 2, 3

I'm also unable to get in touch with the maintenance team anymore, and I also found that the general 1300 number on their website has now been disconnected, meaning I…

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RicksExtra
May 31, 2023 10:47 am
BrigidFrancis
BrigidFrancis
30 May 2023

Montgomery Homes KD/R on Northern Beaches

Montgomery Homes KD/R on Northern Beaches

Hi, I am wondering if anyone has built with Montgomery in the last few years on the Northern Beaches? I don't see the see them around, as I would love to ask how happy…

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BrigidFrancis
May 30, 2023 6:18 pm

Hi All, see above image. The required setback from the rear boundary in my case is 5m, as you can see the shape of the site and location of the boundary is slightly…

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nedket
May 30, 2023 5:08 pm
balajmn
balajmn
30 May 2023

share traditional gable roof facade with pillars having ston

share traditional gable roof facade with pillars having ston
NSW

traditional gable roof facade - Have you did the dark and light gray color combination in facade with gray stone in facade…

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balajmn
May 30, 2023 12:46 pm
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
29 May 2023

Eagle homes experience

Eagle homes experience

Yeah it's difficult now and I think the gap between haves and have nots has grown significantly over the last few years. We've had to put off building to save and strip…

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stonesthrow
May 29, 2023 4:44 pm
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
29 May 2023

How I lost $100,000 and why I will never use steel frames

How I lost $100,000 and why I will never use steel frames

That sucks! Hope it all works out. Good to move away from steel anyway for all your reasons, but it's also thermally poor.

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stonesthrow
May 29, 2023 3:23 pm
chippy
chippy
26 May 2023

Reporting of Breach of aus standards ?

Reporting of Breach of aus standards ?

I believe this is correct. From the picture you can see the power was put in last so the electrician knew where the water was. Really it's a common sense issue more…

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chippy
May 26, 2023 12:45 pm
chippy
balajmn
balajmn
25 May 2023

Floor plan review

Floor plan review
NSW

i thought the flipped plan initially but bec i want narrow pathway from entry to dining (dont like bend), also cannot fit the…

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balajmn
May 25, 2023 5:30 pm
ND23
ND23
25 May 2023

Knockdown build in Heidelberg area - recommendations please

Knockdown build in Heidelberg area - recommendations please

Hi We have finally decided to complete a KDR on our corner plot in NE Melbourne suburbs. Given its a corner plot approx. 400 sqm just a standard design may not fit the…

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ND23
May 25, 2023 10:10 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
24 May 2023

Why do some plans have wasted corners?

Why do some plans have wasted corners?

Articulation. Required facade treatment

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Bimbob
May 24, 2023 8:41 pm
OBWB
OBWB
24 May 2023

Builders/Buyers Advocate Services Legitimate?

Builders/Buyers Advocate Services Legitimate?

HI Homebuild1, Did you end up engaging the project management company? I'm looking to owner build my project, looking at the risks posed by building companies nowadays.…

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OBWB
May 24, 2023 9:46 am
gommeqld
gommeqld
23 May 2023

Security Account for Post Contract Variations??

Security Account for Post Contract Variations??

It seems very clear to me that your contract states that a security account does NOT need to be established so the answer to the builder is NO. If in doubt find a contract…

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gommeqld
May 23, 2023 11:04 pm
ren_ho
ren_ho
23 May 2023

Which entry door pull handle to go for?

Which entry door pull handle to go for?

Black on light wood does look good. Not sure if it will be as long lasting as a steel finish?

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ren_ho
May 23, 2023 10:22 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
23 May 2023

Demolition Questions

Demolition Questions

We had this happen to us last year and got charged a variation. Try and give away as much as you can that is usable to charity otherwise if you are in Sydney I have a…

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Ashington Homes
May 23, 2023 5:17 am
Ashington Homes
alexp79
alexp79
22 May 2023

Bedroom Windows questions

Bedroom Windows questions
NSW

Personally, considering your layout (study/work desks in bedrooms), I don't think you have any other option but to leave NW windows and make them as big as possible e.g.…

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alexp79
May 22, 2023 12:23 am
Jake00
Jake00
21 May 2023

Knock down semi, inner west Sydney

Knock down semi, inner west Sydney

Hi I live in a 100yr old semi and my neighbour added an additional floor last yr and our architect has advised that we can knock down our semi and build a free-standing…

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Jake00
May 21, 2023 4:45 pm

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