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annie88
annie88
30 April 2020

Site costs

Site costs
QLD
1, 2

I have asked and builder wants to with as per engineer's design so no additional piers. I was told they will slope the earth away from the slab.. Thank you for your advice

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annie88
Apr 30, 2020 10:38 am

hi There, I’ve attached some of the recent work completed by NAWKAW QLD, hope this helps.

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Dillontucker
Apr 29, 2020 10:52 pm
ghstrida
ghstrida
29 April 2020

Preconstruction Changes

Preconstruction Changes

Thanks for the heads up. Will let you know how I go with this :)

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ghstrida
Apr 29, 2020 9:25 am
KameGame
KameGame
28 April 2020

Site Clean before Construction Start

Site Clean before Construction Start

I think $500 is a good price for it.

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KameGame
Apr 28, 2020 10:42 pm
lkb
lkb
28 April 2020

Bricks

Bricks

Good to know, thanks for the advice!

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lkb
Apr 28, 2020 9:49 pm
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
27 April 2020

Recommendation to buy furnitures and white-goods

Recommendation to buy furnitures and white-goods

If you’re on Facebook, then check out Marketplace, it’s surprising how much good quality furniture people sell, in brand new or almost new condition, and for a lot…

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Bebbsy
Apr 28, 2020 12:14 am
FHObuild
FHObuild
27 April 2020

Has anybody built with Monster Homes?

Has anybody built with Monster Homes?
QLD

Thanks guys for the reply. I will continue researching. Any recommendations welcome. :)

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FHObuild
Apr 27, 2020 1:25 pm
le tueur
le tueur
27 April 2020

Duplex build questions

Duplex build questions
NSW

I'm thinking the only way to profit from the knock down rebuild duplex is only worth it if the land can't be divided without knocking down the house. Doing some figures I…

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le tueur
Apr 27, 2020 12:13 pm
Pulse
Pulse
27 April 2020

Concrete interior walls

Concrete interior walls
VIC

look up cemintel territory quarry urban grey It gives you the look you want in a cement sheet

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Pulse
Apr 27, 2020 3:19 am
alexp79
alexp79
27 April 2020

Building a new house...

Building a new house...

A good colour consultant/designer?

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alexp79
Apr 27, 2020 1:21 am
Jtwofoureight
Jtwofoureight
26 April 2020

For those who have built with Eden Brae - your help please!

For those who have built with Eden Brae - your help please!

Hi All, I’ve just recently purchased an Eden Brae property (2 years old) and whilst the finishes are amazing, there are a few things I would like to change. My home is a…

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Jtwofoureight
Apr 26, 2020 7:58 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
26 April 2020

Super Demolition

Super Demolition

Knowing which state you are in would help. Stewie

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Stewie D
Apr 26, 2020 6:33 pm
shokel1975
shokel1975
26 April 2020

Cost to build Metricon home - Glendale / Salamanca

Cost to build Metricon home - Glendale / Salamanca

You can definitely get something great for $600,000. We really didn’t make any changes to the floor plan other than extending the outdoor room to the corner of the…

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shokel1975
Apr 26, 2020 1:19 pm
shokel1975
gogo65
gogo65
25 April 2020

Pier and beam foundation questions for tiny house.

Pier and beam foundation questions for tiny house.

Hi thorcaption5, just an FYI, this is an Australian site, so I would think our construction methods are different than what you need in the US...

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gogo65
Apr 25, 2020 9:17 pm
gogo65
Syd7827
Syd7827
25 April 2020

Cladding vs rendering

Cladding vs rendering

Thank you

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Syd7827
Apr 25, 2020 5:03 pm
StephMarie
StephMarie
25 April 2020

Facade Design

Facade Design

Hi everyone! Hope you are all doing we well in these strange times. I was just wondering if anyone could help me out with façade designs. My partner and I are building…

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StephMarie
Apr 25, 2020 5:00 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
25 April 2020

Site visit

Site visit

Agree, i had the same crooked frame defects on my Metricon Build. Best to identify a crooked frame and orher major issues before the fixing stage. If you leave such…

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Norfolk
Apr 25, 2020 10:31 am

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Super Demolition
Apr 24, 2020 8:43 pm
Super Demolition
gogo65
gogo65
24 April 2020

Has anyone Built the Rivervale Acerage home by GJ Gardner?

Has anyone Built the Rivervale Acerage home by GJ Gardner?
NSW

We looked at this plan, i was playing with the ensuite, wir layout, as I didn’t like the ensuite at the front. In the end i just didn’t like the process with our local…

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gogo65
Apr 24, 2020 2:19 pm
gogo65
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raccorito
Apr 24, 2020 2:19 pm
raccorito
makido
makido
24 April 2020

Choose which builder/Floor Plan?

Choose which builder/Floor Plan?
VIC
1, 2, 3

My suggestion is always going with double glazed windows as it will cost far more expensive to add on after build. It will keep the house warm in winter and cool in summer.

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makido
Apr 24, 2020 12:20 pm
Manu2526
Manu2526
24 April 2020

Staircase bottom step

Staircase bottom step

Thanks a lot Chris for the information. Regards Ish

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Manu2526
Apr 24, 2020 10:25 am
MICHAELJ
MICHAELJ
23 April 2020

Building in these uncertain times

Building in these uncertain times
1, 2

Cheers for the feed back.

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MICHAELJ
Apr 23, 2020 8:12 pm
GrahamB
GrahamB
23 April 2020

Front Door Size

Front Door Size
NSW

Funnily enough 820 doors are pretty standard and its only been the last 8-10 years that the 1200 door has become popular The pivot doors dont actually give you the full…

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GrahamB
Apr 23, 2020 4:07 pm
alexp79
alexp79
23 April 2020

Insinkerator Installation cost

Insinkerator Installation cost

It is roughly one hour of work to retrofit, so installing from scratch should be even less than that. You should obviously have electrical outlet or provision for it.

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alexp79
Apr 23, 2020 1:36 pm
DaniB
DaniB
22 April 2020

Curtains (Latest trend)

Curtains (Latest trend)

Latest trend if BLINDS! Just checkout / this blog and you'll see all the design.

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DaniB
Apr 22, 2020 11:28 pm

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Joc
Apr 22, 2020 11:18 pm
hayleyRetreat305
hayleyRetreat305
22 April 2020

Build progress during COVID

Build progress during COVID

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hayleyRetreat305
Apr 22, 2020 6:32 pm
Harweeeee
Harweeeee
22 April 2020

Coral Homes-Lisbon25, Spring Mountain

Coral Homes-Lisbon25, Spring Mountain

Hi Pickle, How is your build going?

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Harweeeee
Apr 22, 2020 4:08 pm
Harweeeee
Joc
Joc
22 April 2020

Fencing Recommendation Pls - Kalina Springfield

Fencing Recommendation Pls - Kalina Springfield

Hi All, we are looking at good recommendation for fencing at Kalina, Springfield. Please respond if you have any contacts. Thanks, J3s

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Joc
Apr 22, 2020 3:15 pm
Harweeeee
Harweeeee
22 April 2020

Building a Coral Monash 32

Building a Coral Monash 32
QLD

Hi TiredHalo, Would love to know how you went with your home?

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Harweeeee
Apr 22, 2020 3:14 pm
Harweeeee
NathanPS
NathanPS
22 April 2020

Meter box in wrong location

Meter box in wrong location
QLD

No problem, thank you Brett :)

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NathanPS
Apr 22, 2020 2:45 pm
build2020
build2020
21 April 2020

Laminate cabinetry

Laminate cabinetry
VIC

Many thanks, that's a great help. I haven't started selecting kitchen fittings yet but will definitely consider Melamine!

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build2020
Apr 21, 2020 9:50 pm
abhi_a
abhi_a
21 April 2020

Need advise on Alfresco brick pier - Ambassador 33

Need advise on Alfresco brick pier - Ambassador 33

Did you get it fixed? And hiw much you had to pay. I have a similar issue with my alfresco so trying to determine what options do we have.

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abhi_a
Apr 21, 2020 5:15 pm
Pulse
Pulse
20 April 2020

Sourcing own AC unit

Sourcing own AC unit

you can often unscrew it into two parts and reassemble in the roof space, I installed one like that

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Pulse
Apr 20, 2020 7:52 pm
betterman
betterman
20 April 2020

Floor Tiles Outlet Suggestions in Adelaide

Floor Tiles Outlet Suggestions in Adelaide

Beaumont tiles or Italia Ceramic in Gylnde

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betterman
Apr 20, 2020 1:59 pm
betterman
betterman
20 April 2020

theatre recess layout

theatre recess layout

this having it here gives the best flexibility with the room, & allows everything to be centered properly. And you still have room on sides to put a candy bar or bar…

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betterman
Apr 20, 2020 1:12 pm
bpal8713
bpal8713
20 April 2020

Changing builders after deposit

Changing builders after deposit
QLD

Great! Thank you so much for that.

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bpal8713
Apr 20, 2020 12:54 pm

We are planning to go for a gravel garden so have already gotten rid of the lawn. However when we removed the tarp the soil was wet throughout and we have water pooling on…

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pmannari
Apr 20, 2020 12:21 am
Aim100
Aim100
19 April 2020

Box hill

Box hill

Hi, I am new to forum and to home buying both! I am trying to find a few options. How is Gebles in BoxHill? I have seen a few house and land packages.

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Aim100
Apr 19, 2020 8:33 pm
leeroy17
leeroy17
19 April 2020

When did you sign the building contract?

When did you sign the building contract?

How I wish this was true?. It depends on your builder. Some insist on signing the contract before DA approval, and others after. My builder needs the contract to be signed…

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leeroy17
Apr 19, 2020 2:36 pm
firstdream
firstdream
19 April 2020

Difference between spray crete pebblecrete and exposed aggre

Difference between spray crete pebblecrete and exposed aggre

Hi Hive, driveway style question: Once we’re driving along the suburb we’re building and noticed a beautiful dark bluish driveway with white freckles. Really looked…

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firstdream
Apr 19, 2020 1:20 pm
hamishd
hamishd
18 April 2020

Custom build Format Homes SA

Custom build Format Homes SA
SA
1, 2, 3

Thanks both for the info, will see how we go!

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hamishd
Apr 18, 2020 5:32 pm
MICHAELJ
MICHAELJ
18 April 2020

Building Retreat 305- Hallmark Homes Qld- New Beith

Building Retreat 305- Hallmark Homes Qld- New Beith
QLD
1, 2

Hi, What is the name of the Bricks you used. Thanks

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MICHAELJ
Apr 18, 2020 3:39 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
18 April 2020

Floor Plan - Vote

Floor Plan - Vote

We need more information before we choose. Most importantly, which way is north? Orientation has a HUGE influence on the comfort of your home, & how much you'll pay to…

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ddarroch
Apr 18, 2020 1:24 pm
Petefloyd
Petefloyd
18 April 2020

GJ Gardner Mandalay 282 - Bundanoon

GJ Gardner Mandalay 282 - Bundanoon
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Thought it about time I started my journey with GJs although a bit scary after reading some of the horror stories on here, fingers crossed it goes fairly smoothly! We…

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Petefloyd
Apr 18, 2020 11:50 am
building-expert
building-expert
17 April 2020

Concrete estimate was too low for slab

Concrete estimate was too low for slab
VIC

Excavation blow out is not measured, it's builders risk.

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building-expert
Apr 17, 2020 9:49 am
building-expert
OurLindrum52
OurLindrum52
16 April 2020

Electrical Plan Comments / Suggestions

Electrical Plan Comments / Suggestions

I would recommend double GPO inside all vanity cupboards in bathrooms. Then you can leave electric toothbrushes, hairdryers plugged in and ready to go without cluttering…

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OurLindrum52
Apr 16, 2020 1:37 pm
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
15 April 2020

Save YOUR bricks

Save YOUR bricks
VIC
1, 2

We did the same and used the leftovers to build a fire pit and the rest were laid as a hard standing area for our trailer.

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Bebbsy
Apr 16, 2020 12:58 am

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