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Drew01
Drew01
29 April 2019

Building Glendale 34 Limited Edition with Metricon in Wallan

Building Glendale 34 Limited Edition with Metricon in Wallan
VIC
1, 2

We also didn't pay for our island bench top to be 3m long, as it's the size of a sheet of Caesarstone, so in theory we saved them money but late by them not having to make…

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Drew01
Apr 29, 2019 8:14 pm
Drew01

I am building the vantage 40 cube facade and worries about the non flat roof line that shows up in the contract. Any thoughts? Has your build completed?

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eshan
Apr 27, 2019 7:49 pm
miszsuby
miszsuby
4 April 2019

Vantage 42 (S-Series) by Metricon in Victoria

Vantage 42 (S-Series) by Metricon in Victoria
VIC

That’s crazy! Is this for the tiles chosen from Beaumont? I selected tiles which were in the same price range as the one provided by the Studio M Cat1. But…

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miszsuby
Apr 04, 2019 7:29 am
r_13
r_13
18 March 2019

Building Metricon Fortitude32 - Bannockburn: FLOORING

Building Metricon Fortitude32 - Bannockburn: FLOORING
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

That is possibly because this post/thread is about 5 years old... the prices listed above reflect that. I was reading the list thinking 'wow, so cheap options...' then…

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r_13
Mar 18, 2019 8:09 am
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Bethany
Bethany
27 February 2019

Metricon Trentham Build - The Baby Bordeaux

Metricon Trentham Build - The Baby Bordeaux
1 ... 10, 11, 12

Yeah it’s an expensive product but I don’t know how difficult it is to lay? I thought it wouldn’t be too bad coz it’s not a floating floor. But I don’t really…

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Bethany
Feb 27, 2019 6:15 pm
Lksinnott
Lksinnott
20 February 2019

Building the Denver 29 with Metricon

Building the Denver 29 with Metricon
NSW
1 ... 11, 12, 13

this is a long shot as you’ve long since finished your build, but I was wondering if you have a photo of the floor plan you went with? We are looking at the Denver, and…

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Lksinnott
Feb 20, 2019 10:25 pm
cptslobodan
cptslobodan
20 February 2019

Metricon Liberty 45 problem.

Metricon Liberty 45 problem.
NSW

Hello Paga. I too have the same design. The discharge pipe should go to the gutter on the first floor - not via a pipe on top of the garage roofline. That's just sloppy work.

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cptslobodan
Feb 20, 2019 12:20 pm
Kimmykim
Kimmykim
16 February 2019

FIRST HOME – METRICON WINCHESTER 28

FIRST HOME – METRICON WINCHESTER 28
1 ... 8, 9, 10

Thanks! Yes. They look beautiful especially if you have seen the before picture

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Kimmykim
Feb 16, 2019 10:54 am
johar.ankur
johar.ankur
11 January 2019

Building Metricon Liberty 40 Schofields

Building Metricon Liberty 40 Schofields
NSW
1, 2, 3

Thanks mate, Yes, great suggestion & yes it will be harder to clean when we have a total of 6 showers!. All the best with your build :)

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johar.ankur
Jan 11, 2019 3:08 pm
r_13
r_13
6 January 2019

Merricks 42 Build - Beveridge VIC

Merricks 42 Build - Beveridge VIC
VIC

Hey cazz82 did you ever proceed with the Merricks/Bentleigh? How's your project coming along?

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r_13
Jan 06, 2019 6:08 am
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Macher
Macher
30 December 2018

Metricon Vantage

Metricon Vantage
1, 2, 3, 4

It's been a while. Any more updates for your build?

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Macher
Dec 30, 2018 10:36 pm
Macher
Cin
Cin
1 December 2018

Salamanca 34 in Melbourne with Metricon

Salamanca 34 in Melbourne with Metricon
VIC

Hi there, I am considering building this on my own block .... how is your build going? Do you mind me asking what the cost is? Any other suggestions would be great :) Cin

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Cin
Dec 01, 2018 12:23 pm
blackcat20
blackcat20
15 November 2018

Metricon - Chelsea 37

Metricon - Chelsea 37
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Sounds like you've got a lot going on!

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blackcat20
Nov 15, 2018 7:19 pm
blackcat20
NewJourney
NewJourney
13 November 2018

Glendale 42 with Rumpus

Glendale 42 with Rumpus

We went with the custom builders to get the plans we wanted.

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NewJourney
Nov 13, 2018 10:44 am
dfin
dfin
29 October 2018

Building with Metricon - Liberty 45 - NSW

Building with Metricon - Liberty 45 - NSW
NSW
1, 2, 3

Dear All, The handover will be happening in about a month or so :) Just want to check with you guys if it is wise to get a concrete apron around the house? I have…

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dfin
Oct 29, 2018 9:31 am
JB1
JB1
27 October 2018

Stacker/Sliding door height - is the price excessive or ok?

Stacker/Sliding door height - is the price excessive or ok?

It's very expensive and wouldn't cost more than 25% of what they are charging you. Having said that you'll have no other choice if you want it and they won't discount.…

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JB1
Oct 27, 2018 9:31 pm
shokel1975
shokel1975
23 October 2018

Electrical plan in sovereign 50 Metricon

Electrical plan in sovereign 50 Metricon

We were told you won't need as many downlights as the display homes - they are lit up like an airport. We are building the Glendale 42. We have the following number of…

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shokel1975
Oct 23, 2018 1:16 pm
shokel1975
Chippy891
Chippy891
21 October 2018

Metricon Kirra 23

Metricon Kirra 23

Hi just wondering how you enjoy your Kira 23 we are also needing the acoustic as we are near an airport. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated Thanks Jhai

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Chippy891
Oct 21, 2018 3:58 pm
sparekh
sparekh
19 October 2018

Metricon Trentham 30 plantation facade.

Metricon Trentham 30 plantation facade.
NSW

Can I ask how much it's costing you? We are currently set on Glendale but Trentham is our second choice if Glendale goes over our budget.

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sparekh
Oct 19, 2018 11:03 am
sparekh
sparekh
sparekh
19 October 2018

Metricon Trentham

Metricon Trentham
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi ,can I ask how much was the total cost to build this house?

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sparekh
Oct 19, 2018 10:13 am
sparekh
Forg
Forg
17 October 2018

How to increase ensuite size - Bentleigh 42

How to increase ensuite size - Bentleigh 42
QLD

OK … so maybe think about how you'd use the space, and if there was extra space how would you use it? For example if you put extra room into the ensuite itself, would…

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Forg
Oct 17, 2018 6:51 am
Tim65
Tim65
13 October 2018

Metricon Variation Document sign-off problems.

Metricon Variation Document sign-off problems.

To a degree this was our experience as well, we did have a great csc in the end and was on to things straight away , you just have to keep checking and put everything…

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Tim65
Oct 13, 2018 2:14 pm
Tim65
dany
dany
30 September 2018

Building Metricon Merricks 37- Western Sydney.

Building Metricon Merricks 37- Western Sydney.
NSW

Yes i can see some major defects . My suggestion is to document every thing and send them the list of defects which they need to address . They should give you dates and…

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dany
Sep 30, 2018 10:02 pm
dany
thunderlegs
thunderlegs
28 September 2018

Facade rendering weeping hole issue

Facade rendering weeping hole issue

Hi All, I am currently building a house with…

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thunderlegs
Sep 28, 2018 9:58 am
Noavzo
Noavzo
22 September 2018

Trades Recommendation - Adelaide

Trades Recommendation - Adelaide
SA

Hi all, I'm looking soon to build with Metricon in Adelaide, but I am after some customer recommendations on a few trades rather than go through hi pages etc I'm looking…

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Noavzo
Sep 22, 2018 8:25 pm
dulie
dulie
18 September 2018

Understairs storage

Understairs storage

Looking at the plans, you could have a door either from the pantry or study as an alternative.

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dulie
Sep 18, 2018 3:57 pm
dulie
Mark Bell
Mark Bell
18 September 2018

Building with Metricon in Ballarat Experiances

Building with Metricon in Ballarat Experiances
VIC

Hi There, I am a Building Consultant with GJ Gardner Homes in Ballarat. Please feel free to give me a call on 0428026349 and I can help you through the whole building…

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Mark Bell
Sep 18, 2018 10:58 am
DaniB
DaniB
15 September 2018

Hot water service

Hot water service

Thanks for your feedback, very helpful .

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DaniB
Sep 15, 2018 10:35 am
dany
dany
12 September 2018

Building with Metricon. The Mantra 25s.

Building with Metricon. The Mantra 25s.
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi , can i ask you what is your build time mentioned in the contract ?

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dany
Sep 12, 2018 10:30 pm
dany
r_13
r_13
12 September 2018

Sovereign Metricon

Sovereign Metricon

Another point is that not all their facade pictures are for the same size house -- so the Lodge image up there might be the Sovereign 57 since you can see the dressing…

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r_13
Sep 12, 2018 9:42 am
r_13

Some house photos, seeing as I've been lazy over the last few months :D

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elieassi1992
Sep 09, 2018 7:57 pm
elieassi1992
aussieta
aussieta
7 September 2018

NBN Location

NBN Location
QLD

in theory in practice they would only put my connection box on inside wall from where connection device is "you don't understand sir, i am not a cabler" "you will have to…

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aussieta
Sep 07, 2018 8:29 pm
aussieta
DavidAndrews3003
DavidAndrews3003
27 August 2018

Metricon Vantage 38 QLD

Metricon Vantage 38 QLD
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4

Were you happy with the Wine Racks that you used for your under stair cellar? We want to build an under stair one and love the look of what you have done.

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DavidAndrews3003
Aug 27, 2018 5:10 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
24 August 2018

Tender Expiry Contract Variation

Tender Expiry Contract Variation
NSW

SimonW You signed an agreement to prepare the plans and tender, you didn't sign a contract to build. This happens in a boom bust build cycle and happened in Perth during…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 24, 2018 5:01 am
StructuralBIMGuy
dany
dany
12 August 2018

Our Metricon Liberty 45 (Verve) Sydney

Our Metricon Liberty 45 (Verve) Sydney
NSW
1 ... 8, 9, 10

Hi , we are still in the documentation phase . we had signed in January and there is no sign of hitting the ground . Every single day there is just frustrating emails…

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dany
Aug 12, 2018 8:46 pm
dany
Mike003
Mike003
11 August 2018

Building Agar 26 with Metricon, Melb SE suburb

Building Agar 26 with Metricon, Melb SE suburb
VIC
1, 2

Hi we Do like the house design , does 14x28 square metre block ideal for this house ? Thanks Mike

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Mike003
Aug 11, 2018 6:16 pm
dunkintoo
dunkintoo
31 July 2018

Metricon Allure 48 QLD (Vantage 48 in MEL)...Now Lavelle 50

Metricon Allure 48 QLD (Vantage 48 in MEL)...Now Lavelle 50

Just saw this post. Good luck RR80. $220K is a lot of money to upgrade with (between designer and signature)... I'd understand why you would like to keep your deal. …

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dunkintoo
Jul 31, 2018 7:41 pm
Rosiebf
Rosiebf
30 July 2018

Anyone built a Chelsea 33 with Metricon?

Anyone built a Chelsea 33 with Metricon?
VIC

Would love feedback on room sizes for the Chelsea 33. We wanted the 37 but it doesn’t fit on our battleaxe block because of council restrictions on the driveway turning…

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Rosiebf
Jul 30, 2018 8:43 pm
chezhia
chezhia
20 July 2018

Metricon Liberty 38/42

Metricon Liberty 38/42

Sure. No problem. Please let me know what quote you get if you can.

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chezhia
Jul 20, 2018 9:29 am
shokel1975
shokel1975
19 July 2018

Metricon Glendale 38 in SYD

Metricon Glendale 38 in SYD
NSW
1, 2, 3

Following your thread CKY... looking forward to watching the progress of your build :-D Hope its all going smoothly!

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shokel1975
Jul 19, 2018 2:50 pm
shokel1975
dunkintoo
dunkintoo
18 July 2018

Metricon Franklin 53 - SA

Metricon Franklin 53 - SA
SA

Yeah. We are quite excited as well. We live 5 mins. away and can't stop driving by the property now that the land has been cleared and cut. I am going to have to spend…

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dunkintoo
Jul 18, 2018 11:50 pm
Rosiebf
Rosiebf
17 July 2018

Chelsea 37 Metricon

Chelsea 37 Metricon

We are currently waiting for a price to come back on the Chelsea 37 with a few (BIG!) changes. Can anyone tell me what the base price is on the 37 though? So we know where…

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Rosiebf
Jul 17, 2018 8:45 am
madj-m
madj-m
12 July 2018

Skylights/Louvre Roof in Alfreso with Metricon

Skylights/Louvre Roof in Alfreso with Metricon
VIC

As the title suggests, wondering if anyone has built with Metricon and had them put skylights/louvres in their alfresco area? We are concerned the alfresco will block out…

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madj-m
Jul 12, 2018 7:51 pm
zooch84
zooch84
3 July 2018

Metricon Double Storey Build

Metricon Double Storey Build
VIC

In general, its 26-30 weeks for a double story (i.e. 6-7 months) obviously as blackcat mentioned it depends on the size and finishings etc But here I am building a single…

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zooch84
Jul 03, 2018 9:06 am
Riles
Riles
30 June 2018

First Time Builders - Metricon Denver 32

First Time Builders - Metricon Denver 32
QLD

Hi Cane91 we are at the finishing end of the Denver so message us if we can help in any way

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Riles
Jun 30, 2018 9:05 pm
JohnBern
JohnBern
19 June 2018

Metricon Chelsea33

Metricon Chelsea33

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JohnBern
Jun 19, 2018 5:55 pm
JohnBern
Emmz70
Emmz70
17 June 2018

Building Metricon Glendale 42 Limited Edition in Geelong

Building Metricon Glendale 42 Limited Edition in Geelong
VIC
1 ... 136, 137, 138

Doesn't time fly! I can't believe it's already been a year. I'm starting a job next month so hopefully will be able to start ticking off some boxes of the last few…

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Emmz70
Jun 17, 2018 10:41 pm
excited_builders
excited_builders
10 June 2018

Sovereign Metricon

Sovereign Metricon
SA
1, 2

Hey ...how is your build going?

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excited_builders
Jun 10, 2018 10:34 am

Few more photos from today

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Cellaraso
Jun 05, 2018 7:12 pm

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