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V002
V002
18 August 2020

Custom builder in Brisbane - any suggestion?

Custom builder in Brisbane - any suggestion?

Pathway Homes at The Grange, Evermore Homes at Canon Hill. H4 at Bulimba I'm personally going with Pathway Homes. I also have a sloped block as with many in my area.…

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V002
Aug 18, 2020 9:45 pm
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Silveryblue
Aug 18, 2020 1:24 pm
rednoff
rednoff
18 August 2020

Brighton Homes QLD

Brighton Homes QLD
QLD

Hey guys who is the lighting supplier Brighton uses. I’ve got there “Refreshing Real The 2020 Studio Collection” display home book and love the kitchen overhead…

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rednoff
Aug 18, 2020 11:50 am
FirstHomeStruggles
FirstHomeStruggles
17 August 2020

Choosing a HomeBuilder

Choosing a HomeBuilder

Hi, I am currently a first home builder with a land in Belmont. I am looking at HomeGroup WA but have seen some negative things about them, along with some good stuff.…

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FirstHomeStruggles
Aug 17, 2020 9:56 pm
Maseeh
Maseeh
17 August 2020

Frangipani St Rochedale Soil Type & BAL Rating

Frangipani St Rochedale Soil Type & BAL Rating

Anyone building or has build on Frangipani St Rochedale? What was the soil type and bushfire rating for your property and approx increase in slab and material costs with…

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Maseeh
Aug 17, 2020 9:06 pm
Renman
Renman
17 August 2020

Sahara 40 PCI Stage

Sahara 40 PCI Stage

Ohh my God it sound scary, we don't want any drama after handoverMake sure u bring it up before handover.

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Renman
Aug 17, 2020 6:03 pm
Renman
Althom
Althom
17 August 2020

Anyone prepared their site before selecting a builder?

Anyone prepared their site before selecting a builder?
NSW

Pretty sure most builders will regard you doing that for them as the perfect out in the event of any structural issues or for that matter any issue at all.

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Althom
Aug 17, 2020 6:02 pm
Althom
Monty85
Monty85
17 August 2020

Backyard size

Backyard size

Similar to the size yard we are going to end up with after we build (about 11 deep by 12.5 wide). In the suburb we're building this would be considered way above…

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Monty85
Aug 17, 2020 4:23 pm
Sparkyf
Sparkyf
17 August 2020

Land with electricity cables/station underground

Land with electricity cables/station underground

I've seen these with wooden paling fences around them! Hardly non-combustible?

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Sparkyf
Aug 17, 2020 9:36 am
Sparkyf
hxyconan
hxyconan
16 August 2020

About facade choice

About facade choice

end up with Lodge facade, the Provincial is good but over our budget, which require render if using brick.

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hxyconan
Aug 17, 2020 12:09 am
Realthing
Realthing
16 August 2020

Dons tiles

Dons tiles

Anyone here use dons tiles in smeaton grange/narellan? Just wondering how decent their range is. Thanks

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Realthing
Aug 16, 2020 9:01 pm
gogo65
gogo65
16 August 2020

ANYONE KNOW WHAT TYPE OF BRICK THIS IS?

ANYONE KNOW WHAT TYPE OF BRICK THIS IS?

They look like they are a mix of recycled browns and reds. We’ve used recycled browns, but we had three options, recycled browns, recycled reds or mixed. They pretty…

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gogo65
Aug 16, 2020 8:36 pm
gogo65
MBX3
MBX3
16 August 2020

Custom Builders Recommendations please-South East Melbourne

Custom Builders Recommendations please-South East Melbourne

I would agree to you on that. Interestingly Inspired came cheaper than Arden for the same plan. May be because of standard inclusion level.

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MBX3
Aug 16, 2020 7:31 pm
MBX3
cs212
cs212
16 August 2020

Small gap between brick post and wall.

Small gap between brick post and wall.
QLD

Hi, After amending our house layout.. we’ve totally overlooked that one of the front brick piers will leave 13cm gap between the post and the exterior wall of the front…

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cs212
Aug 16, 2020 2:40 pm
kelliel123
kelliel123
16 August 2020

Framed Drywall vs Double Brick Construction for Investment H

Framed Drywall vs Double Brick Construction for Investment H
WA

Hi, we are looking at building a two storey home on a narrow lot. At this stage we are undecided whether to go with drywall construction (timber framed wall with Gyprock)…

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kelliel123
Aug 16, 2020 12:15 pm
buildingtheJulia
buildingtheJulia
16 August 2020

Building The Julia from Allcastle Home

Building The Julia from Allcastle Home

hi guys, im just looking for reviews, feedback, tips and advices from this awesome community. we just accepted a tender from Allcastle for The Julia. i would like to…

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buildingtheJulia
Aug 16, 2020 6:29 am
Hussain sahara
Hussain sahara
15 August 2020

Facade picturss

Facade picturss

Main brick is cream which we are planning to render after handover and front is feature brick which is zinc cat 8. First reason our garage door is surfmist Metallica…

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Hussain sahara
Aug 15, 2020 11:15 pm
Hussain sahara
mustard
mustard
15 August 2020

how many tenders does it take... to get to the winner?

how many tenders does it take... to get to the winner?

just to clarify.. "tender" meaning you had to pay a fee $900, $1500, or whatever .. so if people are getting 3 quotes, then this could be $2700 - $4500 spent..

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mustard
Aug 15, 2020 9:20 pm
gogo65
gogo65
15 August 2020

Any suggestion on custom builders pls?

Any suggestion on custom builders pls?
VIC

State, location?? Budget?? Size??

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gogo65
Aug 15, 2020 9:15 pm
gogo65
itsMeTino
itsMeTino
14 August 2020

Eagle Homes, hidden costs?

Eagle Homes, hidden costs?
NSW

Hi Ali. Reading from that GGG wrote I would be running for the hills. There are many more builders out there that would help make your experience pleasant. Do a search on…

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itsMeTino
Aug 14, 2020 11:38 pm
itsMeTino
itsMeTino
14 August 2020

Recommendations for solicitor

Recommendations for solicitor

Hi Real thing. I used a local solicitor conveyancer about was relatively cheap. Based not far from Oran Park. I will PM you the details?

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itsMeTino
Aug 14, 2020 11:14 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
14 August 2020

Alfresco floor and main living floor heights

Alfresco floor and main living floor heights
NSW

"Is there any major concerns with them being the same height?" Yes, if you have floating floors inside then tiles on a sand and cement base on the alfresco outside. The…

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Stewie D
Aug 14, 2020 7:03 pm
John0322
John0322
14 August 2020

Caddens penrith

Caddens penrith
NSW
1 ... 10, 11, 12

Can anyone recommend a concreter for our footpath? We are at O'Connell st in Caddens. angela83 who's the concreter you ended up with and are you happy with the results?

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John0322
Aug 14, 2020 2:04 pm
BenBar
BenBar
14 August 2020

Anyone building in Ashford Park estate, Werribee?

Anyone building in Ashford Park estate, Werribee?
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Stage 3 has been titled on July. Stage 4 is due to be titled this month and stage 5 on September, but I don't know if this will happen on time due to the stage 4 lockdown…

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BenBar
Aug 14, 2020 12:24 pm
Splashers
Splashers
14 August 2020

Edgewater homes

Edgewater homes

The parent company is Henley homes who had a lot of issues under the name Henley back between 2005-2009 when they had a lot of issues building and from memory the…

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Splashers
Aug 14, 2020 11:34 am
Splashers
broadwaterbuild
broadwaterbuild
13 August 2020

Concrete slab for garage level

Concrete slab for garage level
WA

Okay, interesting. I’ll query their reasoning when I speak to them next. Thanks!

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broadwaterbuild
Aug 14, 2020 12:42 am

You could always meet in the middle and Lay Porcelain timber tiles, you get the timber look but the durability of tiles

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Splashers
Aug 13, 2020 10:47 pm
Splashers
pradeepon4u
pradeepon4u
13 August 2020

Carlisle Homes - Beaumont 25 - Easy Living

Carlisle Homes - Beaumont 25 - Easy Living

Hi all, I am in the early stage of choosing a home design and I have my mind on Beaumont 25 which comes under the Easy Living range of Carlisle Homes. I am yet to get in…

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pradeepon4u
Aug 13, 2020 4:36 pm
Mela15
Mela15
13 August 2020

What’s included in site works of the footing cost?

What’s included in site works of the footing cost?
SA

Hi Rainey I'm actually looking at a block in Hope Valley and going to sign a contract and then saw your post. Do you mind me asking how big your place is sq m (house…

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Mela15
Aug 13, 2020 3:21 pm
homeone
homeone
13 August 2020

Homes by CMA- worst builder ever!

Homes by CMA- worst builder ever!

Note, the OP originally posted back in September 2019 so it's a question of whether he / she is still monitoring PM notifications from this site.

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homeone
Aug 13, 2020 2:47 pm
homeone
Hussain sahara
Hussain sahara
13 August 2020

House & land package vs choosing your own

House & land package vs choosing your own

Agree with you, display homes are always at they best or near to signature series. Most of the items are upgraded one.

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Hussain sahara
Aug 13, 2020 2:05 pm
Hussain sahara
build2020
build2020
13 August 2020

Timber ceilings

Timber ceilings
VIC

Hi everyone Does anyone know the cost of timber ceilings? We are looking at approx 9m x 11m space as a feature ceiling. Thanks!

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build2020
Aug 13, 2020 1:31 pm
Sunny 14
Sunny 14
13 August 2020

MJH double story house in sydney

MJH double story house in sydney

Yes.. They have really good feedback ONLINE... pleased share your experience when you visit them... Am planning to go see them as well. Goood luck😊

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Sunny 14
Aug 13, 2020 12:53 pm
Sunny 14
NJD
NJD
13 August 2020

Perth Coastal Build

Perth Coastal Build

Thoughts on new timber frame build on Perth coast. Love the look and ease of build, of timber. Would just like to be able say we’ve done the research first, and hear…

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NJD
Aug 13, 2020 10:07 am
Suem1
Suem1
12 August 2020

Looking for building inspector

Looking for building inspector

Recommendations on building inspectors for new build Perth

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Suem1
Aug 12, 2020 11:58 pm
Peanutbutterjel
Peanutbutterjel
12 August 2020

Advice on Plan/Land

Advice on Plan/Land

Hi everyone, We found a block of land we liked on a south-facing slope, 2nd highest lot with a cut out pad in NE corner of a 600m block. After trying several different…

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Peanutbutterjel
Aug 12, 2020 10:10 pm
tiffanyjanechilcott
tiffanyjanechilcott
12 August 2020

OFF WHITE MORTAR

OFF WHITE MORTAR

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone might have some opinions as we are building a house with Wilson Homes and are thinking of what colours to choose for the exterior. …

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tiffanyjanechilcott
Aug 12, 2020 10:14 am
Mikey92
Mikey92
11 August 2020

New Build - Bushmead Estate, WA

New Build - Bushmead Estate, WA
WA

Nah man, we had started our planning back in November '19. Chose our block etc. last year in Ellenbrook. The grants are just a bonus given the timing.

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Mikey92
Aug 11, 2020 7:43 pm
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
11 August 2020

Newbie-Contour confusion

Newbie-Contour confusion

Depending on the house design you may be able to create a step or two inside and the front half of the home could have FFL 170mm-340mm (one or two steps) below the back…

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Phil of Sydney
Aug 11, 2020 1:21 pm
Vellas
Vellas
11 August 2020

Arden Developments

Arden Developments
VIC
1 ... 161, 162, 163

Try asking here:

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Vellas
Aug 11, 2020 1:04 pm
Vellas
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
11 August 2020

Changing builder after Building Permit Rejected

Changing builder after Building Permit Rejected

You are putting the cart in front of the horse , try it the other way Own the horse and hitch any cart..single or double ..get it BTW, the builders not doing you any…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 11, 2020 9:32 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Stewie D
Stewie D
11 August 2020

Building Inspector Liverpool (Sydney)-Help

Building Inspector Liverpool (Sydney)-Help
NSW

Who is your PCA? The guy we are going to use is an ex-builder ( just for the certifying aspect ) but now all he does is certifying work. You need someone like him who…

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Stewie D
Aug 11, 2020 9:15 am
milo123
milo123
10 August 2020

Our Alkira Olivia Hornsby Shire

Our Alkira Olivia Hornsby Shire
NSW
1 ... 10, 11, 12

Hi, If you can dig up your contact details for Access Homes Australia that would be greatly appreciated. We have left messages on number 8882 9698 with no response &…

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milo123
Aug 11, 2020 12:37 am
KameGame
KameGame
10 August 2020

Building Timelines and Vic Stage 4 Lockdowns

Building Timelines and Vic Stage 4 Lockdowns

Hello All Post the announcement of Stage 4 lockdown in Vic, my builder sent out an email (generic to all customers) regarding potential delays up to 6 weeks due to the…

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KameGame
Aug 10, 2020 4:17 pm
PLfirsthome
PLfirsthome
10 August 2020

Side entrance fence

Side entrance fence

Hi we are building a new build in WA. We have about 3.5 meter gap between the garage and perimeter fence. Is it easy to make up a fence i.e from Bunnings or whoever myself…

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PLfirsthome
Aug 10, 2020 4:12 pm

I was able to get Austral Bricks to send some photos of their Industrial range from their showroom in Lynbrook VIC. Here they are, in case anyone else is…

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addyken
Aug 10, 2020 1:23 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 August 2020

Bored Piers or Screw Piles

Bored Piers or Screw Piles

What is the depth of uncontrolled fill and Bearing Capacity at that depth...so more information is required You will also need to consider, Slope/contour, Type of…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 10, 2020 12:51 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Renman
Renman
10 August 2020

Anyone else building with hebel ?

Anyone else building with hebel ?

Hebel is quicker to install initially, so when you are building during winter its an added bonus to keep your house dry. Where is becomes a headache is that the rendering…

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Renman
Aug 10, 2020 12:49 pm
Renman
Almay
Almay
9 August 2020

Building in Canberra

Building in Canberra
ACT
1, 2

Hi, a bit old topic, but would like to revive it. I have read before about BLD experience, can someone share their story since 2012? Really would like to understand what…

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Almay
Aug 10, 2020 12:29 am

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