Building A New House

chippy

19 September 2023

Perth premium builders

You could try Marc homes (Giorgi) and Urbane

Ashington Homes

19 September 2023

Building & Developing A Duplex In North Ryde

Thank you so much!

BlightedMap

19 September 2023

Austral - stone colour bricks

Would you be able to provide any other photo's, especially if you have any in the sun? I am looking at this option but would prefer cooler, more grey tones as opposed to…

SydneyPSSS

19 September 2023

Builder to finish incomplete build

Hi, did you get any money from insurance? if you did, does it match what you've already paid the builders?

Nivy

19 September 2023

Gyprock before Brickwork

Yes windows and doors are in

building-expert

18 September 2023

General questions about building before I go to my builder

You should check your detail drawings, it may show downpipe within brick pier.

Pedro4137

17 September 2023

Structural Issue - DPC Higher than finished floor level

interesting situation what happened after builder issued final invoice? did you list as defect or not does the building surveyor have any responsibility? ie. issuing…

NZ40

17 September 2023

Thomas Archer Competitors

Cheers, thanks. Had aa meeting with them a couple ofweeks ago wherw the gave me a ball park ~$26k psm on approx 26-26sq build on a corner block, custom build. They are…

thehuntbegins

15 September 2023

Fowler Homes - disappointment?

Anyone built with Fowler Homes? Feedback? Especially any things concerning or negatives? Have heard some horror…

alexp79

15 September 2023

Sydney - Inner Suburbs - Boutique Builder Costs

Hi Simeon, PM'ed you the other day. Still waiting

Althom

15 September 2023

Cancel build contract, finalising prestart stage

Best just to get out. We have a number of BGC builds in our suburb and they've not progressed at all in the last 6 months. They're not taking on any new customers but…

AFALDT

14 September 2023

Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast

Thanks Sam, very interesting, I will look into that! Currently we have a top loader, but was looking at future front loaders (for that built-in cabinetry look).

Ash19

14 September 2023

cancel prelim builder agreement

Hi All, We signed a prelim agreement last year (May 2022) and paid deposit to a builder. However, we didn't go ahead with them and never signed a contract. We ended going…

Ebony12

13 September 2023

Build with Masterton Homes, post contract questions

Has Masterton Homes increased anybody's contract price from original to current? My contract stated $1450 per month but they have recently changed it by increasing base…

Lighthouse707

13 September 2023

InForm SE Suburbs Melbourne

Thanks for your reply! We're definitely not after a small house Might still have a chat to them. Who did you end up building with if you don't mind me asking?

Ashington Homes

13 September 2023

St Ives - Custom Build in a Flame Zone

Thank you so much

ponzutwo

12 September 2023

Can a variation dispute hold up handover?

yes it does, you've just not understood it. theres a difference.

Wardrop

11 September 2023

Built-in wardrobe: MDF?

Probably a not bad thing to mention particle board should in case anyone else reading this got the two confused.

building-expert

11 September 2023

New Construction variations after completing works

I can help you with all that, you can PM me with details if you wish

proudwanderer

11 September 2023

Advice on Building Inspection / Stages

Thanks for your suggestion, but too late unfortunately. I went with Darbecca. They've done the pre-pour inspection and frame/slab inspection for me already. Been pretty…

Ashington Homes

11 September 2023

Building a Duplex on Sloping Block in a flood planning area

Give Jonathan a call. Tell him you know me. He is in my opinion the best surveyor I have ever worked with. His number is 0425 285 622 All the best Simeon

Ashington Homes

10 September 2023

rain day calculation

Yes you are correct, unless there are outside works which form part of the contract such as landscaping or driveways, and importantly, the work delayed is on the critical…

hawka2006

8 September 2023

Anyone has built with escape homes/H&L/Victurnkey victoria

Used H&L who were great. They were happy for us to change the layout of a plan, didn’t pressure us to get upgrades & kept us informed. Then they assigned Escape Homes as…

Pulse

7 September 2023

Black Main Entrance Door in North East-Facing House

The warning is on the sticker on the door too. Second the aluminium powdercoat

DanC

7 September 2023

Knockdown Rebuild | Clarendon QLD | Modified Madison City 40

Hi Arzenal I have no specific demolition recommendation as I was unhappy with one I cancelled and not really happy with the one I used either. I would only suggest going…

Home2021

7 September 2023

Landscaper

Hi, Wondering anyone has any recommendation of good landscaper for new home in southern Sydney? My land is a bit sloppy down need a good design. Thanks.

building-expert

5 September 2023

Missing works, retaining wall

Yes, the builder is required to finish the wall. What else have you missed?

kingsway

4 September 2023

Wide floor plan volume/semi-custom

Hi, Seeking volume or semi-custom builder in victoria(east), which have existing double story wide floor plans. Seeking 18-20m wide homes with depth of 12-15m long. Or…

cplus

3 September 2023

Building with Dechellis homes

Sounds about right. And at that amount will be a very nice home. Granted the $4000 quote included higher ceilings, double glazing everywhere etc etc. but just not needed.

building-expert

3 September 2023

Contract Sum Adjustments in HIA contract

You talk about deletions, are they variations or PS and PC adjustments? pleas list them

Ashington Homes

2 September 2023

Questions to ask a builder before you begin?

Showatt

2 September 2023

Builder suspended construction, demanding cost increase

How are you doing Ben? Extremely interested in hearing what you are doing or plan to do!

stonesthrow

1 September 2023

Things can be done after construction.

Depends what you're current inclusions are, but we're not including wardrobes and will just use second hand ones until we can save later on to get them built. Also have a…

Klogg

30 August 2023

Frame Overhang Solutions

In the end, two pieces of treated timber (20mm thick) were bolted onto the joists and planed when there was too much sticking out. Passed inspection.

gommeqld

30 August 2023

Concrete vs Hebel

Since you are in the design stage then I would direct your questions, in writing of course, to your designer. Depending on the trust you have in the competence of your…

aussieta

28 August 2023

Is this normal

19c for 1000 litres

hammerthis

28 August 2023

Building with Chatham Homes - From Contract to Completion

Timeline: Fenced: March 9, 2022 Piers bored March 14, 2022 Piers concreted March 16, 2022 Preslab plumbing March 21, 2022 Slab cut April 1, 2022 Slab formwork April 9,…

RameshN

27 August 2023

Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West Penna

Ashington Homes

26 August 2023

Leftover Materials - Supply and Install

That's a fantastic result! Happy you got it sorted out. cheers Simeon

KJones

26 August 2023

Builder : Eagle Home / Champion Home / New South Homes

I can't agree more with your comments about C Homes. My friend and I both built with it a few years ago, the contract terms and conditions were full of traps. we ended up…

dlydom

26 August 2023

Simone homes Bankrupt

Hi Abraham and Vicky, we got the same letter. Officially on Thursday they went into liquidation through ASIC. I have attached the liquidation notice. Following up…

Ashington Homes

24 August 2023

Old Covenants in NSW - Something I learnt this week

Hi Everyone I learned something this week that I thought would be worth sharing. In NSW a lot of developers of subdivisions put covenants on the land which normally…

nemo_r

22 August 2023

Coral Homes general build thread

Has anyone built any of the Rochester series homes keeping sides and rear as per original plan? If you could please provide some pictures, that would be amazing. My…

alexp79

22 August 2023

Solid brick - why don't they build them?

150 m2 per skin + you pay for the both sides render (and paint) on top of it. As for the bullets, I am quite sure most of the hand gun calibers won't ricochet from the…

Fionaclark

20 August 2023

Builder’s price variation before commencing works

Contracts do not expire. The date is the date they were supposed to reach practical completion. If they haven't that just means they might be in breach. The contract…

Fionaclark

20 August 2023

Builder suspended works, demanding variations, cost increase

Fair Trading can issue orders to rectify and complete but once the matter goes to NCAT these orders are automatically vacated. You will have to terminate contract and sue…

Ashington Homes

19 August 2023

New home

Skjm You might want to watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKx-bsOr2jg If that link doesn't work go to youtube and search for Zac Homes ACA I am really…

r_13

18 August 2023

PCI - How thorough were you?

We hired Darbecca to do every stage inspection, and I strongly recommend them to anyone that asks me. They were amazing. Thorough reports with photos at every stage,…

balajmn

17 August 2023

Stairs gap