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Claudia25
Claudia25
31 May 2019

First home buyer - building with McDonald Jones

First home buyer - building with McDonald Jones

Hi all I’m new to home one and also the building process. My partner and I are purchasing a house and land package with McDonald Jones homes. We’re building a one…

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Claudia25
May 31, 2019 6:54 pm

A different perspective on fc cladding, I am using cemintel territory on our build. Concealed fixings, preformed corners, and no painting (pre-finished panels). It's a…

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Thylacene
May 31, 2019 4:31 pm
Bronc
Bronc
31 May 2019

Wallaby roof and fully rendered homestead style house....hel

Wallaby roof and fully rendered homestead style house....hel

I am looking at Winter fog grey or ancient ruin brown

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Bronc
May 31, 2019 4:01 pm
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D350mh
May 31, 2019 9:45 am
mbarlow69
mbarlow69
30 May 2019

Building closer to the bay in VIC

Building closer to the bay in VIC

Thanks again for your reply. I was referring to a building inspector who will be contracted by me to inspect the stages rather than the builder's surveyor. Used the…

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mbarlow69
May 30, 2019 11:45 pm
alexp79
alexp79
30 May 2019

Level 1 Compaction Report - Melbourne SE - Burbank

Level 1 Compaction Report - Melbourne SE - Burbank
VIC

Just the soil test is not going to be enough to test the quality of compaction. If you are planning putting your house footings on the fill, you would need proper…

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alexp79
May 30, 2019 2:07 am
Small Minds
Small Minds
29 May 2019

Mimosa Independent Building Inspections

Mimosa Independent Building Inspections
VIC

Give Pros a call on 0416 211 888. He works in Construction Law. Or John Perry on 0408 611 748. Again a construction lawyer.

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Small Minds
May 29, 2019 12:23 pm
Greentree
Greentree
28 May 2019

DC Living

DC Living

First time poster. We have purchased a property in Brisbane which we are going to knock down and rebuild. Currently looking at builders. Has anyone built with DC Living?…

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Greentree
May 28, 2019 3:47 pm
l_vanslyke
l_vanslyke
28 May 2019

Waffle Pod Slab with Piers

Waffle Pod Slab with Piers

P class sites normally have a sub-classification and this would determine whether the piers are poured at the same time or separately.

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l_vanslyke
May 28, 2019 9:45 am
Royce
Royce
27 May 2019

Does bored piers stops slab heave?

Does bored piers stops slab heave?

Hi mate, my slab was poured at the same time as peers so they are connected. Is that all good?

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Royce
May 27, 2019 6:00 pm
melobious
melobious
27 May 2019

Custom builder Adelaide

Custom builder Adelaide

SA designer Homes, small custom builder. We are currently building with them. Been fantastic so far

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melobious
May 27, 2019 4:57 pm
Binoda10
Binoda10
27 May 2019

Metronest Homes

Metronest Homes

Hi guys , Any review for Metronest home Please ? I am trying to build my family home and been advised that Metronest build good homes with very good price with lots of…

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Binoda10
May 27, 2019 11:15 am
Zorro6
Zorro6
27 May 2019

The dreaded Christmas shutdown

The dreaded Christmas shutdown
VIC
1, 2

Our builders seemed to stop around the 21st dec and resumed about 24th jan. But that’s what it is,things stop for Christmas holidays and everyone should expect that . If…

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Zorro6
May 27, 2019 5:56 am
Mish018
Mish018
26 May 2019

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW

Thanks. I will be giving them a call tomorrow.

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Mish018
May 26, 2019 10:21 pm
mattfromvic
mattfromvic
26 May 2019

Que One Homes Melbourne

Que One Homes Melbourne
VIC

Did you get any feedback on Queone homes?

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mattfromvic
May 26, 2019 6:58 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
26 May 2019

Builder changes post-DA approval?

Builder changes post-DA approval?

You are back at square one, unfortunately it doesn't give battlers any confidence In the whole build process There's only one thing worse than being ripped off and that's…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 26, 2019 12:10 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Hugebloke
Hugebloke
25 May 2019

Weeks Custom build - Virginia Grove - SA

Weeks Custom build - Virginia Grove - SA
SA
1, 2, 3

If they can stay on track we will have about 2-3 weeks to move as our lease is paid to september anyway. ill be taking my time to move this time round for sure. so much…

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Hugebloke
May 25, 2019 9:02 pm
Hugebloke
JLL3
JLL3
25 May 2019

McDonald Jones NSW electrical costs

McDonald Jones NSW electrical costs
NSW

They have packages but this is the standard system: That Bosch system alone is $985.

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JLL3
May 25, 2019 8:46 pm
Bruce18
Bruce18
25 May 2019

Building new house - choosing a builder

Building new house - choosing a builder
WA

Hi Bruce. Where is the property located? Sam

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Bruce18
May 25, 2019 4:56 pm
bagyo
bagyo
25 May 2019

Independent Building Inspector Wonthaggi

Independent Building Inspector Wonthaggi
VIC

I am in need of a reputable building inspector for construction stages of a new home build. Also which stages do you recommend to engage an inspector. Typical costs?.…

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bagyo
May 25, 2019 2:02 pm
bagyo
asahi_home
asahi_home
24 May 2019

Double Colorbond Gate

Double Colorbond Gate

Hi there, I just had a double colorbond gate installed. Some cement were poured around the latches to act as an anchor because the latches do not reach the ground. This…

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asahi_home
May 24, 2019 4:05 pm
KatDS
KatDS
24 May 2019

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW

Hi, Im also building with wisdom homes, however our csr has told us that for every change we want we will be paying $1k. For electrical change is 1k, and should we want…

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KatDS
May 24, 2019 9:41 am
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sweetswisssteel
May 23, 2019 5:22 pm
Hillz
Hillz
23 May 2019

Is anyone building at Mawson Green, Meadows SA?

Is anyone building at Mawson Green, Meadows SA?
SA
1 ... 32, 33, 34

Hi there guys, We are looking at moving from Perth to the Hills (I'm from Mt Barker originally) and were wondering how you guys who have been living at Mawson green for a…

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Hillz
May 23, 2019 12:15 pm
chakupab
chakupab
23 May 2019

Lilium Estate - Clyde - SE Melb

Lilium Estate - Clyde - SE Melb
VIC

But we should be able to start a Messenger conversation within Facebook, can't we. I was also learning a lot from it.

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chakupab
May 23, 2019 12:09 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
23 May 2019

Clarendon Homes cladding supplier

Clarendon Homes cladding supplier
NSW

I think those sheets come primed & unprimed ( white and grey) so either way you're correct, you will have to paint them to your desired colour

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SejaeD
May 23, 2019 10:56 am
SejaeD
luvmac
luvmac
23 May 2019

Home Look

Home Look

We are working on a remodel/addition of the home and that includes redoing the external look of the home. The new front and left…

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luvmac
May 23, 2019 9:14 am
hoody_s13
hoody_s13
22 May 2019

House slab is exposed all along the sides. Is this right?

House slab is exposed all along the sides. Is this right?

Has the builder confirmed that no termite protection has been installed? Could you confirm the makeup of your dwelling? Brick veneer, double brick, combination over two…

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hoody_s13
May 22, 2019 2:10 pm
Fs22
Fs22
21 May 2019

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QLD

They are building my house on the Gold Coast.

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Fs22
May 21, 2019 3:58 pm
Zorro6
Zorro6
21 May 2019

Process of going to Fair Trading , and is it even worth it?

Process of going to Fair Trading , and is it even worth it?

I presume the grout defects have been rectified. If only you can notice the tile alignment I wouldn’t worry but you’d think that there would be a reason for the…

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Zorro6
May 21, 2019 3:33 pm
NicolleAW
NicolleAW
21 May 2019

Two Wells - Eden Estate

Two Wells - Eden Estate
SA

Hey hey, Soooo about the rain water tank... I'd say if you ever wanted to sell the house the tank would need to plumbed to the house. I don't think the council will come…

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NicolleAW
May 21, 2019 1:59 pm
KatDS
KatDS
20 May 2019

Building Washington 26 with Wisdom Homes

Building Washington 26 with Wisdom Homes

Hi! Just wondering if anyone has undergone variation during construction stage with Wisdom Homes.. We would like to have a portion of our facade to be rendered (2…

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KatDS
May 20, 2019 8:47 am
jkelleher01
jkelleher01
20 May 2019

Handover fail - what can I do

Handover fail - what can I do

I am pretty keen to see some more info on this as well. We are about to start our 2nd build, 1st time around I just wanted those keys in my hand and still have things…

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jkelleher01
May 20, 2019 8:35 am
heatl0rd
heatl0rd
19 May 2019

Looking for a Liberty in victoria

Looking for a Liberty in victoria
VIC

Hi Jon, We are just going through initial quotes for the liberty in south east Melb. Very hard to find any liberties here in Melb. Also frustrated yo hear VIC won't…

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heatl0rd
May 19, 2019 11:16 am
janneman
janneman
19 May 2019

Timber frames exposed to the elements for over 2 months now

Timber frames exposed to the elements for over 2 months now

Hello I had a similar concern as you and pulled this out from a timber website: "T2 Blue is termite resistant and can resist the effects of weather for short…

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janneman
May 19, 2019 10:51 am
J278
J278
17 May 2019

Feature Timber Partition in En-suite - Help!

Feature Timber Partition in En-suite - Help!

1200$ it's very expensive! Look for better prices.

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J278
May 17, 2019 10:42 pm
J278
Tysonandkaylie
Tysonandkaylie
17 May 2019

Am I being too fussy??

Am I being too fussy??
SA

Thanks for your input and I’m glad to know it’s common so I think I’ll just leave it and keep a eye on it if they liquid nail and screw it in nice and tight I’ll…

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Tysonandkaylie
May 17, 2019 11:28 am
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andrew_bonn
May 17, 2019 11:26 am
casey6789
casey6789
17 May 2019

The builder has made a variation to the plans and completed

The builder has made a variation to the plans and completed
VIC

Will the building inspector be able to look what has been modified from the plans and advise me any issues may arise from making the garage higher? or do I assume…

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casey6789
May 17, 2019 8:35 am
saeen
saeen
17 May 2019

Fixed Site Cost - Melbourne West

Fixed Site Cost - Melbourne West
NSW

hi guys got a fixed site cost from a builder – is this…

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saeen
May 17, 2019 8:21 am
Aga
Aga
16 May 2019

HIA Contract without Updated Plans

HIA Contract without Updated Plans

Hi, My builder has sent us the HIA build contract for us to sign but the construction plan included was only standard. They just included the separated upgraded plans…

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Aga
May 16, 2019 11:24 pm
catchganu
catchganu
16 May 2019

Soil test H2 type - Coralhomes

Soil test H2 type - Coralhomes
QLD

Hello, Coral costed 11000$ for soil type H1, but soil type came as H2. Will that mean huge site cost ? Any experience? Hall mark is quoting only 9000$ all together for…

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catchganu
May 16, 2019 5:34 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
16 May 2019

Building Contract VIC - (HIA + Special Conditions)

Building Contract VIC - (HIA + Special Conditions)
NSW

Be aware of your own costs of any delays abd compare these to the the liquidated damages per working day in the building contract. If you ask the builder to correct…

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Norfolk
May 16, 2019 8:20 am
Jitender
Jitender
15 May 2019

difference inclusions for same package for two clients for a

difference inclusions for same package for two clients for a

Hi all. Yesterday, I signed up with a builder in Adelaide to construct my single storey house. I have upgraded by taking up the diamond package offered by…

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Jitender
May 15, 2019 9:45 pm
Thenols
Thenols
15 May 2019

Modified Daydream 28

Modified Daydream 28

Wow! Even more things to consider, thank you.. I do agree with the sliding door in the lounge room that will be quite the thoroughfare, very good point. At the moment I…

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Thenols
May 15, 2019 5:54 pm
Mish018
Mish018
15 May 2019

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW

I am not a fan of the glass shelving in showers. We have it in our current shower and really dislike it. It could be an error or they have simply made the assumption we…

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Mish018
May 15, 2019 4:50 pm
dollface
dollface
15 May 2019

Advice needed I’m Ending construction contract after cooling

Advice needed I’m Ending construction contract after cooling

I signed a contract for a house and land package and the contract is the 'Victorian Builders contract' the land has not been subdivided or titled yet and will not be doing…

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dollface
May 15, 2019 4:17 pm
Yeahie
Yeahie
15 May 2019

Hotondo Homes

Hotondo Homes
1, 2

Hi which office are you using? My son is having a frustrating time as well with the site supervisor being unresponsive.

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Yeahie
May 15, 2019 1:13 pm
f1dinesh
f1dinesh
15 May 2019

Builder -Rockwall Homes - have you worked with them?

Builder -Rockwall Homes - have you worked with them?
NSW
1, 2

Hi jb_money, Do you have Rockwall Homes' number or contact details? I need to contact them regarding construction. Thank you.

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f1dinesh
May 15, 2019 12:33 pm
f1dinesh

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