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EvryThingIsNormal
EvryThingIsNormal
9 August 2021

Soil Samples / ratings

Soil Samples / ratings

Hi all, Just wondering how everyone has gone with soil samples. Main concern, if sampled before a Knock Down, then afterwards the rating changed due to different ‘site…

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EvryThingIsNormal
Aug 09, 2021 1:12 pm
mustard
mustard
9 August 2021

internal wall insulation - inclusion as standard

internal wall insulation - inclusion as standard
NSW

I've been quoted another $2400 for basic due to insulation requirements I don't know what to make of this.. it's almost like i babe question it because it's basix

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mustard
Aug 09, 2021 12:57 pm
Tracyj323
Tracyj323
9 August 2021

Front Entrance Door - Solid MDF or Coritech

Front Entrance Door - Solid MDF or Coritech
WA

thank you very much for your advice!! :)

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Tracyj323
Aug 09, 2021 10:25 am
GorLyman
GorLyman
9 August 2021

buying block and putting shed on it and house

buying block and putting shed on it and house

All plans are fine, as long as you feel ok with any of it, in your own home.

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GorLyman
Aug 09, 2021 1:39 am
GorLyman
Swetha
Swetha
8 August 2021

CDC query || Entrance door || corner plot

CDC query || Entrance door || corner plot

Hi all, seeking advice from anyone who has had experience with CDC on a corner block and determining primary/secondary frontages. We are planning a KDR in Sydney and are…

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Swetha
Aug 08, 2021 10:31 pm
irfan
irfan
8 August 2021

Unifi AP placement for a double storey house

Unifi AP placement for a double storey house

I am not an expert, but research is suggesting with the right power (setting to low) and channel (setting to non-overlapping on each radio) configuration client hand-off…

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irfan
Aug 08, 2021 10:10 pm
irfan
Ozshaz
Ozshaz
8 August 2021

Slab cutting & Modification

Slab cutting & Modification
VIC

Hello Team, Can someone please provide some feedback on the below modifications done to the slab. I am assuming this has been done to cut the slab but not sure if this…

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Ozshaz
Aug 08, 2021 6:54 pm
MegKo
MegKo
8 August 2021

Newpark Corner lot

Newpark Corner lot

Hi guys.. does anyone know setbacks for rear garage for corner lot at newpark? Is the setback different if the garage is attached or detached to the house?

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MegKo
Aug 08, 2021 5:34 pm
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Ali Akber
Aug 08, 2021 3:50 pm
bashworth
bashworth
7 August 2021

Melbourne Water Rejection

Melbourne Water Rejection

The following link shows what happens when people build without thinking about overground flows; https://anewhouse.com.au/2021/03/beware ... -the-road/

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bashworth
Aug 07, 2021 2:34 pm
bashworth
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
6 August 2021

Faults appearing a year after building.What course of action

Faults appearing a year after building.What course of action

Metropolis Solutions do forensic plumbing investigations and are the go to people. If you do a forum search, their name will come up in several threads. Have a read of…

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SaveH2O
Aug 06, 2021 10:51 pm
SaveH2O
Kippers01
Kippers01
6 August 2021

Metricon Liberty 45 in Ryde NSW

Metricon Liberty 45 in Ryde NSW
NSW
1 ... 38, 39, 40

Hi Henry, whats your understanding of the Metricon site manager's job?

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Kippers01
Aug 06, 2021 1:27 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
6 August 2021

Sliding door, stacker door size

Sliding door, stacker door size

A 6m wide is a standard biparting stacker - 4 active panels and 2 fixed. The extrusions are manufactured as 6m standard, The height is also important. We could make…

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ECOECO
Aug 06, 2021 9:58 am
ECOECO
oklouise
oklouise
4 August 2021

Help with orientation please

Help with orientation please

i'm sorry to learn about your disability but pleased that you have good support and plan a new home to make life more comfortable for yourself and your carers, best…

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oklouise
Aug 04, 2021 7:11 pm
building-expert
building-expert
4 August 2021

Builder-subsidised plans & geotech - what's the catch?

Builder-subsidised plans & geotech - what's the catch?

There are no free lunches and even if it were the dessert will cost you an arm and a leg. There are two dangers here, you become attached to the builder and that will stop…

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building-expert
Aug 04, 2021 3:43 pm
building-expert
mickotab
mickotab
3 August 2021

First time building, Opinions on Coral Homes

First time building, Opinions on Coral Homes
NSW
1, 2

We built with Coral back in 2015 and built a heavily modified Daydream32. We are absolutely stoked with the house and wouldn't change a thing.... except! If you're going…

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mickotab
Aug 03, 2021 3:11 pm
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roi
Aug 03, 2021 12:56 pm
Dexterhomes
Dexterhomes
2 August 2021

Builder choice South E Melb

Builder choice South E Melb

Im starting to look at glenvill as well, but the urban habitat. Did you end up going with glenvill and can share any experiences?

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Dexterhomes
Aug 02, 2021 8:33 pm

attempting to reproduce your house plans so i can make some suggestions for the house but there are inconsistencies in the dimensions that need to be checked or they will…

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oklouise
Aug 01, 2021 2:40 pm
Aurora113
Aurora113
1 August 2021

Urbanedge Homes - Autern 6-54

Urbanedge Homes - Autern 6-54
VIC

Hi there, can you please give more details about your knocking down experience? I am overwhelmed about the costs, implications, etc. I am gonna purchase an old building to…

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Aurora113
Aug 01, 2021 1:21 pm

a separate walk in pantry uses floor space that could be better used for a bigger kitchen with more storage (pantry drawers) and counter space, easier access outdoors and…

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oklouise
Aug 01, 2021 10:56 am
Bangbong
Bangbong
1 August 2021

Pivot Construction Group

Pivot Construction Group
VIC

At present This company building my house it’s nightmare , If i see their reviews before building I’d better cancel and lost my deposit that’s really bad

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Bangbong
Aug 01, 2021 2:24 am
Paw
Paw
1 August 2021

Builder can build own house or conflict of interest

Builder can build own house or conflict of interest

Hi Chris, Thanks for your information. I appreciate your time and effort. Paw

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Paw
Aug 01, 2021 12:06 am
021082el
021082el
31 July 2021

Thomas Archer vs Hallbury Homes

Thomas Archer vs Hallbury Homes
VIC

I am new to this website not sure how to do that ?

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021082el
Jul 31, 2021 2:32 pm
Billy bobb
Billy bobb
31 July 2021

Getting out of building contract WA

Getting out of building contract WA

Thanks , I am hoping to get out of the contract and happy to pay for the admin work done so far. Nothing has been done to site . With a new born and mrs going on…

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Billy bobb
Jul 31, 2021 12:35 am
021082el
021082el
30 July 2021

Looking for builder in Melbourne

Looking for builder in Melbourne

Hey guys we looking to build a side by side in bentliegh east Melbourne we are looking for reliable and trustworthy builder if anyone just build and had a good experience…

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021082el
Jul 30, 2021 10:36 pm
quigz
quigz
30 July 2021

Cavity Stacker Doors

Cavity Stacker Doors

Many thanks for your response! Yes we are also planning for the retractable fly screen. Makes sense. Cheers

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quigz
Jul 30, 2021 8:54 am
quigz
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
30 July 2021

Retaining wall & Drop edge beam

Retaining wall & Drop edge beam
NSW

Pratik Thanks for emailing everything over. To answer your original question I would put the blame on your builder. The fill is so close to the edge of your slab in…

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Ashington Homes
Jul 30, 2021 6:10 am
Ashington Homes
Jstan
Jstan
29 July 2021

Media window on a zero lot land

Media window on a zero lot land

Hi chippy @ pulse Thankyou very much for your response! Totally changing it. Thanks!

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Jstan
Jul 29, 2021 9:43 pm
AndreiBenj2
AndreiBenj2
29 July 2021

New house portarlington

New house portarlington
VIC

any update with your build?

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AndreiBenj2
Jul 29, 2021 8:56 am
BuildRight1
BuildRight1
29 July 2021

Dennis Family/Arden/Orbit Homes

Dennis Family/Arden/Orbit Homes

hey ricky, which one did you go with?

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BuildRight1
Jul 29, 2021 12:28 am
BuildRight1
BuildRight1
29 July 2021

Apex Homes Melbourne

Apex Homes Melbourne

How did you guys proceed. I am looking at those 2 builders as well for a build in tarneit

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BuildRight1
Jul 29, 2021 12:02 am
BuildRight1
BuildRight1
28 July 2021

Orbit Homes - Melbourne West

Orbit Homes - Melbourne West

Did you proceed with them? How was the build experience?

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BuildRight1
Jul 28, 2021 11:52 pm
supersleuth
supersleuth
28 July 2021

Take lots of photos!

Take lots of photos!
WA

We snooped around and inside our new build weekly, sometimes daily. I couldn't believe how often a gate/door was left unlocked so we could just walk in. Right up to…

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supersleuth
Jul 28, 2021 3:48 pm
RameshN
RameshN
27 July 2021

Covering a void

Covering a void

+5 for the voids !!! (That’s 5 votes.. one thing everyone in my family agreed) when we decided on the home design.

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RameshN
Jul 27, 2021 9:45 pm
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
27 July 2021

KDR - Demolition (Hazardous Materials Report)

KDR - Demolition (Hazardous Materials Report)
NSW

There are plenty of Demo companies out there. Maybe the one you are talking to aren't the right one for you. I'd be getting a few quotes anyways before pulling the trigger.

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KnockItDown
Jul 27, 2021 1:51 pm
KnockItDown
Curiouser
Curiouser
26 July 2021

New Custom Build - Bayside Melb

New Custom Build - Bayside Melb
VIC

They seem to be connected to a few architects so I hope you should find someone that aligns with your vision. Exciting times! You’ll be out of lockdown soon enough to…

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Curiouser
Jul 26, 2021 8:07 pm
DreamNotQLD
DreamNotQLD
25 July 2021

Building Inspections

Building Inspections

Hi, I'm currently building my first house, i chose Metricon and signed last year. To date i'm not impressed, about 6+ months behind. They have finally made it to site…

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DreamNotQLD
Jul 25, 2021 11:04 pm
AndreiBenj2
AndreiBenj2
25 July 2021

Layout suggestions for east facing block

Layout suggestions for east facing block
VIC

what layout did you end up using? We are on the same boat. Our block is also facing east and the crossover is on the northside.

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AndreiBenj2
Jul 25, 2021 2:03 pm
Venkata
Venkata
24 July 2021

Whether construction with Hebal is good?

Whether construction with Hebal is good?

Thanks Alex, Let me try to do some home work on Hebal AAC blocks and Hebal AAC panels before I put further questions in this forum. Thanks for giving simple basic clarification.

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Venkata
Jul 24, 2021 12:21 pm
Curiouser
Curiouser
23 July 2021

TIPS for newby, MOJO Lido 28 for KDR 20 km west of Sydney

TIPS for newby, MOJO Lido 28 for KDR 20 km west of Sydney
NSW

Good on you! Glad you found another builder and sales rep that was happy to help you reach the end goal of building your home. Wishing you a great and speedy build 🙂

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Curiouser
Jul 23, 2021 7:50 pm
rs68
rs68
23 July 2021

Retreat 34 by Oracle in Karalee

Retreat 34 by Oracle in Karalee
QLD

Hi, Just wondering how your build went? We are looking at this home. What was your pricing? thanks

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rs68
Jul 23, 2021 5:26 pm
huntern93
huntern93
23 July 2021

Corol, Eden Brae or Other Builder - Costs ?

Corol, Eden Brae or Other Builder - Costs ?

Just wondering what everyone's experience is with Corol Homes vs Eden Brae. We're looking to build a single story, Hamptons style home with raked ceiling, butlers pantry…

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huntern93
Jul 23, 2021 9:51 am

Simonds initial quotes

Simonds initial quotes

Could I suggest doing a thorough due diligence before you sign a contract, we have some articles on our page that may be of use:

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Builder Background Checks
Jul 21, 2021 6:20 pm
Builder Background Checks

Building with OpalSS Construction

Building with OpalSS Construction
NSW

Hi, I don't have specific suggestions, but you may find this article useful: Cheers.

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Builder Background Checks
Jul 21, 2021 6:16 pm
Builder Background Checks
aussieta
aussieta
20 July 2021

hydronic underfloor heating

hydronic underfloor heating
VIC

timber particle board subfloor, then hydronic pipes set in plywood, then finished engineered hardwood over the top, and screed with tiles in wet areas more concerned with…

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aussieta
Jul 20, 2021 6:59 pm
aussieta
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
20 July 2021

Planting Tree in Front of Home

Planting Tree in Front of Home
WA

2x2 is a shrub anyway. You don't want any vegetation?

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stonesthrow
Jul 20, 2021 6:58 pm

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