Building A New House

MadCow

22 September 2010

Builder damaged council footpaths, are they responsible?

Thanks for the info, sounds like something the builder or their contractors need to fix. I don't recall getting an asset protection permit from the council, I was only…

higherdestiny

22 September 2010

*Updated* Choose my front door colour! :D

Pretty sure I won't hate it

feeg

22 September 2010

Help! Struggling with facade colors!

Hi Beeg, have you checked out Taubman's Silkworm?? Thats the color I am going for which has kinda lightish greyish finish..guess will look good…

Lex

22 September 2010

Tiling over sheet material

Thanks Joanna, yes, that sort of material. Just wanna know if this is actually doable. Am getting some pros to come over, have a proper look and discuss it but ... it's…

mel_mox

22 September 2010

Tender process?

Got a copy of our site tests today Don't fully understand it but says m slab required which I know no upgrade! Great! Also says slight to moderate fall! Hopefully it's…

David Kosonen

27 August 2011

Side Gate & Television Antennas in Melb - who's best ?

Hi Paul.Jason If you need an Antenna installed out west i would recommend www.melbournetvantennas.com.au. They have a 10 year warranty and give pensioner discounts.

ibfragalot99

23 September 2010

Frame Issue - Help

Yep, no biggie.

chrisandkate

23 September 2010

Our bath water is green?!

Don't forget to catch the water and re use it!!!!! I don't care that they lifted restriction on Melbourne, we still have stuff all water.

Micklou

23 September 2010

Our build / reno

Hi, We are doing an extension of our existing house in the Sutherland Shire in Sydney. We are also embarking on a reno of the old bit of the house. Our old blog is…

Beazley77

3 December 2014

Just checking out the rules....

Hello, what is this * thing that can make your signature and profile private from google searches and how do I do it?

TheOK

10 October 2010

Polyester carpet ?

It remembers alright.... that's why it stays down.

Dove

23 September 2010

Just a quickie!

Now I know I'm out of date. I printed the pages I wanted. Then photographed each page and load them to Photobucket. Primitive but it works. Reminds me of James Bond

joles

23 September 2010

What is required fr me for an accurate quote fr a builder

For any builder to give you an accurate quote, they have to do a contour survey and a soil test to determine the fall of the block and the type of slab required. Generally…

jacaranda

23 September 2010

Anyone else building in Arthur Court, Woodend?

Woodend is a fine place, great to find out who and what is being built there too, often drive past just to see how much progress is being made. We…

Chuq

23 September 2010

getting fibre-optic cable from street to house

It was available on TasCOLT (FTTH trial system…

eho

23 September 2010

Clarendon Brighton - Builder done, my turn to finish it off!

The colour is stipple seal.

NewInPointCook

23 September 2010

Our building project: Thirty 30 Builder Trevor Homes

nettie.b

23 September 2010

Cavity sliding door question

I see, One should never make assumptions. Thanks for your help with that. Much appreciated. Cheers

NewInPointCook

23 September 2010

Our building project: Thirty 30 Builder Trevor Homes

Should I be worries/complaining about these connected to each other by sticky tape…

paul.jason

23 September 2010

Can you help installing towel/hand rails - Melbourne ?

Hehehe...to be honest, no we didn't - we had work to do (the benefits of working from home !), and I'm not one to stand over a tradie (unless he did a shonky job).

wesky

17 October 2015

Fence Contractor in Keilor East,VIC

No idea about fencing - it's a bit hit and miss in the western suburbs. I've used two and both were not simple. Nicole - use CDC homes. Theyre in Keilor at Arabin plaza.…

hoffdog

24 September 2010

Oakford Homes

Our block was sloping but we did not do split level. We built in one of the land estates that oakford owns, and 4 years ago (not sure if they still do it now) everyone…

jakeau

24 September 2010

How in the building company named " HomesNow" ???

http://forum.homeone.com.au/search.php?keywords=homesnow&terms=all&author=&sc=1&sf=titleonly&sk=t&sd=d&sr=posts&st=0&ch=300&t=0&submit=Search…

rajan_g4

24 September 2010

Homestead Tan Bricks - Natural or Off White mortar ???

Hi all, I am using Austral Homestead Tan bricks for my new home. I was just wondering have many people here built with this brick? Im torn between the natural (grey)…

brb_654

24 September 2010

Intercom system bought from PD

That's understandable, we were lucky enough to only really need the one, although 1 in the master could have come in handy might look into adding it later!

rajan_g4

24 September 2010

Homestead Tan Bricks - Mortar Colour??

White sand it is then !!!! Thanks for the tip, Arena ( sorry, dont know your name ). I have already made heaps of changes since my Colors. My tender signing is on 21st…

namzunger

24 September 2010

Homesnow - Site Costs $40,700 - House Type Le Grande - 34 Sq

Hi kkurni Do you already start build with homesnow? Your site cost is around 30k, how is your land like?? My land is p class and around 2m fall from front to back.. I…

dagget

24 September 2010

which building company do Timber Floor Foundation in Mel??

Our builders, Yarra Valley Homes only work on stumps, and build anywhere here is what they have done for us so far.

newshirehome

24 September 2010

Bamboo Flooring - new home

Hi, We are considering bamboo flooring for a new home project......any thoughts - good, bad or otherwise? Anyone got photos of recent projects? Any feedback about diy…

Abthi

24 September 2010

Any built or building with HomesNow?

We are building with IQ Living....so far so good......Have a look their deals

ESB

24 September 2010

Ducted Air - Fans or not fans??

We're having ducting through our house and also fans. I'm having fans in every room, including the media room. Actually, the only room I'm not putting one in is the…

mrssnowden

24 September 2010

BLUE!

I'm considering a blue bathroom http://lightndreamy.blogspot.com/p/bathroom.html Love House of Turquoise!

rramesh

24 September 2010

Building at The Reserve - Tarneit

Anyone who has land that's already titled at the Reserve would like to know how long it took for you guys to get to the titling stage. We are in stage 29 which was…

davidj

25 September 2010

Site costs and price rises - building with Big M

About your bricks, I'd talk to your sales consultant about this. They may be able to do something for you. What size is your cut?

Kaytee

25 September 2010

RhinoCharlie's H3nley Barclay...Bamboo flooring laid!

That is one beautiful floor.

kb46

25 September 2010

Any ideas on timber directions

+1 (But I wouldn't like to be the one matching the boards in the corner V's!)

ibfragalot99

25 September 2010

Ever give your Broker/Liason/SS a Thankyou Gift?

ooooh don't get me started on…

david242gt

25 September 2010

Formal Tender or not

Sierra, Thankyou for your response. The hardest part for us is which other builders do we selected to tender with. We would have to either use the internet or yellow pages…

Surfboy

27 September 2011

ceiling fans in Perth???

I was considering fans for my house in Sydney and bumped into a bit of research by RMIT on the impact of ceiling fans on Energy Star ratings and energy saving. It is hard…

2pais

26 September 2010

Our Topaz in 2010 Backyard Pics

yes n&n02 and Pebbles, guess we all feel the same about the weather. I love the rains but at the moment im singing 'Rain Rain GO AWAY come again another Day' n&n02 i…

ECOECO

22 October 2010

Ordering Flyscreens - Don't leave it until the last minute..

Bump... flyscreen suppliers usually close early over the holiday... the queue will get longer... Ed

kiwi

26 September 2010

Selkirk Macedon - What do you think?? *House pic first post*

I viewed, but didnt even think bricks dated!! some bricks I dont like...but I am sure these wont date. I wouldnt have chosen them, but only cos I want a sandstone look!

kristyv

26 September 2010

Rawdon Hill @ Marriott Waters - Moving In - The Adventure...

Hey guys! House looks awesome. Hopefully building the Montague with Rawdon Hill soon. Just wondering if you I could ask how much your driveway…

Leonardo_23

20 September 2014

Melbourne: recommend building inspectors

Hi Eve Dweller, You've surely got one by now, but structural engineers are not very familiar with some aspects of a building. They are trained on structure and…

TazR

26 September 2010

Construction Insurance vs Home Warranty Insurance

From some research I have done, it seems that the Home Warranty insurance covers you when the builder fails to satisfy their obligations. So in the case of vandalism, the…

Builder77

26 September 2010

Using a Builder Broker....Has Anyone Thought of it?

Or has anyone used one?

Builder77

26 September 2010

Know any custom house builders that is not afraid of 2m slop

Hi, There is a company called Samor Homes, they do anything and are better priced than most and they build on anything. I know Genjusho and they have wonderful looking…

Echo

26 September 2010

Building not just a house, but a Gemmill Home..

Plan , Plan , Plan , Plan , Plan...... Where ? Hurry Up ....

cherub

27 September 2010

Thicker skirting boards and architraves??

Would suggest you get skirt cut in place but not nailed off, you then lay floor . Much better result and easier for flooring