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kiddz7
kiddz7
6 June 2019

KDR Metricon Hampshire 46 Melbourne Bayside

KDR Metricon Hampshire 46 Melbourne Bayside
VIC

how long does it normally take from signing contract to when they start building?

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kiddz7
Jun 06, 2019 11:38 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
6 June 2019

Application for delayed settlement

Application for delayed settlement

Extension in settlement date is rarely granted where there are a large number of lots being settled. They will charge interest on every single day delay. I am in Bardia…

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IamSAM
Jun 06, 2019 3:01 pm
IamSAM
daveg1980
daveg1980
6 June 2019

Warriewood, The Ivy

Warriewood, The Ivy

Hi, If you are building at The Ivy, Warriewood please could you get in touch? Many thanks, Dave

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daveg1980
Jun 06, 2019 12:54 pm
daveg1980
jess priest
jess priest
5 June 2019

Homes with Austral graphite bricks

Homes with Austral graphite bricks
VIC

Hello I am messaging about you using austral brick in your home. We are looking CV using the metallix range graphite. Have you got any pics we can see please

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jess priest
Jun 05, 2019 5:07 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 June 2019

Cost to build a new waste sewer

Cost to build a new waste sewer

We live in the Information automation age insist on costs, data and proofs, mate don't put up with being treated like a mushroom... keep in the dark and fed BullSh!t hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 05, 2019 9:32 am
StructuralBIMGuy
CalicoCat
CalicoCat
5 June 2019

Fairhaven Homes Breamlea

Fairhaven Homes Breamlea

Hi nicshou, I have recently built with Fairhaven and would say the experience has been okay. Some areas and people are excellent and others not so much. There are a few…

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CalicoCat
Jun 05, 2019 3:48 am
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
4 June 2019

Shelf in shower

Shelf in shower

Cheers for that. 😀

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Bebbsy
Jun 05, 2019 12:44 am
deepak648
deepak648
4 June 2019

HGWA in Calleya Estate

HGWA in Calleya Estate
WA
1 ... 21, 22, 23

Yeah you are absolutely right. I am more than 2K already and I am sure it will go up again.

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deepak648
Jun 04, 2019 5:55 pm
talk2us
talk2us
4 June 2019

1m high retaining wall on one side - North side

1m high retaining wall on one side - North side

thanks for the guidance. The retaining wall is all…

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talk2us
Jun 04, 2019 5:25 pm
Merry
Merry
4 June 2019

Recommend Duplex build in Padstow area

Recommend Duplex build in Padstow area
NSW

Hi I just saw your post, who did you end up going with? how was the experience with that builder?

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Merry
Jun 04, 2019 2:34 pm

I think you are right to fight this, trust me the builder to always say it’s not a defeat when they know it is. They just don’t what to spend the money to fix it &…

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Soph2
Jun 04, 2019 12:35 pm
Joker
Joker
4 June 2019

Bankrupt Builder on partially finished house

Bankrupt Builder on partially finished house
WA

Would do what Alex79, structuralBIMGuy suggest,go owner builder, getting individual jobs done will be easier than getting a builder to take over,if you were in Geelong…

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Joker
Jun 04, 2019 11:03 am
Virgatog1
Virgatog1
4 June 2019

Townhouse builder recommendations

Townhouse builder recommendations

Good morning, I am looking to buy land in Melbourne’s north east, it is a 200m2 block (8x25m). I am looking at builders for the piece of land, does anyone have any…

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Virgatog1
Jun 04, 2019 9:44 am
theRealDeal
theRealDeal
3 June 2019

Inclusions and Plan Drawings

Inclusions and Plan Drawings
QLD

Thanks peeps for the feedback..

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theRealDeal
Jun 03, 2019 10:17 pm
deepak648
deepak648
3 June 2019

Anyone building with blueprints or home group wa

Anyone building with blueprints or home group wa

Hello Deepak, If you have not finalised your floor plans with Blueprint Home than i have started a really new concept in western Australia to Visualise floor plans in…

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deepak648
Jun 03, 2019 6:14 pm
l_vanslyke
l_vanslyke
3 June 2019

New build- showerhead placement

New build- showerhead placement

The drawing you've attached below shows the shower rail/head in the center of the shower however the photo looks like it's off to the side. Does the drawing you have…

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l_vanslyke
Jun 03, 2019 2:18 pm
l_vanslyke
l_vanslyke
3 June 2019

Post Land Settlement Must Do Activities - First Home Build

Post Land Settlement Must Do Activities - First Home Build
VIC

Hi Jay, Some things you can do to save time starting the build is ask the developer if your builder can do a Soil Test and Contour Survey prior to the block registering.…

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l_vanslyke
Jun 03, 2019 9:59 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
2 June 2019

Brand new house - Rising damp issue

Brand new house - Rising damp issue
1, 2

I can only go back to what I said in my first post.

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SaveH2O
Jun 02, 2019 11:26 pm
SaveH2O
viju_009
viju_009
2 June 2019

Help! Contract Conditions

Help! Contract Conditions

Hello All, I require some advise on the following situation. I have seen a new build house, which is 99% completed, the house is pending final inspection and final…

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viju_009
Jun 02, 2019 10:28 pm
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review19
Jun 02, 2019 8:47 pm
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
2 June 2019

Mould?

Mould?

If it’s not mould, what is it?

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Bebbsy
Jun 02, 2019 1:44 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
2 June 2019

Very Steep Block Brisbane - New home Construction

Very Steep Block Brisbane - New home Construction

Hi brisbanetechno Here you might find this useful Make sure you get all the Engineering data/proofs and costs upfront, optimise and compare the costs forewarned is forearmed HTH

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 02, 2019 7:32 am
StructuralBIMGuy
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 7:54 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 5:31 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 5:01 pm
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D350mh
May 31, 2019 10:45 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 31, 2019 12:45 am
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 3:07 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 1:23 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 4:47 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 10:45 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 7:00 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 5:57 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 12:15 pm
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 6:56 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 11:21 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 7:58 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 1:10 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 10:02 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 9:46 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 5:56 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 3:02 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 5:05 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 10:41 am
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sweetswisssteel
May 23, 2019 6:22 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 1:15 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 1:09 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 11:56 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 10:14 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 3:10 pm

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