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We also don't have a handover date. Contract says 26 weeks but we were never told when the contract started. I know… Bricklaying tolerancesA lot of tolerances used in the brick/mortar section of the standard are to do with visual appeal. From a technical perspective, if the mortar width were to vary a bit -… eyspySep 23, 2011 10:37 pm PLACES HOMES general information thread
Hi all, thought i'd drop by after a few months of absence. Almost at PCI now. Things have gone fairly smoothly. The quality has been good, other than the cabinetry in the… we had a bit more of a play with it last night. latest version… Uncle Tonksy's SPH build - All Done!
Hey UT,
House is looking grand. That front window feature looks awesome, love the contrast!
turf is establishing well and your exposed agg looks awesome. wrexter replied 26 September 2011 ago Tiles or floorboards?For me solid timber floorboards or tiles over timber laminate everytime!!
I guess it depends on what is more important to you... ease of cleaning, the look, the feel, the… Building new house with Simonds - TurinWe are building this house in truganina, Melbourne. its a 400m2 lot. We selected St. Ives façade. Land is due to title in april 2012 and hopefully house will start in May… ayaz replied 27 September 2011 ago ayazSep 27, 2011 11:55 am Defects with New Dimension HomesThanks for your advise CA3105
I have checked with Consumer Affairs Victoria who have a particular form / procedure for dealing with domestic building comlpaints.
Our… mudmap replied 27 September 2011 ago Best time to fence yard?We had specifications about what type of fence we could have...from the developer. But with regard to the palings vs good side of fence...the fencer decided! Basically… Pos replied 27 September 2011 ago Smart MetersLink worked fine for me - I think it must be problem your end, Marcelo.
We have smart meter installed - link is very handy for knowing exactly when is best times to use… Helyn replied 28 September 2011 ago HelynSep 28, 2011 9:44 am south australian buildersDitto for us regarding that piece of advice. We haven't got around to getting quotes yet. We have to get a standalone 5000l tank for bushfire requirements (don't get me… Porch built not as per planThank you all for responding to my concern. My builder agreed to raise the porch height and get the fascia, gutter of porch in line with the guttering of the house. The… Fencing + Driveway before handoverThanks Stormy. Not sure whether I would have to get the trenching done considering Telstra isnt going to provide service to new estate. I will have to confirm this.
your… kapur or permapine decking?thankyou for the feedback.I think despite the maintanance, I prefer the nicer look of the kapur.thanks again. mary23 replied 30 September 2011 ago Keysborough SummerfieldSorry, I haven't been following this forum for a while.
Your information is really nice n helpful..I am so worry as well becaz I am starting to sign… Getting plans thru CouncilCost me $10k in development consultant fees, arborist fees and surveys. Took 6 months to get the planning permit through, as opposed to the 2 years that seems to be the… Electrical Work + Solar MeteringHi Guys,
Just wanted to get your thoughts whether the following 2 are expensive or reasonable price:
Connection of electrical works, which… tempura started a topic 30 September 2011 ago EDEN BRAE - BUILD SUREI have no idea as to when the construction certificate was issued so wouldn't have a clue when to start 20 days from. Communication we have learnt is certainly not one of… Stobie pole connectionIf you have signed a variation with the builder he will organise it.
In the contract:
You are the first party
The builder is the 2nd
Anyone else is a 3rd Party. Eden Brae Customers - Variation ChangesHi,
Once your plans are released to site, EB will hit you with a $500 admin fee for any modifications to your plans. We wan't a DPP moved 20cms & that is what we were… nrh157 replied 2 October 2011 ago Building has finally restarted!I know how that feels! I was lucky in that it only took about 9 months to get underway again following the first builder's receivership. So pleased that your building is… ZarliOct 03, 2011 12:54 pm Masterton or Eden Brae in Waterford CountyWe moved to NSW and didn't know anyone to get information regarding builders. We ended up spending the extra $2000 to get 3 quotes so that we could compare apples with… Glass splash-back standards and tolerancesHi All,
Building a new house, the kitchen glass splash-back has been installed and we have a PCI coming up very soon.
The splash-back is meant to be 650mm high, but… abraham started a topic 3 October 2011 ago
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