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StuAndRuth
StuAndRuth
9 June 2020

Anyone building in Riverside Estate Karalee Qld

Anyone building in Riverside Estate Karalee Qld
QLD

Hi, Just thought I would check if any of our future neighbours are on here.

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StuAndRuth
Jun 09, 2020 10:18 pm
Navdeep
Navdeep
8 June 2020

Brand new house garage cracks

Brand new house garage cracks
QLD

Did you find out any solution of these crack because my house is just 3 year old and i saw same cracks like you . I worry about house slab

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Navdeep
Jun 08, 2020 3:03 pm
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Sandyhuang082
Jun 03, 2020 9:26 pm
NathanPS
NathanPS
30 May 2020

Sikaflex / Silicone instead of Grout?

Sikaflex / Silicone instead of Grout?
QLD

Okay, good to know. Thanks for your comments guys. I might mention my concern with the different colour though. Appreciate the replies :)

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NathanPS
May 30, 2020 1:28 pm
Steve4216
Steve4216
28 May 2020

"$800+gst including travel" ??? What does it mean?

"$800+gst including travel" ??? What does it mean?
QLD

It's not really an unknown, GST is a fixed rate set by the government. Most companies will quote without GST added, but yes might as well wait for the other quotes.

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Steve4216
May 28, 2020 2:45 am
Moromillas Radec
Moromillas Radec
28 May 2020

European Laundry cupboard vs Full Laundry?

European Laundry cupboard vs Full Laundry?
QLD

Wouldn't it be nice if we could see into the future? Or see pathways into the future. You could see which one had the most regret, the smaller laundry or the smaller…

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Moromillas Radec
May 28, 2020 2:32 am
Moromillas Radec
cs212
cs212
27 May 2020

Does removing balconies of the house plan reduce cost?

Does removing balconies of the house plan reduce cost?
QLD

Yeah, I reckon it's pretty low too for two balconies. Not sure how and whether we should negotiate on the amount credited. Balcony 1: 1080 x 2890 Balcony 2: 1110 x 3920

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cs212
May 27, 2020 11:40 am
cs212
cs212
18 May 2020

Silver Birch Austral Bricks

Silver Birch Austral Bricks
QLD

Oh noooo.. I really want to see it. Let me know if you got an address from Austral. These bricks just looks different in photos and real life usually that's why. Thanks heaps!

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cs212
May 18, 2020 8:40 am

G Development in Bris - Form 21 04/12 awaiting handover

G Development in Bris - Form 21 04/12 awaiting handover
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4

Thanks for the detailed post for the construction experience with G Developments Could you please share the final delivery pictures of your house. Also, could you please…

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amitsethiaustralia
May 16, 2020 11:27 pm
Moromillas Radec
Moromillas Radec
12 May 2020

How long does it normally take? Quote from a designer?

How long does it normally take? Quote from a designer?
QLD

Um, I think I messaged too many designers... What's the polite way of telling them that you're waiting on quotes from other designers? Or contracting with other designers?

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Moromillas Radec
May 12, 2020 11:37 am
Moromillas Radec
nujee
nujee
7 May 2020

Coral Homes / Milan 24 / South Brisbane - First build

Coral Homes / Milan 24 / South Brisbane - First build
QLD
1, 2, 3

Hi all. Great informative post. We are looking to build the Baltimore 38 with Coral so this post has been great in terms of getting an idea of costs. We're already over…

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nujee
May 07, 2020 4:02 pm
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
4 May 2020

Help deciding on floor plan

Help deciding on floor plan
QLD

Yes, I get that and fully understand, however with limited space in smaller bedrooms it’s often a practical solution. In our situation, although our bedrooms…

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Bebbsy
May 04, 2020 5:06 pm
worldofmud
worldofmud
4 May 2020

Who certifies the build?

Who certifies the build?
QLD

If you have had to get a seperate Geotech report it’s normally the Geotech who provides certification of the ground conditions for footings. If no Geotech was required…

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worldofmud
May 04, 2020 1:50 pm
annie88
annie88
30 April 2020

Site costs

Site costs
QLD
1, 2

I have asked and builder wants to with as per engineer's design so no additional piers. I was told they will slope the earth away from the slab.. Thank you for your advice

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annie88
Apr 30, 2020 10:38 am
FHObuild
FHObuild
27 April 2020

Has anybody built with Monster Homes?

Has anybody built with Monster Homes?
QLD

Thanks guys for the reply. I will continue researching. Any recommendations welcome. :)

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FHObuild
Apr 27, 2020 1:25 pm
Harweeeee
Harweeeee
22 April 2020

Building a Coral Monash 32

Building a Coral Monash 32
QLD

Hi TiredHalo, Would love to know how you went with your home?

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Harweeeee
Apr 22, 2020 3:14 pm
Harweeeee
NathanPS
NathanPS
22 April 2020

Meter box in wrong location

Meter box in wrong location
QLD

No problem, thank you Brett :)

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NathanPS
Apr 22, 2020 2:45 pm
bpal8713
bpal8713
20 April 2020

Changing builders after deposit

Changing builders after deposit
QLD

Great! Thank you so much for that.

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bpal8713
Apr 20, 2020 12:54 pm
MICHAELJ
MICHAELJ
18 April 2020

Building Retreat 305- Hallmark Homes Qld- New Beith

Building Retreat 305- Hallmark Homes Qld- New Beith
QLD
1, 2

Hi, What is the name of the Bricks you used. Thanks

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MICHAELJ
Apr 18, 2020 3:39 pm
Sparkyf
Sparkyf
15 April 2020

Criticise my home design? (for my first home)

Criticise my home design? (for my first home)
QLD

Maybe buy a small second hand caravan, so you can live on the block, so at least you have a virtual "mini house" while you work on getting the "real one" started? At least…

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Sparkyf
Apr 15, 2020 9:15 pm
Sparkyf
Moromillas Radec
Moromillas Radec
3 April 2020

Given strange advice. Am I being manipulated?

Given strange advice. Am I being manipulated?
QLD

The person in question really did give the argument I needed to live there first "So you can pick out which drapes to buy." No misunderstanding on my part. It wasn't about…

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Moromillas Radec
Apr 03, 2020 5:03 pm
Moromillas Radec
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Norts33
Apr 02, 2020 12:26 pm
chippy
chippy
12 March 2020

"Volume Project Builders" Do they exist?

"Volume Project Builders" Do they exist?
QLD

I have no idea why all the eastern states builders use a square when describing house size. It's an old imperial measure. Last time I checked we used the metric system.…

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chippy
Mar 12, 2020 3:26 pm
chippy
Moromillas Radec
Moromillas Radec
12 March 2020

Feedback on this house diagram? Please

Feedback on this house diagram? Please
QLD
1, 2

Oh, alright, I'll make sure to ask Kitome and get a price tag with all the inclusions and what not. Thanks, Uni. Also wouldn't mind picking their brain as to how durable…

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Moromillas Radec
Mar 12, 2020 11:54 am
Moromillas Radec
Moromillas Radec
Moromillas Radec
10 March 2020

What sort of consultant am I looking for? How to find them?

What sort of consultant am I looking for? How to find them?
QLD

Reading their blurbs on the website, it almost seems too good to be true. Have you built with them before? How much of my requirements do you think they would fit?

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Moromillas Radec
Mar 10, 2020 8:37 am
Moromillas Radec
Joey c
Joey c
19 February 2020

Anyone building with Tribute homes?

Anyone building with Tribute homes?
QLD

Hi mumzee, thanks for the recomendation. How did everything go. we are still seeking quote. Thanks

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Joey c
Feb 19, 2020 9:13 pm
l_vanslyke
l_vanslyke
19 February 2020

Ducted air-con added to tender?! Acoustic report

Ducted air-con added to tender?! Acoustic report
QLD

Hi Harweeeee, Not sure I understand your question, are you saying you builder has added ducted air conditioning because of the acoustic requirements of your block? That…

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l_vanslyke
Feb 19, 2020 9:59 am
NewBuildQld
NewBuildQld
13 February 2020

Deleted

Deleted
QLD

Our builder is rushing us to a handover with a signed form21. Can’t believe they want to give us a leaking house. The leak went inside the garage. They tried hiding it…

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NewBuildQld
Feb 13, 2020 5:59 pm
Build1234
Build1234
25 January 2020

Clarendon Homes | QLD | Sheridan 41

Clarendon Homes | QLD | Sheridan 41
QLD
1 ... 4, 5, 6

You’ve been in the house for a few months now, are you still happy with everything?

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Build1234
Jan 25, 2020 2:08 pm
TeslaCyberTruck
TeslaCyberTruck
17 January 2020

Plan Feedback - Custom Built Home

Plan Feedback - Custom Built Home
QLD

Appreciate the detailed & concise replies NathanPS

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TeslaCyberTruck
Jan 17, 2020 5:30 am
Harweeeee
Harweeeee
10 January 2020

20mm or 25mm residential water meter

20mm or 25mm residential water meter
QLD

Hi, We've been told we'll need to install a water meter before building commences. We have a 420sqm residential block in a suburban area, would it be best to get a 20mm…

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Harweeeee
Jan 10, 2020 10:43 am
Harweeeee
Amandatui
Amandatui
6 January 2020

Plantation Retreat Nouveau Q1 build on acreage in Brisbane

Plantation Retreat Nouveau Q1 build on acreage in Brisbane
QLD
1, 2

Hi Saz! I’m trying to find the rest of your build progress!! Did you stop documenting it?

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Amandatui
Jan 06, 2020 9:24 pm
Harweeeee
Harweeeee
12 December 2019

Coral Homes Build SEQ - modified Grange 20

Coral Homes Build SEQ - modified Grange 20
QLD
1 ... 13, 14, 15

Klea, if you're still active... how did recovery go? Just read about your build as we are building Grange 22... great selections all round, looks amazing.

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Harweeeee
Dec 12, 2019 4:08 pm
Harweeeee
Harweeeee
Harweeeee
10 December 2019

G.J. Gardner Bridgewater Modified build in QLD

G.J. Gardner Bridgewater Modified build in QLD
QLD

UPDATE: Sorry guys, we told GJ we can't go ahead. There's a big possibility we can go over what we happy spending and we aren't comfortable with that. We've decided to go…

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Harweeeee
Dec 10, 2019 2:46 pm
Harweeeee
iTool
iTool
6 December 2019

Valeco Homes

Valeco Homes
QLD
1 ... 8, 9, 10

We had already initiated the complaint process with QBCC for a range of defects. QBCC found in our favour on all accounts, an insurance claim was approved, tender awarded…

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iTool
Dec 06, 2019 10:25 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
23 November 2019

Coral Bahama 50 - heavily modified

Coral Bahama 50 - heavily modified
QLD

This isn't unusual and is industry wide. A lot of new home buyers don't have their contract checked :(. The contract and build quality are separate. The build quality…

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SaveH2O
Nov 23, 2019 9:25 am
SaveH2O
Harweeeee
Harweeeee
21 November 2019

First Home :) Building with Dixon Homes

First Home :) Building with Dixon Homes
QLD
1 ... 29, 30, 31

Just found this thread, I'm from the area and think I saw this on the market this year and when I was looking at the kitchen in this thread I was like wait... I've seen…

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Harweeeee
Nov 21, 2019 5:30 pm
Harweeeee
hayleyRetreat305
hayleyRetreat305
20 November 2019

Build Feed: Hallmark Homes - Vouge 298 - Caboolture QLD

Build Feed: Hallmark Homes - Vouge 298 - Caboolture QLD
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4

Hey Nathan I am finally sorted!!! Check me out :)

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hayleyRetreat305
Nov 20, 2019 12:44 am
l_vanslyke
l_vanslyke
13 November 2019

Termite systems - Coral homes Ripley

Termite systems - Coral homes Ripley
QLD

You're more than welcome! Let us know how you go.

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l_vanslyke
Nov 13, 2019 9:31 am

Might be because I posted it a while ago, Here's another one

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em-n-craig
Nov 09, 2019 1:21 pm

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GarethB
Nov 08, 2019 8:41 pm
GarethB
stellabella
stellabella
6 November 2019

Stellabella's second build - work stopped...again - 1 month+

Stellabella's second build - work stopped...again - 1 month+
QLD
1 ... 10, 11, 12

Well...I'm finally in. A lot has happened, my (now ex) husband and I separated, so I'm moving in to the house by myself, with the baby. Basically we will have to sell it…

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stellabella
Nov 06, 2019 10:45 am
stellabella
indo26slate
indo26slate
4 November 2019

Has anyone built with Plan Build Homes?

Has anyone built with Plan Build Homes?
QLD
1, 2

I'll send you a private message with my number

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indo26slate
Nov 04, 2019 6:59 pm

I have missed to get an extra junction box for front garden lighting. Now I am looking for options how to achieve this. 1. I have a power point (PP) in the balcony…

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Clean
Oct 30, 2019 2:52 pm
Harweeeee
Harweeeee
28 October 2019

G J Gardner or Coral Homes Flagstone, Jimboomba QLD

G J Gardner or Coral Homes Flagstone, Jimboomba QLD
QLD

That's great! It doesn't sound like major issues with the door and paint either. If we go with Coral i'm hoping to get a good site supervisor. So far, i've only heard…

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Harweeeee
Oct 28, 2019 2:12 pm
Harweeeee
Tamara1975
Tamara1975
21 October 2019

Steel frames - Coral homes

Steel frames - Coral homes
QLD

Our neighbors have a steel frame home and it is noisy but a different sound to those videos. Apparently it is the steel expanding and contracting. We can hear it from our…

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Tamara1975
Oct 21, 2019 6:21 pm
Bespokebuilding
Bespokebuilding
14 October 2019

Slab scarring

Slab scarring
QLD

Hi Trimega, Is there any way you could make the photo up so we could try to help you? Regards, Dan www.bespokebuildingconsultants.com.au Instagram @bespokebuildingconsultants

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Bespokebuilding
Oct 14, 2019 3:49 pm
Bespokebuilding
cpsjayr
cpsjayr
9 October 2019

Hardieboard on external Block

Hardieboard on external Block
QLD

Is it possible to use hardieboard over hollow block ? if it is, what prep is needed, and what adhesive do i need?

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cpsjayr
Oct 09, 2019 8:57 pm
Steve4216
Steve4216
8 October 2019

Express "Silver" carpet range

Express "Silver" carpet range
QLD

It depends on which Franchise you build with. I built with GJ in NSW. They have an $/BLM allowance you can use. Ask them who installs the flooring, then go down to that…

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Steve4216
Oct 08, 2019 6:40 pm

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