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bansNov 16, 2013 11:39 am Bathroom upgradesHi All! Upgrades what to do (Have also posted this on bathrooms but thought aloof you have been through this decision, would like to hear why you went one way or the… Two Story BuildsWe looked at doing the two storey home thinking that we can get a smaller block and go up!
We notice that the bedrooms and living areas were smaller and in the end it was… panel and post retaining disguisesHi All
I am just going through the final stages of prestart before beginning to build a new house on a narrow block. We have hit a snag however with some retaining… A soon to be first home owner.Hi - we are building with Fairmong Homes as well. This is our second time around and built with Fairmont previously. One tip - make sure you get what they call… Bandick replied 14 November 2013 ago PCI delayThank you for your reply.
My SS contacted me today to say we're still on schedule for a Dec 17 PCI, which means handover after Xmas I guess. Novice8 replied 14 November 2013 ago Volume builder vs custom builderHi did you decide on a builder we are in the same situation building in bacchus marsh. Trying to find a builder to do a custom design for not a ridiculous price.
We were… Andy78 replied 14 November 2013 ago LetheNov 13, 2013 4:20 pm binanNov 13, 2013 11:38 am Cost Of Facades? (First time builder)Definitely go look around your area and look at the recent sales etc in the same price range as you, this should show you the style of housing the market your trying to… Davelle replied 13 November 2013 ago Changing builder?We spent several months working with a builder to making significant changes to a design, signed a PPA and paid our… AC27Nov 12, 2013 10:40 pm Indigo homes - brisbaneHas anyone built with indigo homes in the brisbane area, if so what are your thoughts on on how your build went.
Are they quality?? rukidn started a topic 12 November 2013 ago Building with Ideal Homes in Baldivis WA
Aston,
Can you recommend your inspector to me? and at what stage did you bring him/her in? Do you have to request approval from Ideal Homes first to bring in an… tj2000 replied 12 November 2013 ago Williams Landing: Satellite DishHi !
I think installing some kind of screen would be the way to go...and yes Cedar woods ppl can really remove your dish if you don't follow guidelines. Its very clearly… Spatel replied 12 November 2013 ago Milano 16M with ModificationsThat doesn't sound like a good experience. We're building the same design but in a different location. I hope I don't have the same issues… 1cut808 replied 12 November 2013 ago Building our Custom Ashford Homequeenmumsey,
Can you give us an update on your progress? Where are you building?
Ive just signed with Ashford but wont start building till March.
thank you Bricks and mortar ?its only a few extra dolalrs per bag of cement, and a few dollars more for white sand.
cream will not look that bad. B STAR replied 12 November 2013 ago Independent pre construction testsIn W.A., most builders use the same company. We saved about 800 dollars by going through a builder as they receive a significant discount on the prices we were quoted to… D_rail replied 12 November 2013 ago Aircon advice please!We are going Actron ESP+ 17kw 3 phase unit installed by Jeff Moritz Gas and Air for $16K. Our house is 298 square meters of living using 8… Mitred edge tiling ?And depending on your tiles the flat edge could be orange, we had white tiles and if they weren't mitred we would have seen orange! fmac replied 11 November 2013 ago fmacNov 11, 2013 10:56 pm Island Bench Length/WidthThanks for the replies. I just realised there is a kitchen forum so will post in there as well to see if anyone knows about laminex J54 replied 11 November 2013 ago Foam render any good?Hi Konrad,
Not sure if you went ahead with rendering your house using polystyrene (compressed foam) but I've been told that it cracks much more than blueboard.
Foam is… Completion??If by walk through you mean the Practical Completion Inspection (PCI) This is your big chance to get any defects sorted out. (There is some advice at this link Metricon or Simonds WodongaWe are building with Simonds in SA and after speaking/dealing with a lot of them, and building with someone else previously - we couldn't be more thrilled with how Simonds… deluxes replied 10 November 2013 ago Hidden costs - how did you get stung?For us, it was stormwater costs. We had an estimate put in our tender which ended up double that - still 'dirty' about it!
My only other issue was lack of choice for some… Kerith replied 9 November 2013 ago Deposit Refund?I think you'll find it hard to get that money back. At least get them to present the tender even if the house is not what you're after.
This can be useful for a few… quick update. We have been chipping away at flooring. Engineered timber… jacebNov 09, 2013 11:46 am
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