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FantasticFour
FantasticFour
4 May 2015

Bagheera's new pad - built with DAH

Bagheera's new pad - built with DAH
WA
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I've just sent you a message! Great things you have there!

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FantasticFour
May 04, 2015 6:43 pm
Groovycookie
Groovycookie
4 May 2015

Help! Builder changed plans

Help! Builder changed plans
NSW

All good peeps ( I hope) got in touch with our Csc today and it was an error on the front elevation plans. Just waiting on a new set of plans to be sent.

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Groovycookie
May 04, 2015 4:06 pm
Ilaeria
Ilaeria
4 May 2015

What to expect from a Professional PCI/Handover Inspection?

What to expect from a Professional PCI/Handover Inspection?
QLD

The inspector that we have contracted, who is doing an inspection at each stage (K-Spec) made it clear that he is inspecting quality of workmanship and adherence to plans…

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Ilaeria
May 04, 2015 3:47 pm
Ilaeria
Stewie D
Stewie D
4 May 2015

Building into Roof (modifying house plans)

Building into Roof (modifying house plans)
NSW

You are better off in the long run doing it all now. If you do it the other way you are likely to spend at a rough guess an extra $10-20,000 by having to rip out part of…

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Stewie D
May 04, 2015 2:56 pm
Gemma Strange
Gemma Strange
4 May 2015

Sekisui House/ McDonald Jones- Same home design? Piazza

Sekisui House/ McDonald Jones- Same home design? Piazza
NSW

We've been chasing the same design. It looks like the McDonald Jones design was the Chesterfield, which has now been superseded by the Seaside Retreat.

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Gemma Strange
May 04, 2015 10:34 am
Andy4567
Andy4567
4 May 2015

OSD

OSD
NSW

Hi Stewie, Thanks for you reply. Yeah that sounds about right. It's basically the detention area that needs to be built up. Using retaining walls and turfing. I'm just…

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Andy4567
May 04, 2015 8:55 am
MalSannie
MalSannie
4 May 2015

Perth hills re-build

Perth hills re-build
WA
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi nofire I've been wondering how you were - have you managed to find a builder? I hope you're doing well :)

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MalSannie
May 04, 2015 3:50 am
MalSannie
MalSannie
MalSannie
4 May 2015

WA related - White set below cupboards

WA related - White set below cupboards
WA

I've wondered about this too! Beazley do you have a build thread?

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MalSannie
May 04, 2015 12:08 am
MalSannie
bluesteel
bluesteel
3 May 2015

New home floor plan

New home floor plan
NSW

Agree with all above, squarish living areas are difficult to furnish efficiently, try to elongate the room.

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bluesteel
May 03, 2015 8:41 pm
bluesteel
Athelas
Athelas
3 May 2015

Has anyone built with Esperence Homes or Latitude 37

Has anyone built with Esperence Homes or Latitude 37
VIC

I have the same questions re Esperence and Latitude 37. Could someone who used them before please share their experience with me? I am looking for a builder for town…

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Athelas
May 03, 2015 10:42 am
TomCat
TomCat
3 May 2015

Taubmans rainbow trout

Taubmans rainbow trout
WA

Can't help ... but it's a gorgeous colour!

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TomCat
May 03, 2015 2:57 am
TomCat
Grakat
Grakat
2 May 2015

McDonald Jones Bronte

McDonald Jones Bronte
NSW

One of our considerations is our family size. At the moment we have three teenagers, youngest is 18, oldest is turning 21 this year. Our plan is to build the larger…

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Grakat
May 02, 2015 8:46 pm
Abztronic
Abztronic
2 May 2015

Need advice!

Need advice!
NSW

We are from the Illawarra and we will be going with adlington homes. They are a custom builder and they are allowing us to source whatever items we want. I don't know how…

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Abztronic
May 02, 2015 4:11 pm
JFN13
JFN13
2 May 2015

Our Benham 33 journey

Our Benham 33 journey
WA
1 ... 234, 235, 236

I had no issues so got my keys a week after PCI. Also everything was lined up properly with the bank.

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JFN13
May 02, 2015 12:06 pm
MBEDI79
MBEDI79
2 May 2015

Building Sheffield 25 + 2sq at Aberglasslyn Newcastle

Building Sheffield 25 + 2sq at Aberglasslyn Newcastle
NSW

Hi there, Could you please advise how much they charge you for 2.7 ceiling heights and flooring and if possible could you send me your facade picture as I am building the…

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MBEDI79
May 02, 2015 11:33 am
efendi
efendi
2 May 2015

Knockdown Rebuild - Blacktown - Clarendon

Knockdown Rebuild - Blacktown - Clarendon
NSW

Hi All, I am planning to knockdown and rebuild an existing single storey brick veneer home. The current home has a 7m frontage. Neighbours on either side also have a 7m…

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efendi
May 02, 2015 9:48 am
fizzed
fizzed
2 May 2015

Atrium Homes Bletchley Park build

Atrium Homes Bletchley Park build
WA

icywater love your colour choices, very similar to ours,, will be watching your thread as you are way ahead of us. Just wondering what colour you have chosen for your…

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fizzed
May 02, 2015 9:35 am
Threegreenpeas
Threegreenpeas
1 May 2015

Anyone building with Fowler?

Anyone building with Fowler?
NSW

We are too, commenced build 27/4/15. In the wettest April in 26 years!

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Threegreenpeas
May 01, 2015 10:33 pm
pbond48
pbond48
1 May 2015

What does the internal fitout stage cover?

What does the internal fitout stage cover?
NSW

Thank you, that help cover my query!

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pbond48
May 01, 2015 7:36 pm
Herin
Herin
1 May 2015

Buiding in Riva Piara Waters!

Buiding in Riva Piara Waters!
WA
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Hi, as anyone had a Contract and been ready for settlement in this estate only to find out that the property has been resold by the…

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Herin
May 01, 2015 4:52 pm
thebrolga
thebrolga
1 May 2015

Heart vs Head - Builder Choice

Heart vs Head - Builder Choice
VIC

Your dilemma sounds identical to the one we faced. We ended up going with the custom builder that we felt really good about right from the start. We did spend alot of time…

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thebrolga
May 01, 2015 12:43 pm
thebrolga
PVBuild
PVBuild
1 May 2015

Any one heard about Ranshe Homes? Any comments please??

Any one heard about Ranshe Homes? Any comments please??
VIC

Hi AACJ, the only advice for trying to find out experiences with smaller builders is to ask if you can talk to previous clients. It can be really hard trying to find…

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PVBuild
May 01, 2015 8:09 am
Lorri
Lorri
1 May 2015

Building on E1 soil type

Building on E1 soil type
QLD

Just asking, why can't you build on stumps ? Is there a reason not to do this, does it save money to do so? I have no idea about it all but think that stumps or whatever…

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Lorri
May 01, 2015 1:43 am
Lorri
tom_air
tom_air
30 April 2015

Roof ventilation with colourbond and sarking

Roof ventilation with colourbond and sarking
VIC

Thanks guys. If anyone knows what the regs are for Victoria that would be great. I've had a look and I'm a little unsure if it is a requirement to have some sort of…

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tom_air
Apr 30, 2015 9:49 pm
bluesteel
bluesteel
30 April 2015

Diary - Build with Meltricon at Beulah Park

Diary - Build with Meltricon at Beulah Park
SA

We too went through Burnside and showed our plans to two planners who okayed it - was then rejected when submitted. We had the choice of fighting it through or changing we…

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bluesteel
Apr 30, 2015 8:53 pm
bluesteel
Roomeat
Roomeat
30 April 2015

Feedback on my draft house plan

Feedback on my draft house plan
VIC

How do you get in to the cinema storage?

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Roomeat
Apr 30, 2015 4:05 pm
Roomeat
AACJ
AACJ
30 April 2015

EdenBrook Pakenham

EdenBrook Pakenham
VIC
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Hi, How was your experience with Ranshe Homes? Did they built that in time and hows the quality of work? I couldnt find any feedback about them and really need to find…

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AACJ
Apr 30, 2015 10:37 am
Bazman_3
Bazman_3
30 April 2015

Porter Davis Electrical

Porter Davis Electrical
VIC

Just interested if anyone had any troubles with the Porter Davis preferred electrical contractor L&O Technologies? My experience was that I order Foxtel ready TV points,…

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Bazman_3
Apr 30, 2015 8:47 am

So our pool went in before Easter and now the landscaping is being done. All a work in progress at the moment, but getting there. Managed to swim the last few…

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TheTurleys
Apr 29, 2015 1:35 pm
TheTurleys
gardenretreat1
gardenretreat1
29 April 2015

Macdonald jones build

Macdonald jones build
NSW

Hi all My wife and i are going to build a MJH (Milano) and we are at the early stages with intial quote with variations etc and are just trying…

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gardenretreat1
Apr 29, 2015 12:53 pm
gardenretreat1
Ilaeria
Ilaeria
29 April 2015

A Q For Those That Hired Building Inspectors...

A Q For Those That Hired Building Inspectors...
QLD

Mistakes can happen too, a second set of eyes is always better than one to make sure nothing is missed. It's not a small car purchase where you're…

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Ilaeria
Apr 29, 2015 10:21 am
Ilaeria
yvonneh
yvonneh
29 April 2015

Front door: opaque or transparent?

Front door: opaque or transparent?
NSW

That's what we'll be doing :)

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yvonneh
Apr 29, 2015 10:17 am
hailtheshrine
hailtheshrine
29 April 2015

Commodore Homes -Byford WA

Commodore Homes -Byford WA
WA

I'm really sorry to hear about your bad experience with commodore homes. Following as also building with them and so far it's been painful :(

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hailtheshrine
Apr 29, 2015 12:24 am
Seaside
Seaside
28 April 2015

Shading for west facing living

Shading for west facing living
WA

Thanks for replies.... Yet another thing to think about and research. Really like thought of external shutters but they are so expensive :(

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Seaside
Apr 28, 2015 11:31 pm
Seaside
Echo
Echo
28 April 2015

Has anyone in Perth used 3DC concrete?

Has anyone in Perth used 3DC concrete?
WA

I'm not much for recommending anyone but on this occasion I have used TDC decorative concrete During two of my builds within the last 6 years, I found they were good. I'm…

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Echo
Apr 28, 2015 9:34 pm
Echo
me786
me786
28 April 2015

How about this home design?

How about this home design?
WA
1, 2

Updated Design: Added Storage and Master Bed Dressing/WIR moved to SW corner to use as buffer from summer heat/road noise…

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me786
Apr 28, 2015 1:41 pm
fullmoon
fullmoon
28 April 2015

Commodore homes

Commodore homes
WA

good news brickwork has been completed on…

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fullmoon
Apr 28, 2015 1:00 pm
deeps
deeps
28 April 2015

Custom Gemmill home in Bedfordale - OMG I love our floors!!

Custom Gemmill home in Bedfordale - OMG I love our floors!!
WA
1 ... 97, 98, 99

Jason windows definitely do them - they are the window supplier for DAH and they have the bifold windows in most of their…

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deeps
Apr 28, 2015 12:32 pm
Ilaeria
Ilaeria
28 April 2015

Building Inspection - Brisbane

Building Inspection - Brisbane
QLD

I'm not sure that contract review is the responsibility of an inspector - that would normally be handled by your solicitor, if you wanted it. I didn't bother (building…

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Ilaeria
Apr 28, 2015 9:24 am
Ilaeria
chadtyn
chadtyn
27 April 2015

HGWA..Your thoughts?

HGWA..Your thoughts?
WA

Hi Skydroid, We are currently building a version of the Mediterranean with HGWA. Our sales guy was fantastic and bent over backwards for us. The admin was extremely slow…

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chadtyn
Apr 27, 2015 9:36 pm
aloenyx
aloenyx
27 April 2015

building first home, help

building first home, help
NSW

Hog Bristle is nice, but its definitely a warm colour. I'm having Haymes white on white which looks very white-grey on their website, but white-warm on their brochure.…

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aloenyx
Apr 27, 2015 6:21 pm
aloenyx
Athelas
Athelas
27 April 2015

HELP! Council Tree Root Protection Zone and Suspended Slab

HELP! Council Tree Root Protection Zone and Suspended Slab
VIC

Hi All We are currently doing a subdivision project and just received an arborist report. The report states that there is a tree on the nature strip and because it's so…

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Athelas
Apr 27, 2015 6:11 pm
jackalz05
jackalz05
27 April 2015

My builder needs access to my neighbour's block

My builder needs access to my neighbour's block
QLD

My neighbour also asked me the same permission, and I signed it. guess what.. after that the builder install temporary toilet in my front yard for their workers, and have…

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jackalz05
Apr 27, 2015 2:35 pm
JakkiT
JakkiT
27 April 2015

advice with extra with hickinbotham

advice with extra with hickinbotham
SA

Does anyone know the price they charge for double points? As extras as the ones already in the plan are doubles but we need more

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JakkiT
Apr 27, 2015 10:57 am
JakkiT
JakkiT
27 April 2015

Current Builders Offers - SA

Current Builders Offers - SA
SA

We got that deal, usually it's a bunch of extras such as 2.7m ceilings, upgraded benchtops, colorbond roof, auto roller door, dishwasher etc

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JakkiT
Apr 27, 2015 10:52 am
Dreamz9
Dreamz9
26 April 2015

Building Lexington Belle Q2 with Henley

Building Lexington Belle Q2 with Henley
VIC

Regarding your query number one about house looking good it all depends what appeals to you. Some people upgrade facades which is an expensive upgrade which i personally…

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Dreamz9
Apr 26, 2015 7:18 pm
BeeBee70
BeeBee70
26 April 2015

Buying land now, build next year! Land questions for Allura!

Buying land now, build next year! Land questions for Allura!
VIC
1, 2

I agree land is scarce everywhere so I am a big proponent of buying land now with fixed in low interest rates!!

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BeeBee70
Apr 26, 2015 6:55 pm
BeeBee70

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bassline69
Apr 26, 2015 6:11 pm
IssyandOzzy
IssyandOzzy
26 April 2015

New Generation @ Heron Park, Harrisdale - Keys

New Generation @ Heron Park, Harrisdale - Keys
WA
1, 2, 3, 4

Yay! Bit late but congrats avenger! any more news on your house? have you done landscaping yet?

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IssyandOzzy
Apr 26, 2015 3:43 pm

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