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mockkie
mockkie
28 October 2022

Show us your facade...

Show us your facade...
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mockkie
Oct 28, 2022 12:08 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
24 May

How often do you visit your site?

How often do you visit your site?
1 ... 35, 36, 37

100%, going too often removes the excitement. We are waiting for our gyprock to go in now after i did the pre-lining inspection this morning. I dont really want to see it…

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nickmaj
May 24, 2024 10:31 am
bpratt
bpratt
16 May

Things you forget - summary page 32

Things you forget - summary page 32
1 ... 60, 61, 62

Thank you. She had a pretty good life, and pleased I was able to keep her around for 23 years after Dad had passed. I had some friends set up this page, which really…

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bpratt
May 16, 2024 3:22 pm

Single storey build over sewer vs 2 storey

Single storey build over sewer vs 2 storey

This is a way too generic question. We need to see the location/alignment of sewer line and footings systems used. In addition to house plans for comparison.

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Eng. B A
Sep 01, 2024 6:08 am

Hot Water (HWS)

Hot Water (HWS)

Family of 4. Had 1x 315L Sanden Eco Plus for 4 years. Never ran out of water, even with guests staying.

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arrogant_menace
Aug 31, 2024 11:31 pm

Costs of knock down rebuild in Melbourne 2024

Costs of knock down rebuild in Melbourne 2024
VIC

Just one thing I would bump up, Aircon/hydronic heating… price seems a little low but it would depend on size of your home. Are you taking into account outsourcing…

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Katzie123
Aug 31, 2024 10:39 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
30 August

McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
NSW
1 ... 721, 722, 723

Anyone on here recently done a build with MJH? We got a call today saying our house is done. Our SS is doing "his" inspection Monday and then the painter coming Wednesday…

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nickmaj
Aug 30, 2024 4:16 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
30 August

New build ceiling suggestions

New build ceiling suggestions

My ceilings are 2.7m high, and they adjusted our door heights to suit. Im quite tall and i find 2.7m high to be good, but if i could choose again, id go 3m which i believe is 33c.

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nickmaj
Aug 30, 2024 3:51 pm
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
30 August

Edge Beam Depth

Edge Beam Depth
VIC

You need to refer back to the structural engineering footings and slab design for edge beams depth. The depth on reactive clay doesn’t necessarily depend only on bearing…

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Eng. B A
Aug 30, 2024 12:16 pm

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hi Sun99 Yes definitely timber. Never touching steel frames again. And with all our curved walls we need the flexibility that timber provides to be able to build…

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Ashington Homes
Aug 30, 2024 12:03 pm
Ashington Homes
g.nandode
g.nandode
29 August

Stallion Projects

Stallion Projects

Hello All, I shortlisted below builders for KDR project in Westmead NSW and I am incline to use Stallion Projects due to direct reference. Stallion Projects Tullipan…

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g.nandode
Aug 29, 2024 12:17 pm

Suggest a good private inspector for all phases of construction in Brisbane

Suggest a good private inspector for all phases of construction in Brisbane
QLD

you can do frame @ roof on, windows in, rough-in done, wrap ready for clad, this way you can review all of those elements as well as slab, vapour barrier to slab edge,…

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BuildingandLegal
Aug 28, 2024 9:31 pm
BuildingandLegal
ankittanna
ankittanna
28 August

Driveway gradient

Driveway gradient
VIC

The problem with sunken garage is NCC. It mandates 1 accessible(without steps) entry. So I can only go 170mm down. Is there a way around this?

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ankittanna
Aug 28, 2024 9:29 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
28 August

Recent McDonald Jones construction experiences.

Recent McDonald Jones construction experiences.

I feel this is where it changes based on location, and will be the same regardless of builder. Our experience has been near perfect. We have received calls every Friday…

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nickmaj
Aug 28, 2024 5:02 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
28 August

McDonald Jones

McDonald Jones
NSW

Not sure how you went... But for anyone wanting some answers if they need them; 1. will approximately $7000 be enough for the electricals and…

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nickmaj
Aug 28, 2024 4:49 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
28 August

McDonald Jones - Final price variance

McDonald Jones - Final price variance

Yeah, once the build starts, the price is final with upgrades already added in. If costs change, or increase, you should get variations via email to sign off on…

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nickmaj
Aug 28, 2024 11:16 am
nickmaj
nickmaj
28 August

McDonald Jones PCI

McDonald Jones PCI
NSW

I know im many years late to this thread, but we are close to our PCI we think. Our "quality inspection" stage commences end of this week / early next, so im guessing we…

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nickmaj
Aug 28, 2024 11:14 am
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Ashington Homes
Aug 27, 2024 6:10 am
Ashington Homes

Plumbing hot and cold water rough in

Plumbing hot and cold water rough in

They should be run in the frame, when run on the outside the pipes breach the cavity clearance. Most times the brickies mortar will drop on them and dry creating a…

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BuildingandLegal
Aug 26, 2024 11:00 pm
BuildingandLegal

Hi All, We are building in the Gables in NSW. We have a small angle in one of the corner at the front which does not allow us to use full frontage of the lot as we have…

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Bhavi
Aug 26, 2024 8:27 pm

Some more amazing progress! All rendered, roof framed and weatherboards on. Looks like electrical has been cut in as well! Summit is flying along!

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Dr_rock
Aug 26, 2024 7:38 pm

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Hey don't knock the lollies! Just PM me your phone number and I will text you a code and you can give that to your builder Cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Aug 26, 2024 3:26 pm
Ashington Homes

biggest home built by volume builder

biggest home built by volume builder
VIC

Thanks. Had terrible experience with metricon. Not going to repeat the mistake again.

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newhomewarrior
Aug 26, 2024 1:26 pm

What's unreasonable to check during a final inspection?

What's unreasonable to check during a final inspection?
VIC

He had the plans before he quoted me, but on the day of inspection he quoted OH&S clause Thermal scan according to him is outdated! Apparently this clause was there…

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ownerinproblem
Aug 24, 2024 11:09 pm

Onsite security camera.

Onsite security camera.

Thanks for that! I genuinely don't know the answer to your question. Sorry. If my builder said no to the camera and I was stuck in the contract I would be begging the…

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Ashington Homes
Aug 24, 2024 10:51 am
Ashington Homes
aussieta
aussieta
23 August

Mistakes what did your builder do wrong?

Mistakes what did your builder do wrong?
1, 2, 3, 4

omg built house in wrong position on land, i wanted room for a future 7.5m wide garage, they left 5.7m as that is a standard garage size window in front bedroom facing…

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aussieta
Aug 23, 2024 4:02 pm
aussieta

Flood plain construction options

Flood plain construction options

I am sorry, I don't know anybody up your way

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Ashington Homes
Aug 23, 2024 11:52 am
Ashington Homes

SEQ builders

SEQ builders
QLD

Thank you.

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arrogant_menace
Aug 22, 2024 11:24 pm
ankittanna
ankittanna
22 August

Building with CJ Homes - Aspley

Building with CJ Homes - Aspley
QLD

20th August, 2024: Got the response from the builder with the designs. Didn't like the designs honestly. Our expectation was 220-230sqm. We…

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ankittanna
Aug 22, 2024 11:21 pm
qrius
qrius
22 August

Knockdown Rebuild double storey house

Knockdown Rebuild double storey house
NSW

That slope is very, very similar to mine, but my land is a little wider. I got advised by some normal 'volume builders', that kind of slope will require a small stair…

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qrius
Aug 22, 2024 7:42 am
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
21 August

How do you select a builder?

How do you select a builder?
QLD

IMO it's like russian roulette with volume builders. Even with custom builders its extremely hard. Listen to undercover architect podcast. She has a few episodes on volume…

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stonesthrow
Aug 21, 2024 7:18 pm
joshseq
joshseq
21 August

Request for recommendations for driveways, fencing, artificial lawn

Request for recommendations for driveways, fencing, artificial lawn
NSW

Hi, We are building a duplex in Baulkham hills NSW and need to build the driveway and colorbond fencing. Please could you recommend tradies that you might have used who…

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joshseq
Aug 21, 2024 6:29 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
21 August

3m ceilings

3m ceilings

This ^^ We went up to 2.7m ceilings and MJH automatically adjusted all our door and window heights to suit and adjusted price of course.

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nickmaj
Aug 21, 2024 3:37 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
21 August

Building First home

Building First home
NSW

How did you go :)?

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nickmaj
Aug 21, 2024 3:30 pm
andrello
andrello
21 August

No Occupational Certificate until all landscaping is done

No Occupational Certificate until all landscaping is done
NSW

Our build has not started yet, but will definitely question them when time comes. As long as we are able to live in the house post handover then apply for the OC. Thank you :)

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andrello
Aug 21, 2024 9:08 am
qrius
qrius
20 August

DA Application Cost Estimate

DA Application Cost Estimate
NSW
1, 2

Architects vary, ie. some can project-manage your entire build (and take 3% of the total build cost), and some will just give you the plans, and refer you to some builders…

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qrius
Aug 20, 2024 1:10 am
homeone
homeone
18 August

JG King modified Heywood - Landscaping

JG King modified Heywood - Landscaping
VIC
1 ... 74, 75, 76

These do appear for me. Try refreshing the page. In the event it doesn't work, please send a PM letting us know what browser, device etc, you're using.

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homeone
Aug 18, 2024 8:46 pm
homeone
ML24WA
ML24WA
18 August

Two storey house construction cost

Two storey house construction cost
WA

Also in Perth about to do an extension of 119sqm and budget is 500k (hopefully this is enough). Most builders and our architect have said 4-5k/sqm for most nice to high…

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ML24WA
Aug 18, 2024 4:15 pm
Huynhm3
Huynhm3
15 August

Any good building consultants in Brisbane?

Any good building consultants in Brisbane?
QLD

Building representative for new build

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Huynhm3
Aug 15, 2024 1:11 pm

Builder refusing complete handover

Builder refusing complete handover
SA
1, 2

I Don’t have front door digital keys, only manual key which is hard to use I don’t have OC and other documents I don’t have second garage remote I have all other…

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ownerinproblem
Aug 14, 2024 7:31 pm
jag_sv
jag_sv
13 August

Councils over interpreting brick covenant?

Councils over interpreting brick covenant?
VIC

Hey andy8 Did you get a resolution to this? It's been a while since you posted this... I'm in a similar situation and doing a single to double storey conversion. 1. We…

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jag_sv
Aug 13, 2024 1:25 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
12 August

Fencing rules Victoria

Fencing rules Victoria
VIC

Maybe they frequent Homeone.

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SaveH2O
Aug 12, 2024 11:41 am
SaveH2O
Amanda_k
Amanda_k
12 August

Trusses are wrong - missing voids

Trusses are wrong - missing voids
QLD

Thanks 🙏 I was worried if the roof went on before it’s fixed!

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Amanda_k
Aug 12, 2024 10:03 am
niickshushi
niickshushi
10 August

Building with FirstStyle

Building with FirstStyle
NSW

Hi guys, we are currently going through the approvals and variations stage of our building contract for a house in the Gables, and waiting for final construction plans so…

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niickshushi
Aug 10, 2024 11:19 am
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
10 August

Builder asking money outside contract

Builder asking money outside contract
VIC

"but certainly not to the extend of $85,000" - Certainly not chump change :shock: I would be questioning what they did which resulted in this blowout and get it all…

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MarkusjOZ
Aug 10, 2024 8:23 am
MarkusjOZ

No brick sill under large windows | Floor Plans Included

No brick sill under large windows | Floor Plans Included
SA

For anyone reading this, they ended up putting brick sills under the window.

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ownerinproblem
Aug 09, 2024 8:28 pm

Staged payment request BUT work not done as per contract

Staged payment request BUT work not done as per contract
SA

I ended up refusing him to pay to fix HIS mistake. I paid money to fix just one ceiling, that too was overpriced but had no choice I shared my build story on another…

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ownerinproblem
Aug 09, 2024 8:26 pm

Building Inspector recommendation in South Australia?

Building Inspector recommendation in South Australia?
SA

I hired both of the above ones, and would recommend Adam Bains

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ownerinproblem
Aug 09, 2024 8:25 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
9 August

Variations post build

Variations post build

Hi all, I was wondering if we can be charged anything at the end of the build extra? We are up to doing our flooring next week, electrical, plubming is all done. Only…

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nickmaj
Aug 09, 2024 1:09 pm

Carlisle Building Experience

Carlisle Building Experience
VIC

Hi there - I'm not sure if you're still active on this forum but I'm from ABC News and am trying to find people in Victoria who have had…

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rachelclayton123
Aug 08, 2024 11:32 am
Huynhm3
Huynhm3
8 August

Owner supplied items for new build

Owner supplied items for new build

Thank you, we will do the same.

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Huynhm3
Aug 08, 2024 10:38 am
Huynhm3
Huynhm3
8 August

Suspend work of non payment of variation

Suspend work of non payment of variation

Thanks Simeon. The builder has now retracted it, as I added my lawyer to my email. Also work were not stopped at any stage and he didn’t go through the process of…

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Huynhm3
Aug 08, 2024 7:11 am

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