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bank
bank
10 October 2017

Square set ceilings

Square set ceilings
NSW

I would ask them the lm price directly then call them out on it! Ask them how many metres they have based the quote on because it doesn't add up!

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bank
Oct 10, 2017 8:56 pm
bank
sparky_JsP
sparky_JsP
10 October 2017

Bliss Bedfordale

Bliss Bedfordale
WA
1, 2

Planning Approval Done, Now onto the building Permit approval, Its a process, I can see why most people let someone else do it. I must admit the City of Armadale have been…

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sparky_JsP
Oct 10, 2017 7:58 pm
sparky_JsP
AKB
AKB
10 October 2017

Dressing up a Fireplace!

Dressing up a Fireplace!
WA

Lol meanwhile I keep thinking about all the things I would do differently. It's good that the builder is coming to the party like they should. PS Your house will be…

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AKB
Oct 10, 2017 5:20 pm
AKB
Eight_3_Home
Eight_3_Home
10 October 2017

Coral Marcoola 32ish

Coral Marcoola 32ish
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

My word! They should be liable for not only a repair but a complete cover up as well. I saw your Jeffery pad post, how long do you think you'll give them before contacting…

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Eight_3_Home
Oct 10, 2017 4:25 pm
andonk
andonk
10 October 2017

Initial Builders Meetings - Why so secret? (1st timer)

Initial Builders Meetings - Why so secret? (1st timer)
WA

Yes maybe don't need to worry for non expensive stuff. Just want to let other know the implications when supplying our own fittings. @OP: I'd try to chase the builder…

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andonk
Oct 10, 2017 1:58 pm
MiAlJe
MiAlJe
10 October 2017

Mixing Bricks?

Mixing Bricks?
WA

Hello again. I recently posted about our builder forgetting our fireplace was to be face brick and constructing it from internal bricks ready for plaster. After…

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MiAlJe
Oct 10, 2017 11:14 am
MiAlJe
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 October 2017

No siteworks 6 weeks after OK to start

No siteworks 6 weeks after OK to start
SA

Entilzha Check your Geotech report and engineering Drawings/Notes as to what is required They should be with your contract documents or you can ask you council building…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 10, 2017 8:20 am
StructuralBIMGuy
ashu26
ashu26
9 October 2017

Affordable living by Frenken homes

Affordable living by Frenken homes
VIC

They were our second choice ( we went with Liberty homes, officer), frenken were but really flexible with plans and changes.

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ashu26
Oct 09, 2017 8:27 pm
aloenyx
aloenyx
9 October 2017

Coral modified Stradbroke

Coral modified Stradbroke
NSW
1 ... 62, 63, 64

I have the other problem, all these things I want to do but no more funds ;-; just want it all perfectly finished off.

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aloenyx
Oct 09, 2017 8:05 pm
aloenyx
jay m
jay m
9 October 2017

independent home inspector

independent home inspector

Thanks PVBUILD Advice noted. I live close to the site, visit at least once a week, and got to see everything from the ground up. But I'm not a builder and have little…

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jay m
Oct 09, 2017 7:57 pm
sri_arch
sri_arch
9 October 2017

Canterbury - Final Stages

Canterbury - Final Stages
VIC
1 ... 21, 22, 23

Tanz1110, another Canterbury!! love that design yep, I am building the Canterbury 44 in the south east suburbs and currently at frame stage. Mine is a knock down…

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sri_arch
Oct 09, 2017 7:08 pm
nafiz82
nafiz82
9 October 2017

GJ Gardner Homes Bacchus Marsh

GJ Gardner Homes Bacchus Marsh
VIC

Is there anyone in this forum who has built or currently building with…

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nafiz82
Oct 09, 2017 2:49 pm
jaylex
jaylex
9 October 2017

Our Clarendon Parkhill 29 Build in Brisbane

Our Clarendon Parkhill 29 Build in Brisbane
QLD

Hi, Also building this style home with clarendon. Can I ask if you had modfications on the upper floor and if so, what they were? Thanks.

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jaylex
Oct 09, 2017 9:50 am
danevechild
danevechild
9 October 2017

Simonds bolton

Simonds bolton

hi there, sorry we had issues with the site manager and it was delaying our move. We have finally move in last week. Hope yours is going well

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danevechild
Oct 09, 2017 7:59 am
Shailsusi
Shailsusi
8 October 2017

Roselea Homes Sapphire - anyone currently building this home

Roselea Homes Sapphire - anyone currently building this home
NSW

You can call me on 0457806985. I typed my response twice but lost it before submitting it and don't want to type it again.

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Shailsusi
Oct 08, 2017 8:41 pm
MJT
MJT
8 October 2017

Fairmont Homes Consultant Adelaide

Fairmont Homes Consultant Adelaide
SA

We dealt with Jeff and he was wonderful

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MJT
Oct 08, 2017 8:16 pm
just_a_draftee
just_a_draftee
8 October 2017

Drafting a plan

Drafting a plan
1, 2

Of course, completely understand. Area is something that you can't easily add on a later date though. Is there potentially something you take out and could do later than…

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just_a_draftee
Oct 08, 2017 2:21 pm
just_a_draftee
Melos
Melos
7 October 2017

Builder variation

Builder variation

Looks like a big difference in price

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Melos
Oct 07, 2017 7:48 pm
cruise007
cruise007
7 October 2017

Building our Clarendon Fairmont 38 on the Gold Coast

Building our Clarendon Fairmont 38 on the Gold Coast
QLD
1 ... 7, 8, 9

congratulations 1st time builders !!! can't wait to see more pics!

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cruise007
Oct 07, 2017 5:21 pm
alyssarachel
alyssarachel
7 October 2017

Riverstone Meadows Estate

Riverstone Meadows Estate
NSW
1, 2, 3

We are building in Riverstone Meadows too Stage 2! We go out once a month to check progress- we were told rego march 2018?? I hope to be in before Christmas 2018!!!

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alyssarachel
Oct 07, 2017 12:22 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
7 October 2017

Building contract / Delay building

Building contract / Delay building

Thanks for the reply,were the bulkhead's bulkhead's post contract variations or TBA items ?, the builder may well be entitled to extras?

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 07, 2017 7:34 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Katehutch
Katehutch
7 October 2017

YES or NO to building while living overseas!!! HELP PLEASE

YES or NO to building while living overseas!!! HELP PLEASE
NSW

Everything seems so scary to me at the moment!! I would definitely have someone there to check it over at those 4 major stage you suggest. I think we will wait for 1 year…

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Katehutch
Oct 07, 2017 6:54 am
Jacks
Jacks
7 October 2017

Custom build - Ryde

Custom build - Ryde
NSW

Hi all, I'm new to this forum and loving the wealth of knowledge and hoping to tap into it if I can! We're wanting to do a knockdown rebuild in Ryde but struggling to…

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Jacks
Oct 07, 2017 6:43 am
alexp79
alexp79
6 October 2017

Bigger home Vs Ducted Reverse A/C

Bigger home Vs Ducted Reverse A/C
VIC

I don't see any issue for builder to bring in/installing this duct grills/openings for your future ducted aircon (an extra cost will be cost of grills and in-plaster…

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alexp79
Oct 06, 2017 7:18 pm

Thanks very much. Nelson did an amazing job. He also stands by his work, and has even come out to fix something that wasn't even his fault. Really good guy!

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camma18
Oct 06, 2017 7:14 pm
camma18
donovanjd
donovanjd
6 October 2017

Home Assurance with Henley

Home Assurance with Henley
VIC

Does anyone have any experience dealing with Henley's home assurance department? What's your experience been with them? 3 months into moving into our new home we've…

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donovanjd
Oct 06, 2017 12:42 pm
RDhar_2016
RDhar_2016
6 October 2017

Price Matrix -Henley

Price Matrix -Henley

I know it is frustrating. It seems developer can take upto 30 months before buyer can push any legalities.

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RDhar_2016
Oct 06, 2017 9:49 am
DRT
DRT
6 October 2017

Our Glendale 39 - Metricon (Blackwood Park, SA)

Our Glendale 39 - Metricon (Blackwood Park, SA)
SA
1 ... 14, 15, 16

Hi tungfai How is everything going on with you build. I am also building Glendale 41 with como facade in Sydney. Would love to see some completed pictures. Also what…

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DRT
Oct 06, 2017 8:38 am
WarpSpeed79
WarpSpeed79
6 October 2017

Drilling into Steel Beams?

Drilling into Steel Beams?
NSW

Hi all, Our beautiful Eden Brae home is finally taking shape, with its steel frame erected and ready to go. We have set aside some items that we intend to wall mount -…

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WarpSpeed79
Oct 06, 2017 7:37 am
WarpSpeed79
francisr
francisr
5 October 2017

Granvue Emerald 29

Granvue Emerald 29
VIC

Hi, have built your home with Granvue homes Emerald 29? we are planning to build as well. Could you give me some feedback about it? We just couldn't picture it out what it…

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francisr
Oct 05, 2017 9:50 pm
Sarah159
Sarah159
5 October 2017

Tomcats build in mount barker

Tomcats build in mount barker
SA

Floor plan looks great! We had a look at Newenham and its lovely, im sure you wont regret that decision. I need to get some retaining quotes also, it is so ridiculously…

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Sarah159
Oct 05, 2017 6:27 pm
Rochelle-1212
Rochelle-1212
5 October 2017

Montgomery Homes, Magnolia Estate Hamlyn Terrace

Montgomery Homes, Magnolia Estate Hamlyn Terrace
NSW

Hi Kate, Message me and I'll give you info about my build and opinion building with Montgomery.

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Rochelle-1212
Oct 05, 2017 6:08 pm
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craigo
Oct 05, 2017 3:45 pm
craigo
djblurr
djblurr
5 October 2017

Quick question about land orientation

Quick question about land orientation
QLD

ok so in that case I think I want a southfacing house (northern facing backyard)!!! Cheers guys

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djblurr
Oct 05, 2017 2:21 pm
eirrac
eirrac
5 October 2017

Project builder, custom builder or owner builder

Project builder, custom builder or owner builder

We looked up project build vs custom build. We are building project. While there were additional charges for downlights slightly above cost price this also includes the…

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eirrac
Oct 05, 2017 1:04 pm
rum_home
rum_home
5 October 2017

Glendale 45 or Merricks 42 Extend to 45

Glendale 45 or Merricks 42 Extend to 45
VIC

Personally I preferred the layout of the Bentleigh (Merrick) over the Glendale. The master bedroom with the 'WIR' behind the bed wasn't big enough and the 'retreat' in…

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rum_home
Oct 05, 2017 11:56 am
rum_home
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cjose
Oct 05, 2017 11:34 am
Waldorf_Grange_Build
Waldorf_Grange_Build
4 October 2017

External Colour Suggestions Help! - Coastal Hampton Style

External Colour Suggestions Help! - Coastal Hampton Style

We went for a grey and white Hamptons look as well. I found the Shake Grey has a slight green undertone which I wanted to avoid. The Surfmist was the closest to white in…

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Waldorf_Grange_Build
Oct 04, 2017 8:13 pm
Waldorf_Grange_Build
Cboi
Cboi
4 October 2017

Fairhaven ILUKA 349 Warragul

Fairhaven ILUKA 349 Warragul
VIC

A place to share our journey of building the ILUKA 349 in Warragul. Our land is not due to title until Aug/Sep 2018. Which give us the perfect amount of time to plan out…

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Cboi
Oct 04, 2017 7:52 pm
cjose
cjose
4 October 2017

Building with Blueprint, Landsdale..Pool is in!

Building with Blueprint, Landsdale..Pool is in!
WA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Beautiful home! Love the lights! Who did your floor tiles?

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cjose
Oct 04, 2017 10:54 am
sleeprequired
sleeprequired
4 October 2017

builder recommendations please

builder recommendations please
VIC

Hi all. We are building a new home and are looking for input on builders who fit our profile - located in Frankston North - existing house out the front - small 3…

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sleeprequired
Oct 04, 2017 8:17 am
MrsJM
MrsJM
4 October 2017

Help with powder room please!!!!!!

Help with powder room please!!!!!!

It would be a shame to have to make the vanity smaller than that. But I'm guessing now that the plumbing is in it's too late to move it too. Bugger. So are they saying…

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MrsJM
Oct 04, 2017 4:07 am
MrsJM
mafu1983
mafu1983
3 October 2017

Oracle Platnium homes

Oracle Platnium homes
QLD

Hey Maykojebu3, how is your build going? Do you have any more photos? Would really love to see how you build has been going. We are building with Oracle as well,…

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mafu1983
Oct 03, 2017 10:54 pm
Jessiej
Jessiej
3 October 2017

Our Coral Homes Noosa 26

Our Coral Homes Noosa 26
NSW
1 ... 42, 43, 44

The rain has been great! Should get that grass growing in no time

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Jessiej
Oct 03, 2017 9:13 pm
p.dark
p.dark
3 October 2017

Base and Frame completion

Base and Frame completion

Thanks I am building with simonds in Tarneit.

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p.dark
Oct 03, 2017 7:11 pm
Richellebentley
Richellebentley
3 October 2017

Zac Homes recommendations

Zac Homes recommendations
NSW

Hi guys, After a ridiculous 10 weeks going back and forth with the bank, we are signing our land contract tomorrow :). It's in Mulgoa rise and I was wondering if anyone…

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Richellebentley
Oct 03, 2017 2:45 pm
TheBigHouse
TheBigHouse
3 October 2017

Builder Selection - North Ryde

Builder Selection - North Ryde
NSW

I built with Binet and am happy:) Re no parking not totally surprised 7-11 am is when everyone shows up to do the work.

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TheBigHouse
Oct 03, 2017 1:50 pm
hillbuilder
hillbuilder
3 October 2017

New Building Seaford Meadows SA

New Building Seaford Meadows SA
SA
1 ... 23, 24, 25

It is frustrating. The world would be a better place if a lot more people did their jobs properly!! There is no excuse for lack of communication or response, but it seems…

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hillbuilder
Oct 03, 2017 12:13 pm
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Nisarg
Oct 03, 2017 11:12 am

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