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We Have Picked Our Builder - Yay!brilliant reply! thank you!
and yes, i'd love to see the scan too... whenever you have time.
love the changes too... can envision it completely, as i'm looking at a lot… Budgeting for Building A HomeHi elisa,
One option is to get an architect to design a concept for you, a schematic design, and then
shop it around to a few smaller builders. they will often have… Looking for a Perth builderWe are building with APG. They are part of the ABN group which includes Dale Alcock and Webb Brown Neaves.
We are still in the preliminary stage but hope it won't be… GinaUK replied 18 March 2009 ago New home (at loggerheads with builder)Check your contract, because it should be stated thatthe building will comply with the relevant Australian Standards, particularly AS1684....
If this is the case, then… Can you put a concrete slab on H soil?Hi good luck with it all i think you can overcome the price of the site costs if you
A) feel good with the builder
B) finance is all well
you may find you have no… Reg. getting extras from builders.From a med-sized vol builder:
Round 1 got me a 'coupon' promotion
* 2590 ceiling height
* 900mm stovetop, rangehood, oven
* stonebench for kitchen
Round 2;
*… Variation Feeswe've been told $600, but now that I've seen everyone else's fee I'm not too happy about that! Perth Help - General Idea of Site CostsThanks for that Chris, but wouldn't we need to use our builder's people?
Also, thanks for that gweluphome.
I'm feeling better now. I was picturing because I didn't… House Plan Feedback pleaseOu WIR is 2.1 x2.4, this comfortably fits hanging space on either side and 2 side by side tallboys on the back wall.
3x 3.5 , or 10.5 m2 is very normal for a minor… Helyn replied 21 February 2009 ago HelynFeb 21, 2009 2:22 pm What would you do???haha not to worri her partner (me) will be in perth to watch the building, and working in the construction industry i work with builders and supervisors on site all the… ross griffin homesI've heard mixed reviews. I knew a woman who loved them, and had built with them two or three times.
However, there was a place built near us and it took FOREVER...… starlet replied 1 February 2009 ago 85mm vs 100mm Slab
Did you mean first 15cm (150 mm) or first 15mm?
Oh, I meant 15mm!
So really there isn't any compelling point getting a 100mm slab,… pdaemon replied 14 January 2009 ago In the words of my 3 year old "Men working - not on holidays anymore" ...
Scaffolding was down and roof carpenters were there today putting in bulkheads on ground… Calling all from WA: Dale Alcock HomesSorry Joles, highjacking your thread - dollars will go up I'm afraid, we had massive increases to upgrade some things, like the toilets, wanted to upgrade from the basic… Li daJan 08, 2009 6:32 pm Exterior colour problemsHi
We are building our new home in Gwelup WA.
We have a problem in we chose our colourbond colours for the exterior of the home;
Roof - Surf Mist
Gutters - Surf… Builder's markupsWe were charged $29 for a towel ring - that's supply and installation. Helyn replied 12 December 2008 ago HelynDec 12, 2008 5:39 pm Colourbond or tiles on a new houseMrs SFC and I are building with SPH here in WA and we were given the choice of Colorbond or tiles for the roof, whichever we chose made no difference to the price. We went… 16.SFC replied 9 December 2008 ago peachDec 05, 2008 7:14 pm Ok all bricks for the first storey are done. I have some news from my neighbour though that I'm not sure what to read into it. I'll quote:
Oh by the way… peachDec 04, 2008 8:40 pm Just started building in perth
Hi Lloyd
The reason why I asked about Vanessa is that we have meet our neighbours who will be building in the new year next to us. They mentioned they know someone else… Fazz replied 14 November 2008 ago land questionAt the time of purchase the only thing we had seen was an estate plan, so had no idea of a drop/ditch being there at all. I am sure the… joles replied 3 November 2008 ago jolesNov 03, 2008 8:41 am meeting your SSWell I have showed DH all your answers and he does think that it would be a good idea after all. So will get him to arrange a time to meet our SS.... will make a list of… Anyone Built with Ventura Homes?? (WA)We are currently building with Ventura and would NEVER build with them again...
It has been nothing but problems, from the paperwork to now the construction.
We have… Building in the West - Post handover fun!
Very nice flooring. Those kitchen splashback tiles still look fabulous too. Congrats on being so close to being in there. I bet you can't wait.
Great to be in a few… kexkez replied 4 October 2008 ago Our Building Journey: Very early daysThanks Judie! I like the burgundy type colour better than the purple, think we will probably go for something like that for the porch section.
Thanks for the tip Chris… Info on APG Homes...PLEASEah happyhome that makes sense I think I remember reading about your move in another post now.
Nice to hear good news about a perth builder.  kexkez replied 12 September 2008 ago kdeuxSep 11, 2008 11:59 pm Building inspectors for perthThank you, this is very useful information. Apart from anything else (1) they are Perth based and accessible (yay!!!) and (2) they give an indication of prices. I wish… lilian replied 10 September 2008 ago kdeuxSep 09, 2008 11:13 pm stormwater planEven if the stormwater was 'to be done by owner', the layout & discharge should have been included on the submitted drawings. The builder would know this or at least who… 2 Story price Per MetreI probably looking at about $1000 per sqm in Brisbane area including floor covering etc. Again it depends on the size of the house and inclusion. Gas shortage WAGuess what - I have grey toughened glass on 4 of my windows - however as the slab only went down this week - it should not be a big problem. BT replied 27 June 2008 ago New fencei think Draconis is right about future owners. i remember an issue with one of our back neighbours who hadn't paid his half off, on several of the neighbouring fences.… kexkez replied 17 May 2008 ago First inspectionHi,
Our inspection took about 2 hours. We started from one end and systematically went through all rooms - starting from the roof, down to the floor. Check windows…
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We're getting plans with all the changes we would like to make (both need and wants) given to us before Xmas to discuss (since I'm in Perth…
Im sure some people are much fussier than…
