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Soil classification and implicationGreat thanks for your response builda, No I haven't signed any building contract, so I am just tinkling between the ideas of getting it done myself, or squeeze a litte… Building timeHi all. Just thought I give you my experience. We signed up in October 2005 and will be moving in next week!!!! From the time we signed up in October, the slab wasn't… goboy replied 11 July 2006 ago goboyJul 11, 2006 9:34 pm Insulation assistance ?Hi Micky,
Builders ask me about doing the course and the time involved to do a rating and they have decided against doing the course because of the time it takes to do… Block slope... the fun beginsWith all due respect, this is not an option for the home handyman and if you don't know what you are doing then you are better off paying someone… ScaffoldingYes, the hidden costs of building...welcome to my world! You could easily spend $10,000 for scaffold on a two storey 300 square metre home - that add up to an easy $33.00… builda replied 10 August 2006 ago Building on the Mornington PeninsulaHi King Leo (your royal highness ???),
If you require a few quotes from quality builders in your local area we can definately help! We have about 5 local builders down… KingLeo started a topic 17 August 2006 ago Site WorksI would defiantly threaten legal action with these guys!
Even if you don’t go ahead it…it will tell them you mean business.
Look into the company see what you can… Stumps or slab???Hi,
We have had the same dilema and decided to go with bearers and joists because we wanted a wooden floor and it allows us more flexibility. In the future should we… js replied 3 September 2006 ago Demolishing permit + building permitI have heard about this not needing a permit for certain developments such as decking. Can you point me in the right direction as to where I can research this further? Is… Full Brick ConstructionFull brick is more expensive because:
a) Bricks are more expensive than timber
b) Brickies are more expensive laying brick-by-brick than carpenters erecting a pre-fab… Builder's insuranceIn the process of getting quotes for building a home in Victoria. Have been told by one builder that our quote also includes builder's insurance… Building prices / square in tassieHi miagi,
That seems quite steep per square - most project builders in melbourne seem to be in the $4500 to $6000 per square. They do of course have the luxury of bulk.… Using an agent to oversea the buildHi all ,
Firstly I'd like to say that having stumbled across this forum, I think it's a great place for to centralise ideas/experiences realting to contruction.… Energy Ratings for new homesMek, the print out is 4 pages. 1 page is a 'compliance report' which lists the critical features of the design. The owner & builder sign this to state there are no… Burbank Complete
Take my advice, take the plans to another builder and go with them, otherwise youre just going to have heaps of… THEY PUT OUR SLAB IN THE WRONG SPOT!I'm sure its redundant information, but I'll say it anyway - Make notes about everything that is said, write it all down, log it with time and date and get everything you… Bricking in Wet Weather??Lack of work around, obviously your not in WA, it's taking 18months to build a single story house in WA.
Anyway, I used to brickies labourer, and they will lay bricks… capeli replied 17 October 2006 ago Positive Building ExperiencesZenithconstructions, I just love the colour of those kitchen cabinets in the October 5 post. I've been searching everywhere for a neutral colour which isn't just the… Dimmy replied 17 October 2006 ago DimmyOct 17, 2006 11:55 pm Moving the drivway location??If it is a major consideration in the layout of your proposed home, discuss it with your local councils planning dep't before commiting yourself to any building co.
It… Narrow LotsHi All,
Anyway, we have just purchased a narrow lot, 450sq block - 12.1m wide - 37m length from road to rear boundary with great… Exposed aggregrate drivewayA close friend and brillaint at his craft is going to be doing our driveway in exposed aggregate (once our piece of dirt beomes a titled piece of land!!!) He is based in… Liv replied 14 November 2006 ago cracks on new slab?Just came back across this post. My apologies for bringing it up again to those not interested but there should be clarification for any future readers.
Shrinkage… DuplexHave you spoken to the council, or has any applications been lodged. Get them and you should see what you are in for. If the owners come over when you are at your block,… How many piers??Why would PD do a second soil test ??
Where they unhappy with the first one ??
Why do they like the second one better than the first one ?? Vandalism on building siteIf I were your builder I would not touch the broken windows till just before you moved in.
No use fuelling the fire!
I can’t believe it… as a kid we got up to… Pre Contract Signing tipsWe can add a couple of things to the list...
In relation to the electrical plan. Make sure that a few of the "100" people who look at it are actually electricians. … Is this a sale tactic from AVJennings?This is a very common sales tactic. These deals are always used to pressure you to commit by creating urgency to 'secure that great deal!'.
Never, ever get pressured by… How much research?One thing someone was telling us recently was that if you want to vary something to the standard inclusions, eg the Taps, then often the builder only deals with certain… Alliance Homes - Any good?Bonjour!
Unfortunately we are yet to have any reviews on Alliance, but if you do decide to go with them it would be great to hear how they perform!
Best regards jason2 replied 12 December 2006 ago Render Colour?Jason,
My suggestions for your render colour with the Dune roof.
1) Eaves – Dulux “Pearl Ash” P12.B1
2) Render - Dulux “Dreyfus” P12.B3
OR Dulux… To build or not to build???Hi Eimee,
These look like nice homes. Are you based in Australia? Which state? What would something like the 4 bedroom Cape cost as presented on your web site… Building a New HouseG'day,
We are planning to build our first house in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne. We have looked at a few of the builders and we closing down onto three at the… romellj started a topic 24 December 2006 ago Tamawood Homes?stay clear of that company there are so many stories about them.I will not say anything more about them.Many bad ones
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