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WoodvaleAnybody building in Woodvale, Gawler South? ella_88 started a topic 29 March 2015 ago Soil test results wrong?Soil test results can vary based on the engineers interpretation, I remember doing 2 houses side by side flanked by 2 others by another builder.
Our footings were 600 deep… mgilla replied 28 March 2015 ago Pest Control QuestionLandscaping can make bridges over termite barriers to allow infestation eg- soils or mulch above the weep holes in brickwork. Barriers can be broken by landscaping… You have probably been where I am.Oh, and of course, don't become emotionally attached to the property - put your business brain in gear, & think of the property as an income/tax offset stream rather than… PixiGT replied 28 March 2015 ago Aveling Build NOR - We have Keys!
Congratulation Vines so glad it all ended well!
Now you can start to make some wonderful new memories in your lovely home.
All the best!   Building at Averys Rise Heddon GretaUpdate
They have split up the construction of Stage 1 in half so that they can get people who have bought lots already into construction earlier.
There are 9 lots that… bugbos replied 27 March 2015 ago N3ll3Mar 27, 2015 6:43 pm Is it cheaper to outsource to contractors?if your builder is cheaper go with the builder but make sure you know what your getting. im buying carpet myself and my friend brought carpet through the builder (same… Hi All,
Though i might make a separate thread for the Carlisle Homes Blogs and Progress pictures. I really love looking at everyones photos on their blogs and also the… What to prioritise regarding upgradesUpgrades are such a personal choice. Different people prioritise different things, not just because of the different house plans, but personal opinion.
From what you have… Internet Providers in Riverwalk WerribeeHi All, I am building a house in Riverwalk Estate Werribee. I just wanted to find out what companies (Eg. Telsta, iinet etc..) provides the internet in this estate also if… access to run data cableYep our builder was more than happy for us to get cabling installed by a third party during construction. Your timing has to be right though- if you have brick internal… Site Works, A Catch 22Hi,
Our builder said that they usually over allow by 10-20% and as a result they usually end up passing on a credit. Our credit was $3000 and the detail we received was… Denten replied 26 March 2015 ago Brick damage on a house and land packageWhat oneJohn said, take plenty of pics of the studs and gyprock damage.
If there are any damaged studs its not that hard to replace them or place a new one next to it … mgilla replied 26 March 2015 ago Concrete MPAThanks bashworth, that's reassuring to hear.
We are going to question raise the question with engineers. We are having pre slab inspection and may have an engineer present… Plan rejected by council, any ideas?How about a loft/attic type room in the roof for the retro-games room? That way it's still largely a single storey house, but you get a bit more space to make it all fit. dbenzMar 26, 2015 4:13 pm Mortar questionYep, I would be worried. The colour of the sand will affect the mortar colour, so if you are after really white, I would have thought they would need white (or very light) sand Metricon Build Salamanca 37Hi all
Has anyone used a demo company to do the cut and fill of land before handing over to Metricon? We are doing a knockdown rebuild however the cut and fill costs are… TonkMar 26, 2015 12:47 am First home build with HGWA in Mandurah
Hey Scott_Michelle,
I just found this thread and I am posting to let you know I've subscribed 
Please PM me if you need help getting in touch with the right people at… Building In Aspiri Piara Waters
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Just restarting this thread. We've just bought a land in Aspiri and waiting on titles now. I'm guessing most of you have moved in. Hope to hear from the rest of… Coral Homes Marcoola 30 infoAlso check the kitchen - in some displays they have working designs and lists of inclusions in a booklet in the kitchen somewhere. Sometimes its hiding in draws.
Some… What's in your maintenance list !Your best bet is to google "Handover Inspection" or "PCI Checklist". There is a huge repository of info and previously answered questions.
As for two items that we didn't… Adam.M replied 24 March 2015 ago Upstairs Living Reverse Living TruganinaFrom an energy efficiency perspective upstairs living makes a lot of sense. In winter, as heat rises, upstairs living areas will be warmer & more comfortable than… Folding arm awningI thought of installing a folding arm awning in the backyard in lieu of an alfresco.
Appreciate any feedback on this. wally97 started a topic 23 March 2015 ago Barkly 29 Inspection RequestI'm in Brisbane and I'd love to see a Barkly 29 too.
Have you spoken to someone in sales at Metricon? We gave them our details as they have a… PaintingWhen we spoke to Coral homes painter we asked if he spray painted the first coat and he told us that he personally rolled all 3 coats( however it's up to the individual… Trinity Alkimos WA - Siteworks Cost?Hi MalSannie
We ended up getting it done by the builder. Some of the builders were a bit over the top with their estimates. One quoted us roughly $20k. I think our… Greenvale Gardens - Land ValuationMy land came back spot on.
It was adding the house the caused us issues as all of a sudden the bank valued the whole package at $50K less than what we were… agi drain?And then the bare pipe is covered by soil directly. Is that the way to do it?
Will the pipe be blocked by the soil after some time?
No.… Discounts between buildersAll the big builders have similar cost structures and profit margins.
They just build a 'marketing' amount into the price.
If you don't like the current 'offer' wait a…
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