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The Argyle by Blueprintlooks like we have narrowed down the list, and this is one of our choices. has anybody built this house and if so, are there any changes that you wish you had made or any… Summit Homes or RedInk (WA, Perth)First time builders, chose redink and have had a perfect build, been in our new home for 2 months and the quality of workmanship fantastic, so I can recommend redink, any… lenny13 replied 30 October 2011 ago Phone line- PerthHi Tink, check your contract - your builder should do the run-in and then you call Telstra and ask to be connected. Mine went in on Thursday.
Althom replied 30 October 2011 ago Building EBH Lincoln 35 at The PondsHi we were going to build the lincoln.
We were not going to make any mods but they told us that a laundry chute was not possible.
Its a lovely designed home.... I look… Lot927 replied 30 October 2011 ago Building costsThere are extra costs for rural areas, extra costs for the bushfire prone areas (which covers quite a lot of Vic for example)
Fences, driveways, data cabling, security systems.... Yellow / Red stains on our light bricksI have PGH Lithgow bricks and they had a yellow stain in a few areas after cleaning. The builder used undiluted bleach, left it for about 10 mins then hosed it off and… zubinOct 31, 2011 1:43 pm building inspection for final stageHi friends,
My house is being constructed and it is in final stage. This is my first home and I don't have any experience with houses. Could someone recommend me a good… Internal Bi-fold - HELP!Well hubby didnt like that idea... I think we'll go the bi-fold... I REALLY didnt want the outward swinging.. lol Ashkate replied 31 October 2011 ago Soil test back - but what will it cost?My guess: 40-50k.
Is this a sweep, a la Melbourne Cup? Really, any ballpark estimate you get here is useless, just wait till the builder gives you the price. DazzaB replied 1 November 2011 ago Council request to pass DAit will probably pass as this looks like an estate guideline/covenant . They often miss these ones.
If its an actually a building requirement in your councils area that… B STAR replied 2 November 2011 ago Can I park there????Yep parked in front of my own garage. Uhm... yeah it should be common property, which does require owners corporation which I think strata is. My GF is part owner of the… tuff253 replied 2 November 2011 ago PVC WindowsThe correct term is uPVC meaning unplasticised....i have recently had them fitted in
my house and am very happy. I… ECOECO replied 3 November 2011 ago Sewer subsidence - who's responsible?Thanks McL
I guess we're a bit lucky since our patio slab is suspended ... so the trench or any other subsidence should not affect it ... but one can never be sure ... Lex replied 3 November 2011 ago DownpipesThey always get painted after installation, it'll be at the same time as the painter does all the rest of your external painting. CA3105 replied 3 November 2011 ago deb17Nov 03, 2011 9:00 pm which septic system?Hi all,Hi riffa i have a ecomax system now for four years would love to talk about it probably not good in this forum Im south coast NSW as well … keiza replied 4 November 2011 ago keizaNov 04, 2011 10:00 am avionNov 04, 2011 10:39 am Researching HSTPs is doing my head in!!
i think there is such a thing as tooo much information.
our council does not allow the old style septic, so we need to get another system. i dont want one that has… Deciding on a builder?The design is the easy part of the process. Most builder are flexible in their designs and can modify to suit.
Below is what I believe to be the most important and often… Smart Meter?We are waiting for our smart meter to be installed in our new build (handover 2 weeks ago). I would have thought a smart meter would go in from the start, but apparently… ESB replied 4 November 2011 ago Casa2Nov 04, 2011 7:57 pm Building proposals versus end priceIt really depends mainly on two things.
1.Does the tender include ground conditions for your block.
2. What you add on to the spec such as extra power points, better… Anyone building or built at Eynesbury?Don't go near GreyBox! Probably wouldn't go with Orbit either. Friend of ours built with them in Eynsbury and had all sorts of problems...... to start with they have the… Gaining access after liquidationIts your land, you have paid for the building. You have only given over the site for the purpose of them building the house.
Take possession by changing the locks.… inspection timehi to all,
we are very pleased to see our house is nearly complete.... we would appreciate if anyone in the forum could share their experiences of the final stages - we… What happened at your "tile meeting"?Thanks everyone for the advice.
No polished porcelain for us, so that's one thing less hopefully to worry about. Unfortunately we're a couple of thousand km from… avion replied 7 November 2011 ago avionNov 07, 2011 9:41 am Building In Bluestone - wyndham valeThanks for that . Spoke with porter davies , they said it's too late to accommodate that request .
I was surprised how come they never offered me this option during… roomate replied 7 November 2011 ago Soil Tests & Slab Typesmmm we are only learning about soil and slabs, but uneducated on the topic find it odd. we have friends next door and 2 doors down same block size, almost the same drop… PORTER DAVIS - 12 MONTH INSPECTIONCan anyone please help with this:
I was wondering if anyone could advise what is supposed to be included in the 12 month maintenance. Porter Davis and I seem to have… Mandy21 replied 7 November 2011 ago Cut costs without taking short-cutsHi,
I'm Michael Tiemens from JMT Developers.
I thought this post could become helpful to any of you who are currently designing and planning on building your own… M3tric0n in SAHi PowderHound,
How is the process going with M3tr1c0n? I spotted the Glendale plans today and quite like them, but there is a few things I would want to change... When… Matt+Jo replied 7 November 2011 ago Perth PaintersIf you get charged any more than 4k for 280 sqm internal walls you are getting ripped off!! dons80 replied 7 November 2011 ago I too will have Austral Hawksburn for my build.
Here are some pics of Hawksbrun I took from a newly opened display centre at
Richmond
The Brick Studio
490 Swan Street,…
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