Building A New House

Doozer1905

23 July 2020

Preliminary Works Agreement

I wouldn't be signing a PWA, you really want all your upgrades and changes complete before you sign anything. Once you have signed a PWA your more or less locked in and at…

Suejos

23 July 2020

Render costs?

Hi there, I realise it's been a while, but looking at sprucing up the front of our house with rendering and wondering if the company you used was in Sydney?

Pineapple23

22 July 2020

First Build–modified Bayside30 by Stylemaster:After Handover

Thanks for sharing your journey. We have accepted a tender with Stylemaster and after a few hiccups this week, are having second thoughts. One of my concerns is the…

Roney

22 July 2020

Clyde Springs estate- Clyde North

Hi All, Are there anyone planning to buy land in Clyde Springs Stage 7. I heared there is a Dam Under this stage in Clide Spring estate and would like to know how this …

Joker

21 July 2020

Buying Henley Home without Landscaping

Landscaping isn't a worry at all,it's the slab getting unevening moisture levels,that's why putting a concrete path right around your slab is important,you don't want a…

Desertrose79

21 July 2020

Finding a Builder

I just saw this post and thought i would share my experience. im a repeat customer of mclachlans, we built our first house back in 2010 just to get into the market for…

stonesthrow

21 July 2020

Wall and Ceiling insulation upgrade

I think 4 to 6 there is still a decent amount of gain but beyond that there is no need. Most high performing non-passivehaus (still reasonably affordable) houses I've seen…

stonesthrow

21 July 2020

Site Costs

There are obviously many variables, but if prices are raised by the amount of the grant, then consumer demand should not increase (in theory) and then the construction…

Callifo

20 July 2020

What price change did you experience from tender to contract

Yeah downgrading definitely not worth it. I only did that for one thing, and they offered me nothing back. Said a custom order would be more expensive then the high…

Pineapple23

20 July 2020

Change to base price after quote

Thank you. A well learned lesson for us!

Joker

20 July 2020

Jack and jill bathrooms - what are your thoughts?

Unfortunately it was a few houses ago,sold in 1996,so can't access house with semi ensuite.

Norfolk

20 July 2020

Can Builder ask for final payment-no ElecMeters installedyet

Assuming you have a standard HIA contract with no special clauses about this, it is the builders responsibility to ensure everything including electrical, data and…

tropod

20 July 2020

How to arrange landscape, pool, driveway and flooring quotes

Realise this is a few months old but that's not how it works. It really depends on the loan, what's being done to the property, how much borrowing equity is in the…

Roomwithaview

19 July 2020

Hudson homes - Saffron 35

Tell as many people as you can to save themselves the trouble and stay away from Hudson Homes

melpicky

19 July 2020

Building with Simonds Homes - Avalon 2nd Build

Hi, I’d really like your private inspector details too if possible?

Oteh

19 July 2020

Oracle Cliftleigh meadows

Hi 4klgss New to the post. Hope it all worked out for you. Oracle is one of the builder we are looking to go with ... any recommendations/comments? We are also going to…

yuzeee2

19 July 2020

Independant Builders Inspectors Recommendations in Victoria

It is indeed difficult to get what you need to be fixed without even understanding them in the first place. That's why it's…

gogo65

18 July 2020

Brick and frame - plywood normal ?

In Sydney there is no requirement for wrap, it would be an Additional cost and would need to be added at tender stage.

svinodiyer

18 July 2020

Meridian Homes (Sydney)

We didn’t go with them due to price, especially site costs. But they had a good inclusion package and designed a custom home for us.

Hussain sahara

18 July 2020

Roof - colour bond Vs Tiles?

Hey Murtuza what's the update on your block, your house plan look good its a decent size house. What is your land size?

Joc

18 July 2020

Coral Homes - Noosa 23MK11- North Brisbane

SaveH2O

16 July 2020

Mould on timber frame

My husband and I recently bought a house and were shocked by how much mold was in the corners. A nightmare

Ezzie

16 July 2020

Building with Kurmond (Revamped)

We’re just about to complete our home and we’ve had a good experience. Our home is beautiful and the quality is great. Can’t wait to live in it. I’m excited. Even…

Stewie D

16 July 2020

Lightweight Construction v Bricks

"Would you clad a whole house? We are looking for a coastal modern look." If you look at Coastal/Hamptons designed houses, then most of them have weatherboard styles of…

Mahendar Muthu

16 July 2020

Squareset Cornice cost from builder

Thank you.. that's the similar amount our builder is charging.

JJ2019

16 July 2020

Stocklands Estate

Has anyone recently build a corner fence with Stockland estate? As per their guidelines it will cost me around $10,000 to have just the corner fence. A normal one cost…

JJ2019

16 July 2020

Highlands Estate Craigieburn

I realise this is an old post, but anyone recently build a corner fence with stockland estate? As per their guidelines it will cost me around 10,000 to have just the…

Sethor

16 July 2020

Retaining Wall Responsibilities

If you both have altered natrual ground level along boundary its fair to pay 50/50. If it was only one side that changed natrual ground level they sould bare all retaining costs.

Huggies

15 July 2020

Custom build Infinity estate VIC

Hi Mightmoose, Two years on and are you happy with your Falmec undermount Rangehoods? It is a brand we are seriously considering, would appreciate your take on it.

building-expert

15 July 2020

Slogged with an unexpected bill at end of build

If you are in Victoria then there is protection against this types of claims under DBCA1995 but unless you have a good building consultant you will likely save few hundred…

Natsky123

15 July 2020

Brick infill after completion

I am happy to shoulder the cost and has spoken to my supervisor. However, my supervisor keeps pomiaing that he'll get back to me but he never did. He has also refuse to…

chippy

14 July 2020

Changing Gainsborough main door lock

That would be what I'd expect if you upgrade a trilock to a trilock omni. You are looking at roughly $200-$250 extra for the hardware then a bit extra for fitting and…

GLO

14 July 2020

Price increase - Legit or Sales tactics?

Price increases tend to be a balance of both tradie costs and sales process. The premium builder we used had several price increases from the time we started to the time…

slothicious

14 July 2020

Cost of sunken garage

Thanks everyone!!! StructuralBIMGuy - side slope is only ~1.4M over 20M meter and back slope is 1M over 25M so i think the topography doesn't suit, or gets quite…

JuanMakomento

13 July 2020

Building with McDonald Jones - Upgrade Cost

CD12JD, Thank you for sharing. Appreciate your reply. If I may ask, how much more did you spend in the color studio?

stevefoy

13 July 2020

Fill in area for garden

shazaw

13 July 2020

Rent a property while knock down and rebuild construction

I lived 5 min drive away from construction and drive by every morning to check on any activities during my build Simply to keep record of whats happening on site. There…

CD12JD

13 July 2020

MOJO HOMES - Black tapwear

are you on the " building with mojo" facebook page ?

Unikitty

13 July 2020

Design dilemma

Raked ceiling for sure. You can always add a fireplace in the future, but ceiling heights are much harder to change.

broadwaterbuild

13 July 2020

Residential Design Code Variation

Yes six weeks for council approval! Okay, I’m glad that’s normal. Still hoping it’s shorter!

darb74

13 July 2020

Puddle of water close to the house

Doozer1905

13 July 2020

relocate and reconfigure costs

Yes and No, if there is no additional internal walls then shouldn't be a difference. If the suspended concrete slab spans a bigger space then they may have to add columns…

alexp79

13 July 2020

Taking advantage of the northern aspect

Won't really help much reflecting. I suggest swapping your living with your master bedroom and removing Western window. For your Master bedroom (after swap), you would…

Jo11

13 July 2020

final payment 10% at handover

Stewie D

12 July 2020

strata buildings owners facilitating DAs

The council won't approve anything bar a full scale DA wth all the required documents. You could engage a local architect or town planner and get them to do a preliminary…

firsthomeforever

12 July 2020

Oakdale or Thirlmere??

Hi Everyone, I am in the midst of deciding whether to purchase land in Oakdale or Thirlmere. Does anyone have any pros or cons for building in either area? Thank you in advance!

StructuralBIMGuy

12 July 2020

Building Costs - The 'price' realistic vs paper

Hi tnuba Welcome to the forum Square metre rates are only a very rough guide and can vary +25% For trade and material links use your own The prices come off the Internet…

Pelicanbuild

10 July 2020

Who has painted their house with Gemini Silver?

This is a very old post but I can no longer see the Gemini silver photos and am also considering this shade of grey - TomCat would you be able to share your pics again for…

chippy

9 July 2020

Landscaping or decking comes first

Normally all hardscaping (decking, paths, raised garden beds etc) is done first then landscaping last. Just make sure any prelays are in place for electrical or water.