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Building our first home - framing drama
Thanks MyH1login. We have had an inspector for most of the stages so far. We're quite familiar with the house due to having site access during the build so are going to… site costs/ concrete pier costsI can see on my engineering plan the builder will use 48 400 mm diameter concrete piers 600 mm deep.
suspct, as per the OP's opening… Buy land only or land and house packagemy estate is apart of summit group. If you build with summit homes you get $10,000 off the house.
We went with HGWA because we loved their plan better. Plus we picked out… confused - help please?So after speaking with him this afternoon, apparenty our build had reached 'category 1 status' (whatever that means??) and that's why changes… Marcia replied 30 July 2014 ago Fairhaven Homes- Very HappyGlad to hear you are happy with Fairhaven. We are also building with them. We are just at lock up stage. We are building the Newport (modified). So far all is going well. Price Comparisons and $ per M2I was wondering if we could have a thread with a few high level comparisons, I know it all comes down to level of inclusions etc etc.. but thought could help people when… suspct started a topic 29 July 2014 ago Going Over BudgetThe big one is site costs and other provisional sums.
I am a bit terrified of our site costs. Even though we will have a fixed price contract, as we are demolishing the… Bobbin replied 28 July 2014 ago Owner builder - First HomeOurs is around that price for a single storey 3 bedroom 2 bathroom + study (and a few upgrades) in Eynesbury. I only really know western suburbs though so my knowledge is limited. Cold water tap for fridgeI've also heard a good suggestion to put the tap in a cupboard next to or above the fridge recess if you can. That way you don't have to pull the fridge out to turn the… Wall insulation question in PerthI think is the other way north facing home is the best way as low son for winter and high son for summer they recommend 50 present of the north… AllCastle homes – Palace Regent 12
It is too late. We have been in build and will be nearly one year. They have a Clause in their contract but doesn't stop family members or friends from posting on our… RudyJul 27, 2014 10:53 pm Got to do this today!!!If the BAL is 12.5, The risk is considered to be low. The builders charge $3,000 to $5,000 extra on top of regular construction cost. If the BAL is 19, a rough guide to… Ozlizz replied 27 July 2014 ago Hi Guys First post, great forum from what Ive seen.
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Basically about to embark on the crazy journey of building/owning my first house. Im 24… Future proofing for external lightsHi we have cavity walls, (double brick)single storey, and recently had an additional external light and power point added to an outside wall. The electrician added it … kexkez replied 27 July 2014 ago Gyprock or Plaster walls?Hi... Does anyone have any pros or cons for gyprock vs. plaster walls for interior of a double brick home? Our builder gives us the choice and we are leaning towards… Building with Perry HomesI would recommend doing a thorough google search on the company asking for reviews (ie name of company - reviews). There are some very unhappy people out there using some builders. Glass splashback after handoverMost States will require you to have something other than just plasterboard behind the cooktop to get your occupancy permit (AKA certificate of occupancy). Obviously this… grom40 replied 25 July 2014 ago Fist time building - ContentThanks Triggywiggy!
Did you save money by supplying your own tap ware and sink? Or would it be better to get standard taps and replace them… Aveling build chianti modified
Thanks for the well wishes ! Things have really been happening since my last post there have been people working there most days even on some of those really rainy days.… Building with Urbanedge homesLooks like no one has posted on here in a few years. How is everyones houses going after building with urbanedge? Im just about to start building the Kato 45. What did you… next stageHi
Anyone know if any block left on Saturday or when is the next stage is going to release.
Thanks myland started a topic 24 July 2014 ago Thanks for the reply. It's a plug in rangehood. We had some drama with the installation and had someone who works for Bosch come out and take a look (family member).… Quote from a builder - suggestionsBe wary of Stylemaster "free" tenders.
I originally was going to be building with them - my free tender was quite a bit off in terms of cost compared to the contract cost.… BEIGE ASH RENDER COLOURWe have a basalt colourbond roof and we are getting pale coloured (I forget the exact shade but some shade of white/beige) weatherboard style cladding on our facade. We… Building Yale 2500 by Burbank, VictoriaHope your living areas are at the front of the house then  otherwise your living areas realy are getting south east sun, which is early on and then non existent for the… Ponzu replied 24 July 2014 ago PonzuJul 24, 2014 2:59 pm
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