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Kippers01
Kippers01
30 April 2021

Slab Positioning issue

Slab Positioning issue

If you have genuine concern the slab is positioned incorrectly you will need to raise a formal notice of dispute before the pour exactiy as per the clauses about this…

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Kippers01
Apr 30, 2021 6:26 pm
davewastech
davewastech
30 April 2021

Concrete Block vs Brick Home

Concrete Block vs Brick Home
QLD

Just posting links to good answers about this from American websites Briefly concrete block is only suitable in the tropics. It's too cold in climates like Sydney or Perth…

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davewastech
Apr 30, 2021 5:34 pm

New home - Does anyone pay for annual termite inspections

New home - Does anyone pay for annual termite inspections

There are some warranties that would require an annual termite inspection to keep it…

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Eco Pest Control Brisbane
Apr 30, 2021 4:33 pm
ashhme
ashhme
30 April 2021

Allworth Carlisle Build In Western Sydney

Allworth Carlisle Build In Western Sydney
NSW
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Thank You ! Beautiful home 🏠! I will use most of the combination you used because your house looks amazing. God bless you and your family Thanks again! Regards, Ash

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ashhme
Apr 30, 2021 7:35 am
mizlong
mizlong
30 April 2021

Frame and final inspection

Frame and final inspection
VIC

Hi We decided to put in a window for more natural light so we could take out 1 of the skylights in the dining So there will only be 1 skylight instead of 2 and the…

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mizlong
Apr 30, 2021 4:57 am
carlo321
carlo321
30 April 2021

What will 450k get me?

What will 450k get me?
ACT

Hi Josh, thank you for the advice. I learned so much. I have had an appointment with Achieve homes. Have you heard about them? they quoted us far lower compared to GJ…

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carlo321
Apr 30, 2021 12:02 am
LFMEL
LFMEL
29 April 2021

Hampshire 45

Hampshire 45

I sent you a PM.

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LFMEL
Apr 29, 2021 9:30 pm
aussieta
aussieta
29 April 2021

New single storey home scaffolding question

New single storey home scaffolding question
ACT

I hear you're starting new construction, and you need scaffolding of a specific size.

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aussieta
Apr 29, 2021 7:32 pm
aussieta
ppetrovski
ppetrovski
28 April 2021

A builder like Thomas Archer or Boutique in Sydney?

A builder like Thomas Archer or Boutique in Sydney?
NSW

Thanks, anyone have other suggestions too?

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ppetrovski
Apr 28, 2021 9:32 pm
Harryraf
Harryraf
28 April 2021

Choosing Insulated Concrete Foam (ICF) vendor

Choosing Insulated Concrete Foam (ICF) vendor
NSW

Hi Alex My I've just had a DA Approved for a knock-down and rebuild my home in Newcastle. It's currently designed as a brick veneer (rendered) but I've been…

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Harryraf
Apr 28, 2021 2:41 pm
kaenex
kaenex
28 April 2021

Perth Air Conditioning Recommendations

Perth Air Conditioning Recommendations

I know this is a year late but who did you end up going with?

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kaenex
Apr 28, 2021 12:52 am
SteveMc
SteveMc
27 April 2021

Who can build house like this?

Who can build house like this?
VIC

Where is this model house? If you can, knock on the door and ask them nicely about who built it etc. you’d be surprised who will help when your being friendly and…

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SteveMc
Apr 27, 2021 8:12 pm
SteveMc
vladmari
vladmari
27 April 2021

Metricon Franklin - SA (Moved)

Metricon Franklin - SA (Moved)
SA
1, 2

cornellengineers, in SA that's how do they do the slabs. I have heard Metricon had some problems in the past with the slabs here in SA as they…

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vladmari
Apr 27, 2021 4:08 pm
vladmari
aussieta
aussieta
27 April 2021

Fireplace - yay or nay

Fireplace - yay or nay
VIC
1, 2

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/126 ... rates-row/ now to see if i can fit a tyre in my fireplace

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aussieta
Apr 27, 2021 3:53 pm
aussieta
Tijiflox
Tijiflox
27 April 2021

Wanted: Roofer tradesman - Bellbird Park (QLD)

Wanted: Roofer tradesman - Bellbird Park (QLD)
QLD

I think you are correct. Thank you for the picture, the black roof does give a great appearance and more prestigious look to your house. We will go with a Surfmist…

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Tijiflox
Apr 27, 2021 1:56 pm
bestspecials
bestspecials
27 April 2021

Floor plan inspiration for an irregular shaped lot

Floor plan inspiration for an irregular shaped lot

Mining data center USA Our two Mining branch warehouses are located in the Netherlands and Hong Kong depending on the models ordered, your order will be shipped from one…

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bestspecials
Apr 27, 2021 9:24 am
bestspecials
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
27 April 2021

New Home Inspections, and any other inspectors in Vic?

New Home Inspections, and any other inspectors in Vic?
VIC
1, 2, 3

Building consultants who do inspections rarely if ever have the knowledge or equipment to forensically check plumbing and roof drainage compliance. These vital checks need…

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SaveH2O
Apr 27, 2021 8:17 am
SaveH2O
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
26 April 2021

Land direction

Land direction

https://www.yourhome.gov.au/passive-design/orientation This site has everything you need to know. Square with North to the rear would be best but hard to find. Most are…

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stonesthrow
Apr 26, 2021 10:15 pm
Noname
Noname
26 April 2021

Are you currently living in a Carlisle built home?

Are you currently living in a Carlisle built home?

you're screwed. just hand over your money now and hope for the best. in all seriousness though, plenty of Carlisle homes out there that are fine, and people living in…

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Noname
Apr 26, 2021 4:32 pm
Molly8635
Molly8635
25 April 2021

Montgomery Homes Lock Up Only

Montgomery Homes Lock Up Only

Just wondering if you approached Montgomery in regards to building to lockup only?

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Molly8635
Apr 25, 2021 2:49 pm
tastyjacks
tastyjacks
25 April 2021

KDR| Belrose/Glendale 50| Metro Eastern Suburbs VIC

KDR| Belrose/Glendale 50| Metro Eastern Suburbs VIC
VIC

25/04 Created an insta page - https://www.instagram.com/mybelrose50/ Please give it a follow, will try to post regularly with updates :)

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tastyjacks
Apr 25, 2021 10:37 am
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Morris45
Apr 24, 2021 11:37 pm
cezz
cezz
24 April 2021

Advice on waffle pod heights please

Advice on waffle pod heights please

Thanks for the reply! The builder told me 300mm pods are for H slab, not M and that they got it wrong on the plan before that's why they wanted me to sign variation to…

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cezz
Apr 24, 2021 12:41 pm
seagulls
seagulls
23 April 2021

Custom 2-storey knockdown rebuild - Canberra

Custom 2-storey knockdown rebuild - Canberra
ACT
1, 2

Hi, I'm new to HomeOne - found this when Googling. How have things worked out? How was Blackett to deal with? Hope you are loving your new place.

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seagulls
Apr 23, 2021 9:12 pm
Bimbob
Bimbob
23 April 2021

New build - south facing windows

New build - south facing windows

Hi Camel. I suggest installing a slit window, a tall and narrow window, maybe two if you can, into the ground floor family west wall with a shading device over, possible…

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Bimbob
Apr 23, 2021 4:35 pm
cezz
cezz
23 April 2021

Fixed site costs

Fixed site costs

I'm building in Smiths Lane stage 2 as well! Who did you end up choosing as builder?

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cezz
Apr 23, 2021 1:15 pm
Billies
Billies
22 April 2021

Is this slab within normal limits

Is this slab within normal limits

Yes that’s what I would have thought. It’s covered with floorboards now but I think I will have to take the boards off to get a closer look. It’s certainly not…

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Billies
Apr 22, 2021 10:51 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
22 April 2021

KDR - Fencing

KDR - Fencing

Hi Kotex Temp fencing is pretty cheap, Just for the frontage you're probably going to spend $150/week. What most demo companies do is to include say 3 months work of…

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SejaeD
Apr 22, 2021 9:57 am
SejaeD
oklouise
oklouise
22 April 2021

Floor plan advice

Floor plan advice

based on approximate dimensions for your rooms my suggestions has reduced the total floor area of the house by about 50 sqm and there's probably opportunity for further…

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oklouise
Apr 22, 2021 12:48 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
21 April 2021

NSW Hills District - Knock Down Rebuild

NSW Hills District - Knock Down Rebuild

Lion There are some good builders based in the Hills. Really comes down to you budget. If you have $1.5m then I would speak to Homestead or Chateau, even Meadowbank…

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SejaeD
Apr 21, 2021 8:02 am
SejaeD
Stewie D
Stewie D
21 April 2021

What smart devices do you use?

What smart devices do you use?

You may get more replies if you log into the Home Theatre and Automation dept ( otherwise known as Nerd Central - but I'm being facetious ). viewforum.php?f=34 Stewie

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Stewie D
Apr 21, 2021 7:40 am
Rachel.
Rachel.
21 April 2021

modified Westwood 28 by King Homes NSW

modified Westwood 28 by King Homes NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Congratulations and thank you for sharing your experience.

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Rachel.
Apr 21, 2021 12:23 am
enz32
enz32
20 April 2021

AUSBUILD Prominence Pallara

AUSBUILD Prominence Pallara
1, 2

https://www.facebook.com/groups/4588113 ... e&exp=e8c2 Hello just made a fb group for prominence pallara community. Just feel to add it of your keen! Thanks

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enz32
Apr 20, 2021 11:14 pm
juscurious
juscurious
20 April 2021

Who to Build With?

Who to Build With?

Hi we are considering d8 home. We went thru boutique n henley but like the d8 layout. Pls inform about your build quality experience with them. Thanks

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juscurious
Apr 20, 2021 10:04 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
20 April 2021

Found out raised bathroom at completion stage.

Found out raised bathroom at completion stage.
NSW

Must be my Kiwi heritage! FFL was always finished floor level that you walk on, not what is under it. I've specified the FFL of our lounge at RL 53830 which is top of the…

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Stewie D
Apr 20, 2021 8:14 pm
Callifo
Callifo
20 April 2021

PROVISIONAL SUM

PROVISIONAL SUM

I took a cheque to me from the builder, said nothing to the bank. Ended up using it for stuff after handover. Mine was only a few thousand though, I imagine a provisional…

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Callifo
Apr 20, 2021 7:57 pm
sharly34
sharly34
19 April 2021

Building with sterling homes adelaide

Building with sterling homes adelaide
SA

Hi, When did Sterling Homes give you a handover date? We keep asking them and they said handover date would not be advised until after tiling is done. How long was it…

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sharly34
Apr 19, 2021 4:05 pm
Emma12
Emma12
18 April 2021

Landscape Plan help

Landscape Plan help

Oh that's great! Thank you so much ill try and aim for something similar to yours :)

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Emma12
Apr 18, 2021 3:01 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
18 April 2021

Contour Survey design stage help.

Contour Survey design stage help.

"I've posted a photo of what's included by a surveyor and was wondering if anything else was needed? Any help would be appreciated. " Aside from what is on that list, I…

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Stewie D
Apr 18, 2021 7:03 am
gogo65
gogo65
17 April 2021

onsite stormwater detention system

onsite stormwater detention system
NSW
1, 2

Newhousebuilder, if you’re going to drive by Tuckwell road, have a look on Darcy road (the corner of Darcy and crane-we used to live off Darcy road), there is quite a…

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gogo65
Apr 17, 2021 8:00 pm
gogo65
jm_928
jm_928
17 April 2021

Building to lock-up only | builder recommendations? | SA

Building to lock-up only | builder recommendations? | SA

Hi microalgea. Wondering if you had any success in finding a builder who would build to lock up and hand over? Thanks, Jay

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jm_928
Apr 17, 2021 4:14 pm
aussieta
aussieta
17 April 2021

Biggest house under $300k. Which Builder?

Biggest house under $300k. Which Builder?
NSW

I started my own business recently. I opened a resort, and it has a lot of success now, but I had some problems initially. I had a hard time finding a…

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aussieta
Apr 17, 2021 7:46 am
aussieta
Spazzen
Spazzen
16 April 2021

Data Cabling - Hampshire 45A - Metricon

Data Cabling - Hampshire 45A - Metricon

Should be fine, i'll be using the top shelf of the cupboard to hold the equipment rather than a rack so i'll be using a standard form server instead a noisier rack…

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Spazzen
Apr 16, 2021 6:41 pm
Pratik
Pratik
15 April 2021

Retaining wall &

Retaining wall &
NSW

Thanks for this. Much appreciated.

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Pratik
Apr 15, 2021 3:49 pm
Leona33
Leona33
15 April 2021

Rawson Home Bricks Options

Rawson Home Bricks Options

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated!

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Leona33
Apr 15, 2021 10:06 am
Emma12
Emma12
14 April 2021

Clarendon Boston 36 Central Coast

Clarendon Boston 36 Central Coast
NSW
1, 2

Wow i love your kitchen and flooring - may i ask what type and colour your floorboards are please? x

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Emma12
Apr 14, 2021 11:28 am
Roy Allantos
Roy Allantos
14 April 2021

Small powder room ideas

Small powder room ideas

Hi all, Has anyone created a dual entry small powder room with just a washbasin and toilet? Would love to see some ideas. thanks Roy

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Roy Allantos
Apr 14, 2021 10:57 am
Roy Allantos
Moki
Moki
13 April 2021

Which Grey Brick?

Which Grey Brick?

I have not built yet, but decided on using Austral Grey Gum after looking at recent houses / delivered bricks from Austral in our area. At my local Austral showroom, they…

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Moki
Apr 13, 2021 12:42 pm
Moki
Petal84
Petal84
13 April 2021

Knockdown/rebuild advice

Knockdown/rebuild advice

I would be very surprised if you can get a house that size for your budget on a sloping block. Even if you go OB it will not be enough unless perhaps you do all the…

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Petal84
Apr 13, 2021 7:40 am
Yorky406
Yorky406
13 April 2021

Gas pipe in cupboard for freestanding upright cooker & oven?

Gas pipe in cupboard for freestanding upright cooker & oven?

The gas pipe should run along the back of the base units, this is why the units are built with a void in the back, to scribe to the wall and to accept services and pipe…

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Yorky406
Apr 13, 2021 5:16 am

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