Building A New House

MNH

8 December 2009

Building and sticking to a budget - WA

Yes the block are retained and seem to be already levelled. There is bushland around so we might pop out there and have a peek. Thanks so much for your advice it has…

makoby

8 December 2009

Land has settled!! Building the SoHo with M3tr1c0n !

Thanks guys! Penny im building in Leopold, just outside of Geelong

pinkfairymagic

8 December 2009

Your Home

My very first home I bought was 25sqs, 4bdrm, 1 bathroom on 2 acres, I had 2 young children and was quiet young myself. Our second home, which is what we are building…

3win

8 December 2009

Calling the Experts - Frame

I have everything in writing from the builder, but I think it's a good idea to get another written assurance of the building structure for this area in question. Thanks Lex.

take2

8 December 2009

Hot Water system Solar or Gas?

We have natural gas to the house so we went for a solar with a gas booster, cost $2000 more than the gas system but with energy prices going up and we plan to be in this…

kes1984

9 December 2009

Question re Final Payment and bank valuations

just not sure how it will be for me - my bank manager isn't replying to my email. I think I will call her. She has already told me I am looking after the bank cheque…

Helyn

9 December 2009

Kitchen appliances - when are they usually installed?

Ours were done before handover but were the last thing to be done. We built with a small builder in SA.

purplerosey

9 December 2009

What do you think of this combo?

Joles, We can do woodland grey as well in the window, its there in our discussion list... we both are inclined to go with woodland grey but up to now we are still doing…

Jodie80

9 December 2009

Building In Perth (Vertu) - Laminate Flooring throughout

You're better off getting tiles put in in all wet areas (laundry, toilets, bathrooms, kitchen). Laminate would be fine for the rest of the house. You can get some really…

kes1984

9 December 2009

Mistake fixed quickly

that's great to hear.

to_do_list

9 December 2009

H Class Slab Piers

The depth of the pile is dependent on the load applied to it (in a domestic application single or double storey), and the ground conditions (if you have a lot of fill they…

KnockItDown

9 December 2009

Can I install silt fencing myself?

Yep I had excatly the same problem with my knock down. Ended up finding a guy on the Central Coast that did a silt fence for $6.50 / L mtr

onc_artisan

9 December 2009

first ever contact, after handover date

^^^ Also a please Zaphod.. We all need to make a stand at times and some of those times it goes against the grain.

fruitty

10 December 2009

Electricity Question - Help Please!!

I have not heard of anyone who has to pay their electricity connection fee directly. (You actually paid for it in your building contract anyway). Does hurt to question…

gilese

10 December 2009

Thornton Blaxland by Edgewater / Henley in Ropes Crossing

HELP, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN. I AM NEW TO THIS. I got a call from a Henley rep asking could I come for an inspection in Monday of the house. What does this mean, what do I…

Shozza

10 December 2009

Water tank plumbed to toilets ?mains back up?

Guys, I have been researching this topic for quite some time now and have noticed some traps with both types of systems that others may like to consider when selecting…

moogle

10 December 2009

Vandalism and theif in Taylors Hill area - Homestead

Hi kateypink, we're all the way on the other side at Stage 49 at corner of Hume Drive…

joles

10 December 2009

Pay builder before handover and get independent inspection ?

Asking for payment before the work is completed..... sacking staff and taking over the job themselves..... hard to get tradies on site. These are all pretty classic signs…

rocketleaves

10 December 2009

What does a sample building contract look like?

Here's a copy of HIA general contract clauses. All builders who are HIA members can use the HIA building contract clauses as it is a legal document, plus builders do not…

timo

10 December 2009

Valuations - Does everything have to be completely finished?

Our bank is Westpac also and I have spoken to them and they don't need the coo to send the valuer out or pay the final payment so that is good. The fitters are coming…

ladybird

10 December 2009

Building With Burbank

my partner took the day off and we did it on the day its all over just gotta wait for the land to be ready

rocketleaves

10 December 2009

Protection Notice.... What the???

It seems to me your neighbour is pushing out the garage all the way to the boundary. I am building in a new estate and because my crossover and my neighbour's are side by…

LordX

10 December 2009

ANYONE BUILDING WITH PORTADA HOMES ???

Yeah I’m building too, they are pretty unknown and by the way they are not builders, the builder is someone else. They…

kkatt

10 December 2009

Havingfun - Sorbetto Brick pics - Roof is on (nearly)!!!!

Hi everyone, Our brickies are almost done doing our house in sorbetto if anyone wants a stickie there are pics on my build thread.

bitrusty

15 July 2019

Carpet on Stairs - Pricked by smoothedge

Hi, just make sure when you are cleaning your carpet, that you do not loosen the nails as you will over time expose the nails again which can lead to nasty injuries. This…

somewoman

11 December 2009

Splasbacks - Charcoal and Dark Greys

Gambarol

11 December 2009

Skirting boards...

A stained hardwood skirting board could look quite nice depending on the wall colour and flooring. I prefer painted with a gloss enamel type paint....heaps easier to keep clean.

jbdave

11 December 2009

Incorrect Soil Testing - All is good

Good to hear !

Hels

11 December 2009

Consumer Credit Contract & PD

I don't remember having to produce that document. But we went through Choice which is PD's lending arm, so maybe it was all provided for us.

mr_producer

11 December 2009

Plantation Builders Qld (and everyone else)- advice please!!

Our Kato BK1 was finished in June this year. We got the alarm system from the Plantation supplier, PM Systems. The owner was fantastic when he came to commission…

Jose27

11 December 2009

Camping out for a land release.....who has done this??

But I guess if they're only releasing ten blocks, and there's already ten people in the line then that wouold prevent…

stonecutter1309

12 December 2009

Wisdom Impression 38MK II - Some new pic's 12/12/09

Wow - looking good. Love what you've done in the stairwell with the Xmas decorations! Given me some great ideas for 2010 (yes - I'm sad - I've already designed my xmas…

Hels

12 December 2009

Our PD Illoura.

I'm going to close this thread off now. A big thanks to all those who followed our building journey and contributed to this thread. All future updates will be in my blog

Lex

12 December 2009

Advise on building first home in Geelong Area.

... the people that inspect the frame etc are called the Principle Certifying Authority. There should also be a Registration Board for your…

Southies

12 December 2009

Window Frame Colours

yes, but definitely not creamy/yellowy

Dollar

12 December 2009

Parquetry flooring -your verdict

Herring bone is beautiful. Blackbutt is very nice. My fave wood is kauri and I would hate to think how much it would cost.

westy

12 December 2009

Demolitions in Perth - Recommendations please

I will be doing a demo soon in the inner metro area (3x1 brick and fibro with 2 sheds, asbestos and some small vegetation/trees) and have had quotes from the following…

virgin-builder

12 December 2009

building inspection

I usually give about 3 or 4 days notice. Seems to work out fine.

nicoshea

12 December 2009

My Lovely New Sofa :)

I love all the comments I hopefully will have my keys by the end of Feb, so then I can move in and decorate I love interior designing and that is part of my…

onc_artisan

12 December 2009

What gutter guard did you use for your new home??

Gutter guard will never take the place of maintenance. In my line of work we remove LOOOTS of gutter guard as the primary cause of water ingress. Mostly from consealed downpipes

IceMan

14 December 2009

Hybrid air con vs inverter... what's the difference?

Thanks for the replies... I have just checked the quote from the dealer and it says "1 x Daikin reverse cycle 20kW (8HP) Hybrid three phase ducted…

pinkdiamond

13 December 2009

Why did you pick the house you built?

Single story (done my days trotting back and forth stairs) 4 bedrooms a must as we have 3 boys Decent sized backyard for the same reason as above. 7 star energy 900 mm…

kure69

13 December 2009

Who's building in Carlingford Estate, Lalor?

Hi Bator I will be located in north side of Gillwell Road lot 211. Its a shame that we have to wait till may next year. What lot are you on? I was planing to build the…

slknv

13 December 2009

New home electrical cables

If that is within the standard guidelines then I guess we might have to look at getting a thicker cable put in ourselves. Either way I'm not…

Sierra

13 December 2009

Electrical fit out after painting?

Its how our house was done. Paint then electrical fit out. For us I noticed marking on the concrete where switches and power points were going. Kinda looked like dollar…

Bam

13 December 2009

Help with a front fence

Done For future reference, you can use the Report Post function to let us know

overwhelmed

13 December 2009

Plantation Shutters on sliding doors? Anyone have them?

We were going to get it for our upstairs aluminium sliding door....but it was too fiddly because it's not like a window where there is a frame to put the plantation…

onc_artisan

13 December 2009

CRACKS IN SLABS- anyone?

Yes a flexible tile adhesive for sure

Polo

14 December 2009

FHOG is depend on land contract date or settlement date?

Yes sign the building contract before 31 December 2009 and you will be eligible for the $25k but this then depends on the condition that you must have a slab completed…