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New build, neighbours garage on boundarybeing on the other side of the fence can be a pain to. The person building next to my property has had no consideration to me or the laws that are attached to building on… Soil Test ?Sorry re soil test.
It is a requirement that a soil test is done before construction. Whether you do it or the builder, it gets done by someone. Just note some builders… Ardo replied 3 March 2022 ago To pack, or not to pack.Since we have a private inspector having our back during the build, I'm happy to let the build run its course. But when I see something like that, I'll ask the question… stanks replied 3 March 2022 ago Our Place - Meadow Springs, HGWA
Having a builder inspector is an excellent idea.
Often a builder will allow the bricklayer to cut corners which is faster for a lower price to the builder.
The builder… Small Builders Melbourne EastGood luck with your build. I am curious to know what builders quote initially as site costs and what we end up paying after the land survey is done. Raghu replied 1 March 2022 ago RaghuMar 01, 2022 9:40 pm Outdoor tap copper or pexHi folks,
Does anyone know if outdoor garden taps plumbing need to be copper or pex. If it's going underground in a trench would copper be more suitable?
Also for a… Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)!
Congratulations Orpheus on the sale of your stunning home!
I was browsing through Instagram when i saw something that looked very familiar to me, it was a post from a… Lemans replied 1 March 2022 ago Extra costs on a knockdown rebuild.Here you can buy that standard stock 3D Bim fake artistic images for $20
. LOL, That Image price should be telling you something.
Best you can hope for is own your own… Render over bricks - clay or concrete
Yeah I understand that, but below render there would be very little water being absorbed by the bricks. Infact pretty sure the NCC states you don’t even need weep… afpo23 replied 27 February 2022 ago
Hello Chris,
Thanks for the tips. I did mention to my builder at the beginning that the bricklayer wasn't doing a good job of the brickwork - they obviously didn't… PulseFeb 26, 2022 8:47 pm DA refused - masterton homesIf you owned the plans? Why didn't you deal with the engineering at the same time as the designer/Architect did the 3D sketch and rendered images? If builders do the… Crumbling slab, new build.More common than you think, could be poor quality concrete or not vibrated during the pour. You cab get an independent concrete
testing company to core through your slab… Floor plan critique
losing the void and rotating the stairs has made the house smaller not bigger and are you aware of the impact of the void on air conditioning and transfer of noise and… Provisional SumCan my builder claim an additional amount for a provisional sum at the final payment?
The situation is that at the start of the build in may 2021 not enough soil was… Jem21 started a topic 24 February 2022 ago Jem21Feb 24, 2022 3:10 pm Frame stageSo just had a chat with my site supervisor. He said frames have been ordered and will be installed a week after my slab. My slab in scheduled around March 12.
Things… kennyc replied 24 February 2022 ago Builders Range and Variation
It was communicated and documented before construction. The type. of system was to be specified and they are very similar in size.
Initially, the sister was to be placed… Plot selectionLooks the same slope for both blocks. 140 sits higher than 142 from what I understand. mcbksFeb 23, 2022 10:58 am First home owner and stamp dutyA house and land package is when you bundle the land and the build together for a fixed price.
You need to pay stamp duty on settlement of the land, so you'll need to pay… mcbks replied 23 February 2022 ago mcbksFeb 23, 2022 9:29 am EPS Cladding Metricon
Correct. I'm a broker and there aren't many insurers that will touch EPS for residential or commercial strata buildings. Only 1 that comes to mind, maybe one or two… Build cost predications post 2022
So Much for the governments 3.5% CPI index forecast
They've got you living in a tent with solar panels, drinking powdered milk and eating home grown potatoes (humour)
How… HELP! I just got a draft contract
To get you to sign now they will 100% tell you the price will go up if you don't secure it now and it probably will. But if it jumps up ridiculous amounts when you come… Echo2k3 replied 21 February 2022 ago Achieving DS build height below 7.5 mI am happy to try to stick to the 7.5 meters if realistic. The builders initial images with low pitch and decent eves, gives the home a less cookie cutter look. The 7.5… Boutique Homes
Hi All,
Apologies if this has been answered before!
We were advised at PWC signing that we could change our laundry door from a sliding to a hinged door at HIA signing… Boost replied 21 February 2022 ago BoostFeb 21, 2022 11:24 am Builder for battle axe/share driveway land
What sort of budget do you have? ie you may need to go with a custom builder but prices are sitting around $3000/sqm at the moment, depending on your level of finishes… Independant building inspector Sydney
Kippers
great post!
You are completely correct, however there are still legal remedies available under the HIA contract but it means putting the builder into breach of… Clarendon Oxford FacadeHello,
We are also building with Clarendon (SHeridan 36) at Oran Park, we are soon going to do our color selection, can I please ask if anyone has a picture of Oxford… Who pays for rectification works?So, we are lodging with Fair Trading to hopefully have the builder get this over the line and delete soil removal costs from invoice. Had PCI conducted last week, it was… pedro72 replied 20 February 2022 ago ......
back up there buddy
i am in no way involved in the building industry, in any way at all
try hiring a tradie or buying some timber at bunnings at the moment
i agree… Post handoverHi Everyone
Just thinking that if there is anyone in Sydney who wants some really good trades to do some of their work after handover, such as flooring, driveways,…
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