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OzSurferAl
OzSurferAl
2 September 2021

To Double Glaze or Not

To Double Glaze or Not

Hmmm, I don’t know where I got $20k from. $12k is more reasonable and alexp79 does have some good points.

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OzSurferAl
Sep 02, 2021 12:42 pm
tranlan257
tranlan257
2 September 2021

Boundary survey

Boundary survey

Big builders often have the site cost component (to be paid by owner) including a re-establishment survey if there are misplaced pegs.

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tranlan257
Sep 02, 2021 1:10 am
Noname
Noname
1 September 2021

Statement of Claim NSW

Statement of Claim NSW
NSW

No it's not happened to me but I would have had a lawyer around the same time they tried to pull the shifty on me around practical completion you describe. Also your…

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Noname
Sep 01, 2021 7:34 pm
Noname
Noname
1 September 2021

How negotiable can turnkey price be?

How negotiable can turnkey price be?

cool. well on the flipside when they try to stooge you for any increased costs (*if), quote them their fixed price comment. Hopefully you have that in writing.

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Noname
Sep 01, 2021 4:55 pm

for any internal rooms including downstairs halls, under stairs and and windowless rooms consider Solar Skylights that add daylight without needing direct access to…

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oklouise
Sep 01, 2021 12:06 pm
donaldlj
donaldlj
1 September 2021

Connection Application for Underground Electricity Supply

Connection Application for Underground Electricity Supply

Ok Fair enough. 7K, then doesn't sound too far fetched. I also read cost can be higher if they have to bore into the ground, road, nature strip

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donaldlj
Sep 01, 2021 11:24 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
1 September 2021

Plumbing Issue

Plumbing Issue

Pour some water in to make sure the trap has a hydrostatic seal.

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SaveH2O
Sep 01, 2021 8:44 am
SaveH2O
Brookea
Brookea
31 August 2021

Any Kaloha Homes Feedback?

Any Kaloha Homes Feedback?

I must say my experience has been much the same. They were recommended to me by a friend who is currently building with them, their industry knowledge is quite amazing,…

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Brookea
Aug 31, 2021 7:03 pm
awkwajena
awkwajena
31 August 2021

[VIC] Affordable prefab and modular builders?

[VIC] Affordable prefab and modular builders?

Has anyone built a prefab or modular home in Melbourne? I'm looking for a company interested in servicing the first home buyer/downsizer type market, with build offerings…

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awkwajena
Aug 31, 2021 10:12 am
LaurenW
LaurenW
30 August 2021

Building Regional Vic - potential brick issues

Building Regional Vic - potential brick issues

Hi there, I am unsure if they have used a saw for cut through, but that’s definitely what it looks like. We are unable to meet our site supervisor on site at the…

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LaurenW
Aug 30, 2021 6:57 pm
Hollygirl
Hollygirl
30 August 2021

Need help understanding footing classifications

Need help understanding footing classifications

Thank you very much for your reply that's very helpful

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Hollygirl
Aug 30, 2021 12:47 am
Leona33
Leona33
29 August 2021

DA application 8 objections from neighbours

DA application 8 objections from neighbours

I made measurements on my block today. Ans this is what I found out They hcut the eastern side of the boundary by at least 1000mm and put a 1000mm retaining wall. They…

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Leona33
Aug 29, 2021 6:02 pm

Hi there.. does anyone has an idea of what the stairs in the picture is called and approx how much would it cost if I have to do in laminate option?

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MegKo
Aug 28, 2021 8:59 pm
Builderg
Builderg
28 August 2021

Handshower in bathtub

Handshower in bathtub
VIC

Thanks, SaveH2O. So my builder has said no matter what they are not installing the hand shower. I guess i don't have much that I can do here. I will try to contact VBA…

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Builderg
Aug 28, 2021 2:53 pm
Jojac
Jojac
28 August 2021

House and Land at Elante Gardens in Box Hill

House and Land at Elante Gardens in Box Hill

Hi Hman12, I believe they do either single or double, we got double for a 330sqm block. You may want to contact Sumit (0415 883 030), he’s quite responsive. I know…

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Jojac
Aug 28, 2021 12:45 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
28 August 2021

"Executive Building Group" Or "Artico Custom Homes" ?

"Executive Building Group" Or "Artico Custom Homes" ?
NSW

Hi TJ1987 I saw your post and I hope you don't mind me making a suggestion. Our clients often ask us for a couple of referees, we also like to take our new clients and…

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Ashington Homes
Aug 28, 2021 5:13 am
Ashington Homes
MegKo
MegKo
27 August 2021

Newpark corner lot fencing

Newpark corner lot fencing

Anyone in newpark on corner lot was able to extend the secondary brick pier fencing up until front 2 m behind the primary building start line (allowed as per blacktown…

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MegKo
Aug 27, 2021 7:30 pm
Concretecowboy
Concretecowboy
27 August 2021

McDonald Jones - Final price variance

McDonald Jones - Final price variance

Thanks mate - appreciate your insight. interesting to hear about the AC - will have to keep an eye on that in the case they try to gouge us! They included a base model as…

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Concretecowboy
Aug 27, 2021 3:25 pm

Hi all, I found this forum when doing keyword search, and want to give it a try because I can't really find an answer to my question. I am looking at buying a land, and…

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Penny13
Aug 27, 2021 2:52 pm
oklouise
oklouise
27 August 2021

Looking for someone to draw me up a draft home plan.

Looking for someone to draw me up a draft home plan.

post a copy of your rough ideas to invite suggestions for improvement

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oklouise
Aug 27, 2021 9:13 am
robw17
robw17
26 August 2021

TV Aerial

TV Aerial

For us, Rawson provided for two TV points in the standard inclusions. The TV points included the wall plates at our nominated TV locations and prewiring of the cabling,…

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robw17
Aug 26, 2021 11:19 pm
shariq001
shariq001
26 August 2021

Mimosa homes

Mimosa homes
VIC
1, 2

Hi Nuri, How was your experience with Mimosa, I am looking at building Churchill 220 with them. Just wondering if you could share your experience with us. Regards,

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shariq001
Aug 26, 2021 2:58 pm
building-expert
building-expert
26 August 2021

Mould detected during pre-plaster inspection

Mould detected during pre-plaster inspection

No, You have your wires crossed. Inspector's job is to inspect and report on issues of compliance and conformance on the day. What happened before is a subject of expert…

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building-expert
Aug 26, 2021 1:12 pm
building-expert
Kippers01
Kippers01
26 August 2021

Do I Take the Owner or Builder to VCAT for Damages to our Pr

Do I Take the Owner or Builder to VCAT for Damages to our Pr

If your property has been damaged or compromised and the builder refuses to address it then thats a matter for the police. I suggest you make a statement at the local…

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Kippers01
Aug 26, 2021 12:14 pm
bashworth
bashworth
24 August 2021

White patches on slab

White patches on slab

Its more of a problem when there is issues of water getting into the slab, for instance I had ongoing issues at the front edge of my garage slab, but only the first 50mm…

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bashworth
Aug 24, 2021 10:30 pm
bashworth
Andarvin
Andarvin
24 August 2021

Kitchen, bathrooms

Kitchen, bathrooms

Hi, We are building with beechwood homes and was wondering what kitchen company do they use and costs for upgrading the kitchen Many thanks

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Andarvin
Aug 24, 2021 10:16 am
worldofmud
worldofmud
23 August 2021

Concrete vs screw piers

Concrete vs screw piers
NSW

There could be problems with both options, your geotechnical engineer should advise further investigation or the structural design should include some clauses so you avoid…

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worldofmud
Aug 23, 2021 9:46 pm
awkwajena
awkwajena
23 August 2021

What’s the really point of prefab homes?

What’s the really point of prefab homes?
VIC

Hi Paolo, Did you ever find any viable prefab builders for your 3br project in VIC? I'm interested in the same thing, and like you, am (still, having had my eye on the…

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awkwajena
Aug 23, 2021 5:22 pm
TomO2021
TomO2021
23 August 2021

Knockdown rebuild, flat Sydney block - 220-250sqm home cost

Knockdown rebuild, flat Sydney block - 220-250sqm home cost

Hi all, Wondering what is a reasonable price expectation to have for a 220 to 250sqm two-storey knockdown rebuild in 2021? Located in Sydney's St George region. I have…

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TomO2021
Aug 23, 2021 3:58 pm
Bdizzle
Bdizzle
23 August 2021

Anyone built with Dixon Home, North Queensland?

Anyone built with Dixon Home, North Queensland?
QLD

Still know the market mate??? Best builder in Townsville?

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Bdizzle
Aug 23, 2021 3:36 pm
awkwajena
awkwajena
22 August 2021

Base Price Lists 2021 VIC

Base Price Lists 2021 VIC

Hi all, Does anyone have access to current base price list from Metricon? (They don't publish prices online.) Feel free to post any you have from other builders, in…

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awkwajena
Aug 22, 2021 5:38 pm
issacsharma
issacsharma
22 August 2021

Clarendon Sheridan Build - Box Hill NSW

Clarendon Sheridan Build - Box Hill NSW
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi, I can imagine your situation. What happened on your loan now ? I am looking to secure a lot on house and land packages in Domaine Homes somewhere in south west…

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issacsharma
Aug 22, 2021 12:47 pm
strannik
strannik
22 August 2021

New 3-storey steel frame house insulation - advise needed

New 3-storey steel frame house insulation - advise needed
QLD

There's a difference between what you need to do to pass bare minimum requirements, and what you should do (if you have the budget) to live in the house comfortably. I…

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strannik
Aug 22, 2021 9:42 am
worldofmud
worldofmud
21 August 2021

Query around contract pricing

Query around contract pricing

The only way to control site costs is to do sufficient geotech. investigation to enable the most economical design up front. Where variations are claimed buy the builder…

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worldofmud
Aug 21, 2021 11:38 pm
alexp79
alexp79
21 August 2021

Double Storey Too Hot Upstairs

Double Storey Too Hot Upstairs
VIC

Frankly speaking, in a typical house around 30-35% of the energy will be lost through walls and around 25-35% through the windows and doors (depending on glazing ratios).…

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alexp79
Aug 21, 2021 10:33 pm
last one ever
last one ever
20 August 2021

dennis family homes

dennis family homes
1, 2, 3, 4

We are building with Dennis family homes quality is good but the time taking to build is the worst we have ever had, this is the 6th house we have built over our time and…

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last one ever
Aug 20, 2021 7:37 pm
lilbza
lilbza
20 August 2021

Porter Davis Homes.

Porter Davis Homes.

Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience. I'm on to my third build, but our last home built by Porter Davis was the best experience thus far. We would have built with…

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lilbza
Aug 20, 2021 4:44 pm
lilbza
Savagepuppy
Savagepuppy
20 August 2021

Feedback on floor plans

Feedback on floor plans

Hi Jason, Thanks again for taking the time to help me with this plan, so kind of you. Sorry I didn't mention that I'm doing it under CDC, so the upstairs setback is 8m,…

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Savagepuppy
Aug 20, 2021 3:58 pm
strannik
strannik
19 August 2021

Build Experience

Build Experience

It depends on the builder. The fact that it's their responsibility to take care of all those things just means that you will be chasing one person instead of 10 different…

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strannik
Aug 19, 2021 11:00 pm
AnjC
AnjC
19 August 2021

Brick & Mortar quality

Brick & Mortar quality

I'm not sure if this will help you much, but my bickie recently did me up this sample of three different mortar styles. If you look closely there are three courses each…

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AnjC
Aug 19, 2021 10:07 pm
JRG
JRG
19 August 2021

Got the keys today

Got the keys today
NSW
1, 2

Hey, We are partway through a build with Tullipan Homes in North West Sydney. Really happy with the whole process so far.

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JRG
Aug 19, 2021 9:22 pm
Contracts-Specialist
Contracts-Specialist
19 August 2021

Ceiling creaking loudly downstairs when walking upstairs

Ceiling creaking loudly downstairs when walking upstairs
VIC

Hi yesplease It is not clear whether the issue is a defect, breach of contract, or breach of some…

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Contracts-Specialist
Aug 19, 2021 4:54 pm
Contracts-Specialist
tcshum
tcshum
19 August 2021

Contract lawyer Perth

Contract lawyer Perth

Is this variation due to delay more than 45 days? My builder request a meet up to discuss on costing on the coming Monday. Don't know what to expect.

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tcshum
Aug 19, 2021 4:26 am
misseditbythatmuch
misseditbythatmuch
18 August 2021

Virtual Colour selections during lockdown - NSW

Virtual Colour selections during lockdown - NSW
NSW

Similar boat this time last year in Victoria, which was and is still in lockdown. We saw one display home before the serious lockdowns so had very limited exposure to…

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misseditbythatmuch
Aug 18, 2021 10:01 pm
misseditbythatmuch
building-expert
building-expert
18 August 2021

HIA Building contract - clause 19 delays COVID

HIA Building contract - clause 19 delays COVID

Regardless of what the contract says if the builder has delays because of events beyond builder's control it will be reasonable to allow extension of time, if not in…

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building-expert
Aug 18, 2021 7:58 pm
building-expert
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
18 August 2021

Unrealistic site costs

Unrealistic site costs
VIC

Here's the flip side of the coin when the site works is done without proper documentation, inspections and certification

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 18, 2021 1:10 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
18 August 2021

Slab Issues in Cobram Vic

Slab Issues in Cobram Vic

Hey KaterChap welcome to the forum What makes this a great forum is professional posts without fear or favour, while no ones trying to sell you 2 litres of paint based on…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 18, 2021 12:49 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Ranti13
Ranti13
18 August 2021

Bricks - Austral Bluegum

Bricks - Austral Bluegum
NSW

Everyone seems to have white garage door with Bluegum bricks. I'm building with Bluegum as well but not sure about the white garage door. I'm looking for something dark,…

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Ranti13
Aug 18, 2021 12:45 pm
Jason526
Jason526
18 August 2021

Extremely Shallow Block

Extremely Shallow Block

I don't think that there are many volume builders who would have an existing plans of theirs to suit your land. Even if anyone has, I don't imagine the plan would fully…

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Jason526
Aug 18, 2021 11:21 am
mumstheword
mumstheword
18 August 2021

Indepandent Building inspection price?

Indepandent Building inspection price?
VIC

hi Sandra, just came across you post, am building in sydney, if you have a good private inspector to recommend would really appreciate it,cheers

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mumstheword
Aug 18, 2021 7:44 am

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