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Custom design - feedback soughtI'd prefer to have separation between the living areas and the bedrooms, and I want to have some windows opposite the entry for a feature and cross ventilation. If i can… dillaJan 03, 2010 10:19 pm Questions on choosing a builderHi abbeybox!
We've gone with a local builder and we're building a custom design. From our experience, builders like to build what they've built before and like to do… jodge replied 3 January 2010 ago jodgeJan 03, 2010 10:54 pm looking for a builder in melbourneAs per PM, will be in touch soon. We have good systems that are designed to exactly work to the process you have outlined so we look forward to catching up when we can. builda replied 4 January 2010 ago Brick retaining wall at front of property?oh he quoted us 3600 to do the other side of the house too ( about the same length with several direction changes) . that's a little more difficult for access because we… kexkez replied 4 January 2010 ago What do you think of this?Hi arrowl,
It is stated in the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, frame stage means the stage when a home's frame is completed and approved… Lex replied 4 January 2010 ago Developers and CouncilHi Hoffdog,
Yes, we're hoping to build in Croydon, Vic, and the plans have to go to the developer first who check on everything meeting the design guidelines and then it… Melbourne House DemolationGood-cheap demolition contractors is surely an oxymoron! Who is doing the building? If you have a builder then get them to organise it for you, or at least quote it. If… builda replied 4 January 2010 ago serrzJan 05, 2010 4:33 am Ours is 151.69sqm (16.32 squares) of living. With the alfresco, porch and garage it's 224.46sqm (24.16… dillaJan 05, 2010 5:26 pm Subsidance under waffle pod slabs.King,
It depends on the engineering of the slab design. generally subsidence is an issued, however there are some slab designees that incorporate a "scarification"… The first course of bricks.King,
all of the brickies work is in the set out and laying of the first course, not only to ensure the bricks are level from 1 corner to the corner of the house, but to… certificate of currencyYou really need to ensure that they are insured. While it is their responsibility to maintain their insurance be law, it is your responsibility to ensure that you contract… Anybody done thisThere is always a catch. Our builders current promotion is WAY better than the one we paid for. However the base price of the house has now increased by around $20k. SO… Testing of Internal Plumbing and DrainageRegardless of the builder, the plumber should provide you with a compliance certificate - I think this applies to all States and that compliance certificate is designed to… builda replied 6 January 2010 ago Notice to fence receivedHave you called some fence install companies and compared their quotation yet?
price may different from areas.  Electricity + water in the same pipe?Thanks!
We spoke to the site supervisor this morning who told us they never run water + electricity in the same pipe which is why we were stumped as to how they'd sort… Feedback on proposed floor planHeya, regarding the billiard room, I just had an idea but would involve redrawing the 'kitchen side' of the plan. I haven't thought it the whole way through but is more of… NEED URGENT HELP re. Overhang
Thanks, tdl, great info here!
BTW, I mentioned the Z ones specifically because I think they can be useful for house (foundations) construction just because they seem to… Lex replied 7 January 2010 ago Window and door heightCommon joinery height is 2150 but this also depends on the aesthetic appearance, some people place 600mm high windows and seating level you will also get different height… certificate of occupancyYou'll either need to check with your certifier, or council. My certifier (I'm in Sydney) said he will give us an interim OC so we can move in before we do our driveway,… borgJan 07, 2010 10:33 pm creamJan 08, 2010 1:18 pm megzyJan 08, 2010 1:43 pm How did you know?It's hard isn't it - there is so much choice. For us, we knew we were building with the right people mainly because of reputation, but other things served to set our mind… Total $$$$$Just my house was $190,000, drive was included up to the crossover which will cost us $1000, we get fencing and landscaping included in the land deal. Land was… Bricks under roof beams - is this safe?Update:
My site manager (bless his cotton socks) got back to me over the weekend and has put my mind at ease. He said that it was standard building practice to put bricks… counting down to contract signing !Good luck, we're due to sign our contract on Friday, but we are still waiting on the final plans. Hoping they arrive tomorrow actually but I'm guessing it won't be until…
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