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shraz
shraz
18 February 2021

Driveway, crossovers and paths

Driveway, crossovers and paths
NSW

Hi guys, I want to do the driveway on our own because it’s cheaper but my partner is freaking out saying he has read some horrible stories on how the builder voids the…

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shraz
Feb 18, 2021 12:58 am
Goxxo
Goxxo
17 February 2021

[SA] Design for block pointing north

[SA] Design for block pointing north

New to this forum, and pretty new to building. We've just signed a contract for a property that we are planning to knockdown and rebuild. The front of the block faces…

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Goxxo
Feb 17, 2021 9:26 pm
Carolleigh
Carolleigh
17 February 2021

Which builders build in the Blue Mountains?

Which builders build in the Blue Mountains?
NSW

Which builders build homes in the Blue Mountains? Has anyone built up there? Who with and what did you get for your budget? How is Blue Mountains council to deal with…

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Carolleigh
Feb 17, 2021 7:53 pm
Melanie R
Melanie R
16 February 2021

Volume Builders, negotiating around modifications

Volume Builders, negotiating around modifications

We are intending to build with a volume builder at the budget end of the market. We have our selections appointment in a couple of weeks. In the mean time I have asked…

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Melanie R
Feb 16, 2021 3:33 pm
Pavel Chuchuva
Pavel Chuchuva
16 February 2021

Contract extended because of snap Covid lockdown in Victoria

Contract extended because of snap Covid lockdown in Victoria

Our builders VCon Homes extended our contract by 2 weeks because of 5-day snap Covid lockdown in Victoria: Due to COVID-19 Circuit Breaker Action Delay…

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Pavel Chuchuva
Feb 16, 2021 11:54 am
Pavel Chuchuva
Cala90
Cala90
16 February 2021

Maximum width of garage door?

Maximum width of garage door?
VIC

Thanks guys.

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Cala90
Feb 16, 2021 11:40 am
V002
V002
16 February 2021

Looking for home networking installer - Brisbane only

Looking for home networking installer - Brisbane only

Looking for a home networking installer, for a new build in Brisbane. Google is my friend I know. However, looking to hear from people who've used a particular company and…

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V002
Feb 16, 2021 10:39 am
Roy Allantos
Roy Allantos
15 February 2021

Rawson Home Facades Cost?

Rawson Home Facades Cost?

agree with post above. approx between 15 and 20K for balcony facade

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Roy Allantos
Feb 15, 2021 5:07 pm
Roy Allantos
Dimpy
Dimpy
15 February 2021

ilve kitchen appliances

ilve kitchen appliances

Planning to build our home by Atrium Homes . What is the difference in the price after the upgrades? The things that we are not sure about are the sinks,flick mixers,…

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Dimpy
Feb 15, 2021 12:19 pm
mitaus
mitaus
15 February 2021

Simonds Villa Grande (Le Cras) 44

Simonds Villa Grande (Le Cras) 44

Hi favourthebold, I am also interested in Le Cras 44, so can you please share some photos of your house, the floorplan if you made some changes, and experience of your…

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mitaus
Feb 15, 2021 2:21 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
14 February 2021

Kitchen Layout

Kitchen Layout
VIC

Center window with hotplate. Centre hotplate with window. Center theses between the wall oven and the internal corner of the benchtop Doing this should help with the…

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Bimbob
Feb 14, 2021 3:34 pm
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Zack1502
Feb 14, 2021 12:25 pm
MBX3
MBX3
14 February 2021

Level 1 Compaction - Residential

Level 1 Compaction - Residential

Hi, I am interested to know what responses you received when questioning quality of compaction despite level 1 compaction certification provided. Our lot came level 1…

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MBX3
Feb 14, 2021 9:11 am
MBX3
alymei
alymei
13 February 2021

Austral Cherry Soda

Austral Cherry Soda
QLD

Has anyone used these bricks or have a picture of the actual wall at Austral?

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alymei
Feb 13, 2021 9:19 pm
originalcollector
originalcollector
13 February 2021

What will a 300k budget for a house get us?

What will a 300k budget for a house get us?
NSW

So who did you build with and how was the building experience? Can you elaborate a little?

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originalcollector
Feb 13, 2021 1:43 pm
Vetmusic
Vetmusic
12 February 2021

Building Liberty 40 with provincial facade

Building Liberty 40 with provincial facade
NSW

Hi guys, After much thought we have decided to go with Metricon for our build. I’ve signed the contract but haven’t yet been to Studio M. We are on…

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Vetmusic
Feb 12, 2021 5:41 pm
Buildingaheadache
Buildingaheadache
11 February 2021

Building with GJGARDNER

Building with GJGARDNER
VIC
1, 2, 3

Also if you ended up building one as well?

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Buildingaheadache
Feb 11, 2021 11:05 pm
Eazyware
Eazyware
10 February 2021

Retaining Wall Bolted to The Wall of the House

Retaining Wall Bolted to The Wall of the House

Hi has this wall been approved under DA or a cdc? As with any wall over 600mm it would require on of these options usually at 1m high you would need an engineer to sign…

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Eazyware
Feb 10, 2021 9:39 pm
Hotwei1204
Hotwei1204
10 February 2021

Anyone building with oracle agies 32

Anyone building with oracle agies 32

Anyone building with oracle agies 32,

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Hotwei1204
Feb 10, 2021 8:51 pm
Karar
Karar
10 February 2021

Anyone Building with Masterton?

Anyone Building with Masterton?

Hi Rayavo going back and forth between builders i realized Masterton and Metricon tend to be cheaper compared to others initially, they might still be cheap if you pick…

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Karar
Feb 10, 2021 8:09 pm
rantapawan
rantapawan
10 February 2021

How much is it to install downlights after handover?

How much is it to install downlights after handover?
VIC

If you're a Victorian, you can get the under the VEU scheme.

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rantapawan
Feb 10, 2021 6:46 pm
rantapawan
baronx
baronx
10 February 2021

Henley Reserve - Cullen 45 .. Build Cancelled !

Henley Reserve - Cullen 45 .. Build Cancelled !
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

I gave up on the Raft slab as it was almost impossible to have our own surveyor, get a raft slab & keep the costs down with a volume builder. All volume builders use a…

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baronx
Feb 10, 2021 5:53 pm
baronx
Gerro
Gerro
10 February 2021

potential car side access size and usefulness

potential car side access size and usefulness

We have about 3m from the fence to the wall of the garage, we do have the eaves overhang this space but it will probably on really be an issue with a large caravan or boat..

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Gerro
Feb 10, 2021 12:39 pm
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jayzz55
Feb 10, 2021 10:15 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
9 February 2021

Differences between custom and project homes

Differences between custom and project homes

Custom = What you want Project = What they have to offer you or what your willing to…

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Bimbob
Feb 09, 2021 10:28 pm
Pulse
Pulse
9 February 2021

Neighbour built on zero boundary

Neighbour built on zero boundary

As the others said, you need an identification survey to see where their wall is, the developer won’t be of much help. The certifier or council may be better if the pegs…

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Pulse
Feb 09, 2021 2:15 pm
crimzin
crimzin
9 February 2021

Floor Plan Feedback

Floor Plan Feedback

I would put the garage and toilets on the western side of the house instead. You want more eastern light coming into the house and less western light. Listen to the…

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crimzin
Feb 09, 2021 11:44 am

Hi Everyone, My husband and I are quite early in the build process having just finalised our final floor plans & submitted for building & planning approval to build on…

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gidgegannup
Feb 09, 2021 2:35 am
Sparkyf
Sparkyf
8 February 2021

Advise building with Metricon Fintona 37

Advise building with Metricon Fintona 37

We already had to change our island benchtop colour, as the Dekton colour we chose (in May last year) is now obsolete and no longer in stock in Australia! And despite…

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Sparkyf
Feb 08, 2021 7:25 pm
Sparkyf
GoodToGo
GoodToGo
8 February 2021

Building 4br on 350sqm

Building 4br on 350sqm

Are you doing DA or CDC? Where is the property?

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GoodToGo
Feb 08, 2021 4:06 pm
Newbuild29
Newbuild29
8 February 2021

Buidling Designer Fees

Buidling Designer Fees

Looking to build a double storey home in Melbourne. What should we be paying (price range ) for a building designer to draw up a concept design and then working drawings…

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Newbuild29
Feb 08, 2021 4:04 pm
r1sk
r1sk
7 February 2021

How to get the best value in custom build

How to get the best value in custom build

Did abit of research and the VBA states that cost plus contracts aren't allowed unless the project is 1mil+. Additionally, how would you get a loan for this sort of…

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r1sk
Feb 07, 2021 9:35 pm
LindoF
LindoF
7 February 2021

How to look after existing pool during Knock Down & Rebuild

How to look after existing pool during Knock Down & Rebuild

Oh my gosh!!! I was not thinking it would be priced so high! Does that include fencing? I’m currently looking at different options and hopefully, can keep the cost down. Thanks

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LindoF
Feb 07, 2021 10:19 am
Houselog
Houselog
6 February 2021

Anyone built (or is building) with Edgecliff Homes?

Anyone built (or is building) with Edgecliff Homes?

Thanks CD12JD! Glad to know someone else has looked into them since they seem relatively new. Hope your new build is going well!

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Houselog
Feb 06, 2021 11:38 pm
chippy
chippy
6 February 2021

Electrical provisions for future pool

Electrical provisions for future pool

Discuss it with the pool supplier. They should be able to give you the exact requirements. I wouldn't be surprised if you will require 3 phase power if you are having a heat pump.

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chippy
Feb 06, 2021 5:48 pm
chippy
ECOECO
ECOECO
5 February 2021

Surfmist Windows

Surfmist Windows

In most lighting Surfmist is indistinguishable from White, it used to be called off-white. So as a neutral "colour" it will look fine with any tint.

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ECOECO
Feb 05, 2021 5:38 pm
ECOECO
keyman
keyman
5 February 2021

NBN Connection, Telephone and TV wiring

NBN Connection, Telephone and TV wiring

Really depends on how much your builder will charge for the work; some may have huge markups whereas others are reasonable ($100-$150 per data run). If you do find it more…

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keyman
Feb 05, 2021 3:45 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 February 2021

Site Works expense

Site Works expense

You've got the heads up... be prepared. All the Best

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 05, 2021 2:09 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Ozshaz
Ozshaz
5 February 2021

No Physical Termite Barrier By My Builder Is that Acceptable

No Physical Termite Barrier By My Builder Is that Acceptable
VIC

Do you know what was mentioned in your contract or the specification attached to the build. Normally builders will specify the type of termite treatment in the…

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Ozshaz
Feb 05, 2021 6:34 am
JJJmack
JJJmack
4 February 2021

Greenvale Carroll Lane

Greenvale Carroll Lane
VIC

This is an old thread, but wondering what peoples site costs have come to who have built here?

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JJJmack
Feb 04, 2021 5:47 pm
Kotex
Kotex
4 February 2021

Estimate Costs - Knockdown and Rebuild

Estimate Costs - Knockdown and Rebuild

Thank you..all make sense

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Kotex
Feb 04, 2021 5:06 pm
aussieta
aussieta
4 February 2021

Carlisle homes: Should I sign an incorrect document?

Carlisle homes: Should I sign an incorrect document?

where you sign make a note referring to correct plans

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aussieta
Feb 04, 2021 3:26 pm
aussieta
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 February 2021

Narrow Block Design

Narrow Block Design

Also if your budget can stretch consider putting in a basement there are quiet a few unassuming 4 level homes on small blocks.

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 04, 2021 10:13 am
StructuralBIMGuy
taffymarz
taffymarz
3 February 2021

Site Clean after Construction/ excess material removal

Site Clean after Construction/ excess material removal

Hi home builders I am in the process of house construction in Victoria and attended final walk through recently I…

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taffymarz
Feb 03, 2021 11:29 pm
Dreamproject
Dreamproject
3 February 2021

New home

New home

Hi all home builders We have just started the process of building with wisdom homes. Building a single story home 35-36 square. As wisdom do not have a single story…

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Dreamproject
Feb 03, 2021 8:07 pm
Mariette
Mariette
3 February 2021

"Quality House and Land" home builders

"Quality House and Land" home builders

Has any one built with Quality house and Land. Looking to built with them in Drouin Vic

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Mariette
Feb 03, 2021 5:38 pm
Fore2
Fore2
3 February 2021

Driveway application ( For CDC APPROVAL)

Driveway application ( For CDC APPROVAL)

You can just add TBC in the details section as you aren't even close to driveway. That's what my council advised (Liverpool NSW) Then when building completed and you have…

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Fore2
Feb 03, 2021 1:10 pm
MorrighanRaven
MorrighanRaven
2 February 2021

Kit or Modular Pros and Cons

Kit or Modular Pros and Cons

Recently moved to Australia from Arizona. As for the local climate, there is nothing to say, but I will share the experience of…

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MorrighanRaven
Feb 02, 2021 3:42 am
MorrighanRaven
stme
stme
1 February 2021

non treated timber frame

non treated timber frame

As an expert, what termite management system do you advise to use for a new construction

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stme
Feb 01, 2021 4:47 pm

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