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No insulationThey are going to use a product called insulfluff(??), I think that is the correct name. They use this product to do insulation in… New home settlementAsk your contact at the bank how they prefer to do it.
We went through CBA and they weren't interested in doing a final inspection, just wanted the… Benefits of building your own home?I agree with the previous posts re choosing the block, the estate and style of house etc.
I also think that doing all the extra little things after you move in is so… Hels replied 20 March 2009 ago Pls comment on my floorplanhow can all of you see the image? It's so small...tried to go to the link to see it but can seem to make it work... What to do?My feeling is for our home we went with different looks in each bathroom / powder room/ laundry / kitchen.
This is however because we are never selling the home - so… kyton replied 22 March 2009 ago kytonMar 22, 2009 2:22 pm Conduit issuesPlantation will need to know where the conduits are...
Depending on the type of house, the conduits may need to be installed into the slab, and as such will need to be… InsuranceInclude everything it costs to build, including your driveways, fencing, any sheds or carpets, garages, ect. Then allow at least 10% on top of that for demolition costs… Feedback on floor PlanKitchen looks a bit narrow. 1.2m would be enough between the bench and the pantry doors.
Maybe consider a corner pantry. Also can the corridor be a little wider to avoid… Budgeting for Building A HomeHi elisa,
One option is to get an architect to design a concept for you, a schematic design, and then
shop it around to a few smaller builders. they will often have… Buildin inspectors??Hi,
I see you are in SA but this website of big Kev whom lots of us use as a building inspector in Melbourne will give you an idea of what is covered:
Dale replied 23 March 2009 ago PD Issues..
BTW hopetoun should NOT be quoting any kind of pricing - they don't know the prices and they don't see the… Cost of temporary fencing?Thanks for the replies. I heard back from the CSC and she is going to check with the supervisor but said there would be a credit applied, if applicable. So we should… Hels replied 23 March 2009 ago Floor Plan DraftOOO, also planning to add a metre or so to the ensuite, moving that whole room forward towards the portico, so that we can re-configure the ensuite and make it a bit more spacious! Aimeh replied 23 March 2009 ago AimehMar 23, 2009 8:47 pm Was at the block on Friday and caught the loo man in action taking the builder's loo… Building ExtrasThe big item to consider is extra for the footings, this can go over big time if they hit rock or other unexpected obstacles. sdabel replied 23 March 2009 ago Practical Completion v HandoverI got told the main difference between hand over and practical completion is that the certificate of occupancy can be done at practical completion and they wont install… Builder error - what would you do?Thanks for all responses.
Smeagol -
Unfortunately rebuild wasn't an option as the additional space is not there - the measurement on the plan was incorrect and only… WeezB replied 24 March 2009 ago WeezBMar 24, 2009 2:58 pm Typical Progress paymentsThats correct, you have to pay all but the final payment even if there are disputes.
For us...
Full land price + 5% on contract signing
10% on slab
15% on frame
35% at… Which colour handrail?
I think the problem is that the post is white. The timber looks a little out of place. I think 'chelle mentioned this earlier.
I'm just looking at my staircase here and… joles replied 24 March 2009 ago jolesMar 24, 2009 8:03 pm How to pay progress payment invoices?We used our own funds,so paid with a personal cheque...the only payment that we couldn,t do this was the final payment which needed to be a… Hels replied 24 March 2009 ago HelsMar 24, 2009 10:48 pm PD - SmartLiving vs AccessSome of the Smart Living are smaller than Access. Some are larger, biggest is 24sq. They are 6 star energy rated as opposed to 5 star. Technika appliances (Lifestyle and… joles replied 25 March 2009 ago jolesMar 25, 2009 6:07 pm HANDOVER IN 3 HOURS!...
Congratulations Dee! It looks so beautiful, and I bet you can't wait to move all your goodies in and make it your home. I'm soooo looking forward to this day, have to wait… Stormy replied 25 March 2009 ago why did you choose to build PD Heywood
Hi Damon how big is your Alfresco? is the meals window fixed? or will you be able to open it.?
i regret having mine fixed . The sun comes through… Damon replied 26 March 2009 ago DamonMar 26, 2009 1:33 am Small Issue with Builder (Plantation)Thanks for your reply chuth!
Well it was the private certifier who said we dont need to pay the council sewer application fee  We actually did get the credit back in our… Gester replied 26 March 2009 ago
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i think I will get one at frame/pre…
hahaha, that's heaps funny. if we don't buy lights from PD…
