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New home in Point CookHey All, does anyone know at what time does the car spaces in Laverton/Aircraft station get filled up completely in the mornings during weekdays? Level 1 construction Shock!!!The grand total for mine comes to $12,330. Prior to sigining the tender I had asked about an estimate of costs and they said 3000-5000. How is it… Timber Garage Doorwe considered a cedar timber door for our double garage. it was from memory about an extra 4 k. I asked about how well they keep their good looks and was told they … kexkez replied 9 September 2008 ago WincrestThere is a list of standard inclusions on the website. It seems to differ slightly depending on which house you're building. We also bought the special package they had at… Judie replied 9 September 2008 ago JudieSep 09, 2008 11:26 pm kdeuxSep 10, 2008 12:13 am Building inspectors for perthThank you, this is very useful information. Apart from anything else (1) they are Perth based and accessible (yay!!!) and (2) they give an indication of prices. I wish… lilian replied 10 September 2008 ago pd lock up stageIt's so exciting going every few days and seeing changes made. We aren't quite at lock up and I love wandering around the slab saying "here I am, cooking at the bench"… oztish replied 10 September 2008 ago Site CostsHi,
We were going to build with National in Victoria but after getting their quote (and paying $850 for site soil tests) we were horrified at their site costs.
We… Custom Private Builder Referral?I went out onsite today for lunch and had a chat with my partner and one of the builders. Sorry the builders my partner knows seem to only do their own projects. Good luck… Minx replied 10 September 2008 ago Spray paint all over slabif you use an adhesive such as optima then it will be fine but it is expensive
maybe look at a powder mastic type adhesive
also kerra bond
cleaning paint if oil base is… davinci replied 10 September 2008 ago People who have built in Point Cook
Oh, I have a friend who drives up to Altona and leaves his car there.
He said there are lots of parking spaces there along the side streets. VJ replied 10 September 2008 ago Toilet Drain. Is it OK?I thought the same! Am not experienced in looking at this sort of thing but don't think you need to be - it should line up  donuts replied 11 September 2008 ago Off white mortar
That's 'cos we have the same bricks, VJ!!!!!
 VJ replied 11 September 2008 ago kdeuxSep 12, 2008 12:59 am Brisbane based private builderI can't sorry. We built in Brisbane 11 years ago with Coral Homes and they were fantastic!!! My parents and a friend also went on to build with them. Info on APG Homes...PLEASEah happyhome that makes sense I think I remember reading about your move in another post now.
Nice to hear good news about a perth builder.  kexkez replied 12 September 2008 ago My New Dream HomeHow long did it take from start of paper work until site works? Builder has done the soil tests, we're finalizing our selections at 501 and will be meeting… VJ replied 12 September 2008 ago PD handover help neededAlso building with PD, but not up to that stage either! Good luck - make sure you keep us posted on your progress and the outcome!  petal replied 13 September 2008 ago petalSep 13, 2008 11:11 am PD People Please :)Woohoo! Good to hear V
How many R values did they do the external wall insulation too?
Also did you get ceiling insulation too? haywgl replied 13 September 2008 ago Who is Kevin?Thanks!
By the way, LOVE your username. You are reminding me of that episode of Seinfeld when Pennypacker, Vanderlay and Varnsson are inspecting that apartment...so funny. oztish replied 13 September 2008 ago comparing building quotesThis is interesting...we went through a few builders to get quotes (estimates based on sketch design) with details on the types of finishes we were after and they all came… rerob1 replied 13 September 2008 ago Junk and Disorder - New Home RequiredLooks like a great plan, I like the flow of all the rooms and the segregation between formal/ informal living.
I would just recommend that you make sure you have… Back to the drawing boardWe gave ours the chance to make it better and it paid off and like you didn't want to start over again and waste more time. Give them a chance, I am sure they can do it. suh replied 14 September 2008 ago BASIX for dummiesSo, you have two choices. Do everything exactly as in your current BASIX cert and then make changes after you get th occupancy cert
or
Do a new… HELP HELP!!!!! M3trlcon vs banksWe went thru the big M and had no issues with finance. I think that it is unreasonable for the builder to get the permits before signing on the dotted line.
Perhaps it… I'm starting to build our dream homeHi mheloy2,
Welcome to the forum!
What sort of house are you planning to build - single or double storey?
How about the size?
Have you been looking at different… VJ replied 15 September 2008 ago bunkySep 16, 2008 10:44 am From memory... and this may be wrong.... Helyn and Lorraine both have arches in their new homes.
your memory serves you well!!
We have… HelynSep 16, 2008 10:47 am Carnaby Home Design - H3nley Properties
Just to let everyone know that we have now arrange our first new home inspection with the Warranties departement...How EXCITEMENT!!!
Also some info on my issue… papa replied 16 September 2008 ago papaSep 16, 2008 11:17 am PD Tiles SelectionAll
We just received a letter from NT that the tiles (Villamanta Smoke) we selected have been discontinued and they have offered us a new tiles (Kimberly Smoke).… PD Customers - Council approvalPorter davis would not use council for the building permit they would use a private building surveyor, who for volume builders should not take more than 2 weeks for a… PCV - Microwave Door Cost?hi!
just looked at our contract...and we have the variation:
Provide 2no. approx 700mm wide 2 drawer pot drawer units to the kitchen in lieu of standard double… Newbies replied 18 September 2008 ago New Blog PD Illoura 33hello fellow Illourian
A month after the contract is not bad at all.
fingers crossed and i have been following your progress through ur thread, you must be… Austral Melbourne RangeWe are building with the Hawthorn bricks but our house hasn't started yet so I don't have pics. Apparently the Hawthorn is a very popular brick Sliding doors - PD standard locksWe are planning on getting security sliding flywire doors and we will get better security on those. Will have to think of which way our doors slide as well. Home built by Porter DaviesWe're building PD Lifestyle. I'd keep away from Prestige, too many complaints. Lifestyle have a good range and you will get the same quality for a cheaper price. Do not…
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