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homerenoSA
homerenoSA
17 March 2016

Building a custom home in Adelaide - any recommendations?

Building a custom home in Adelaide - any recommendations?
SA

I built with Eastern Building Group in 2012 at Hectorville. The process was easy and end product was fantastic. We recently sold the house and reached a record price for…

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homerenoSA
Mar 17, 2016 9:47 am
FHB-RHI
FHB-RHI
13 March 2016

Decking the Alfresco Ceiling

Decking the Alfresco Ceiling
SA

Thank you that gives us an idea on price. I was just concerned that moisture/humidity could cause some issues.

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FHB-RHI
Mar 13, 2016 6:45 pm
S7iCkSt3R
S7iCkSt3R
12 March 2016

Building with Fairmont Homes / RealtySA @ Woodcroft Horizon

Building with Fairmont Homes / RealtySA @ Woodcroft Horizon
SA
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Quick question for anyone who's still alive in here, is anyone on Exetel for NBN in Woodcroft? I've heard the speeds can be hit and miss depending on the area.

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S7iCkSt3R
Mar 12, 2016 5:14 pm
S7iCkSt3R
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
6 March 2016

Building our first home with Sterling Homes "Watervale 176".

Building our first home with Sterling Homes "Watervale 176".
SA

Jaycastle you may find Sterling homes (among my least preferred builders) have adopted a stalling attitude, we encountered with Fairmont a few years ago, when an owner…

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Uncle Arfur
Mar 06, 2016 5:22 am
Wilko91
Wilko91
3 March 2016

Looking for good building contractor

Looking for good building contractor
SA

Hey Jignesh, I am currently in the admin phase with Fairmont. We didn't look at statesman but did compare with a bespoke builder and Rivergum homes. Fairmont won hands…

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Wilko91
Mar 03, 2016 12:39 pm
Wilko91
Emmz70
Emmz70
29 February 2016

Metricon Glendale 39 questions

Metricon Glendale 39 questions
SA

Hi and welcome nice too see yet another Glendale outdoors and portico are definitely concrete. A/c they don't allow own suppliers in until handover. Depending on…

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Emmz70
Feb 29, 2016 8:41 pm
MJT
MJT
28 February 2016

South @ Seaford Meadows

South @ Seaford Meadows
SA
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Yeah seems like the requirements say all new homes must have a rainwater provision, and a rainwater tank fitted prior to occupation, except for estates or councils where…

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MJT
Feb 28, 2016 12:45 am
heatherkam
heatherkam
15 February 2016

First build in SA Woodville West - with Fairmont Homes

First build in SA Woodville West - with Fairmont Homes
SA
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Wow you were pressed for time, thanks for the info I looked up that site, doesn't look like they need soil at the moment, so on with the removal quotes we go lol…

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heatherkam
Feb 15, 2016 3:14 pm
heatherkam
twin_dad
twin_dad
11 February 2016

Stormwater & Concreting

Stormwater & Concreting
SA

Compltely agree TC, it should be part of the plumbing component. However as you mentioned they don't want to be responsible for it. We had a bobcat driver rip up a…

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twin_dad
Feb 11, 2016 8:05 am

we have a monument roof with PGH canyon bricks

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lot96willandra
Feb 03, 2016 4:23 pm
lot96willandra
Wellard2ndTimers
Wellard2ndTimers
27 January 2016

Guest Suite House Plans

Guest Suite House Plans
SA

I know you aren't in WA - but the builder Gemmill Homes over here does some good designs with a guest suite. From memory the Wornum and Galliano. Might give you some…

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Wellard2ndTimers
Jan 27, 2016 10:29 am
TomCat
TomCat
17 January 2016

Building in Adelaide - furnishings

Building in Adelaide - furnishings
SA

Hi peeps! Interested to share supplier/trade advice? I'm looking for furniture. Know where to find quality furniture that's not 'on trend'. Eg 'House of Java' Unley Road…

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TomCat
Jan 17, 2016 10:16 am
TomCat
TomCat
TomCat
14 January 2016

Flooring company wants full payment before install, What the

Flooring company wants full payment before install, What the
SA

We had Carpet Call do our carpets and they asked for remaining $7k before install. We paid. Top job Our tiler who did a freaking awesome job, doing what looked like the…

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TomCat
Jan 14, 2016 3:42 pm
TomCat
goody59
goody59
20 December 2015

Will you change door/window locks yourself on handover?

Will you change door/window locks yourself on handover?
SA

I am satisfied with the dead bolt on the front door that will only operate with owners key after build. Not a problem there. The window locks on Dowel windows are useless.…

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goody59
Dec 20, 2015 6:55 am
goody59
TomCat
TomCat
18 December 2015

who is building at Hillcrest SA 5086?

who is building at Hillcrest SA 5086?
SA

Not Hillcrest but Golden Grove. Soil type: $$$$ aka E-D P ... Footings cost $37k after we spent $12k on earthworks and retaining to level our block nice and flat. We were…

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TomCat
Dec 18, 2015 4:27 pm
TomCat
s2dttn
s2dttn
13 December 2015

First home - Adelaide

First home - Adelaide
SA
1 ... 11, 12, 13

Turns out it was an SA Power Networks problem. Caused damage to appliances and HWS, etc =(

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s2dttn
Dec 13, 2015 8:31 pm
s2dttn
Mclaren
Mclaren
11 December 2015

Built in SA with Dechellis: landscaping

Built in SA with Dechellis: landscaping
SA
1 ... 16, 17, 18

Hi, we had Dave from Spot On Paving (http://spotonpaving.com/) ... he did an awesome job. I can't tell you what the laying costs were but all up it was $16k very well…

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Mclaren
Dec 11, 2015 8:44 am
Mclaren
Nyssa+Lachlan
Nyssa+Lachlan
7 December 2015

How poor is this framework?

How poor is this framework?
SA

Sorry just saw you're in Adelaide!

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Nyssa+Lachlan
Dec 07, 2015 8:14 am
Nyssa+Lachlan
MmmmBalf
MmmmBalf
21 November 2015

What is the point of sliding window locks?

What is the point of sliding window locks?
SA

Hubby and I had handover of our new house last week. Our builder installed keyed window locks on our property but I have only just found out (after being burgled 4 days…

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MmmmBalf
Nov 21, 2015 10:08 am
MmmmBalf
Man1
Man1
16 November 2015

Fairmont Newport at Greentree Walk

Fairmont Newport at Greentree Walk
SA
1, 2, 3

Hey iyeayo, I assume you are in now, what was your 'grand summary' as to how the build went!?

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Man1
Nov 16, 2015 7:07 am
Jin
Jin
13 November 2015

Footing/soil question

Footing/soil question
SA
1, 2

Got planning approval but yet to get all documents for development approval. *sigh* taking forever...

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Jin
Nov 13, 2015 10:07 pm
Lewiston2015
Lewiston2015
12 November 2015

Pgh archipelago - anyone used this Brick?

Pgh archipelago - anyone used this Brick?
SA

They are a nice brick, I remember we had them on our list but decided to go with cobblestone. I found PGH's website a great help when deciding as with some of the bricks…

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Lewiston2015
Nov 12, 2015 9:19 pm
TomCat
TomCat
5 November 2015

Urban One - Nougat bricks Austral South Australia

Urban One - Nougat bricks Austral South Australia
SA

They are both nice ... I remember seeing and liking. Nougat: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=58995&start=720 Slaters posted a pic halfway down that page ^

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TomCat
Nov 05, 2015 10:21 pm
TomCat
Halcyon
Halcyon
3 November 2015

Building with simonds homes is SA

Building with simonds homes is SA
SA
1, 2, 3

" title="Love struck" /> But just a question about your lighting, I noticed you swapped the batten lights above your island bench…

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Halcyon
Nov 03, 2015 8:47 pm
Halcyon
boosta
boosta
28 October 2015

Connection to Stormwater Sleeve after Handover

Connection to Stormwater Sleeve after Handover
SA

Get a few quotes and decide (~$1650 to $2200 based on my quotes). You can do this prior to handover as long as your builder approves it, 1 less thing to worry about and…

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boosta
Oct 28, 2015 11:58 am
bluesteel
bluesteel
26 October 2015

Our modern country home in the beautiful Adelaide Hills!

Our modern country home in the beautiful Adelaide Hills!
SA
1, 2, 3

Looks awesome, was waiting to see your benchtops! You can always grey grout the lines with something like grout perfect - will also make it easier to clean.

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bluesteel
Oct 26, 2015 7:04 pm
bluesteel
bluesteel
bluesteel
12 October 2015

Hydraunic underfloor heating

Hydraunic underfloor heating
SA

Hi, so you are building in Adelaide. Have nothing to offer re underfloor heating except to say when I did appointment at Beaumonts it was lovely the room was warm and I…

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bluesteel
Oct 12, 2015 7:14 pm
bluesteel
Chrisswifey
Chrisswifey
11 October 2015

Lares Homes adelaide

Lares Homes adelaide
SA

Hi Annie I am in the early stage with Lares Homes at the moment - just waiting for 3D design - which I will post on my thread when I understand how this forum works So…

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Chrisswifey
Oct 11, 2015 5:41 pm
Hajnalka
Hajnalka
29 September 2015

Architect or not?

Architect or not?
SA

We are looking to knock down subdivide and build to places on our odd shaped 879sqm block. We have started to play with plans and drawings with the builder but the…

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Hajnalka
Sep 29, 2015 9:48 am
Skyblues
Skyblues
28 September 2015

Cheap Marble Chip Driveway

Cheap Marble Chip Driveway
SA

Hi Everyone, Just looking to better understand some pros/cons in your experience/view re using marble chip for a driveway that is 6m long and 6m wide. I have been…

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Skyblues
Sep 28, 2015 11:55 am
TomCat
TomCat
20 September 2015

Will this brickwork crack?

Will this brickwork crack?
SA

:D 8) Excellent ... Thank you, I love your work! The harder you try - the luckier you get So true and so is The more you…

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TomCat
Sep 20, 2015 10:25 am
TomCat
lishaun
lishaun
13 September 2015

How long from settlement to start building?

How long from settlement to start building?
SA

Awesome! Def keen to follow your thread! Can't wait to get the construction phase started! Our thread is here: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75840&view=unread#unread

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lishaun
Sep 13, 2015 9:03 pm

There is no problem with the DPC in relation to the alfresco slab as long as that is the final floor level. If however the alfresco slab is having tiles or some other…

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Stewie D
Sep 13, 2015 9:23 am
Matt1
Matt1
11 September 2015

All bedrooms with ensuites!!!

All bedrooms with ensuites!!!
SA

We've just built a house with 8 bedrooms (ones a toy room for now) plus 5 bathrooms. 2 of the bathrooms are ensuites, another 1 is shared between 2 bedrooms (1 of which is…

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Matt1
Sep 11, 2015 9:01 pm
Matt1
Frysie1
Frysie1
1 September 2015

Power pole

Power pole
SA

Hi, has anyone had any experience removing a stobey pole through sa power? I am looking at building a house but the pole is right where the drive way will be. The power…

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Frysie1
Sep 01, 2015 10:44 pm
Gunna
Gunna
1 September 2015

Soil Report Drama's

Soil Report Drama's
SA

We had the same issue with our builder claiming the site was too wet, they were booked in before the Easter break so we could find out if we were going ahead with the…

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Gunna
Sep 01, 2015 3:03 pm
DingoD64
DingoD64
31 August 2015

Building the McLaren by Dechellis

Building the McLaren by Dechellis
SA
1 ... 71, 72, 73

Hi Mclaren, I have spent many hours reading your build. We are doing our selections currently for 'The Vogue'. I cant recall, did you get soft…

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DingoD64
Aug 31, 2015 12:30 pm
DingoD64
TomCat
TomCat
29 August 2015

Rossdale or Format?

Rossdale or Format?
SA

It can be hit and miss I reckon. I know two peeps who built with one of those builders and they are friends. One couple told me they were great. The other said terrible…

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TomCat
Aug 29, 2015 9:52 am
TomCat
claypot
claypot
18 August 2015

How does the main water supply enter new house?

How does the main water supply enter new house?
SA

Our water came in externally off the brick wall on the side of the house, but that may have been a local council requirement, as the mains supply…

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claypot
Aug 18, 2015 9:29 am
Jojeke
Jojeke
14 August 2015

How much "roughly" over the listed price does building cost?

How much "roughly" over the listed price does building cost?
SA

I went well over. My list price didn't include flooring, driveway, landscaping, security screens, retaining walls etc. I also extended the size of the kitchen and added…

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Jojeke
Aug 14, 2015 1:50 am
jai.m
jai.m
10 August 2015

Build pack and selections process

Build pack and selections process
SA

We're currently in the pre-construction stage of building our new home. We have signed off on our final working drawings and have been told…

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jai.m
Aug 10, 2015 8:39 pm
frozenkuku
frozenkuku
8 August 2015

Building with Rivergum Homes - SA

Building with Rivergum Homes - SA
SA

This review is based on my opinion with Rivergum Homes, they are currently building next to my house. They are making all different kind of troubles on my house/my…

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frozenkuku
Aug 08, 2015 7:39 pm
frozenkuku
Chi Chi 1
Chi Chi 1
31 July 2015

Jas build - PCI next week, finally updated with lots of pics

Jas build - PCI next week, finally updated with lots of pics
SA
1, 2, 3

Hi Jas, i wish i could see your pictures they are no longer avail to view on your threads :(

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Chi Chi 1
Jul 31, 2015 3:32 pm
archetto
archetto
30 July 2015

Roughly how much over the listed price to build....

Roughly how much over the listed price to build....
SA

We added $76,000 to our listed price and I expect another $55,000 to finish the house, flooring/window covering/landscaping/cabinetry/electrical/paint etc

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archetto
Jul 30, 2015 1:11 pm
archetto
claypot
claypot
28 July 2015

Building with Sterling Homes Adelaide

Building with Sterling Homes Adelaide
SA

How's the build going, got them on the strait and narrow?

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claypot
Jul 28, 2015 9:21 pm
Jin
Jin
24 July 2015

Building in Richmond with Distinctive

Building in Richmond with Distinctive
SA

Hello alsu, any progress on your build?

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Jin
Jul 24, 2015 8:01 pm
goody59
goody59
19 July 2015

Do you have rubble under your slab?

Do you have rubble under your slab?
SA

I believe the slab heave threads have been the most important threads I have read in the 12 months I have been reading threads on Homeone.

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goody59
Jul 19, 2015 7:29 pm
goody59
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JakkiT
Jul 17, 2015 6:41 pm
Joker
Joker
16 July 2015

Henley Mainvue Behind the scenes

Henley Mainvue Behind the scenes
SA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Joker, my guess is that…

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Joker
Jul 16, 2015 10:34 pm
jay patel
jay patel
14 July 2015

Render Dune, oyster Bricks and roof Monument can work

Render Dune, oyster Bricks and roof Monument can work
SA

thank you so much for your picture. actually i really like this bricks now. its looks amazing and your combinations are great ..

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jay patel
Jul 14, 2015 6:16 pm

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