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StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
20 November 2019

Looking for advice on a foundation issue

Looking for advice on a foundation issue

I am sure there are retired engineers locally not affiliated to builders that may help out? LOL special grout my back side, IMO, that SS should have his license…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 20, 2019 7:12 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
karthikb
karthikb
20 November 2019

Builders

Builders

Hi All, I am planning to construct a house in Melbourne's western suburbs in an established estate. I am yet to look at builders. I was wondering which builders to go to…

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karthikb
Nov 20, 2019 10:52 am
hayleyRetreat305
hayleyRetreat305
20 November 2019

First home buyers building with hallmark homes

First home buyers building with hallmark homes

Which design are you building? Where abouts? Looking good so far!

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hayleyRetreat305
Nov 19, 2019 11:45 pm
hayleyRetreat305
hayleyRetreat305
20 November 2019

Build Feed: Hallmark Homes - Vouge 298 - Caboolture QLD

Build Feed: Hallmark Homes - Vouge 298 - Caboolture QLD
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4

Hey Nathan I am finally sorted!!! Check me out :)

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hayleyRetreat305
Nov 19, 2019 11:44 pm
NoodZ27
NoodZ27
19 November 2019

New Build

New Build
VIC

No we haven't signed contract yet. We just signed/initialed the quote and finalised our inclusions/floorplan with the sales rep and paid for the soil testing/drafts…

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NoodZ27
Nov 19, 2019 6:45 pm
Steve4216
Steve4216
19 November 2019

First home - timeline?

First home - timeline?

Work on your contract date, and anything before that is a bonus. I wouldn't be asking or thinking about a date right now, it's too early to tell. A lot of factors can change it.

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Steve4216
Nov 19, 2019 9:09 am
wantadreamhouse
wantadreamhouse
19 November 2019

Whitehorse NRZ4 problem

Whitehorse NRZ4 problem
VIC

Hi Davel, We started now, we are building with Henley as well. But not tender yet, not sure if we can pass dispensation.

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wantadreamhouse
Nov 19, 2019 6:56 am
mildmanneredme
mildmanneredme
18 November 2019

Monash C125 Proposal - concerns relating to changes for GRZ3

Monash C125 Proposal - concerns relating to changes for GRZ3

Hi all, I've been doing some research and have started to explore areas of SE Melbourne that are within our build budget (1.5m) for a single-story new build. As a result,…

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mildmanneredme
Nov 18, 2019 7:01 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
18 November 2019

Wisdom Homes

Wisdom Homes
SA

Wisdom’s Home Building Agreement contained non-disparagement clauses that allowed it to control or prevent any public statements such as online reviews, made by…

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Norfolk
Nov 18, 2019 7:10 am
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
18 November 2019

Scratched window frames

Scratched window frames

That’s what we would expect, but I’m betting the builder is not planning on doing that. Ironically, we only realised yesterday that two sets of 5m wide glass…

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Bebbsy
Nov 18, 2019 6:43 am
gogo65
gogo65
17 November 2019

Bridgetown 43 - McDonald Jones Homes

Bridgetown 43 - McDonald Jones Homes

Lots of builds on instagram too, with lots of advice

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gogo65
Nov 17, 2019 9:53 am
gogo65
iammarlin
iammarlin
17 November 2019

Standard Home Design Garage to Habitable Space

Standard Home Design Garage to Habitable Space

Hi All, I'm looking to build a new house with a rear loaded lot in Victoria. As rear loaded designs are limited. I'm looking at standard house designs (garage at front)…

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iammarlin
Nov 17, 2019 6:21 am
annakoh
annakoh
15 November 2019

Leveling land to street level

Leveling land to street level
VIC

I’m looking to do a knockdown rebuild on my block which has about a 3.5m fall from front to back on a 650sqm block, sloping more from right to left. The build area…

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annakoh
Nov 15, 2019 8:50 pm
annakoh
InvincibleInDN
InvincibleInDN
14 November 2019

Interim Occupation Certificate NSW

Interim Occupation Certificate NSW

Got Hand over on 4 October 2019, but only got Interim OC but the its not due to driveway or landscaping. The condition for full OC doesn't talk about driveway or…

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InvincibleInDN
Nov 14, 2019 12:16 pm
InvincibleInDN
judder
judder
14 November 2019

Floor waste pipe connected to the sides of the house

Floor waste pipe connected to the sides of the house

Really? I was told this was one of the things a lot of people either underestimate, forget or didn't even know existed unless they asked for it on the options list.…

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judder
Nov 14, 2019 12:12 pm
rilakbear
rilakbear
13 November 2019

Waterproofing Particle Board Floors

Waterproofing Particle Board Floors

Hi all, I have particle boards installed in my second storey (green tongue) and would like to get them waterproofed before installing the carpet. There is a bathroom…

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rilakbear
Nov 13, 2019 3:16 pm
luxbuild
luxbuild
13 November 2019

Who pays for the Building Surveyor?

Who pays for the Building Surveyor?

Where they organised by you/your bank or the builder? Normally the one the builder has is already paid by you in the contract, but the bank will charge you for their own…

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luxbuild
Nov 13, 2019 2:27 pm
l_vanslyke
l_vanslyke
13 November 2019

Termite systems - Coral homes Ripley

Termite systems - Coral homes Ripley
QLD

You're more than welcome! Let us know how you go.

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l_vanslyke
Nov 13, 2019 8:31 am
LOLZ
LOLZ
12 November 2019

Clarendon Boston 35

Clarendon Boston 35
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Thank you ad0303! I’ve emailed my old CSC tonight. I don’t call my pre-construction CSC anymore because she has hardly ever returned my phone calls and I end up…

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LOLZ
Nov 12, 2019 10:27 pm
Harrington Terrrace
Harrington Terrrace
12 November 2019

Is it recommended to get your own building inspector?

Is it recommended to get your own building inspector?
NSW

I recommend . They took time to explain things clearly and conducted a thorough inspection prior to handover. It saved a lot of…

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Harrington Terrrace
Nov 12, 2019 7:22 pm
Harrington Terrrace
Althom
Althom
12 November 2019

Electrical Plan Critique/Help

Electrical Plan Critique/Help

What are you planning to put/do in your garage? You'll need one single powerpoint dedicated to your NBN connection. Then - clothes dryer, beer fridge, freezer, excercise…

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Althom
Nov 12, 2019 5:46 pm
Althom
Engineer
Engineer
12 November 2019

Screw piles vs bored piers

Screw piles vs bored piers

It's so good to see you do your homework and understand everything - well done on the outcome.

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Engineer
Nov 12, 2019 1:16 pm
Engineer
Montu
Montu
12 November 2019

Trim the eaves or get a smaller home

Trim the eaves or get a smaller home
NSW

Thanks that answers my question.

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Montu
Nov 12, 2019 12:52 pm
Dan_S
Dan_S
11 November 2019

Anyone built with Metro Homes NSW?

Anyone built with Metro Homes NSW?

Hi everyone, I have a block in Bardia and recently came across a builder called "Metro Homes NSW" while I was navigating through diffrent builders. Since there are no…

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Dan_S
Nov 11, 2019 1:57 pm
Sanders2
Sanders2
10 November 2019

Metricon new build

Metricon new build

Metricon is project builder but not cheap at all !!! I was first with them but then pull out and currently build with custom builder and the price and process and quality…

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Sanders2
Nov 10, 2019 2:53 pm
Sanders2
Sanders2
10 November 2019

Metricon advice

Metricon advice

I had technika in my old house that built by builder owner. I am very happy with their quality. I am currently building a new house with custom builder and choose technika…

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Sanders2
Nov 10, 2019 2:46 pm

Might be because I posted it a while ago, Here's another one

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em-n-craig
Nov 09, 2019 12:21 pm
gillybean
gillybean
9 November 2019

Build a home with hebel and steel frame yes or now

Build a home with hebel and steel frame yes or now

The thing is you wouldn’t have seen them do it because it was a BS suggestion that they would’ve destroyed all the panels with a chainsaw in the first place and…

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gillybean
Nov 09, 2019 11:48 am
gillybean

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GarethB
Nov 08, 2019 7:41 pm
GarethB
ligongl
ligongl
8 November 2019

Our KDR Project - Canberra

Our KDR Project - Canberra
ACT
1, 2

Thanks Trimega. BH also using Pioneer kitchen I guess.

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ligongl
Nov 08, 2019 6:15 pm
ligongl
lached
lached
8 November 2019

Driveway face brick pillar not cemented properly

Driveway face brick pillar not cemented properly

Yes appears normal to me. When the landscaping is complete you will not even notice it.

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lached
Nov 08, 2019 10:06 am
Kservice
Kservice
8 November 2019

New build

New build

Hi all, My partner and I are currently looking a building with diverse family homes in shepparton! Would love some feedback from others that have built through them or who…

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Kservice
Nov 08, 2019 8:47 am

I am building a brand new house and I saw this on the floor next to where the washing machine should be, it looks like a hole has been cut out on a sewer pipe and looks…

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Juliusf
Nov 07, 2019 8:51 pm
chippy
chippy
7 November 2019

Recessed sliding door is flushed to internal floor slab

Recessed sliding door is flushed to internal floor slab
NSW

You are correct. It's just the fins on the sliding door that get trimmed. Ultimately you should not be able to see the edges of the tile. For the OP the tiler will need to…

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chippy
Nov 07, 2019 2:50 pm
chippy
ceravz
ceravz
7 November 2019

Recessed sliding door tracks

Recessed sliding door tracks
1, 2

I’m doing it after handover but I told them the thickness of the tile. I would’ve thought they recess the frame and allow for flooring, not tell the owner that they…

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ceravz
Nov 07, 2019 1:07 am
brightstarshine
brightstarshine
6 November 2019

Builder refuses PCI after getting the building inspection

Builder refuses PCI after getting the building inspection

Hi luxbuild Yes, I received a notification a month prior to ETA provided earlier, how can someone say the PCI is completed without the owner ever being present during the…

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brightstarshine
Nov 06, 2019 8:55 pm
brightstarshine
ThomasN90
ThomasN90
6 November 2019

Sahara Q1 - happy ever after

Sahara Q1 - happy ever after
VIC
1 ... 186, 187, 188

Hi mirz, Love your posts on Sahara Q1. It is very informative. I love your floor and stairs. Can you share with us the information about your floor choice and more…

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ThomasN90
Nov 06, 2019 8:13 pm
Harweeeee
Harweeeee
6 November 2019

First Build - GJ Gardner - Modified StillWater

First Build - GJ Gardner - Modified StillWater
NSW
1 ... 12, 13, 14

Springfield is a lovely place. We'll be building about half an hour away. Your build is so nice!!

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Harweeeee
Nov 06, 2019 4:50 pm
Harweeeee
ourrawsonbalmoral38
ourrawsonbalmoral38
6 November 2019

Shortage of tradies ? NSW

Shortage of tradies ? NSW

Our brickies took a tad over 8 weeks

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ourrawsonbalmoral38
Nov 06, 2019 10:39 am
stellabella
stellabella
6 November 2019

Stellabella's second build - work stopped...again - 1 month+

Stellabella's second build - work stopped...again - 1 month+
QLD
1 ... 10, 11, 12

Well...I'm finally in. A lot has happened, my (now ex) husband and I separated, so I'm moving in to the house by myself, with the baby. Basically we will have to sell it…

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stellabella
Nov 06, 2019 9:45 am
stellabella
Norfolk
Norfolk
6 November 2019

Door edges unpainted

Door edges unpainted

brightstarshine I was naive like you with my recent Metricon build. I thought I just sign the contact, pay the money, leave it to them and walk into my ‘display home’…

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Norfolk
Nov 06, 2019 7:44 am

Hi All, Im trying to find some info or experts that can advise on an idea I have for a container house build. I want to have two 40Ft containers at ground level with…

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mhatzis
Nov 06, 2019 6:05 am
WillowBays20
WillowBays20
5 November 2019

Building with Bellriver Homes

Building with Bellriver Homes
NSW
1, 2

Hey Everyone, I am looking to build with BRH and was wondering if anyone on here has built with them in the passed 12 months or so.

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WillowBays20
Nov 05, 2019 2:16 pm
l_vanslyke
l_vanslyke
5 November 2019

Bathroom Tiles After Handover

Bathroom Tiles After Handover

Depends on where you are building and your type of construction. If timber or steel frames are used, the bathroom walls will be fitted with a fibre cement sheet of some…

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l_vanslyke
Nov 05, 2019 12:11 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 November 2019

Engineer report stormwater

Engineer report stormwater

Let me tell you where it's heading, soon you'll need Engineering Certifications for Brick fence footings " That's the hard line that's now being adopted, having submitted…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 05, 2019 7:51 am
StructuralBIMGuy
building-expert
building-expert
5 November 2019

Extra piering variation raised by Builder

Extra piering variation raised by Builder

Read the last line of my previous answer

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building-expert
Nov 05, 2019 5:23 am
building-expert
bluemetal77
bluemetal77
4 November 2019

Steel Mono Stringer Staircase - Local options and cost

Steel Mono Stringer Staircase - Local options and cost

Hi. We are building in North-west Sydney (Kellyville) and wanted to know if anyone has had the experience of putting ina steel mono stringer staircase in recently and who…

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bluemetal77
Nov 04, 2019 7:21 pm
bluemetal77
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
4 November 2019

H1 slab for H2 class soil

H1 slab for H2 class soil
NSW
1, 2

I won't give up the location of my build , but I will say this, since I got my "E" slab, the same volume builder has contrsucted most new builds around the estate on big…

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sweetswisssteel
Nov 04, 2019 7:05 pm
indo26slate
indo26slate
4 November 2019

Has anyone built with Plan Build Homes?

Has anyone built with Plan Build Homes?
QLD
1, 2

I'll send you a private message with my number

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indo26slate
Nov 04, 2019 5:59 pm

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