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CraigNSW
CraigNSW
12 November

Performance Based Solution

Performance Based Solution

Hi We are building in the Hunter Valley, our soil test is H1, our builder has advised us they need to have a letter signed for Fair Trading as the new drainage standard…

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CraigNSW
Nov 12, 2023 8:59 pm
groundzero
groundzero
12 November

Building on extremely reactive soil

Building on extremely reactive soil

With that sort of soil type if you ask for a design to include piers then I would also include void formers. That way you should reduce the chances of settlement and heave.

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groundzero
Nov 12, 2023 5:32 pm
Yunazin
Yunazin
8 November

My homes wa

My homes wa

Hi, has anyone build with My homes WA and how has the experience been? Thanks in advance.

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Yunazin
Nov 08, 2023 11:04 pm
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
7 November

Question regarding PCI and H&C Insurance

Question regarding PCI and H&C Insurance

i would not be signing anything on the day read your contract about when builder submits final invoice generally, have to meet builder within 7 days of receiving final…

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Pedro4137
Nov 07, 2023 5:01 pm
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
7 November

Kalwanu Constructions - Experiences

Kalwanu Constructions - Experiences
NSW

Did you visit any of their existing builds and speak to some of their current clients beforehand?

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stonesthrow
Nov 07, 2023 1:50 pm
ImPriya_R
ImPriya_R
6 November

Anyone building in Hawksfields Estate Keysborough?

Anyone building in Hawksfields Estate Keysborough?
VIC

Any contact details for the hawk fields keysborough south. Email or contact number?

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ImPriya_R
Nov 06, 2023 6:27 pm
newhomewarrior
newhomewarrior
5 November

Metricon Lumiere

Metricon Lumiere
1, 2

I wish I saw this before I went with Metricon. I had horrible experience with that builder I had to cut loss. Time and money wasted

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newhomewarrior
Nov 05, 2023 8:24 am
Cabinetmaker
Cabinetmaker
3 November

Simsai construction

Simsai construction

Simsai Construction in Perth has been placed under administration. Has anybody been through this process of claiming with QBE insurance and finding a builder willing to…

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Cabinetmaker
Nov 03, 2023 7:16 pm
building-expert
building-expert
2 November

Requesting Controlled Fill Certificate from Developer

Requesting Controlled Fill Certificate from Developer

If your purchase of land contract states that there will be controlled fill then you have right to expect it to be so. If stated but not so not then it would be…

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building-expert
Nov 02, 2023 9:28 am
building-expert
building-expert
building-expert
2 November

Coral Homes-can they shrink plans?

Coral Homes-can they shrink plans?
NSW

Ask the council if there is a chance of getting build over easement exemption. Sometimes easements are unused and 24cm is not all that much. Good luck. And yes any builder…

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building-expert
Nov 02, 2023 9:19 am
building-expert

Hi, I had a look at a display home on the weekend (Metricon 70sq 2020 build), and had a look inside the meter box; seems like very few elec circuits? and only one RCD? But…

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RexChan
Nov 01, 2023 12:49 pm
RexChan
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
1 November

Need clarification on "construction delays caused by owner"

Need clarification on "construction delays caused by owner"

While i was across this behavior's pre appointing my (the builders) surveyor, I did tell the builder i was aware what they were doing and while i disagreed with it, they…

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ponzutwo
Nov 01, 2023 11:05 am
Sutherland
Sutherland
31 October

Acreage, double storey

Acreage, double storey

We're in NSW, but designs from anywhere ok for inspo!

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Sutherland
Oct 31, 2023 2:20 pm
Pulse
Pulse
30 October

We need Structural Engineers' advice on Driveway Barrier

We need Structural Engineers' advice on Driveway Barrier

I’m not a structural engineer but I’m free. you still need an engineer for the plans. I only have part of your plans, but you seem to have a 850mm drop from the side…

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Pulse
Oct 30, 2023 9:59 pm
resu
resu
30 October

External wall render

External wall render
ACT

Thank you Pedro4137

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resu
Oct 30, 2023 9:35 pm
catb
catb
30 October

is this brickwork acceptable

is this brickwork acceptable
ACT

I wanted to get some thoughts on the quality of workmanship on the following brickwork? are there specific clauses in Australian Standards which relate…

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catb
Oct 30, 2023 7:00 pm
estaunton1
estaunton1
30 October

Romeo homes, rawdon hill homes, premier builders group

Romeo homes, rawdon hill homes, premier builders group

Hi, I am looking into building and am wondering how you went with Kialla Homes. We like their display homes and the sales people at the display seem reasonable. Looking…

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estaunton1
Oct 30, 2023 5:32 pm
estaunton1
estaunton1
estaunton1
30 October

Our treechange custom build in West Gippsland

Our treechange custom build in West Gippsland
VIC

Hi, just wondering how you went with Kialla Homes as haven't been able to find many reviews.

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estaunton1
Oct 30, 2023 5:24 pm
estaunton1
alexp79
alexp79
30 October

Suspended concrete slab alternatives - AlphaFloor

Suspended concrete slab alternatives - AlphaFloor
NSW

Why don't you give a call to XCEM guys and ask them to give you addresses of some houses/customers who installed it?

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alexp79
Oct 30, 2023 3:07 pm
detonator1962
detonator1962
29 October

XCEM Alphafloor vs Hebel Power Floor Subfloor option

XCEM Alphafloor vs Hebel Power Floor Subfloor option

Has anyone used XCEM Alphafloor concrete panels for subfloor and would recommend them over other subfloor options (Hebel Powerfloor,…

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detonator1962
Oct 29, 2023 2:03 pm
detonator1962
detonator1962
29 October

Need Subfloor Advice for a new build!

Need Subfloor Advice for a new build!

XCEM Alpha flooring seems to relatively new and I could not found any reviews. Have you or someone you know have used it and would recommend over other subfloor options?…

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detonator1962
Oct 29, 2023 11:10 am
vin83
vin83
29 October

Building Valiente Two with McDonald Jones in Diamond Beach M

Building Valiente Two with McDonald Jones in Diamond Beach M
NSW

Yes Nika I got my approval back in July 23 however the construction work in real just started. I have been told that there are massive shortage of trades in Mid North…

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vin83
Oct 29, 2023 9:03 am
vin83
djhosken
djhosken
29 October

Sewer line minimum depth in NSW

Sewer line minimum depth in NSW

Hi, only for walking. It is a narrow 1.5m paved area next to house.

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djhosken
Oct 29, 2023 7:28 am
building-expert
building-expert
27 October

Builder suggesting PCI before occupancy cert and PC notice

Builder suggesting PCI before occupancy cert and PC notice

Regardless of the builder you should have your own private inspector do a pre final inspection about two weeks before anticipated handover. If there are significant issues…

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building-expert
Oct 27, 2023 9:42 am
building-expert
Nawp
Nawp
26 October

Building with Mcdonalds jones home

Building with Mcdonalds jones home
ACT

Hi AKG, We had a base tender of $592 for 31 squares from MC Donald Jones. It looks relatively cheaper than other builders. But I assume there are many hidden things that…

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Nawp
Oct 26, 2023 11:20 pm
building-expert
building-expert
26 October

Builder Charging to Review Independent Reports

Builder Charging to Review Independent Reports

It is true that a builder can ignore your independent inspection report as it is not part of the contractual arrangement but that is stupid because he cannot avoid fixing…

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building-expert
Oct 26, 2023 2:28 pm
building-expert
building-expert
building-expert
25 October

Should a building contract be checked by lawyers?

Should a building contract be checked by lawyers?

The worst thing you can do is sign a building contract without a pre contract review. Over the years many people have come to me with disputes where they just signed…

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building-expert
Oct 25, 2023 10:08 am
building-expert
BlightedMap
BlightedMap
24 October

Dark Interior Tiles - Charcoal

Dark Interior Tiles - Charcoal
VIC

Hi All, I am looking to go with tiles instead of laminate timber flooring throughout my living areas for my new build (Ashbury 29 - Henley). My whole colour scheme is on…

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1955
BlightedMap
Oct 24, 2023 5:56 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
24 October

Independent Building Inspectors - I had my first one

Independent Building Inspectors - I had my first one

That is a really good attitude Akin to you catch more flies with honey than vinegar. I do enjoy watching that tik tok inspector from Victoria but he does go a little…

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Ashington Homes
Oct 24, 2023 1:48 pm
Ashington Homes
Qldr
Qldr
23 October

Stay away from Omni built homes, Brisbane

Stay away from Omni built homes, Brisbane

Hi mate, during 2019 same thing happened to me as well, at least they drawn something for you for your deposit. They didn’t even drawn a single line for my deposit…

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Qldr
Oct 23, 2023 9:30 pm
KCKau
KCKau
23 October

Builder threatening legal action over 1star review

Builder threatening legal action over 1star review

Nothing happened. Heaps of 1 star reviews have been submitted since and they’re all up too. As long as it’s factual and it’s not defaming (naming individuals) then…

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KCKau
Oct 23, 2023 1:37 pm
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
22 October

Drop (Deepened) Edge Beam maximum depth/height

Drop (Deepened) Edge Beam maximum depth/height

The distance between my DEBs varies from 4.1m at the narrowest to 8.1m at the widest.

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KnockItDown
Oct 22, 2023 7:42 am
KnockItDown
Ardo
Ardo
21 October

New Home Build - Boundary Retaining Wall replacement advice

New Home Build - Boundary Retaining Wall replacement advice

Im fascinated in the fact they have rafters which what looks like 90 x 35 spanning around 1.5m pitching to a ridge board that is also spanning 2 to 3m. It's hard to tell…

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Ardo
Oct 21, 2023 5:56 pm
akuma69
akuma69
21 October

anyone build on zero lot line more than 11 meters? Urgent.

anyone build on zero lot line more than 11 meters? Urgent.

I am building in claymore NSW and this is shown in the building envelope plan. …

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1969
akuma69
Oct 21, 2023 4:44 pm
MinandB
MinandB
19 October

OWNIT Homes - Any experience?

OWNIT Homes - Any experience?

Sounds like a challenging experience BrisbaneWestie. Unfortunately it doesn’t sound like you are the only one to experience a less than ideal building experience,…

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MinandB
Oct 19, 2023 7:07 pm
nemo_r
nemo_r
19 October

retaining wall assistance

retaining wall assistance
QLD

Hey guys, We're very new to building and have got our contract back with a, btw you need a retaining wall, addition. Going by my very limited ability to read site…

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nemo_r
Oct 19, 2023 3:02 pm
MeParra
MeParra
18 October

Building with Meridian Homes

Building with Meridian Homes

We are discussing plans with Meridian homes and it is shaping up nicely. Anyone has any experience to share? Have gone through forums but no recent feedback or experience found.

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MeParra
Oct 18, 2023 12:32 am

attached first variations

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oklouise
Oct 17, 2023 3:43 pm
diepiggy
diepiggy
17 October

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW
1 ... 826, 827, 828

Been told late November at the earliest, so nope! Not realistic 🤣

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diepiggy
Oct 17, 2023 10:01 am
rantapawan
rantapawan
16 October

Rinnai instantaneous water heater

Rinnai instantaneous water heater

Instantaneous water heater are budget-friendly and space-efficient, but I'd recommend you to install . In a long run, heat pumps become cheaper to run.

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rantapawan
Oct 16, 2023 10:50 pm
rantapawan
Sara thy
Sara thy
16 October

What colour roof with PGH Espresso brick?

What colour roof with PGH Espresso brick?

Hey guys, Found this forum to get the feedback from you guys as you could have finished the home long back. Which brick color…

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Sara thy
Oct 16, 2023 4:40 pm
Sara thy
Sara thy
16 October

PGH Expresso or Vino Brick?

PGH Expresso or Vino Brick?

Which brick color is good - PGH Expresso or…

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Sara thy
Oct 16, 2023 4:21 pm
rohit.radhakris
rohit.radhakris
16 October

Building Bristol 28 (Front Games room option) Fairview Façad

Building Bristol 28 (Front Games room option) Fairview Façad
NSW

Hello, Will you be able to provide me access for the blog ? Building a bristol 28 and love to see the journey(rohit.radhakris@gmail)

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rohit.radhakris
Oct 16, 2023 12:56 pm
groundzero
groundzero
15 October

Builder want us to scrap the land to soil

Builder want us to scrap the land to soil
NSW

Sounds like rubbish to me. Ask for the contamination report which I doubt they have. If it's part of a normal subdivision it would have had a contamination report done…

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groundzero
Oct 15, 2023 8:30 pm
matty78
matty78
13 October

Entrance door colour to match caoba dawn garage door

Entrance door colour to match caoba dawn garage door
VIC

What color front door did you finally go with? We are at the exact same stage. Looking for the paint color that matches with Caoba.

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matty78
Oct 13, 2023 3:57 pm
Sumeeth
Sumeeth
12 October

Omnia Homes

Omnia Homes
VIC

Just built with Omnia A nightmare journey High staff turnover, pathetic communication and their MD he is a weird creature Mistakes in built are terrible, What you will…

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Sumeeth
Oct 12, 2023 2:42 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
12 October

Building cost and builder in Melbourne

Building cost and builder in Melbourne

custom probably not. Volume, most defiantly, but spec would vary. If youre doing a knock down, there additional costs associated with that that will eat into your budget…

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ponzutwo
Oct 12, 2023 9:18 am
Mofflepop
Mofflepop
10 October

Getting a construction lawyer

Getting a construction lawyer

Thank you, That is very interesting and along the lines of what I thought. Cheers!

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Mofflepop
Oct 10, 2023 8:58 pm
Mofflepop

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