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bluetess
bluetess
14 September 2018

Journey with Mimosa Homes VIC

Journey with Mimosa Homes VIC
VIC
1, 2, 3

That they do. We are at contract stage and are trying to fight this but they don't seem to want to budge on this and wont remove it from contract...

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bluetess
Sep 14, 2018 7:40 pm
JamesSG
JamesSG
14 September 2018

First time building

First time building
VIC

Guys I need help. I can’t makeup my mind which builder to go for... anyone here can suggest which builder and which are the good floor plan? I am looking for single…

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JamesSG
Sep 14, 2018 6:13 pm
JamesSG
building-expert
building-expert
14 September 2018

Slab design - garage lower than ground level

Slab design - garage lower than ground level

The issue is that the slab level of garage is lower than surrounding ground level and that there may be a risk of flooding. A competent designer will set levels to either…

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building-expert
Sep 14, 2018 8:41 am
building-expert
Wild
Wild
14 September 2018

Settlement Dilemma

Settlement Dilemma

Let us know how you go cellaraso to settle this dilemma.

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Wild
Sep 14, 2018 8:22 am
dany
dany
12 September 2018

Building with Metricon. The Mantra 25s.

Building with Metricon. The Mantra 25s.
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi , can i ask you what is your build time mentioned in the contract ?

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dany
Sep 12, 2018 10:30 pm
dany
KDRSEMELB
KDRSEMELB
12 September 2018

KDR Insurance?

KDR Insurance?

Hi, We will have a construction loan for the build but there will be no mortgage on the actual property

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KDRSEMELB
Sep 12, 2018 3:37 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
12 September 2018

Buffer/allowance in building cost

Buffer/allowance in building cost
NSW

Retaining Wall - what is the length, height and type (timber, concrete, blocks) ? You would also spend more on cut/fill, drop edge beam DEB, additional brickwork due to…

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IamSAM
Sep 12, 2018 10:50 am
IamSAM
r_13
r_13
12 September 2018

Sovereign Metricon

Sovereign Metricon

Another point is that not all their facade pictures are for the same size house -- so the Lodge image up there might be the Sovereign 57 since you can see the dressing…

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r_13
Sep 12, 2018 9:42 am
r_13
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
12 September 2018

Outrageous water bill whilst building - Porter Davis

Outrageous water bill whilst building - Porter Davis
VIC

Goldencrumble I suggest you have the leak properly investigated that amount of water will have a detrimental effect on your foundations

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 12, 2018 8:12 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Stephanie.Schwizler
Stephanie.Schwizler
12 September 2018

Building with Coral Homes - Monterey 20 (Sydney)

Building with Coral Homes - Monterey 20 (Sydney)
NSW

Hi! My partner and I are looking at building this exact house. I am wondering if you could give me the final price, including the site costs. Also, are there any…

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Stephanie.Schwizler
Sep 12, 2018 12:11 am
gregorian
gregorian
11 September 2018

Council Work Zone permit

Council Work Zone permit

I agree and we have reached out to the council to get the costs. They have pointed us to a complicated form to fill which will used to calculate how much fees we have to…

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gregorian
Sep 11, 2018 8:41 pm
Zanzibar_45
Zanzibar_45
10 September 2018

Rawson Homes: Kempsey 30 in Box Hill

Rawson Homes: Kempsey 30 in Box Hill
NSW

Everything looks great! Good luck on your build!

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Zanzibar_45
Sep 10, 2018 9:40 pm

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone has any experience or has asked about upgrading the solar packages that some builders are including? Rawson Homes has an "Energy Savings…

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JiMb00
Sep 10, 2018 5:47 pm
JiMb00
RPR
RPR
10 September 2018

The Avenue at Schofield

The Avenue at Schofield
NSW

Hello MrSingh, I see that work has started at The Avenue. My plans are yet to be finalized (Ruth Street)…

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RPR
Sep 10, 2018 2:13 pm
kks
kks
10 September 2018

Site Works

Site Works

And that is what my professionals. tell me, too.It's about taking control of the project. Builders working for you, and not vice versa.

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kks
Sep 10, 2018 10:42 am
KingTaco
KingTaco
10 September 2018

Clarendon - Madison 35 in Kembla Grange NSW

Clarendon - Madison 35 in Kembla Grange NSW
NSW

Hey! Very exciting for you, do you have a list of the modifications? Or a floor plan with them on it?

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KingTaco
Sep 10, 2018 10:42 am
KingTaco
monaco26
monaco26
10 September 2018

Building with Henley- Monaco Lux Q2- Customised

Building with Henley- Monaco Lux Q2- Customised
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi zee1308, we are building Monaco 26 with alternate garage (new name from Henley). I see your kitchen layout is same as ours. My hubby wants to change it to the original…

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monaco26
Sep 10, 2018 10:10 am
IamSAM
IamSAM
10 September 2018

Building articulation - Bardia

Building articulation - Bardia
NSW

Hope this helps someone else as well: My lot registered in Sep 2017 and at that time I paid council charges/rates to New Breeze/Dahua via my…

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IamSAM
Sep 10, 2018 9:20 am
IamSAM
Eskay
Eskay
9 September 2018

New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC

New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi dreamhoz, Sorry to hear that mate; were you able to get a satisfactory outcome for these issues finally?

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Eskay
Sep 09, 2018 11:12 pm
Eskay

Some house photos, seeing as I've been lazy over the last few months :D

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elieassi1992
Sep 09, 2018 7:57 pm
elieassi1992
Alinow
Alinow
8 September 2018

Building with Clarendon, Boston 36 at Kellyville

Building with Clarendon, Boston 36 at Kellyville
NSW

Thank you so much for your information. This has been very beneficial to us as we are doing our homework on building this house with Clarendon. How is your job tracking…

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Alinow
Sep 08, 2018 10:06 am
aussieta
aussieta
7 September 2018

NBN Location

NBN Location
QLD

in theory in practice they would only put my connection box on inside wall from where connection device is "you don't understand sir, i am not a cabler" "you will have to…

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aussieta
Sep 07, 2018 8:29 pm
aussieta
Bamford bliss
Bamford bliss
7 September 2018

Longreach build

Longreach build

Hi we are building the coral Longreach with a few modulations. My question is that we are going to start our tile and colour selections soon but it is so hard to get an…

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Bamford bliss
Sep 07, 2018 7:48 pm
nada17
nada17
6 September 2018

Stairs question - variation for removing tread nosings

Stairs question - variation for removing tread nosings
NSW

Thank you! I hope someone will explain why so. I am just curious :)

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nada17
Sep 06, 2018 2:28 pm
williamvic
williamvic
6 September 2018

The BAL for this block?

The BAL for this block?

Hi there, I have a question about BAL. A house is planned to be built at location C, and the BAL is classified as FZ, then I read standard AS 3959-2009 carefully and…

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williamvic
Sep 06, 2018 1:03 pm
gogo65
gogo65
6 September 2018

Wide frontage

Wide frontage

Probably more options for a single storey. Also depends on budget. Plenty of builders out there that will modify there plans, or some project builders do custom designs as…

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gogo65
Sep 06, 2018 9:55 am
gogo65
ethan870
ethan870
6 September 2018

Coral homes shaker cabinets doors ?

Coral homes shaker cabinets doors ?
QLD

Awesome, thanks :) I will check their posts :)

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ethan870
Sep 06, 2018 8:34 am
HereForHelp
HereForHelp
5 September 2018

Not proceeeding after Preliminary Works

Not proceeeding after Preliminary Works
WA

What do you mean by Preliminary Works? As in the site works have already begun or is everything still on paper (i.e. drawings, council approval etc.)?

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HereForHelp
Sep 05, 2018 5:21 pm
SEBA
SEBA
5 September 2018

Cut and Fill

Cut and Fill

Hi I am new in here, First POST. My builder Rawson homes proposed driveway gradient only 6% (slop from road to garage) at first contract now they are saying…

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SEBA
Sep 05, 2018 11:14 am
alexp79
alexp79
5 September 2018

Electricity Bill While building a house???

Electricity Bill While building a house???
1, 2

Yep,we have lightning rod but it did not help

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alexp79
Sep 05, 2018 2:30 am
Pepsi_Drinker
Pepsi_Drinker
3 September 2018

Plumbing - How to use rainwater

Plumbing - How to use rainwater
SA

We're building a new home (trenches digging as we speak) and are required to have a rainwater tank. I need to talk to…

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Pepsi_Drinker
Sep 03, 2018 11:48 pm
Pepsi_Drinker
freelikeabird
freelikeabird
3 September 2018

15 years old DA, stage 1 built 15 years ago. stage 2 is wai

15 years old DA, stage 1 built 15 years ago. stage 2 is wai

I have a question. Hopefully anyone here can answer me. my case is complicated. my DA is approved to demolish the front house, to construct dual detached house. My…

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freelikeabird
Sep 03, 2018 10:34 pm
Mlestari
Mlestari
3 September 2018

Additional cost for steep fall contour

Additional cost for steep fall contour

Hi experts out there, I would like to ask for advice. I bought a home and land package from a builder on May 2017. The land & building contract is separated and the land…

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Mlestari
Sep 03, 2018 9:30 pm
Clean
Clean
3 September 2018

Electrical Plans on HPM Legr software

Electrical Plans on HPM Legr software
QLD

Metricon done my plans on clipsal sotware in around Jan 18 and now they redrawn the entire thing on new software HPM Legrand and sent me for sign…

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Clean
Sep 03, 2018 4:42 pm
radiohead
radiohead
3 September 2018

New House and Fencing

New House and Fencing
NSW

Hi all, I'm currently building with Clarendon in NSW and went through a DA early this year due to the size of balcony. However, I couldn't get the fencing (part of…

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radiohead
Sep 03, 2018 4:30 pm
brokenstick
brokenstick
3 September 2018

A detailed task breakdown start-to-finish for a KDR?

A detailed task breakdown start-to-finish for a KDR?
1, 2

You should protect yourself with surge lighting system before start to use electrical pit, otherwise you can be involved in trouble in future. If you want to get some info…

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brokenstick
Sep 03, 2018 2:15 pm
brokenstick
Drew01
Drew01
3 September 2018

How many builds is your site supervisor running?

How many builds is your site supervisor running?
VIC

ours is running 8 with Metricon.... all in relatively close proximity to each other

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Drew01
Sep 03, 2018 12:24 am
Drew01
titos97
titos97
2 September 2018

Not giving time to arrange Finanace and price increase

Not giving time to arrange Finanace and price increase
NSW

Hi kittu42, Yes, construction started end of April 2018 almost done close to completion probably another 2-3 week to handover.

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titos97
Sep 02, 2018 1:01 pm
s-X-s
s-X-s
2 September 2018

Who else is building at Oran Park?

Who else is building at Oran Park?
NSW
1 ... 329, 330, 331

For the best services in Canberra in touch with Canberra Car Removal. Call 1300 338 030 for a free cash quote for your unwanted…

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s-X-s
Sep 02, 2018 12:03 pm
s-X-s

I decided to pre-wire my build to avoid any conduit on the outside of the house. I decided to run a “10mm 4 Core & Earth Orange Circular Cable” from the power box to…

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dotnetdan
Sep 02, 2018 8:50 am
bashworth
bashworth
1 September 2018

Electrical Tips ahead of appointment

Electrical Tips ahead of appointment
VIC

There are some articles about electrical planning at this link:

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bashworth
Sep 01, 2018 7:48 pm
bashworth
Variegated
Variegated
1 September 2018

Practical Completion

Practical Completion

Depends a bit on where you are building, I think. My build is 54 working weeks overdue, and I finally received notification of practical completion yesterday. I have…

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Variegated
Sep 01, 2018 1:32 pm
Variegated
kathysangel
kathysangel
1 September 2018

Has anybody had to rebrick their new house? Advice?

Has anybody had to rebrick their new house? Advice?
VIC

True I'm in the process of having mine washed then all faulty brick replaced they accepted fault some bricklayers wont work with painted bricks because they chip very…

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kathysangel
Sep 01, 2018 12:36 am

Not sure if this works...but I am a fan of an enclosed toilet to contain noise and smells. Only a 720mm swing door for toilet. This plan gives a bit more robe space but…

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pbwhi0
Aug 31, 2018 7:22 pm
pbwhi0
Carlymbaxter
Carlymbaxter
31 August 2018

our first home group wa home

our first home group wa home
WA
1 ... 18, 19, 20

Hi, I realise this is an older thread but I’m just wondering if you vanity necks are the grey finestone? I’m considering using it and have been looking for pics! Cheers

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Carlymbaxter
Aug 31, 2018 4:46 pm
pintu56
pintu56
31 August 2018

Crown Hill Estate Riverstone

Crown Hill Estate Riverstone
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

FYI those on Sheila Street, the street name is misspelt as Shelia Street in the NBN system. I've asked the developer if they could amend the typo with NBN as otherwise it…

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pintu56
Aug 31, 2018 1:12 pm
Zander40
Zander40
31 August 2018

Granny flat - Melbourne

Granny flat - Melbourne
VIC

Hi all, I'm looking to build a granny flat for my parents but the block is on a slope (approx 10-15%). Does anyone have any experience with building these? costs?…

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Zander40
Aug 31, 2018 11:21 am
Drew01
Drew01
30 August 2018

Copy of application made to developer

Copy of application made to developer
QLD

We're a knock down rebuild, but we got all drafting plans, etc required via our CSC. We've got a flood overlay, so had a lot of jigging and rejigging of plans to do…

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Drew01
Aug 30, 2018 6:21 pm
Drew01
juliennegd
juliennegd
29 August 2018

Terrace House

Terrace House
NSW

Hi Anyone here have recently purchased an off the plan Terrace house, if you can share your journey :) Thank you

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juliennegd
Aug 29, 2018 11:16 am

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