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Agent_009
Agent_009
11 April 2018

Our Grandview 37 Toowoomba - We have KEYS! + Some Pics

Our Grandview 37 Toowoomba - We have KEYS! + Some Pics
QLD
1 ... 23, 24, 25

Hi Tash Not sure if you still get notifications from this thread? Is there any way to look at pictures? None of them appear to be loading anymore. We are building this…

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Agent_009
Apr 11, 2018 12:36 pm
Agent_009
JasperL
JasperL
11 April 2018

Vantage 48 Anyone has built or in the process of doing so?

Vantage 48 Anyone has built or in the process of doing so?
NSW

Hi, I pulled off at the 11th hour realizing I couldn't have a good cost estimate until I pay for site inspection & even then there's a lot of hidden cost. Metricon was…

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JasperL
Apr 11, 2018 11:54 am
Ivanna
Ivanna
10 April 2018

Sunshine Coast - Tradies

Sunshine Coast - Tradies
QLD

Maxwell Conran - the worst electrician ever!

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Ivanna
Apr 10, 2018 9:49 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
10 April 2018

1 million budget - what can we get?

1 million budget - what can we get?
QLD

My advice is start with a design brief.

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arcadelt
Apr 10, 2018 9:36 pm
Bridgetwitch
Bridgetwitch
10 April 2018

False p’board bulkhead???

False p’board bulkhead???
QLD

They haven’t put it in, so I have asked my site supervisor to have a look and get back to me! - B A vue of the pines on the Gold…

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Bridgetwitch
Apr 10, 2018 3:18 pm
Bridgetwitch
alce4463
alce4463
10 April 2018

Building with wisdom Homes

Building with wisdom Homes
NSW

Thanks, my husband says the same. I'll just feel better once I can see it. This is our second build with wisdom but first double story so didn't put much thought into the…

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alce4463
Apr 10, 2018 8:50 am

I think I would prefer the master bedroom no. 6 for size but for orientations of the components of the master bedroom no. 1 or 2. Because I think privacy is more important…

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Agent_009
Apr 10, 2018 7:22 am
Agent_009
MyFirst
MyFirst
9 April 2018

Contract and Building Permit question

Contract and Building Permit question

Hi, I assume I will have to sign the contract and pay the 5% deposit before building permit is applied? Also, Normally we should only demolished the house when we…

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MyFirst
Apr 10, 2018 12:37 am
jai.m
jai.m
9 April 2018

Building with CVH - Waiting for handover

Building with CVH - Waiting for handover
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hello... No updates to your post.. Hope you moved in and enjoying your home :)

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jai.m
Apr 09, 2018 9:30 pm

Hi all, we have been lurking :) around this forum for a while and getting some great ideas from everyone. We have just started the process of designing a two storey home…

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DanAL
Apr 09, 2018 6:53 pm
zooch84
zooch84
9 April 2018

Metricon contract signing and issues

Metricon contract signing and issues
QLD

This is pretty much the case. Building with M at the moment, and they pretty much only do things as PCV's Trying to get finalised plans with exactly everything corrected…

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zooch84
Apr 09, 2018 5:26 pm
george27
george27
8 April 2018

Metricon Contract Process Harpley

Metricon Contract Process Harpley
VIC

When we did it last year, we signed the incorrect contract and then a variation. The contract was never redone. This just seems to be how they do it, and the risk to…

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george27
Apr 09, 2018 12:07 am
Rocchet
Rocchet
8 April 2018

Open WIP or door to WIP??

Open WIP or door to WIP??
QLD

Anything where you can see into open pantry shelving I’m a big fan of a door. If you were putting cabinetry in then open. My pantry shelves aren’t tidy enough for me…

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Rocchet
Apr 08, 2018 4:40 pm
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arcadelt
Apr 08, 2018 11:49 am
Roomeat
Roomeat
7 April 2018

The epic home building race - HANDOVER FINALLY!!!

The epic home building race - HANDOVER FINALLY!!!
QLD
1 ... 23, 24, 25

Hi Tribe7!!! Long time between posts for me. Been so so busy with work we left the house as is for the last 12 months. Been doing serious work over the last few weeks. If…

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Roomeat
Apr 07, 2018 3:25 pm
Roomeat
algernon
algernon
7 April 2018

JG King - Madison 2

JG King - Madison 2
QLD

Looks good! Thanks for the photos - it's helped confirm our choice to go with the Lemon Spotted Gum as well.

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algernon
Apr 07, 2018 1:19 pm
lolly72
lolly72
7 April 2018

occupancy certificate

occupancy certificate

Hi. I'm just after some advise. Our build has gone over our contract time and the two extensions of time the builder has given us. We had our independent inspector go…

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lolly72
Apr 07, 2018 11:17 am
Quirmeball1280
Quirmeball1280
7 April 2018

My Metricon Liberty38 Build at Toongabbie

My Metricon Liberty38 Build at Toongabbie
NSW

Good luck, looking forward to following your build Metricon Liberty 45, Ryde NSW http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=82846

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Quirmeball1280
Apr 07, 2018 10:47 am
Quirmeball1280
Alucorp
Alucorp
7 April 2018

Building with Thrive homes

Building with Thrive homes
NSW

Post here if you are building your new home with Thrive Homes

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Alucorp
Apr 07, 2018 9:15 am
insider
insider
6 April 2018

Engineering Report and Contour Survey

Engineering Report and Contour Survey
WA

If it is a volume builder they will use their preferred soil/engineer and you will have to pay again

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insider
Apr 06, 2018 10:52 pm
insider
Pummers_D38
Pummers_D38
6 April 2018

Engineering plans

Engineering plans
WA

Being educated on what you want and understanding the process to get it there is important... also get your head around how your going to furnish it so you get all of your…

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Pummers_D38
Apr 06, 2018 10:15 pm
GillyH
GillyH
6 April 2018

Shed insurance before new house is finished.

Shed insurance before new house is finished.

No, it is not, unfortunately.

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GillyH
Apr 06, 2018 10:27 am
GillyH
seaside retreat
seaside retreat
6 April 2018

Clean up site and door heights

Clean up site and door heights

Just checking what is acceptable clean up before handover , we have alot of stuff that got dug into holes around house and buried like metal beams that will be a nice…

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seaside retreat
Apr 06, 2018 10:22 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
6 April 2018

New build, builder claiming “unforeseen rock”

New build, builder claiming “unforeseen rock”
SA

Kitty.Kat82 Welcome to the forum Sounds like your Salesman/Builder has no idea what he's doing and you excavation costs into rock are going to be very expensive. He has…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 06, 2018 9:56 am
StructuralBIMGuy
aphsta
aphsta
6 April 2018

What did you organise yourself post build?

What did you organise yourself post build?

Another thing I’m doing myself is my kitchen bench tops and splash backs. The builder’s kitchen company charges some incredible amount for stone bench tops. We were…

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aphsta
Apr 06, 2018 9:44 am
Nazar
Nazar
6 April 2018

Gregory hills parklands release

Gregory hills parklands release
NSW

Yup excellent news gives me a bit of relief. Thanks for your advise mate i will keep updating this forum on how construction goes.

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Nazar
Apr 06, 2018 9:18 am
lad2018
lad2018
6 April 2018

Feedback on house plan

Feedback on house plan
1, 2

yeah I like the idea of the skylight, perhaps positioned between kitchen island and dining table.

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lad2018
Apr 06, 2018 1:33 am

All flooring finished today really happy with my choices in carpet EC Residence 26 100% wool and Karndean Lemon spottedgum vinyl floor planks.

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James59
Apr 05, 2018 6:19 pm
joannapaulp
joannapaulp
5 April 2018

Signed Initial Working Drawings Incorrect

Signed Initial Working Drawings Incorrect

Did you notice that on the initial plan it says 1.5m high and the second says 1.0m high. Even with the extra length, it should cost less to do the second longer lower wall…

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joannapaulp
Apr 05, 2018 3:03 pm
Sam_Sid
Sam_Sid
5 April 2018

The ivy, Doreen

The ivy, Doreen
VIC
1 ... 12, 13, 14

Hi Ivy Residents. We have a Facebook group for the Ivy Estate Residents (Doreen, VIC). Please if you are an estate owner, come an join our group. You must answer our…

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Sam_Sid
Apr 05, 2018 12:47 pm
jessm
jessm
5 April 2018

ConSLABulations!!! Celebrating new builds around Perth

ConSLABulations!!! Celebrating new builds around Perth
WA

I'll be getting out there in a week or two! So excited!!

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jessm
Apr 05, 2018 12:01 pm
tash089
tash089
5 April 2018

Henley Monterey 28

Henley Monterey 28
VIC

Think again if you are going to build with Henley. This is my recent experience. There was a water leakage from the roof along the walls. I contacted Hanley emergency…

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tash089
Apr 05, 2018 10:59 am
Mel86
Mel86
5 April 2018

Building with Jandson Homes

Building with Jandson Homes
NSW

Been looking through here for some time, long time lurker, first time poster. We bought our land in Barden Ridge (Sutherland Shire) late last year, it's not due to…

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Mel86
Apr 05, 2018 10:26 am
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RAS1
Apr 04, 2018 1:15 pm
RAS1
aphsta
aphsta
4 April 2018

Construction Stage | BRICKS

Construction Stage | BRICKS

Sounds like a terrible estimating team. We are also having PFH bricks but ours have been delayed by close to 4 weeks because the bricks weren’t being made properly.…

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aphsta
Apr 04, 2018 8:54 am
allblaqk
allblaqk
3 April 2018

GJ Gardner - Week 17 - Completed

GJ Gardner - Week 17 - Completed
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Wow that is dumb. No ours did a layer of soil i'm pretty sure maybe it wasn't thick enough though

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allblaqk
Apr 03, 2018 10:05 pm
allblaqk
bashworth
bashworth
3 April 2018

Question regarding Building process

Question regarding Building process
QLD

The following link explains the actual construction phases with links to each phase.

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bashworth
Apr 03, 2018 7:46 pm
bashworth
Arj
Arj
3 April 2018

Hi anyone building wid EBH in Albert park box hill?

Hi anyone building wid EBH in Albert park box hill?
NSW

Hi anyone building wid EBH in Albert park or hills of Carmell box hill? I just to know the site costs, council costs etc

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Arj
Apr 03, 2018 4:20 pm
1building
1building
3 April 2018

How long did your bricklaying take??

How long did your bricklaying take??

In our case, it took 2 months to finish the brick works of 32 sq double story home. 8 Feb 2018: Bricks arrived on site 15 Feb 2018: Bricklayers…

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1building
Apr 03, 2018 3:32 pm

We had handover on Thursday very busy with landscaping, flooring is getting started today, then sheer curtains. Just love how my kitchen has turned out looking forward to…

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James59
Apr 03, 2018 3:31 pm
LakeMacMetford
LakeMacMetford
3 April 2018

Coast Central - Wyee - NSW Central Coast

Coast Central - Wyee - NSW Central Coast
NSW

Hi TomGina, Hi, We have a group running on facebook messenger if you'd like to join the discussion! It's called Wyee Ghost Town ;)

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LakeMacMetford
Apr 03, 2018 1:56 pm
juliennegd
juliennegd
3 April 2018

SPLIT CONTRACT Spring farm House and land package

SPLIT CONTRACT Spring farm House and land package
NSW

Hi Joie How did you go? Seems like everything went well? We are having this problem and registering soon. I will send you a private message if its ok. Thank you

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juliennegd
Apr 03, 2018 11:47 am
Ashrita
Ashrita
3 April 2018

Johns Constructions - Melbourne

Johns Constructions - Melbourne

Hi, We built our first home with John's constructions in 2012 and are planning to build our next home with them too. They are good if you are going for a custum build and…

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Ashrita
Apr 03, 2018 11:28 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
2 April 2018

Question about Slab

Question about Slab

I don't think we have any engineering drawings for our slab, and we did not get any photo's of the reinforcement placement. In doing more research I found that what in…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 02, 2018 9:34 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Waigo
Waigo
2 April 2018

Independent Building Consultant

Independent Building Consultant
NSW

I am about to start building with Eden Brae Homes at Kellyville and was wondering what everyone thinks in regards to having your own independent building consultant. Any…

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Waigo
Apr 02, 2018 7:39 pm
Waigo
BrownDog77
BrownDog77
2 April 2018

Cultured Stone - Builder or DIY

Cultured Stone - Builder or DIY

Interested to know too as we are looking at exact same stone as your pic on two pillars but hoping it’s not going to cost a bomb

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BrownDog77
Apr 02, 2018 3:50 pm
zooch84
zooch84
2 April 2018

How long does it take to build a single storey house ?

How long does it take to build a single storey house ?
NSW

Ours is a 37SQ single story. Contract states 40 weeks. But in reality we are looking at around 26 maybe even less. Most builders will over estimate on contract to prevent…

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zooch84
Apr 02, 2018 1:00 pm
alexp79
alexp79
1 April 2018

How much normally can be saved by doing floor covering, elec

How much normally can be saved by doing floor covering, elec
QLD

Porcelain tiles - you can get those for as cheap as $20 per sq m in various outlets like https://www.tfo.com.au/. Installation is $50-60 per sq m + GST in Sydney, in…

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alexp79
Apr 02, 2018 12:21 am

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