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Concrete piering cost estimateThe smart money, is to have someone inspect the drilling, bearing pressure, installation and depth
Then approximate the cost.
Some builders have a habit of booking… Should we sign the Contract?you sound like my twin
we're also building a second home with the first one being standard turn key home built 8 years ago, and this one packing most of the… Driveway gradientless that 20% is usually max, needs transitions though, 2m with 10% change of gradient
Pulse replied 5 October 2022 ago PulseOct 05, 2022 8:50 pm Show us your retractable roofI recently saw one in a Fake 3D Coloured Rendering designed by a Artist/Architect that had no idea how it was going to be engineered and built.
The clients dumped the… Frame stage - bulking out/up ceiling
You will need to have the framing inspected and checked for peace of mind
Bulking , means filling in gaps. Unless it's done properly you will notice sagging and cracking… Retaining Walls?Would agree after our build would be much better to have all retaining walls etc included into the plans and sorted by the builder rather than having to do it yourself… Retaining wall dilemmaYou'll need to get the correct certified engineering details rather than what's been put up.
Builders quite often make changes, If you are left in a worse position, which… Square set or Shadowline corniceMost people seem to be going with square set these days. Not sure if it's because it's cheaper or if it's because of the cornice supply issues...
Personally, I'm not a… Some items to note: build is in outer east Melbourne, North is to bottom left of attached floorplan. Main house is a gable roof design (gable ends on the short sides… Checklists and templates for Owner BuildersI plan to start building early in the new year and am wondering if anyone is able to recommend any resources such as checklists or templates to guide me through the process. home2023 started a topic 2 October 2022 ago WA Building Company
We delt with him directly and our friend Danny.
Daniel is highly recommended.
We are at roof stage at the moment.
Signed April 2021 slab December 2021
Bricks may 2022… First Build HGWA- Rivervale
oh that's good, I can handle pre-start. I'm wanting to keep the build as close to budget as possible and variations aren't in my budget. gummi replied 29 September 2022 ago gummiSep 29, 2022 8:08 pm 2 Story Home with Basement
Joe
Assuming it is double brick $1.75-1.85m maybe more if you are excavating the basement in rock
cheers
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Hi, how do you resolve that? I am in whitehorse city council and we are facing the same issue. Builder put crossway extension on the drawing and the driveway enters into… One Story Homes - How much is it costing?Crickets...crickets-> generally no reply
During periods of hyperinflation, material and trade shortages, increasing govt and service costs, contract bullying, etc,etc
The… Hello All,
After our last build was completed we stayed in the home for about 3 years. We built a massive 42sq double story home and decided it was way too big for us… SerogSep 27, 2022 9:29 am Floor plan feedback please 🙏Overall it looks to be a nice floorplan. Couple of thoughts you might want to consider
Laundry - this room looks to be oversized which runs the… mockkie replied 26 September 2022 ago Fixed Price or Open Book?
You also know nothing about the intricacies of how banks asses risk and lend money or why fixed vs cost plus works the way it does. It's not a scam, it's as building… Noname replied 25 September 2022 ago Metricon La Pyrenee Facade
Hi arisankula, did you happen to know the facades colour? We're building the la pyrenee as well. Thanks Humi replied 23 September 2022 ago HumiSep 23, 2022 10:51 pm Progress Payments ANZ
Just be careful with this, each draw down, bank does look at the whole payment schedule, general speaking bank has some courtesy there (up to $5k), if your variation… Gas abolishment in Seven HillsOurs last time go to Zinfra.
To be honest, it’s a nightmare dealing with Jemena and Zinfra. They promised me max 20 working days but eventually they completed after 33… Timeline after DemolitionI also dont know the reason, but ours with Allcastle Homes, in contract, it stated they have max 21 working days to start after site handover. And eventually they started… Jasper 17 backyard landscape ideas?Hi,
I built the Japer 17. I want to fix up my backyard and have it landscaped. It is a small space and I would love ideas or even see what others have done. I would like… Anna 10 started a topic 17 September 2022 ago WOW! Thank you so much for taking the time to draw up your recommendation, really appreciative!
I definitely like your layout more, and it also utilizes the natural light… Building a House?Seems like this wall of text was written by a bored or out of work site supervisor... lKitto replied 15 September 2022 ago Outdoor Lights
Thanks for sharing more insights. I am going with sensor spotlight. Please help step heights into houseHi i have my final inspection during the week and i need to make regulations for the exterior door step heights, landscaping wont be done till after we move in, as i… mizlong started a topic 11 September 2022 ago
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