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nosliw
nosliw
15 December 2022

Practical Completion Inspection - Questions

Practical Completion Inspection - Questions

Noname - the 2nd point arose because the builder presented an inclusions list after the contract had been signed which had some differences to the contract inclusions list…

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nosliw
Dec 15, 2022 10:39 pm
RameshN
RameshN
14 December 2022

Fascade improvement suggestion. Please help.

Fascade improvement suggestion. Please help.

Have you considered Dark Colors for the first floor (the ones above the garage) - it could help highlight the fascade. I would also encourage you to consider Large Glass…

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RameshN
Dec 14, 2022 4:42 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
13 December 2022

Council footpath damaged during build - who is responsible?

Council footpath damaged during build - who is responsible?

An Not sure where you are up to in the build but if you are mid way and they install a new footpath now it could be damaged again. What I did with mine was to install a…

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Ashington Homes
Dec 13, 2022 6:08 pm
Ashington Homes
Beechey
Beechey
13 December 2022

Knock down rebuild

Knock down rebuild

Hi, I'm looking at using GW Homes to build a new home. Has anybody had any dealings with them? They are based in SE Qld.

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Beechey
Dec 13, 2022 7:27 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
13 December 2022

New builder needed to complete my home which is 80% complete

New builder needed to complete my home which is 80% complete

IsnJ Sorry to hear the predicament you are in. If you haven't done so already I would jump on the phone this morning to ICare as they should be able to walk you through…

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Ashington Homes
Dec 13, 2022 6:13 am
Ashington Homes
Manic
Manic
12 December 2022

Cracks in our home after demolition next door

Cracks in our home after demolition next door

They all seem to be rendered over like this. It’s a bevel build. We are getting a dilapidation report however they are coming out tomorrow after the demolition has…

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Manic
Dec 12, 2022 11:23 am
Veritas
Veritas
10 December 2022

Corner block build Thomas Archer

Corner block build Thomas Archer
VIC
1, 2

Very well said: "Some builders still think its boom time and business as usual". Bigger builders with robust pipeline forecasting are reportedly seeing the writing on…

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Veritas
Dec 10, 2022 8:45 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 December 2022

Road steel plate on crossover vehicle

Road steel plate on crossover vehicle

Why don't you get an engineer to certify a structural road base, later you trim, level and pour concrete drive over it. hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 10, 2022 2:05 pm
StructuralBIMGuy

Hi, I am new to the grp. I am building new house on land size of 326 sqm with frontage of 10.7. Attached is the draft plan, looking for feedback and inputs from the…

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vik42
Dec 09, 2022 11:40 pm

Bricks have started on site, on schedule, about 10 days after slab. Trades on site have been professional and not taking any shortcuts. Looking forward to seeing the…

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H A W U
Dec 09, 2022 3:35 pm
Budapest
Budapest
7 December 2022

Help with single level design

Help with single level design
NSW

In general, I wouldn't compromise the design to try and make it easier to fit a copy and paste house. Like AFALDT and jas25t we did a custom design to suit the block: …

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Budapest
Dec 07, 2022 11:57 pm
Utilitarian
Utilitarian
7 December 2022

Building Inspector types

Building Inspector types

hmm, engineer it is

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Utilitarian
Dec 07, 2022 9:32 am
Noname
Noname
5 December 2022

Contract

Contract
VIC

"fixed rate" lol i guess you've not been following what's been happening with "fixed rate" contracts for the last 3 years? If it wasn't the easement, it would be…

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Noname
Dec 05, 2022 3:08 pm
Gigabin
Gigabin
5 December 2022

New subdivision - light pole in driveway

New subdivision - light pole in driveway
NSW

Ok thanks my sons light pole is a little to far in hes drive thanks for the reply Cheers Matt

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Gigabin
Dec 05, 2022 12:05 pm
nosliw
nosliw
5 December 2022

Practical Completion Inspection

Practical Completion Inspection

Our build is expected to reach practical completion stage in the new year. The build is in the Sutherland Shire area and we’re thinking of using a professional building…

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nosliw
Dec 05, 2022 10:42 am
Kippers01
Kippers01
4 December 2022

Asbestos found in ground during demolition

Asbestos found in ground during demolition
1, 2

You can just contact the NSW EPA anonymously for general adviice if you are concerned. They are very aware of the 'hiidden buried under the slab' behavior of some Sydney…

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Kippers01
Dec 04, 2022 8:57 am
qrius
qrius
3 December 2022

Building a Duplex in Milperra (Canterbury Bankstown Council)

Building a Duplex in Milperra (Canterbury Bankstown Council)

Question: If maximum GFA is 280+ sqm (which is 1/2 of the site area, ie. FSR of 0.5 : 1 ), and based on this, a duplex can have a GFA of 140+ sqm , would this 140+…

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qrius
Dec 03, 2022 11:21 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
3 December 2022

Weep hole requirement - Parramatta area

Weep hole requirement - Parramatta area

Their height depends on the FFL.

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SaveH2O
Dec 03, 2022 10:49 am
SaveH2O
JayxZara
JayxZara
3 December 2022

Thomas Archer homes-Island Problem-Stone Not "Book Match"

Thomas Archer homes-Island Problem-Stone Not "Book Match"

Sorry to hear mate.. really disappointing and doesn't really align with their "incredible passion and attention to detail". Do you have an update on this?

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JayxZara
Dec 03, 2022 12:51 am
JayxZara
Leona33
Leona33
2 December 2022

Rawson Homes - General Thread

Rawson Homes - General Thread
NSW
1 ... 39, 40, 41

On our contract, we specified 820W by 2340H double glazed aluminum laundry doors. It was also specified in the construction drawings. We lived in Orange NSW First…

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Leona33
Dec 02, 2022 1:21 pm
H A W U
H A W U
1 December 2022

Recommended builders in Perth

Recommended builders in Perth

G'day rsingh87, 1) If you have CAD skills and some residential drafting knowledge, you can make modifications to existing plans (start from scratch yourself), and bring…

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H A W U
Dec 01, 2022 5:39 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
1 December 2022

Provisional sum items - categorisation and invoices

Provisional sum items - categorisation and invoices

Asimp Comfortable to do so, give me a call today as it might be easier to talk you through it in detail. My number is 0431 712 792 Cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Dec 01, 2022 7:28 am
Ashington Homes
chippy
chippy
30 November 2022

Staircase design change

Staircase design change

I just looked at that particular design. There simply isn't the space to have anything other than a straight flight of stairs. If you want stairs with a return I'd…

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chippy
Nov 30, 2022 10:23 pm
chippy
saveucmate
saveucmate
30 November 2022

Off-white cement with off-white sand

Off-white cement with off-white sand
VIC

Thanks for the response. I will go to site tomorrow to check what is going on. Builder said he ordered off-white sand and off-white cement. I hope it is just because it…

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saveucmate
Nov 30, 2022 3:50 pm
Kippers01
Kippers01
30 November 2022

Wisdom Homes

Wisdom Homes
1, 2, 3, 4

Mark_Ashcroft this sounds very positive! Hope you meeting goes well, and a solid forward plan is proposed and implemented. i am personally looking forward to your…

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Kippers01
Nov 30, 2022 1:43 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 November 2022

Building a house on a land previously on top of an old dam o

Building a house on a land previously on top of an old dam o

Hwy jumpman1 Welcome to the forum Did you bother checking all the consultant reports ie, Planners, geotech, Civil engineers, storm water, services, environmental,…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 30, 2022 12:09 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
youhavebeenwarned
youhavebeenwarned
29 November 2022

ALKIRA Homes

ALKIRA Homes
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Bought a three year old alkira home, what a disaster, water leaks everywhere, no communication by Alkira, sent out the construction supervisor whose knowledge of building…

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youhavebeenwarned
Nov 29, 2022 5:43 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
28 November 2022

Paint color mismatch

Paint color mismatch
VIC

Also check to see if they have ordered uber eats lunch from Vue de mode? Then you know your paying too much...get it hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 28, 2022 2:58 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
28 November 2022

Building new - confused with which builder to go with

Building new - confused with which builder to go with

Posts on FB you've got to be joking mate. You wont get any expert advice or traction on FB mate You are best to start a post about your build on Homeone. Most here are…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 28, 2022 11:40 am
StructuralBIMGuy
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oklouise
Nov 27, 2022 7:45 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 November 2022

ADVICE PLEASE

ADVICE PLEASE

If they are putting a slab down on that site they are asking for trouble, so I wouldn't be rushing them, best to also consult your own local engineer along with a lawyer.

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 27, 2022 1:42 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Noname
Noname
27 November 2022

Bowed cornices and out of parallel door Frames

Bowed cornices and out of parallel door Frames
VIC

No. It's your job. Regardless of what the builder says.

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Noname
Nov 27, 2022 8:50 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
26 November 2022

what to do Metricon want to charge extra for shrub

what to do Metricon want to charge extra for shrub
VIC

Builders that come back from the dead rarely survive long term (.. veteran with 40 Years in the industry) Those that staved off insolvency, sacked their Salesman, sell…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 26, 2022 12:31 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Kippers01
Kippers01
25 November 2022

Building with Inspired Homes/Como/Evolveliving/Oakliving?

Building with Inspired Homes/Como/Evolveliving/Oakliving?
VIC
1 ... 6, 7, 8

What warrany items are outstanding?

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Kippers01
Nov 25, 2022 10:03 am
strannik
strannik
24 November 2022

When does a HIA contract actually start?

When does a HIA contract actually start?

In our contract there's contract date, building period (which seems to be what you're referring to as the number of days), anticipated start date (the number of days from…

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strannik
Nov 24, 2022 4:37 pm
neek0la
neek0la
24 November 2022

Advice for a Commercial office builder

Advice for a Commercial office builder

Hi All, Im looking to undertake a custom home build Bit of background about me, I have a construction company however its interior commercial work (No need for builders…

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neek0la
Nov 24, 2022 4:09 pm
Arwon
Arwon
24 November 2022

New Build in Officer

New Build in Officer

Hi all, I have purchased a block in the Grandview estate of Officer I believe its 1032 meters in size and quite flat. I'm looking to build a 4 bedroom plus study 2 story…

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Arwon
Nov 24, 2022 3:36 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
23 November 2022

Site works - Unfair Increase?

Site works - Unfair Increase?

I wouldn't worry about what happens in other states, mate. The PPA deposit may not cover all the builders costs and variations as you have found out WA is very different.…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 23, 2022 8:16 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
oklouise
oklouise
23 November 2022

Floorplan/Build Suggestions

Floorplan/Build Suggestions
ACT

some variations for consideration

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oklouise
Nov 23, 2022 11:25 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
23 November 2022

Delayed Build, being strung along

Delayed Build, being strung along

If that's your choice then Goodluck with that Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 23, 2022 9:13 am
StructuralBIMGuy

It needs to be really carefully detailed and installed. Safest option is to have a drainage channel internally. Dincel is waterproof if installed correctly. Waterproofing…

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Pulse
Nov 22, 2022 8:31 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
22 November 2022

Did a pre-slab inspection... thoughts

Did a pre-slab inspection... thoughts

Great, your own independent engineer picked it up and had the important structural issues rectified before the concrete was poured. The fact that your slab is out 20mm…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 22, 2022 10:15 am
StructuralBIMGuy

You would usually have the option of using either a manual or automatic mains water switching device but some regions don't allow the cheaper and bullet proof manual…

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SaveH2O
Nov 21, 2022 6:56 pm
SaveH2O
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
21 November 2022

Custom builder in Canberra

Custom builder in Canberra
ACT

Any builder that Lighthouse architecture uses would be good. They are probably quite pricey though.

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stonesthrow
Nov 21, 2022 3:49 pm
AlexAndRachel
AlexAndRachel
19 November 2022

Fireplace comparisons

Fireplace comparisons
NSW
1, 2

we've been through the same journey, don't want to rely on a gas connection, and don't think the electric ones are any good. We've settled on Bio Flame, the gas is a bit…

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AlexAndRachel
Nov 19, 2022 11:16 pm
saveucmate
saveucmate
17 November 2022

Red brick with black mortar

Red brick with black mortar
VIC

I am just wondering if anyone has done Austral Ruby with black mortar or any red brick with black mortar. I found a couple of pictures online, but the brick is more orange…

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saveucmate
Nov 17, 2022 2:38 pm
fhbnewbie
fhbnewbie
17 November 2022

Pouring concrete over easement

Pouring concrete over easement

Below is a picture of my block of land (zero lot). There is a 0.9m easement on the right-hand side. This easement is for maintenance and access for the next door…

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fhbnewbie
Nov 17, 2022 10:37 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
16 November 2022

Hills District Dwelling Width

Hills District Dwelling Width
NSW

Fair call :) I understand where you are coming from

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Ashington Homes
Nov 16, 2022 6:32 pm
Ashington Homes

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