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Holelot
Holelot
7 June 2022

Beechwood homes and Coral homes review

Beechwood homes and Coral homes review

I'm building with Beechwood in Sydney and its not good I would not recommend them, to keep it short they time started to blow out before Covid the work isn't great looks…

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Holelot
Jun 07, 2022 5:39 pm
Noname
Noname
6 June 2022

Builder pushing for payment before defect rectifications

Builder pushing for payment before defect rectifications

Whats wrong with this? its a commitment to fix the defects. Ask for photographic proof of the work being fixed. Trust but verify, always. Keep up the stage inspections.…

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Noname
Jun 06, 2022 3:15 pm
Dewy
Dewy
6 June 2022

No Response from CSR at Wisdom

No Response from CSR at Wisdom

Hi Kippers01, They responded to me mid April and changed the from sales manager to a Tender presenter, apologies for the late replies on this forum. Thanks

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Dewy
Jun 06, 2022 11:54 am
sp85
sp85
6 June 2022

Recommendation for builders in Clyde North

Recommendation for builders in Clyde North

Thanks kennyc They have very good reviews in google and productreview. Will definitely talk to them.

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sp85
Jun 06, 2022 10:32 am
bjasani
bjasani
5 June 2022

First Home build - Carlisle Matisse 29

First Home build - Carlisle Matisse 29
VIC

Hi Mohit, My apologies for not getting back to you earlier. We have build Matisse 35 with Carlisle, Overall very happy with the build. So far many little issues and…

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bjasani
Jun 05, 2022 12:16 pm
KangarooBuilder
KangarooBuilder
4 June 2022

Electrical Meter Box on plans for builder

Electrical Meter Box on plans for builder

Thanks for the tip will keep it in mind

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KangarooBuilder
Jun 04, 2022 11:53 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 June 2022

Hebel vs Blueboard Cladding

Hebel vs Blueboard Cladding

Hey Maseeh Welcome to the forum And you will be second guessing the cost differences all the way to the bank for a loan top up. unless you own the drawings, copyright,…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 04, 2022 11:32 am
StructuralBIMGuy
buzzard
buzzard
4 June 2022

Montgomery Homes

Montgomery Homes
NSW

Cheers Ricky, good luck with the build!

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buzzard
Jun 04, 2022 9:20 am
Samz_Turra
Samz_Turra
3 June 2022

Building with Metricon

Building with Metricon
NSW
1 ... 431, 432, 433

No notices. I was just told there was too much rain, wet conditions, contractors not able to come due to flooding, contractor had covid etc etc However during the same…

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Samz_Turra
Jun 03, 2022 11:11 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
3 June 2022

VMIA DBI Insurance Transfer

VMIA DBI Insurance Transfer

Apologies if my posts are unconventional, but engineering fundamentals dictate reactions, data/proofs and analysing worse case loads. Unfortunately there is limited…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 03, 2022 11:08 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Noname
Noname
3 June 2022

Can you have two return air vent in one room?(laundry room)

Can you have two return air vent in one room?(laundry room)

having them in a laundry sounds kind of strange. hope you dont have cats and planned on having the litter in the laundry

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Noname
Jun 03, 2022 10:04 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
2 June 2022

Builder invoicing a progress payment for incomplete work

Builder invoicing a progress payment for incomplete work

It only gets worse for you guys over east I Read Soon brickworks will be drying bricks out in the sun, let me know if you want the engineering for mud brick houses (…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 02, 2022 10:51 am
StructuralBIMGuy
kda
kda
1 June 2022

Building with Creation Homes

Building with Creation Homes

Does anyone have any experience with Creation Homes? I'm looking at a house and land with Metro Property as the developer and Creation Homes as the builder.

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kda
Jun 01, 2022 11:24 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
1 June 2022

140k for footings! Help!!

140k for footings! Help!!

Can you please post or send the engineering plans? email is simeon@ashingtonhomes.com.au and we will have a look at it

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Ashington Homes
Jun 01, 2022 9:16 pm
Ashington Homes
bertstheword44
bertstheword44
31 May 2022

New home disaster QLD - am I asking too much of builder?

New home disaster QLD - am I asking too much of builder?

Yep, they've sure made a muppet out of me so far, no denying that!

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bertstheword44
May 31, 2022 11:14 pm
bertstheword44
buzzard
buzzard
31 May 2022

Building a new House in “uncertain times”

Building a new House in “uncertain times”

Hi TrickyRickyDoo, saw some of your other posts on other topics and chanced upon this one, we…

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buzzard
May 31, 2022 3:17 pm
zqs
zqs
30 May 2022

Help with Colour selection for facade

Help with Colour selection for facade
NSW

did you end up deciding the facade color scheme?

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zqs
May 31, 2022 12:39 am
Speakers
Speakers
30 May 2022

Hampton build

Hampton build
QLD
1, 2

Hoping to have pre-lining inspection sometime this week. I think I'll have more details once I'm there looking at things.

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Speakers
May 30, 2022 10:53 pm
Pulse
Pulse
30 May 2022

Builder chipped freestanding bath - do I have the right to h

Builder chipped freestanding bath - do I have the right to h

It can be fixed, our build in bath had a foot through it, should be pretty cheap to fix, almost perfect unless you look for it

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Pulse
May 30, 2022 9:49 pm
gcnicho
gcnicho
30 May 2022

Building with Montgomery homes

Building with Montgomery homes
NSW

Wow! Would love to get more details on your supposed good authority. Are you saying that an employee (either current or ex) is discussing client details with you (a…

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gcnicho
May 30, 2022 9:38 pm

Building with Montgomery Homes

Building with Montgomery Homes
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

For the record, id anyone is interested, a home of this standard would cost double the projection. I’s wager all of the money in my pockets against all of the money in…

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Thebuildinginsider
May 30, 2022 8:10 pm
Loweez
Loweez
30 May 2022

Clarendon Bowral 42 Build

Clarendon Bowral 42 Build

Yeah I realise this, but yes additional down lights, power points, pendants, outdoor lights etc. As stated our last 2 builds, we did not have to go through builder. Matt

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Loweez
May 30, 2022 6:33 pm
tugga
tugga
30 May 2022

Lay out ideas please

Lay out ideas please

Thank you so much, youre porbably going to kill me but we have chanced the lay out down the bottom slightly. With the kitchen orentiation changed so the island bench…

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tugga
May 30, 2022 2:04 pm
patrik
patrik
30 May 2022

Disastrous mass defect first slab/frame inspection

Disastrous mass defect first slab/frame inspection

I'm not an expert at all but I would assume that most of these issues can be fixed. That said, I'm not sure if there is a fix for the concrete not being vibrated during…

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patrik
May 30, 2022 1:55 pm
jagberg
jagberg
30 May 2022

Vogue Homes Sydney

Vogue Homes Sydney
NSW

I also didnt find much information on them so I setup a facebook group about Building with Vogue Homes and we now have 77 people, see the link…

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jagberg
May 30, 2022 12:55 pm
Nadiya
Nadiya
29 May 2022

Building home in Brisbane

Building home in Brisbane

Need help. Could anyone recommend a reputable quality builder to build a new modern family home in the suburb of Morningside?

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Nadiya
May 29, 2022 7:50 am
danielgray92
danielgray92
28 May 2022

What is the size of your alfresco doors? Post Pics

What is the size of your alfresco doors? Post Pics
WA
1, 2

Hey, can I ask the dimensions of your outdoor area? And is your outdoor kitchen roofed?

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danielgray92
May 28, 2022 11:03 pm
nalmeida1269
nalmeida1269
27 May 2022

MJH Hermitage Flooring

MJH Hermitage Flooring
NSW

Exactly same thoughts! It would have been so much easier if they offered options and costs early on, I feel people would add more upgrades because not knowing makes it…

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nalmeida1269
May 27, 2022 5:11 pm
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Ashington Homes
May 27, 2022 9:47 am
Ashington Homes
leeleezee
leeleezee
24 May 2022

HIA Contract unfair terms?

HIA Contract unfair terms?

Extremely builder friendly contract and all industry standard contracts will be. Only opportunity to get a balance contract is to have one drafted but it is extremely…

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leeleezee
May 24, 2022 11:16 am
Intripidlol
Intripidlol
23 May 2022

Different types/levels/tiers of building companies

Different types/levels/tiers of building companies
1, 2, 3, 4

drive by reminder that you're a retarded moron and should stop breathing

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Intripidlol
May 23, 2022 10:00 pm
Samz_Turra
Samz_Turra
23 May 2022

CDC approval time

CDC approval time

Hi Simeon It was a very frustrating process when they introduced this portal last year. However, I recall the CDC was issued in around 4.5weeks. Cheers

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Samz_Turra
May 23, 2022 3:48 pm
saveucmate
saveucmate
23 May 2022

Exception for alfresco counting towards site coverage?

Exception for alfresco counting towards site coverage?
VIC

We are building in Victoria. We have chosen a design with an alfresco attached to the house. The alfresco has two sides free of walls and the other two walls with big…

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saveucmate
May 23, 2022 2:30 pm
saveucmate
saveucmate
23 May 2022

Setback dispensation reasons and how likely to get it approv

Setback dispensation reasons and how likely to get it approv
VIC

Thanks for your input. I hope we don't have that issue. We are building with the same builder as our neighbour. Maybe that can help to get the neighbour approval. Two…

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saveucmate
May 23, 2022 2:24 pm
chrissoni1305
chrissoni1305
22 May 2022

Porter Davis Pricing

Porter Davis Pricing

Hi is there a possible a quick chat re mont ablert 48 as I am planning to build same and I am in a intial stage

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chrissoni1305
May 22, 2022 6:41 pm
PhanT
PhanT
20 May 2022

Acoustic Report Cost for a Duplex Site NSW

Acoustic Report Cost for a Duplex Site NSW

Short answer is 'Yes' - let me know if you find a cheaper consultant https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/htm ... #sec.2.119

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PhanT
May 20, 2022 6:11 pm
qik_shift
qik_shift
19 May 2022

Please help me interpret a soil test

Please help me interpret a soil test

Hello all, I've been a loooooong time lurker and learned plenty but formerly a new member as I finally need to ask for some help. I'm in the process of building a 20…

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qik_shift
May 19, 2022 7:00 pm

Hi all, I had linear smart grate included in my build Supervisor is suggesting against this and instead square smart grate due to issues with mould Can anyone please…

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Jstan
May 19, 2022 6:01 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
19 May 2022

"Reverse Build" or put job on hold?

"Reverse Build" or put job on hold?

water can definitely get in if you dont wrap and seal properly. They have to pay close attention to every join and make sure there are not any careless holes

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Ashington Homes
May 19, 2022 5:06 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
19 May 2022

Is this Hebal or Foam Panels?

Is this Hebal or Foam Panels?
VIC

yep foam is a lot cheaper, we pay around $100-110/sqm versus $155-165/sqm for Hebel and $190-$200/sqm for rendered commons

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Ashington Homes
May 19, 2022 2:48 pm
Ashington Homes
leeleezee
leeleezee
17 May 2022

Owner delay anticipated start date

Owner delay anticipated start date

Anyone here successfully amend their anticipated start date in a HIA contract? Did you have to pay a variation fee?

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leeleezee
May 17, 2022 9:48 pm
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leeleezee
May 17, 2022 8:33 pm
TrickyRickyDoo
TrickyRickyDoo
17 May 2022

Home Building Blogs

Home Building Blogs
1 ... 75, 76, 77

Montgomery Riviera 2 - 293 Modified : https://www.instagram.com/rivieranewbuild/

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TrickyRickyDoo
May 17, 2022 6:34 pm
Jstan
Jstan
17 May 2022

Entry door without the electronic lock look.

Entry door without the electronic lock look.

AnjC Both options look amazing and there is wifi and nice slim profile. Great options. Thank you

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Jstan
May 17, 2022 8:59 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
17 May 2022

Storm water/downpipe connections.

Storm water/downpipe connections.
WA

answered in general discussion where you posted the same question

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BuildingandLegal
May 17, 2022 1:42 am
BuildingandLegal
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
16 May 2022

Scraping a vacant block

Scraping a vacant block
NSW

mickm cant the builder just do it as part of benching? if not PM me and I will shoot you the number of a guy I use. cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
May 16, 2022 6:23 pm
Ashington Homes
bannie
bannie
16 May 2022

New Living Homes

New Living Homes
NSW
1 ... 43, 44, 45

Very exciting times indeed. Brendan is our SS and so far he has been good too.

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bannie
May 16, 2022 10:23 am
bannie
bannie
15 May 2022

Stormwater Easement

Stormwater Easement

Hi Simeon, Just wanted to thank you again for your advice and let you know that we did get the necessary permit to connect into our stormwater easement. We are…

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bannie
May 15, 2022 1:48 pm
paulrob
paulrob
14 May 2022

Building a Chelsea with Hall and Hart

Building a Chelsea with Hall and Hart
NSW
1, 2

Try one of the sales team, or google it

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paulrob
May 14, 2022 11:05 am
wixy
wixy
13 May 2022

Adding eaves to facade = shorter external walls ?

Adding eaves to facade = shorter external walls ?
VIC

That sounds exactly what I would like to achieve. Hopefully the builder comes to the party.

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wixy
May 13, 2022 7:59 pm

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