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bestspecials
bestspecials
29 August 2022

New home - Tile Queries

New home - Tile Queries

We have Alpine Ivory 450 x450 (Shine) for inside and Alpine Ivory (External) for alfresco and porch. Shine is like a cross between matt and gloss. We also got the same…

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bestspecials
Aug 29, 2022 12:27 pm
bestspecials
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
28 August 2022

Hebel Compliance Building Permit

Hebel Compliance Building Permit

Would need to be tested for water penetration What is a performance solution

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Pedro4137
Aug 28, 2022 3:02 pm

When the builder had our site cleaned their guy must have taken out our sewage pipes from our en-suite, though the bobcat driver decided to hide it rather then fess up it…

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MrSober
Aug 26, 2022 7:15 pm
kennyc
kennyc
26 August 2022

Exposed Slab Edge

Exposed Slab Edge
VIC

I had a similar issue where the slab edges came out last the brickwork. It was noted from my private inspector to be rectified. My builder jackhammered the overhanging…

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kennyc
Aug 26, 2022 5:48 pm
Yinggy
Yinggy
25 August 2022

Recommended a builder South east Melbourne

Recommended a builder South east Melbourne

Could anybody recommend a builder in South East Melbourne? Thank you

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Yinggy
Aug 25, 2022 9:08 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
25 August 2022

Are NAB Construction Loan Progress Payments being devalued?

Are NAB Construction Loan Progress Payments being devalued?

quick update. The bank sent out a 2nd assessor this morning who approved the payment. YAY thanks for the great advice Flamingo

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Ashington Homes
Aug 25, 2022 5:27 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
25 August 2022

How many Extension of Times has your builder claimed in 2022

How many Extension of Times has your builder claimed in 2022

29861 Sorry to hear your build is taking so long. I am going to defend your builder. We have such a shortage of labour at the moment. It has been a minor issue for the…

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Ashington Homes
Aug 25, 2022 5:25 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
25 August 2022

What's the ideal time to wait from slab to framing starting

What's the ideal time to wait from slab to framing starting

Kennyc I totally agree with Alex. You can walk on the slab the next day and drive an excavator on it after a few days. 5-6 days for framing is fine. When we use…

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Ashington Homes
Aug 25, 2022 2:48 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
25 August 2022

Charleston Homes - Have You Built With Them???

Charleston Homes - Have You Built With Them???

you are more than welcome and honestly, talking to the Charleston crew yesterday, I think they will take care of you. Really nice people!

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Ashington Homes
Aug 25, 2022 2:42 pm
Ashington Homes
Our House Build
Our House Build
25 August 2022

Boundary Timber Lapped + Capped Fencing

Boundary Timber Lapped + Capped Fencing

Hi All, I'm looking at replacing the side and rear boundary fence with timber lapped and capped fencing. Based in the North Shore, Sydney - would you recommend any…

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Our House Build
Aug 25, 2022 1:54 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
25 August 2022

Certificate of final inspection

Certificate of final inspection
TAS

Maybe, But these days we use Wall and Floor scanners LOL, no free paint jobs

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 25, 2022 9:39 am
StructuralBIMGuy
AlexAndRachel
AlexAndRachel
23 August 2022

Smart Home with theatre & granny flat

Smart Home with theatre & granny flat

AlexAndRachel At JFK Automation, we are agnostic in our approach to designing and installing Smart Home Automation. We use the following control…

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AlexAndRachel
Aug 23, 2022 5:29 pm
building-expert
building-expert
23 August 2022

Site Access

Site Access

If you are in Victoria you have a statutory right as owner to enter the building site at any reasonable time. However the possession of the site is with the builder and…

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building-expert
Aug 23, 2022 10:09 am
building-expert
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
23 August 2022

Stormwater charge system to LPOD

Stormwater charge system to LPOD

he was! I forgot to mention that :) thanks for the reminder

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Ashington Homes
Aug 23, 2022 5:32 am
Ashington Homes
icat2000
icat2000
22 August 2022

I'm Back: Building again in Ballarat

I'm Back: Building again in Ballarat
1, 2

I ended up building with McMaster builders. Nearly finished about 6 weeks until handover. Been pretty smooth process so far.

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icat2000
Aug 22, 2022 5:23 pm
icat2000
les1970
les1970
22 August 2022

new home build

new home build

please

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les1970
Aug 22, 2022 1:27 pm
Ozshaz
Ozshaz
21 August 2022

Floor Waste requirement

Floor Waste requirement
VIC

Hi NoobOB, We have built in Vic and seems like no requirement for the floor waste was there. Nothing was provided.

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Ozshaz
Aug 21, 2022 1:24 pm
slacker878
slacker878
21 August 2022

Unexpected Site Costs

Unexpected Site Costs

Looks like a duplicate post by OP: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=104547&p=1909431#p1909431

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slacker878
Aug 21, 2022 11:58 am
building-expert
building-expert
21 August 2022

What do I do here? - Massive retaining wall issue

What do I do here? - Massive retaining wall issue

Can you post your site plan? It should show site cut and retaining walls and drainage.

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building-expert
Aug 21, 2022 10:36 am
building-expert
building-expert
building-expert
20 August 2022

Waffle Pod Slabs

Waffle Pod Slabs

Have look at soil report if there is alternative to slab, timber floors may work out better

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building-expert
Aug 20, 2022 3:26 pm
building-expert
buildy
buildy
19 August 2022

H1 slab with Pier

H1 slab with Pier

Thanks Alex. I believe they are replacing some of the soil too. It's a volume builder so we might be stuck with whatever they offer, but I can check about a raft slab if…

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buildy
Aug 19, 2022 1:14 pm
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
18 August 2022

Council requires Jacaranda in the backyard.

Council requires Jacaranda in the backyard.
WA

Very strange decision and I struggle to see the benefits other than maybe aesthetics for the neighbourhood or canopy coverage? Having 1 solitary tree of the same species…

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stonesthrow
Aug 18, 2022 3:57 pm
RustedOn
RustedOn
18 August 2022

How to estimate cost of new build ?

How to estimate cost of new build ?
QLD

Building cost calculator might be helpful for a rough estimate. This one was recommended to me by a builder: https://www.aaarchitect.com.au/home-bui ... lator.html To get…

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RustedOn
Aug 18, 2022 12:36 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
17 August 2022

Thomas Archer Hue 44 Bayside Build - 2021

Thomas Archer Hue 44 Bayside Build - 2021
1, 2

Geez the process(es) are all very different to when we built hey Bigdaddy, lilaandco. Everything takes so long now!!!! That floor quote seems crazy high. Storey floor? …

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Blacktea2sugars
Aug 17, 2022 5:01 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Messiah
Messiah
16 August 2022

Tribeca / Birdy Homes NSW - worst

Tribeca / Birdy Homes NSW - worst

BuildOak what happened to your house? You're not the only one in this position. They have sent these price variations to many customers like you. They claim that they have…

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Messiah
Aug 16, 2022 3:47 pm
Shmaybe
Shmaybe
16 August 2022

Brickwork - New Home

Brickwork - New Home
WA

Hi StructuralBIMGuy, I don't have photos but I can confirm seeing the metal ties in that part of the wall. Was every 2nd brick from the ground level. So the ties add a…

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Shmaybe
Aug 16, 2022 11:32 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
16 August 2022

Developer Gudelines : Letterboxes before Certificate of occu

Developer Gudelines : Letterboxes before Certificate of occu

Yes, I know and agree. Many builders customers are also left in the dark about the issue. It is yet another sad reflection on the VBA.

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SaveH2O
Aug 16, 2022 10:20 am
SaveH2O
eguan88
eguan88
15 August 2022

Delay from gas abolishment

Delay from gas abolishment

It's been just over 20 working days for us, I request this is abolishment to be urgent from day 1. Actively chasing your supplier and Jemena doesn't seem to work either.

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eguan88
Aug 15, 2022 1:19 pm
Bradbundanoon
Bradbundanoon
15 August 2022

Barrington Homes

Barrington Homes

We built a modified Jamberoo home with Barrington Homes during the covid lockdowns in 2021. They were been fantastic to deal with, although we couldn’t visit the site…

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Bradbundanoon
Aug 15, 2022 1:17 pm
strannik
strannik
15 August 2022

Questions about Doing Flooring after Handover

Questions about Doing Flooring after Handover
NSW

only your builder can answer that question. i guess you can always do a variation, the question is how much credit will you get back

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strannik
Aug 15, 2022 10:15 am
Althom
Althom
15 August 2022

Builder at fault, trying to pass on cost!

Builder at fault, trying to pass on cost!

"So in other words, basically builders can do whatever they want once a contract is signed and wether you think it’s wrong or right as a customer you have to listen to…

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Althom
Aug 15, 2022 10:03 am
Althom
Bimbob
Bimbob
15 August 2022

Class P Site Classification

Class P Site Classification

P = Problematic

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Bimbob
Aug 15, 2022 7:34 am
alid
alid
13 August 2022

Adelaide Building Consulting - do not use them

Adelaide Building Consulting - do not use them

Do not risk it. This company advertises fixed price and delivery dates with certainty but then you’ll…

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alid
Aug 13, 2022 7:23 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
13 August 2022

Anyone know what are the sitecosts in Beveridge for 480m2

Anyone know what are the sitecosts in Beveridge for 480m2

Hey @PA_B@PA-BEVERIDGE Welcome to the forum You have 2 options 1.Pay the builder a deposit, sign a Preparation of Plans Agreement (PPA) and roll the dice on site works…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 13, 2022 9:53 am
StructuralBIMGuy
lambchop
lambchop
12 August 2022

Spiral Stair Recommendations - Brisbane North Side

Spiral Stair Recommendations - Brisbane North Side

Thanks SBG, Point definitely taken. We've got a larger set of stairs, with winders, installed and the stair carpenter did suggest that a spiral isn't as nice to walk…

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lambchop
Aug 12, 2022 7:46 pm
groundzero
groundzero
12 August 2022

slab inspection - what to look for ?

slab inspection - what to look for ?

You engaged a professional for the pre pour stage ? so didn't they inspect the piers? The company that did the soil test should be engaged to confirm that the material the…

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groundzero
Aug 12, 2022 5:09 pm
Bimbob
Bimbob
12 August 2022

a tap in balcony?

a tap in balcony?
NSW

Great idea. I always suggest this. No issues to be concerned with.

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Bimbob
Aug 12, 2022 7:21 am
Monty85
Monty85
11 August 2022

Clueless 1st time home builder

Clueless 1st time home builder

The summary is on page 32 - should have just linked directly to it. Here you go: viewtopic.php?p=1034752#p1034752

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Monty85
Aug 11, 2022 11:07 pm
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
11 August 2022

PCI to Handover. How long?

PCI to Handover. How long?

7 weeks seems odd

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Phil of Sydney
Aug 11, 2022 8:56 pm
alexp79
alexp79
11 August 2022

How many hot water system in double storey home

How many hot water system in double storey home
NSW

I would put 2, one serving upper floor bathroom and ensuite, one - for ground floor: kitchen, guest WC, laundry. Local connections can be done through grouping them into…

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alexp79
Aug 11, 2022 6:47 pm
Kevin L
Kevin L
10 August 2022

Signature on Edmund - Riverstone

Signature on Edmund - Riverstone
NSW
1, 2

Hi Ali, Yes I did. sorry for the late reply

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Kevin L
Aug 10, 2022 8:57 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
10 August 2022

Demolition issues with asbestos

Demolition issues with asbestos

well done! that is a great result

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Ashington Homes
Aug 10, 2022 8:22 pm
Ashington Homes
sifntdaz
sifntdaz
9 August 2022

VICTORIA - All electric house

VICTORIA - All electric house
VIC

no, we passed as we had other things like water tank re efficiency. PV system was installed post handover, conduit was run from roof to garage for the purposes of solar.

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sifntdaz
Aug 09, 2022 9:18 am
kbvd
kbvd
8 August 2022

Domaine Home Grandview Garden, Leumeah

Domaine Home Grandview Garden, Leumeah
NSW

I do also have booked in a lot there and called today about registration , now it will be in nov 2022 so frustrating 😩

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kbvd
Aug 08, 2022 3:05 pm
r_13
r_13
8 August 2022

utility conduit for future proofing?

utility conduit for future proofing?
QLD

I installed a couple of extra conduits to the road from my site, but when time came to install NBN after we moved in, we found that the conduits had been crushed during…

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r_13
Aug 08, 2022 11:17 am
r_13

Hi Guys, just wondering how would I able to remove the window the screen, my screen looks like this and I have no clue how to take these out, I have attached photos

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joseph111090
Aug 08, 2022 10:55 am
Doulton 56
Doulton 56
7 August 2022

Demolition company in Melbourne

Demolition company in Melbourne

Thanks hips for the advise; never thought about it. I really appreciated it.

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Doulton 56
Aug 07, 2022 10:06 pm
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
7 August 2022

2 Storey with raked ceiling

2 Storey with raked ceiling

If there is a floor above it you can't have a raking ceiling

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Doozer1905
Aug 07, 2022 12:52 am
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
4 August 2022

How long after the contract completion date is too long?

How long after the contract completion date is too long?

I went to the display home sales office to get some more details of people in the right places to talk to. I used the names and emailed them and magically started getting…

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Phil of Sydney
Aug 04, 2022 7:51 pm

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