Building A New House

Iamhim

5 December

New single storey home scaffolding question

Hi Jean, We are building with Achieve as well. I didn't think the $17k was worth an upgrade, but that is down to personal preference really. You are right, increase to…

steel

4 December

How often do you visit your site?

Weekly to fortnightly. Im not into construction but I am curious by nature (engineer). So I like to track and follow how they do it and the order.

Taniaimran

19 November

External facade colours help!!

thanks guys. we were able to get into a color selection appouintment andfound our colors. roof: colorbond basalt window frames: Monaro windows black matt garage door:…

sparekh

1 November

Things you forget - summary page 32

I created a special webpage with all the summary of this thread so far. It helps to see everything consolidated on one page and get easy access ( easy to remember site…

melfordgurl

28 October

Home Building Blogs

https://brettandmelsimondshomes.blogspot.com Simonds Avalon Home in Maddingley VIC

trimum

27 October

Take Two

Sorry I missed you got the keys!!! So pleased for you what a journey youve been on hope you have settled in and enjoying the space, it looks amazing I love the bathroom…

jeanlaw

8 October

Ceiling height cost

I would definitely willing to pay $3500 to upgrade to 2.74, but $19000? With this price I guess some builders can even offer to upgrade to 3 m. But If I save $19000, I…

Searching4 knowledge

4 September

Canberra custom KDR

Wonderful news Algernon. You must be stoked that the design is working as it was designed to and it will be interesting to see how the summer goes for you. In regard to…

Kelli2009

24 July

Gold Ruby Homes in Canberra. Any good?

We built our home with Gold Ruby and would do it again in a heart beat. Matt was contactable and available to suit our needs. Gold Ruby's quality of build is hard to find,…

Trimega

19 July

Custom KDR Canberra

Thanks for the comments! Some interesting points we hadn't considered and glad that it seems mostly OK. We might need to rethink some of the west facing windows. The…

ligongl

17 July

Our KDR Project - Canberra

Thanks algernon, we are noting your points for our next iteration of the concept. Cheers

algernon

10 May 2017

Building inspector(s) in the ACT?

Does anyone have any recommendations (or otherwise) or experience with any new home construction building inspectors in Canberra? Looking for multiple stage inspections,…

algernon

10 May 2017

Custom/special conditions in building contracts?

I've got a copy of the ACT MBA standard contract, which is used by our currently preferred builder (a custom builder). This is the first time that I've built, but as…

Lames

16 March 2017

Decision help - flooring, heating, cooling and roofing!

Thanks algernon - I was doing some reading and I did see that Hebel Powerfloor - I was going to speak to the architect about it today when we meet. Looks interesting. I…

CameronRobertson

1 February 2017

Posting landscape topics

Thanks for the information.

AJW

15 January 2017

Mightily Modified Metford 33

Like the sign on the door. Maybe some of the feedback I provided about my experience (specifically about how all trades just walk in off a building site onto newly laid…

BlackPearl_CBR

23 November 2016

Building in Canberra - Builder Recommendations

Today's Homes under administration http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-23/t ... on/8048336?

Canberra_gal

22 October 2016

Knockdown/rebuild with Rawson - Metford33

M33M, how are you? Did bubs or house keys arrive? Which one first?

algernon

15 September 2016

Stormwater easement

Unfortunately, yes, in the ACT you can't build a house or garage on a stormwater easement - about it that spells it out in more detail. That does mean that you have less…

Leonardo_23

24 August 2016

Floor Joist Spacing

Hi planeguy, You will notice a difference... but minor. The flexing in your floor covering will be less... and for floor boards this is more noticeable and is likely to…

aloenyx

9 August 2016

Bigger better?

I don't think there's anything wrong with bigger, but don't go bigger just 'because'. You'll find a way to fill whatever space you have, but I think you'll be fine with a…

Hopeful85

8 August 2016

Cheapest way to build

Thanks yes we were hoping to do a lot of the fit out ourselves as the builder is a mate and can hopefully let us work as cheap labor. But really I would rather it go up…

algernon

25 July 2016

Builder recommendations in Canberra / kit homes - storybook

I admit to not asking that upfront as often as I should've (so don't know for all of the builders we checked out), but if they don't…

StructuralBIMGuy

8 July 2016

Basement Leaks through hair line cracks

Hi Patcait What's above the ceiling photos would help

StructuralBIMGuy

8 July 2016

Steel vs Concrete

Hi Jonathan It depends do you have designs or sketches..images would help?

aloenyx

26 June 2016

Builder referee questions

I would ask about communication and responsiveness, it's the most frustrating thing dealing with my builder, but everyone I asked about them thought they were brill.…

jsmi

17 May 2016

Building a new house - challenges and how to improve!

Hey there. We are just starting out (haven't signed anything) but are using an architect for the concept design, then using our custom builder's designer to draw it up to…

BlackPearl_CBR

3 May 2016

Handover Process - What are the steps involved?

Our builder has provided us with the Certificate of Occupancy application form to sign. However, when we went to our house last week, there was still electrical work, some…

oneJohn

12 April 2016

How to calculate the living area

It all comes down to definitions, and what the area is claimed to be for. However, generally when a builder looks at total building area, dividing it up into categories…

sunrays

4 March 2016

variation charges after soil and contour test

Why will you sign the build contract before your land got titled. $1k variation sounds ok as it is a structural change after signing the contract. No builder is…

d@n

28 January 2016

Assistance with External Colour Selection

http://www.homeone.com.au/member/michelle

Nyssa+Lachlan

16 September 2015

Simonds Palisade- Gallery selections

How did your build go?

jacq_27

1 September 2015

Rebuild/Extension Canberra - Jigsaw Housing

Hi danielk2005, really keen to know how your renovation has progressed? We are considering our options for an old property in the inner North too - unsure whether knock…

canbuild

22 August 2015

New build - Feedback on the Plan

liquidnitro

12 July 2015

New home build - incorrect windows installed in bathroom

Thank you all for the responses. I too will probably see this as an annoyance (I've been allocated the affected sink by the wife)! And just looks like a design flaw for…

Bonnie21

11 July 2015

First Home Buyers in Googong - Need assistance

Check out www.beforeyoubuild.net.au They might be able you with your building especially choosing a builder and going through your contract before you sign it. They are…

Bonnie21

18 June 2015

Builder recommendation in Canberra

Hi Canberra peeps, I just want to let you know that I built with Gold Ruby Homes and I cannot recommend them enough! Our house is amazing and I love every bit of it. Matt…

EmmaJamie

1 June 2015

Anyone laid Belga grey tiles

Hi all... Just wondering if anyone has photos of Belga Grey tiles from Beaumont laid in a large area. We are building a 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom 2 living area house and want…

MoncrieffMan

1 June 2015

Building in Moncrieff (ACT)

Yes we have made provisions, I've got cabling to every TV (I've got servers) and have the Nbn in the NHP. Yeah last I heard is our stage 3 east will be ready by October,…

Shirokuma

31 May 2015

Building with Blackett Homes - Canberra

Thanks, where did you build, is it two storey? How long was the build process We built in Bonner. Single storey. We were in exactly 5 months after they…

MoncrieffMan

13 April 2015

Help with home layout on block

4walls

4 April 2015

Dining Room Size for a 8 Seater Dining Table

If you regularly have 8 seated then it really is a squeeze. If it is on the odd occasion then it is possibly manageable, depending on the placements of the entry/entries…

Crazyk

20 January 2015

Rock excavation not included in contracts

How did you go with arguing or getting details for your actual PS?

kathryneade

28 November 2014

Anyone ever heard of Pandomo flooring???

Hello Adam - did you use the Pandomo product in the end? I'm based in London and the polished concrete market doesn't seem quite as advanced as it is back home - I found…

Leonardo_23

11 October 2014

Anyone ever claimed their Builder's Warranty Insurance?

It seems that nobody noticed your thread, so perhaps enter the similar topics below, because there is some good info there. The warranty insurance does cover for…

building-expert

27 September 2014

What does builder have to gain by terminating contract?

I have also seen building consultants who were afraid of heights. Those people should not do building inspections in my opinion. Larger…

whzzz28

28 August 2014

Some add ons, but is the builder taking the p*ss?

Suspct covered them all nicely, but two cents on some items: 1) Expensive even with tiles included. At that cost it would want to be rectified porcelain, if its standard…

apageintime

20 August 2014

Lifestyle homes Canberra - any experiences

We are thinking about building a house in Coombs with Lifestyle homes, but I can't find any reviews good or bad about them online. Given the recent spate of builders…

PatrickWhiteFranklin

6 August 2014

My Good experience with "Goldruby Homes" (Mathew Smith)

I built my home using “Goldruby Homes” back in 2009. Here is my personal experience with Mathew Smith. In general, building our own home is not that often we do. …