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How often do you visit your site?
Visiting once a week is common; try to time it after hours to avoid disrupting builders. Since it’s tricky for you, ask your builder for updates or schedule walkthroughs… Experiences with Rivergum Homes.Hi Kayne
I am building with Rivergum at the moment. Do not build with them our experience has been horrific. 12 months and all i have is a timber frame and they have built… Building with Fairmont footings cost blowoutThe salesman assumed he could just lay your carpet straight on the soil. After you signed the contract the engineer decided that wasnt sufficient and priced you in an actual slab  Callifo replied 17 October 2024 ago HIA Contract | How to calculate LD?HIA standard contract does not have LD, but it says owner can claim LD from the builder.
My house was delayed by 2.5 months.
Within these delays, the builder claimed… I suspect I may have posted shaky 'phone-camera pics in this thread back when we built the house ... but now we're moving on to greener pastures and a professional guy… I have this report from my inspector, basically the front of the porch is not connecting to the back of the roof.
The builder put some flashing which has hidden the gap,… Anyone knows if a bi-fold door is not fully closing, and it leaves around 3-4mm gap between the frame and the two panels, can it be fixed?
The builder said he won’t fix… Statesman Homes FeedbackI am considering building the first house with Statesman Homes (part of Hickibotham Group). The amount of negative reviews is concerning and is holding me back.
Has… ErgoAug 05, 2024 10:42 pm Builder to choose in 2025Years in the making and it is finally happening, our land is due to be titled in Q1 2025! Looking to build a relatively small house and it's been a journey of frustration… Ergo started a topic 5 August 2024 ago ErgoAug 05, 2024 10:33 pm My new build experience | SA
That im not sure on, but surely this is all discussed pre build? did you and the builder agree on how many taps?
In my build with MJH we only had 1 given inc. in price,… 1st time built home, on paper map looked great, reality was far different, I now have a looooooooong living room, and I have no idea how to properly utilize it, anyone has… Things you forget - summary page 32
Thank you.
She had a pretty good life, and pleased I was able to keep her around for 23 years after Dad had passed.
I had some friends set up this page, which really… bpratt replied 16 May 2024 ago Crooked wall or cornice?The photo is not really clear but to me it looks like twist in the cornice.
Slight anticlockwise rotation at the top of the cornice and slightly clockwise at bottom should… Cracks in slab!The CSIRO BTF18 explains differnt types of cracks and what "normal" is
Google this and the top result is actually the latest version. You normally have to buy this from… obiwon replied 31 January 2024 ago Back-flow Prevention Valve ?Good luck with it.
I don't know what the cost of a nice bidet seat with a 25mm air gap will be but you are obviously deducting the cost of a RPZ valve and its…
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That is so funny! I wonder how many people know who Larry Haun is these days.
I have a couple of young guys we call Mo 1 & Mo 2 who run a crew of 6 boys and… Ingle Farm footings coatHi all,
We have bought land in Ingle farm and we are now in discussions with a builder and they have noted an allowance of $38k for footings (soil testing and engineer… Joti99 started a topic 28 January 2023 ago Hybrid floorsI think we've made the decision to have hybrid floors in our new build, but I'm after some recommendations on which manufacturer to use? jezzarose started a topic 22 January 2023 ago
you would be amazed at the cost of removing the original external walls and adding the huge bifolds to lose a bedroom without adding any useful additional space ...my… -----I hear the federal government is targeting 1 Million low cost housing over the next 10 years.
That's going to haunt the PM like Hawkes… Manufacturers of "security" doors in AustraliaIs there a company in Australia that manufactures entrance doors that withstand an enthusiastic amateur equipped with Youtube, hand tools and angle grinder for >15… Ergo started a topic 30 October 2022 ago mattpJul 29, 2022 3:14 pm CV888Jul 11, 2022 9:17 am GunayApr 12, 2022 2:29 pm Adelaide - New build - first timeJust my view (from a person who has NEVER built a home): I think that you should be on site while the build goes on, so that you can follow the progress and see with your… External Colour helpI saw this colour brick recently, matched with jarrah and it looked lovely. So perhaps jarrah garage door and jarrah door? I’d probably match the render to the mortar… AnjC replied 9 March 2022 ago AnjCMar 09, 2022 10:54 pm Adelaide Designer Homes 2015 -Garden Pics
Hi Bluesteel, just read through your posts on how you have contracted with Adelaide Designer Homes for 2 homes. We have just bought a land in Adelaide and are looking for… Custom Build SA, sloping block
I know it has been years but just wondering how you went with your build with the second builder? Any information you are happy to share. We are also in Blackwood Park… Building the Simonds Cleland 233 in SA
Hi Emma
Wow it’s been ages since I have been on this site nearly been in our place for 2 years haha
-As for floor boards they are actually tiles which have been… Has anyone built with Sterling Homes?I have just been given the keys to my home however I have been left with a feeling of regret and anxiety. Building with Sterling has been a complete nightmare, every… Joinery Recommendations - AdelaideCan't make any recommendations myself, but Metricon use Toser. They did the joinery for our current place (different builder) and quality is fine.
My friend's builder… Goxxo replied 24 May 2021 ago GoxxoMay 24, 2021 4:50 pm
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