Home
Pros
Forum
  • About
  • Join Community
  • Contact
Reply
WatchingStarredHistory
InboxSent
MembersPros
#Unanswered     #Active

Browse Forums
Owner Builder Forum
Standard
List
Topics
Author
Replies
Views
Last Post
delatite13
delatite13
20 April 2012

First owner build project- SE suburbs

First owner build project- SE suburbs

I think the reasoning behind it is that regardless whether or not it is in your name you still "enjoy" the the aspects of the project. ie It would be very hard to say that…

7
2804
delatite13
Apr 20, 2012 8:46 pm
delatite13
Yadie05
Yadie05
20 April 2012

Plumber for New Home in SE Melbourne?

Plumber for New Home in SE Melbourne?

My FIL is a plumber does all area's, doesn't charge an arm and a leg like others. Although he is free for me haha. PM me if you want his details ::smile::

3
1779
Yadie05
Apr 20, 2012 3:15 pm
Yadie05
lynny-jane
lynny-jane
19 April 2012

Cost of new home plumbing?

Cost of new home plumbing?

Drainage and connection of water (Tap installed at meter site) - pre slab $2600 (you can see my thread for pictures to give you and idea of size and location of…

3
9826
lynny-jane
Apr 19, 2012 11:30 pm
lynny-jane
docker_rob
docker_rob
15 April 2012

Order of site preparation

Order of site preparation

Floor levels usually should…

4
964
docker_rob
Apr 15, 2012 8:19 am
docker_rob
veseli
veseli
20 March 2012

What was the most stressful component of your build?

What was the most stressful component of your build?
1, 2

Bindi if your weepholes are covered with roof flashing you will definitely get water leaks in the near future, that is a structural problem. You flashing and weepholes are…

23
5798
veseli
Mar 20, 2012 8:41 pm
JLD
JLD
17 March 2012

What do you expect in a $2m property?

What do you expect in a $2m property?
1, 2

I disagree with previous posters who say you can't get $2M in Richmond, you sure could at 24sq each, a great finish and great location but it really depends on the market…

22
6762
JLD
Mar 17, 2012 8:59 am
zarz
zarz
13 March 2012

Trusses - Supply and Install

Trusses - Supply and Install

Hi guys I was wondering if anyone in Melbourne have got thier trusses supplied and installed. I'm getting a few quotes for trusses and have found a couple companies who…

0
951
zarz
Mar 13, 2012 10:14 pm
lynny-jane
lynny-jane
13 March 2012

Finance - who are you with?

Finance - who are you with?

I'm still recovering my dignity from an appointment with our building society a couple of weeks ago. We had borrowed to buy our land and used money from the sale of our…

4
1089
lynny-jane
Mar 13, 2012 9:18 pm
lynny-jane
donuts9999
donuts9999
13 March 2012

Looking for a roof tiler in south east melbourne

Looking for a roof tiler in south east melbourne

Hi , can anyone recommend a good reliable roof tiler that works in the south east suburbs?

0
627
donuts9999
Mar 13, 2012 12:34 pm
drpopper
drpopper
11 March 2012

Kit homes

Kit homes

I know someone who built a kit home through PAAL kit homes to replace their old house which burnt down on Black Saturday and they had a positive experience. There are also…

1
1356
drpopper
Mar 11, 2012 7:11 pm
drpopper
bindi
bindi
9 March 2012

Rubbish Removal

Rubbish Removal

If you are looking for Rubbish removal services, i would say Rubbish Removal provides great service , here is the link http://www.rubbish-removal-melbourne.net/ to their…

3
2263
bindi
Mar 09, 2012 8:42 pm
barkersontheblock
barkersontheblock
2 March 2012

Online purchases - savings...

Online purchases - savings...

I bought my LED downlights From www.choiceLED.com.au spent about $3500 on entire house was about 90 downlight a few flood lights as well. Heath

18
6186
barkersontheblock
Mar 02, 2012 11:22 am
donuts9999
donuts9999
1 March 2012

Building up to lock up stage ONLY !

Building up to lock up stage ONLY !

Hi there are builders that will do that just need to ring around and find them. What area are you in? Im in the process at the moment in getting prices to do exactly that.…

1
1283
donuts9999
Mar 01, 2012 9:50 pm
Brett854
Brett854
17 February 2012

Construction stages

Construction stages

Thanks Bashworth, that is just what i was looking for.

2
3593
Brett854
Feb 17, 2012 10:44 am
JMAP
JMAP
14 February 2012

How to negotiate trade prices

How to negotiate trade prices

Alex - This is what has worked for me SO far. I am not saying its the only way but I found when you get multiple quotes for big ticket works…

2
1275
JMAP
Feb 14, 2012 12:34 pm
jemsaf
jemsaf
10 February 2012

Finishing documentation for Building permit.

Finishing documentation for Building permit.

Ok so we have most things ready for our building permit but my question is did your draftsman/architect provide you with; - project specifications, - computation and…

0
702
jemsaf
Feb 10, 2012 10:41 am
tilley
tilley
8 February 2012

Render colour help

Render colour help

Hi great site found loads of helpful stuff .Now can anyone help me what colour do you think works best as a render Spanish white or Pollinate half or Buff it with Merino…

0
914
tilley
Feb 08, 2012 8:44 pm
Philby17
Philby17
29 January 2012

First Home Owner's Bonus

First Home Owner's Bonus

Thanks Pauankim - it sounds like good advice. The only thing about that is that among the documents you must submit with an owner/builder application are evidence of the…

2
1144
Philby17
Jan 29, 2012 3:52 pm
rocketship
rocketship
28 January 2012

Trade price for owner builders in melbourne

Trade price for owner builders in melbourne

Hi donuts9999, I can't help with specific places to shop but as an owner/builder the best way to get good prices is to do your homework, shop around and bargain with all…

1
895
rocketship
Jan 28, 2012 7:19 am
jemsaf
jemsaf
22 January 2012

Sourcing materials - Recycled Bricks

Sourcing materials - Recycled Bricks

We've had one quote for $0.796 plus GST each so $7442.60 all up for 8500 but we're trying to reduce costs as much as we can. :)

5
988
jemsaf
Jan 22, 2012 6:10 pm
tristan
tristan
11 January 2012

Discount Card for OB's

Discount Card for OB's

LOL Bunnings. Since receiving my OB card i have received a total discount of $2 and spent over 1k..... It is a joke, but every dollar saved is a dollar saved. I have…

14
5429
tristan
Jan 11, 2012 4:27 pm
tristan
flawboards
flawboards
11 January 2012

polycarbonate roofing

polycarbonate roofing

I have built a verandah and am about to cover it in polycarbonate roofing. I have a choice between suntuf and laserlite 2000 products. Has anyone any feedback about the…

0
993
flawboards
Jan 11, 2012 9:27 am
billyz
billyz
15 December 2011

concreter needed, Melbourne Northern Subs......please!

concreter needed, Melbourne Northern Subs......please!

hi lisa give SA Concrete a call on 0418 126 945 (Shannon) he did a bit of concrete work around our house including an amazing exposed aggregate driveway his from dooreen

1
1613
billyz
Dec 15, 2011 2:22 pm
Nika25
Nika25
31 October 2011

House drawings

House drawings

We needed the same for our 26sq double-storey house. As I mentioned before in other topic we found very good draftsman, who did it for only $2k, including land surveying,…

5
2104
Nika25
Oct 31, 2011 9:05 am
Nika25
Ballabil
Ballabil
24 October 2011

glass balustrading

glass balustrading

Hi Ed thanks again for your reply . I will start my description again and I will post a pic . We have several decks the one in question is upstairs. As a balustrading we…

4
1682
Ballabil
Oct 24, 2011 3:02 pm
veryupset
veryupset
19 October 2011

Tiler & painting quotes?

Tiler & painting quotes?

My parents have just been ripped off by a con man who while a licenced painter has taken advantage of their old age. The house looks awful. I wish I was allowed to put…

9
5325
veryupset
Oct 19, 2011 12:35 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
19 October 2011

Owner Builder Loan - Independent Advice Report Builder Recom

Owner Builder Loan - Independent Advice Report Builder Recom

I'd still approach a couple of builders rather than anyone else for this and pay them for their time as you already mention. Probably quicker and cheaper. Stewie

4
3185
Stewie D
Oct 19, 2011 8:14 am
B STAR
B STAR
17 October 2011

locked up stage

locked up stage

Generally lock up will be about 60% of the final cost of a house but this could vary by +/- 10%.depending on the level of…

2
1356
B STAR
Oct 17, 2011 10:28 am
fireflies
fireflies
7 October 2011

Downlights - what should I look for?

Downlights - what should I look for?

Hi there, I've been looking at downlights on Ebay and wondering what sort of things I should be looking for? I would like LED ldownlights but I am…

1
845
fireflies
Oct 07, 2011 9:51 pm
fairy blue
fairy blue
6 October 2011

BUDGET - What did you forget?

BUDGET - What did you forget?

No worries, gotta fill my school holidays some how!

6
1712
fairy blue
Oct 06, 2011 5:11 pm
fairy blue
NickS
NickS
26 August 2011

Our first OB What a ride

Our first OB What a ride
1 ... 10, 11, 12

awesome guys, nice to see a detailed thread like this

235
38752
NickS
Aug 26, 2011 5:07 pm
Raleighfarm
Raleighfarm
5 August 2011

My Harrington MKIII saga begins.......

My Harrington MKIII saga begins.......

So...do we have any forward movement in the last 9 months???? We are in but still things to finish.

17
3743
Raleighfarm
Aug 05, 2011 10:03 pm
Raleighfarm
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
2 August 2011

Anyone had a builder build to lock up & then OB fit out?

Anyone had a builder build to lock up & then OB fit out?

You need an OB licence for any work over $11,000. You can save a lot PMing but I dont think you could save 50%. More like 10-20%. Prefab steel frames or kit homes save a…

7
11684
chrisandkate
Aug 02, 2011 4:36 pm
Hills Guy
Hills Guy
27 July 2011

Building a new home ourselves

Building a new home ourselves

Hi You may be able to get a good price from a kit home builder, or even approach local builders in your area. If you can pay cash upon delivery they will benifit from the…

3
1660
Hills Guy
Jul 27, 2011 7:46 pm
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
21 July 2011

Certificate of Occupancy :: Victoria

Certificate of Occupancy :: Victoria

There is 0% chance you will get a Cert of Occ without doing the things they ask. I doubt that dividing the work will affect your status as OB unless you are considering…

1
3038
chrisandkate
Jul 21, 2011 2:26 pm
BusyNick
BusyNick
6 July 2011

Klip Lok roofing

Klip Lok roofing

Has anyone priced flat deck roofing made out of Klip Lok or similar? I am being told about $100 per Sq Meter. Any recommendations for Melbourne SE suburbs roofing…

0
1004
BusyNick
Jul 06, 2011 7:24 pm
mark_sorehands
mark_sorehands
23 June 2011

Need Drafting designing geelong area

Need Drafting designing geelong area

I am trying to find a good drafter/designer in the Geelong area. I want someone who knows quite a bit about building design, types of materials, spans, roof design, post…

0
969
mark_sorehands
Jun 23, 2011 9:17 am
How Hard Can it Be
How Hard Can it Be
21 June 2011

A question re OB selling property....

A question re OB selling property....
1, 2

Well there wasn't any defects listed. My point being that if any were listed, then we are deemed to have taken…

23
3361
How Hard Can it Be
Jun 21, 2011 1:51 pm
jemsaf
jemsaf
19 June 2011

Trying to get organised!

Trying to get organised!

*long - using iPhone

5
1211
jemsaf
Jun 19, 2011 10:03 pm
barkersontheblock
barkersontheblock
10 June 2011

Retaining Walls

Retaining Walls

Hi Mark, Concrete sleepers work well for retaining walls they are very easy to install only difference is over here in WA we use concrete posts instead of steel wich are…

11
5276
barkersontheblock
Jun 10, 2011 2:21 am
tuned86
tuned86
5 June 2011

Secret Nailing T & G flooring

Secret Nailing T & G flooring
1, 2, 3, 4

lol 200m2 took me 9 months to install...but not to scare you. Concrete prepin', grinding leveling, plywood underlay and finally laying the boards. First time i've laid…

65
20565
tuned86
Jun 05, 2011 8:56 pm
blueblueblue
blueblueblue
1 June 2011

Builders Quote Vs OB

Builders Quote Vs OB

Are you prepared to spend lots of time shopping around and getting quotes? Ate you prepared to do some work yourself? Do you know some people in the building industry or…

14
4689
blueblueblue
Jun 01, 2011 6:50 pm
froudie
froudie
26 May 2011

Building a stud wall on top of a lower concrete block wall

Building a stud wall on top of a lower concrete block wall

It looks like I have made some progress thanks to the Concrete Masonry Association of Australia and Adbri (in particular Wayne Holt and Boris Georgiou - thanks…

3
2124
froudie
May 26, 2011 9:09 am
turbojas
turbojas
5 May 2011

Car Parking requirements Banyule area Melbourne

Car Parking requirements Banyule area Melbourne

Thanks for your response bingoshelly, I am going to give it another crack at dealing with planning office....have not been overly helpful in the past. I find it really…

2
1196
turbojas
May 05, 2011 10:21 pm
mark_sorehands
mark_sorehands
22 April 2011

Ocean Grove Project

Ocean Grove Project

hi thanks, nope no bricks, hate 'em and expensive. there won't be any stormwater issues up where the house will sit, its all down hill from there. i did the design/plans…

3
1736
mark_sorehands
Apr 22, 2011 1:31 pm
river_lucy
river_lucy
6 April 2011

CONCRETE & VOLATILE/REACTIVE SOILS

CONCRETE & VOLATILE/REACTIVE SOILS

Hi Revup Firstly, I wouldn't be taking advice from people who don't know your specific site conditions (i.e. on this forum). If your site has highly reactive soils,…

1
1443
river_lucy
Apr 06, 2011 12:46 pm
Hitchy
Hitchy
14 March 2011

Owner Builder Insurance - Victoria

Owner Builder Insurance - Victoria

FD Beck were about the same…

6
3991
Hitchy
Mar 14, 2011 12:23 am
girlonamission
girlonamission
13 March 2011

Breez Financial - Owner Builder Finance

Breez Financial - Owner Builder Finance

Hi, sorry for bringing up a post that is a few months old - I was just wondering what you guys ended up doing with regards to finance? Did you end up dealing with this…

1
1410
girlonamission
Mar 13, 2011 4:28 pm
blueblueblue
blueblueblue
10 March 2011

Budget - how much per square metre?

Budget - how much per square metre?

To be safe I would say allow $1,000 per sqm. If it comes in under = BONUS :)

10
2373
blueblueblue
Mar 10, 2011 2:32 pm

You are here
Building ForumOwner Builder Forum
You are here
Building ForumOwner Builder Forum

Australia's largest home building and renovation
community with over 1.8 million posts

Home
Pros
Forum
Start a new topic
About
Join Community
Advertise
Contact Homeone
Articles
All comments made express the views and opinions of the author and not the Administrators, Support nor Homeone Australia & New Zealand
© Homeone Australia & New Zealand All Rights Reserved ‎2001 - 2024
Australia's largest home building and
renovation community
Homeone
About

Terms
Privacy

Follow homeone on FacebookFollow homeone on Twitter
All comments made express the views and opinions of the author and not the Administrators, Support nor Homeone Australia & New Zealand
© Homeone Australia & New Zealand All Rights Reserved ‎2001 - 2024