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Ohbee1
Ohbee1
23 November 2023

Owner builder certificate Vic

Owner builder certificate Vic

We are just about ready to OB an extension in the New Year. Small regional town Victoria. Took 12 months to get planning permit. Had to get Land Capability Report, soil…

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Ohbee1
Nov 23, 2023 6:41 pm
Jack75
Jack75
15 April 2023

owner builder application in Victoria (VBA) - waiting time

owner builder application in Victoria (VBA) - waiting time

Hi folks, Victoria resident here. I've submitted my owner builder application to the VBA. I thought I'd share my experience so far. I submitted my application…

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Jack75
Apr 15, 2023 6:31 pm
chippy
chippy
26 August 2022

Owner builder insurance pre application

Owner builder insurance pre application

Just google "owner builder construction and liability insurance." There are many that do it. When I OB a few years back I used a broker called Allrisk. It was simple…

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chippy
Aug 26, 2022 10:10 am
chippy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
7 June 2022

New home build - gutters first or cladding first

New home build - gutters first or cladding first

Hey @imnurlins Reach out to the experts on this forum, A word or warning internet searches will link you to uncertified Russian generic Stock Photos, Details and possibly…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 07, 2022 10:53 am
StructuralBIMGuy
buildone
buildone
21 January 2022

weep holes

weep holes

whoever put the concrete for you should have known that. They did not excavate for you. Thus, when you are Owner Builder, just don't look for cheaper tradies. It is very…

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buildone
Jan 21, 2022 12:25 am
jj_jackson
jj_jackson
8 January 2022

OB - Retaining wall leaking

OB - Retaining wall leaking

Hi there, I have a similar issue. Did you ever find a solution to this?

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jj_jackson
Jan 08, 2022 11:48 pm
llundberg
llundberg
23 December 2021

Windows from China - a true story

Windows from China - a true story

There is just too much ridiculous red tape in Australia. If I want something from overseas, I will just order it and install it myself.

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llundberg
Dec 23, 2021 4:27 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
17 December 2021

Caveat Emptor

Caveat Emptor

If you follow certain posts you will find my comments to the posters when I know they are fibbing. Well it's back on again... if it's about windows, ask someone first,…

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ECOECO
Dec 17, 2021 1:44 pm
ECOECO
Ardo
Ardo
18 October 2021

Builder for lockup only, owner takes over to complete home?

Builder for lockup only, owner takes over to complete home?

I don't think it's unrealistic. Builders are not interested in missing out on margins gained by making other trades do the work. After lockup it's all cream.

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Ardo
Oct 18, 2021 9:23 am
building-expert
building-expert
6 October 2021

Does dilapidation report include site survey?

Does dilapidation report include site survey?

Dilapidation report is essentially existing conditions report on the building and site. I have done many prior to land redevelopment. It is to record existing conditions…

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building-expert
Oct 06, 2021 8:39 am
building-expert
aussieta
aussieta
11 July 2021

hydronic underfloor heating

hydronic underfloor heating

just curious in victoria is it legal for owner builder to install underfloor hydronic pex tubing in timber subfloor and then have plumber make final connection to…

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aussieta
Jul 11, 2021 11:38 am
aussieta
What have we done
What have we done
14 March 2021

Temporary Site Toilet

Temporary Site Toilet

Hi.! Did you still have this available.? If so, how much are you selling it for.?

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What have we done
Mar 14, 2021 1:49 pm

Double Glazed Windows & Doors 95 square metres of the highest quality brand new windows and doors. Selling because I made the wrong colour. Already fitted with…

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ECOECO
Sep 18, 2020 2:49 pm
ECOECO
chippy
chippy
4 August 2020

Using an unregistered builder

Using an unregistered builder

I guess what you are really asking is can you use your friend (old builder) as a project manager for your owner build and the simple answer is, yes. As an owner builder…

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chippy
Aug 04, 2020 2:32 pm
chippy
Stewie D
Stewie D
28 June 2020

Insurance options to cover damage to neighbouring property?

Insurance options to cover damage to neighbouring property?

What is the extent of your reno and addition? If it is relatively minor I'd tell him to go jump. In all the years I've been in the industry both as a builder and a…

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Stewie D
Jun 28, 2020 9:04 pm
alymei
alymei
16 May 2020

Program/app for designing home

Program/app for designing home

Agreed - pencil and 5mm graph pad is all you need initially

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alymei
May 16, 2020 8:03 am
ksun1985
ksun1985
13 January 2020

OB in Hume area - VIC. Fast forwarded + photo heavy

OB in Hume area - VIC. Fast forwarded + photo heavy
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Can I also ask how much you ended up spending on construction as a $/per sqm rate? Might be going down the O/B route and keen to see what your rates were back in 2016.…

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ksun1985
Jan 13, 2020 12:16 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
20 March 2019

OB-Party wall system certificate

OB-Party wall system certificate

You are the builder so you will need to provide the required "Fit for Purpose" Details and Compliance Certification I suggest you contact the engineer that did the…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 20, 2019 12:31 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
7 December 2018

Building contract inclusions - deck oil

Building contract inclusions - deck oil

@ Milky_42 welcome to the forum Unless stated it's generally not included. Deck oiling and maintenance is something a lot of renovators do themselves There are some great…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 07, 2018 8:49 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Ardo
Ardo
24 October 2018

How much for a house foundation concrete slab?

How much for a house foundation concrete slab?

Whoops... I read polished concrete sorry my bad

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Ardo
Oct 24, 2018 7:29 pm
aussieta
aussieta
19 September 2018

Slab for garage - is engineer over engineering it?

Slab for garage - is engineer over engineering it?
1, 2

when you build up to an easement the foundations have to be deeper and stronger so the relevant authority can dig the drain up without your garage falling down

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aussieta
Sep 19, 2018 5:28 pm
aussieta
M575
M575
6 August 2018

Load bearing wall removal / Owner Builder options

Load bearing wall removal / Owner Builder options

Correct, there are no drawings available. That’s one of the steps I need to do. I’ve reached out to some structural engineers and a builder to get an idea of things.

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M575
Aug 06, 2018 2:21 pm
manofaus
manofaus
13 May 2018

Site set out on home extension-Melbourne

Site set out on home extension-Melbourne

No much bias there. I have found that the concreters that I have engaged to do set out of form are relatively good at what they do. I run around and check with a water…

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manofaus
May 13, 2018 11:12 pm
manofaus
manofaus
manofaus
13 May 2018

OB for load bearing wall removal

OB for load bearing wall removal

Not necessarily true with engineers and surveyors. Friend has take a volume builder to court over unsound foundation. Volume builder immediately deflected it to the…

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manofaus
May 13, 2018 10:55 pm
manofaus

VIC- question about carpenter needed for putting up the wall

VIC- question about carpenter needed for putting up the wall

karen5784 Your Carpenter should have Worker comp Insurance Make sure you check their insurance details are current and whats included. Also Fence off access to the build…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 04, 2018 10:57 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Dr.Buildwell
Dr.Buildwell
25 April 2018

Plywood or particle board floor

Plywood or particle board floor

do not do this you will get mould , in 18 years as a carpenter i have never seen this done , black poly and weather around timber equals mould mould mould

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Dr.Buildwell
Apr 25, 2018 11:02 pm
Dr.Buildwell
Dr.Buildwell
25 April 2018

Tradies Contacts for Owner-Builder (Extension/Reno) Melbourn

Tradies Contacts for Owner-Builder (Extension/Reno) Melbourn

i can recommend good trades but they arent budget trades

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Dr.Buildwell
Apr 25, 2018 10:04 pm
karen5784
karen5784
16 April 2018

wall framing and roof trusses company -VIC

wall framing and roof trusses company -VIC

Thank you very much for your information. Cheers Karen

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karen5784
Apr 16, 2018 1:12 pm
Chops_47
Chops_47
2 April 2018

OB tradie recommendations Melbourne

OB tradie recommendations Melbourne
1, 2, 3, 4

Firstly, thanks to the OP for this thread - has been most helpful to have a list of trades that have proven to deliver the goods! In regards to PM's we were looking at…

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Chops_47
Apr 02, 2018 9:15 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
1 March 2018

6 star energy repor - VIC

6 star energy repor - VIC

karen5784 There are minimum requirements that will give you the required rating (deemed to comply) ..see if you can save yourself some money, your designer should have an…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 01, 2018 11:20 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 February 2018

Does the designer involved much the building work after the

Does the designer involved much the building work after the

Hi Karen5784 You will need to check with your Local Council first generally you will require Plannings and Building Applications and documentation Designers generally deal…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 27, 2018 2:46 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
qebtel
qebtel
11 February 2018

garage house

garage house

First, take a look at the photo. Its rural. Most councils will approve shed homes for rural, but not urban. The reasons they occur in rural is…

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qebtel
Feb 11, 2018 1:19 pm
soot
soot
20 November 2017

Owner Builder for new townhouse development and existing hou

Owner Builder for new townhouse development and existing hou

Hi StructuralBIMguy, I am gonna do an alteration which includes internal wall removal, partial demolition and extension. So I thought that is quite not a simple…

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soot
Nov 20, 2017 10:46 pm
soot
JB1
JB1
15 October 2017

Melbourne- recommend me a stair case builder

Melbourne- recommend me a stair case builder

The stair case builder I used previously is retiring and won't take on any new jobs. Can someone recommend a reasonably priced stair case builder in Melbourne? I've…

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JB1
Oct 15, 2017 11:33 pm
JB1
JB1
4 September 2017

insulating slab

insulating slab

My energy rater recommended under slab insulation. From my research it can help. However if you're in NSW, perhaps the insulation requirements are different in your part…

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JB1
Sep 04, 2017 1:33 pm
qebtel
qebtel
18 July 2017

build new house then demolish old =2 permits

build new house then demolish old =2 permits

You need a permit to demolish the existing,, and a building application approved to build a new house.

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qebtel
Jul 18, 2017 11:54 pm
twylamc
twylamc
6 June 2017

Owner build-Kareen Hills..slowly landscaping continues :)

Owner build-Kareen Hills..slowly landscaping continues :)
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hi, Read that you got Thermann evacuated tubes solar hot water system with electric backup. Just wondering how you are going with it? You still happy with it? Our plumber…

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twylamc
Jun 06, 2017 7:20 pm
twylamc
Allrisk
Allrisk
1 June 2017

2 nd owner builder application within 5 years

2 nd owner builder application within 5 years

If any State was going to be flexible about this, it would only be Victoria. Other States are much stricter and I'd say there's no chance of getting approval. I'm really…

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Allrisk
Jun 01, 2017 6:20 pm
Allrisk
snowing
snowing
24 May 2017

have you ever heard 'timber truss solution' in Melbourne

have you ever heard 'timber truss solution' in Melbourne

I would be concern about other issue like timber expansion / shrinkage due to conditions of the actual site. ie: moisture. These are things that might not be prepared…

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snowing
May 24, 2017 9:23 pm

solar hot water system or rainwater tank?

solar hot water system or rainwater tank?

Have a look at Sanden heat pump hotwater. Not cheap but you can run them from a solar panel or mains(only draw 1kw when heating). Reviews seem to be very good as well.…

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Searching4 knowledge
May 13, 2017 11:13 pm
Searching4 knowledge

Cost of Suspended Slab - Melbourne

Cost of Suspended Slab - Melbourne

What about Hebel Powerfloor with steel structure? You get the benefits of concrete (no noise or bounce) and may not require additional insulation. Supposedly lower cost…

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1960sModernistHome
May 01, 2017 9:24 pm
1960sModernistHome
Chops_47
Chops_47
1 May 2017

Concrete Raft Slab Melbourne

Concrete Raft Slab Melbourne

While I can't offer anything in the way of advise, It's somewhat comforting to know that I'm not alone in obtaining no, or inflated quotes..

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Chops_47
May 01, 2017 3:57 pm
Beetaloo
Beetaloo
28 April 2017

signage outside fence for OB in Victoria

signage outside fence for OB in Victoria

I built in SA. I put up a sign with my name, phone number and site address. This makes it easier for deliveries to be left at the correct site.

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Beetaloo
Apr 28, 2017 1:55 pm
Beetaloo
chenlocus
chenlocus
21 April 2017

should I apply for building permit with a private building s

should I apply for building permit with a private building s

People said local council is more responsible than private building surveyor, and more cost reduction, is that true? I am concerned that there are several points which…

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chenlocus
Apr 21, 2017 5:08 pm
qebtel
qebtel
13 April 2017

do I need any permission to remove my roof and some walls?

do I need any permission to remove my roof and some walls?

He can start on whats existing, just not on the extension part until permit is given..

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qebtel
Apr 13, 2017 8:55 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
11 April 2017

Bricklayer - Melbourne

Bricklayer - Melbourne

@Random111 Those pay scale rates are rubbish mate they are out by 50% for AEC BTW Thanks for the link

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 11, 2017 1:47 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Berek
Berek
21 March 2017

From Owner Builder to Licensed Builder

From Owner Builder to Licensed Builder

An owner builder can only construct 1 home every 5 years (2 per 10 in tassie). Some states require warranty insurance too when you sell. How much you save depends entirely…

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Berek
Mar 21, 2017 9:47 pm
manofaus
manofaus
24 February 2017

Septic tank question

Septic tank question

sorry not very helpful that last post, but I am having the same ideas about my build, but in the end I am going to need a plumber and other trades to sign off on what I…

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manofaus
Feb 24, 2017 9:17 pm
manofaus
Gtree
Gtree
21 December 2016

unregistered builder

unregistered builder

thanks everyone. i've been quoted $35k from an registered carpenter. will buy building insurance before.work starts cheers

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Gtree
Dec 21, 2016 4:23 pm
sharyn123
sharyn123
20 December 2016

New home with Grollo

New home with Grollo

Hello, I am new to this site. I am thinking of using Grollo Homes to build a new house on a slopping block. Has anyone used Grollo Homes in the last 12 months. I'd like…

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sharyn123
Dec 20, 2016 9:48 am

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