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benny black
benny black
26 January 2021

Welcome to the Owner Builder Forum

Welcome to the Owner Builder Forum

start collecting second hand materials as soon as you can, and do all the work you legally can ,and you can build a nice 3-4 bed home for $75 -$100k easy cheaper if you…

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benny black
Jan 26, 2021 8:22 pm

A quick update on the veggie garden for anyone interested in veggie growing!! The most noticeable change is with the butternut pumpkin. In the three weeks since my…

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waxinggibbous
Dec 02, 2024 10:46 am
waxinggibbous
stefcep
stefcep
16 November

owner builder application in Victoria (VBA) - waiting time

owner builder application in Victoria (VBA) - waiting time

Takes at least 7 weeks. Its a $100 certificate that holds up projects worth hundreds of thousands of dollars for literally months.

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stefcep
Nov 16, 2024 7:30 am
prolecs
prolecs
30 October

My experience buying windows in China

My experience buying windows in China
1 ... 10, 11, 12

I am looking at windows for a Brisbane small home extension project, and have one quote from China, a couple more to come. Interestingly the quote for the cranks I want…

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prolecs
Oct 30, 2024 12:05 pm
gommeqld
gommeqld
17 October

Has anyone Built with a "Prestige Kit Home"?

Has anyone Built with a "Prestige Kit Home"?

leanneP1959..... who are these more reputable companies? List a few here so other readers can benefit from your experience.

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gommeqld
Oct 17, 2024 8:53 pm
Mowessis
Mowessis
25 September

Anyone got owner builder permit to build a duplex in NSW ?

Anyone got owner builder permit to build a duplex in NSW ?

Nothing yet, have been distracted this year with work related projects and a new kid but hoping to start building one way or another early next year. Will keep you posted

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Mowessis
Sep 25, 2024 10:41 am
Adam H
Adam H
10 September

Basix

Basix

Hi there, It's likely that the BASIX created in 2022 was done so on the old BASIX Portal (no longer in use) and based on the old legislation. The BASIX standards…

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Adam H
Sep 10, 2024 9:36 pm
Adam H
dke01
dke01
2 September

Traffic Control Plan

Traffic Control Plan

ok - turns out you need this to be completed by qualified and accredited person. So I had to engage a company and spend $200 to do it with a 24 hour turn around

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dke01
Sep 02, 2024 1:15 pm
tcteale
tcteale
26 August

Owner Builder needing help - Southern GC

Owner Builder needing help - Southern GC

Thanks for your reply! - Do you have a copy of the AS4654.2-2012 standard? I believe it stipulates Cl 2.8.3, Note 5 that…

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tcteale
Aug 26, 2024 7:19 pm
S.buttler
S.buttler
22 August

custom built new homes

custom built new homes

What are the most important factors to consider when choosing a builder for a custom-built home, especially to ensure quality and staying within budget?

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S.buttler
Aug 22, 2024 8:46 pm
Genabode
Genabode
21 August

My granny flat build journey

My granny flat build journey

The housing market is at an all time struggle for Gen Z and above. My business involves consultation and planning in conjunction with a long standing builder who can build…

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Genabode
Aug 21, 2024 5:56 pm
penny.peng
penny.peng
30 July

NSW Company contractor license

NSW Company contractor license

Hi Everyone, I applied for company contractor license 2 wks ago, and have been told that the process is taking averaging 11 wks. The nominated supervisor has already got…

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penny.peng
Jul 30, 2024 11:01 am
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gommeqld
Jul 01, 2024 5:23 pm

Owner Builder : Need some help

Owner Builder : Need some help

In my opinion there are further obstacles to owner builders. Many experienced trades will not work for owner builders because they literally are blind captains. Many times…

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building-expert
Jul 01, 2024 12:57 pm
building-expert
dotty
dotty
27 June

Building up to Lock up - Owner Builder Permit needed?

Building up to Lock up - Owner Builder Permit needed?

If I went ahead and got a licensed builder to build up to Lock up - do I need to get an Owner Builder Permit to finish the work for OC?

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dotty
Jun 27, 2024 7:03 pm
Bk3064
Bk3064
21 June

Gas abolishment home renovation

Gas abolishment home renovation

Which application did you filled out ? Gas abolishment form has an option to remove meter or abolish connection. It's 92$ to abolish the gas connection in brisbane

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Bk3064
Jun 21, 2024 10:39 am
kakaciii
kakaciii
9 June

Window plaster reveal

Window plaster reveal

How much roughly does a custom builder charge plaster reveal for windows for new houses. Alternatively, how much would it cost to get architrave removed and plasters…

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kakaciii
Jun 09, 2024 10:31 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
25 March

Water retention tank

Water retention tank

You just need the gutter and downpipe sizes to be compliant with the NCC for the roof area harvested and have the downpipes connected to a LPOD. You need to ask your…

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SaveH2O
Mar 25, 2024 6:46 am
SaveH2O
Bimbob
Bimbob
24 March

Purpose of site survey: boundaries, slope, trees? what else?

Purpose of site survey: boundaries, slope, trees? what else?

A survey must’ve completed by a certified surveyor. This form part of every DA requirement

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Bimbob
Mar 24, 2024 2:11 pm
IMayBeCrasy
IMayBeCrasy
24 March

The Reality of Being an Owner Builder in NSW

The Reality of Being an Owner Builder in NSW

Being an owner builder is no walk in the park. It’s a challenging endeavour that requires dedication and hard…

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IMayBeCrasy
Mar 24, 2024 8:38 am
Ash19
Ash19
5 March

cancel old building application

cancel old building application

Thanks for the response! However, it's have been sorted. But for others benefit here is what we had to do. Unfortunately, it's not straightforward. BCC washed their hands…

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Ash19
Mar 05, 2024 7:41 am
Silver-lift
Silver-lift
28 February

Leak after Concreter poured concrete

Leak after Concreter poured concrete

Hello needing some advice. I was about to build my Alfresco and needed a new slab and remove exisiting slab as its not standard. So they start to excavate and jackhammer…

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Silver-lift
Feb 28, 2024 10:03 pm
Bailey67
Bailey67
27 February

Shed conversion

Shed conversion

Because it only states 90mm not if it’s 45mm or 35mm and yes I do have the plans my question was specifically since it’s not the structural value and only to hold…

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Bailey67
Feb 27, 2024 5:31 pm
building-expert
building-expert
8 February

Is this a terrible reason to owner build...

Is this a terrible reason to owner build...

Waiting for the interest rates to go down is also waiting for the building prices to go up, you will likely lose. Perhaps you can get the builder to lock up stage, but…

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building-expert
Feb 08, 2024 11:38 am
building-expert
BlueGum Design
BlueGum Design
24 January

Mark up on material by trades as an owner builder

Mark up on material by trades as an owner builder

Always get multiple quotes, no matter how reasonable/cheap you think it is. I remember getting a few quotes for a pool fence, roughly around the same price, thinking the…

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BlueGum Design
Jan 24, 2024 12:18 pm
BlueGum Design
mmsa
mmsa
19 January

owner builder

owner builder

Does anyone know whether I can rent out an owner built house (in Victoria) after living in it for 2 yrs? Or I can't rent it out under any circumstances? TIA

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mmsa
Jan 19, 2024 12:55 pm
OBI1canobeans
OBI1canobeans
18 January

Best window for FZ

Best window for FZ

Hi im new to this forum. What a terrific site! Im planning to put a granny flat in my back yard. I'm in a Fire Zone and wondering what the most efficient fireproof…

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OBI1canobeans
Jan 18, 2024 2:14 pm
kishan6693
kishan6693
28 December 2023

New Flame Zone Build

New Flame Zone Build

Hi Brian, Iam new to forum, pls accept my apologies in advance if any of the below queries makes you uncomfortable. Congratulations and hope you are almost moved in to…

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kishan6693
Dec 28, 2023 1:11 am
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 5:41 pm
Vince10
Vince10
6 November 2023

Project Manager Recommendation

Project Manager Recommendation

If you need to pay for a project manager you would be well advised to just engage a builder who would take full responsibility for the build. As opposed to you OB where…

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Vince10
Nov 06, 2023 8:25 am
Vince10
Vince10
6 November 2023

Vacant block surveying - what should I ask for?

Vacant block surveying - what should I ask for?

Your kinda doing this arse about. Engage in a draftsman/architect first. They will guide you on what you need to do. You risk soil test being done in the wrong location…

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Vince10
Nov 06, 2023 8:05 am
ShedOB
ShedOB
5 October 2023

OB large shed

OB large shed

Looking for recommendations for structural engineer that isn't likely to over engineer....as I've read a few posts. 9x7m shed Site class "p" Area is in northern Grampians…

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ShedOB
Oct 05, 2023 1:18 pm
Ardo
Ardo
24 August 2023

Architraves

Architraves

I do like the CA glue and activator idea but like you said, working time in non existent. I use the sika PU glue but it needs to be clamped firm. I had a joint move…

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Ardo
Aug 24, 2023 10:39 am
ML24WA
ML24WA
20 August 2023

OB course - WA

OB course - WA

Just getting back to this. So because we are part cash part finance, doing the OB route is looking near on impossible. When we got some quotes from builders last year,…

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ML24WA
Aug 20, 2023 12:26 pm

Thanks for all replies. I just noticed now the pictures I added to post right on top of page were wrong. I attached pictures showing "current" and my "suggested" floor…

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djhosken
Aug 14, 2023 1:34 pm
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ponzutwo
Aug 07, 2023 10:51 am
jas25t
jas25t
4 August 2023

Floor Joist direction given by Structural Engineering

Floor Joist direction given by Structural Engineering

Assuming you've modelled the TB8, TB10, TB12, TB2 & J1 joists/LVLs there, it appears as per drawing to me. There maybe should be an additional J1 between TB10 and T12 if…

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jas25t
Aug 04, 2023 1:29 pm
haba
haba
15 June 2023

Internal sheeting of shed

Internal sheeting of shed

Thanks. Yeh ideally that would have been good, but have progressed too far now. Hoping some well placed internal walls fixed up into the battens will provide some…

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haba
Jun 15, 2023 6:44 pm
optimism
optimism
5 June 2023

OB in SA: Do you need a permit? recommendations

OB in SA: Do you need a permit? recommendations

Looking to start the journey of becoming an owner builder in SA. Feeling pretty (overly) confident on the building and construction details, but really struggling to find…

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optimism
Jun 05, 2023 1:47 am
building-expert
building-expert
31 May 2023

Works Contracts

Works Contracts

MBA and HIA both have sub contract agreements, check them out

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building-expert
May 31, 2023 12:54 pm
building-expert
suzyr
suzyr
20 May 2023

3mths in

3mths in

Make a list of anything and everything you are not happy with. You have twelve months for maintenance but I would get a starting list to the builder asap....you can…

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suzyr
May 20, 2023 8:32 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
1 May 2023

Concreter in Sydney area

Concreter in Sydney area

Just checked the list of the forum's concreting pros and found it strange that there are numerous from Melbourne but few from anywhere else. You could take a walk (or a…

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SaveH2O
May 01, 2023 9:42 am
SaveH2O
Ash19
Ash19
26 April 2023

technical build question

technical build question

thank you! do we need to get this or our builder before we commence new build on the block?

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Ash19
Apr 26, 2023 10:29 pm
Ardo
Ardo
15 April 2023

Would you use an unbias owner builder consultant?

Would you use an unbias owner builder consultant?

At the end of the day building a house is an individual thing. No builder or carpenter is across every product available, knows best use, design and how to best installent…

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Ardo
Apr 15, 2023 7:09 pm
Benny123
Benny123
10 April 2023

Insurance for owner supplied items under construction house

Insurance for owner supplied items under construction house

No, you can not insure them until you have the certificate of occupancy. Insurance Broker of 20+ years.

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Benny123
Apr 10, 2023 11:25 pm
GC2233
GC2233
23 March 2023

Vergola - bolt to house wall or fix to rafter brackets?

Vergola - bolt to house wall or fix to rafter brackets?

Hi there, not sure if you have resolved this already. both are suitable options and depend upon on your preference. Fascia brackets generally carry the same height as your…

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GC2233
Mar 23, 2023 8:54 pm
JB1
JB1
1 March 2023

Recessed Curtain Pelmet in the ceiling

Recessed Curtain Pelmet in the ceiling

See this photo https://trowelcraft.com.au/wp-content/u ... 24x768.jpg You can put lighting behind or under the bulkhead You could make the bulkhead wider and place…

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JB1
Mar 01, 2023 11:06 am
dreambuildguy
dreambuildguy
19 January 2023

Concrete slab

Concrete slab

Who did you end up going with?

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dreambuildguy
Jan 19, 2023 10:46 am
aussieta
aussieta
1 January 2023

Wooden door width

Wooden door width

the 2 doors do not need to be equal in size

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aussieta
Jan 01, 2023 1:37 pm
aussieta
mick82
mick82
2 November 2022

Structural Modifications - Trade list help

Structural Modifications - Trade list help

Thanks Alexp79. I have not considered Steel frame so far. Will get a quote and see how steel option work/cost. Will be interesting to see if they will help install…

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mick82
Nov 02, 2022 4:05 pm
judefer
judefer
19 October 2022

Macleay Island 7 Star

Macleay Island 7 Star
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I am posting some photos of my off grid battery setup. I do not know why the BMS failed. I have simply decided to run without a Battery Management System from now on. In…

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judefer
Oct 19, 2022 10:33 am

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