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engineers in Far North QLDSomebody builds in Mareeba, so cool! I am thinking about moving in that area and build a house soon. rusabd replied 10 October 2013 ago Phil1Oct 07, 2013 7:03 pm How much do brick layer charge?We have just negotiated $1 per brick for ground floor and 1st floor including cavity insulation install. Seems this may be a good price. Nelso replied 4 October 2013 ago NelsoOct 04, 2013 7:22 pm Project Manager or not???I think that's what it all comes down to: can you source contractors that 1) can do a good job; and 2) are motivated to do a good (and timely!) job for you. If you're not… Mac25Sep 21, 2013 7:56 am Owner builders who have moved in...I won't say "finished" as I believe there are always things that need doing to a home, owner built or not 
How are you liking your new home? Is it everything you… Bam started a topic 14 September 2013 ago OWNER BUILD OR BUILDER
What rudeness? just because someone disagrees with you? Bit childish I would… JB1 replied 13 September 2013 ago Owner Bulider at Muloga RiseHi PaulZ,
How did you find going through the design guidelines and getting them through the developer? I have started a thread for Mulgoa Rise if you want to join us. I… Timber flooring - Secret nail gunThe pneumatic ones are as you guessed powered by a compressor and the manual ones are powered by whacking the end with a hammer.
The good thing about the latter is that as… $100k down up to the slabIt actually reads like you have some kind of retaining wall in there. Blocks, core fill, rebates, foundation bracing, dig and fill jelly and your engineering cost tell me… Building a Kit HomeWe are currently researching which is the best way to do, kit home with a builder to build it or a transportable home. We are looking at Paal, Stone Homes, Riverbuilt… Brickies been working this week on the garage wall which is 3.1m high, garage door opening is 2.53m high  great for my 4wdrives with loaded roof racks.
Will have laid… Colour help - Grey WallsOf course you know this already - sample!
My parents are renovating their house and they have chosen 4 colours and the 2 colours so far that they have put on their walls… Home Warranty - NOT WHEN SELLINGYou can also speak to the Builders Insurance Broker regarding this, if you need any more information. They were really helpful when I had the same problems earlier this year! Owner Builder ChecklistIt's really great you've thought of insurance! Have you gone ahead and started your project yet? If you're still looking for insurance, you should look at The Builders… Asbestos help please?Cheers for the info guys... Think if i didnt have my 2 small kids in the house then i would do this myself....pay just pay some for this reason only..
Thanks again.. convert deck to rumpus roomHi Bels lots of good work you did there, particularly your roofing and guttering. i think i may need to reinforce my roof too. thanks for posting that, i might get a… tama11 replied 26 July 2013 ago Harkaway homeWell you know what Judyg? We are no tradespeople at all! But the support has been amazing, more like having training wheels on as owner builders rather than some of the… Better Extensions reviews or feedbackHi All,
New to the forum and wanted to join as we have just finished renovating a 107year old house in Melbourne - in VERY original condition!. We are now at the stage of… Anyone used Sarwood ShedsnHomes?Hi all, we are prospective first-time kit home builders and looking around at various options. One that's caught our eye is sarwood.com.au who trade as ShedsnHomes. Seem… tgilbert started a topic 14 July 2013 ago The cost of buildingMust ask Nika25, who did the electrical, and plumbing etc which have to be signed off on if your hubby did nearly all the work. I assume this… Nika25 replied 6 July 2013 ago Geo tech surveyHi All,
Can anyone recomend a company for Geotech Survey in Perth, have had one quote for between $2500-$3000?
Do we really need one?, we know there might be rock there… Dims started a topic 1 July 2013 ago Brickie Geelong/Werribee area..Hi, I am after recommendations for a good quality Brickie, I am building in the Bannockburn area, North of Geelong.
So if anyone knows anyone who's good from… Metal Roofing cost per sq mThanks dnawa - how frustrating. I am currently looking for someone to install the roof and I will supply the materials. I cannot get a written quote for less than $70 for… ardy replied 14 June 2013 ago Owner Builder using Steel FramesWe had to alter a few frames as our rammed earth guys measured off the plan, duh....and of course some openings were out so we had to move and shorten some frames and… Our Owner Build in Country Victoria.Welcome to OB'ing.
I don't have advice from having been there, but am going to follow your thread in prep for my build.
You seem to have much covered, and am sure experts… tezzab replied 9 June 2013 ago awareJun 09, 2013 12:19 pm BradSJun 05, 2013 1:34 pm Substandard electrical workCabling sounds a bit light to be honest... 35mm2 @ 80 Amps with a 5% voltage drop can be run for a maximum of 128 meters...
Looks it's not too bad... Just means if when… house extentionAssuming the details are correct, you don't really need an engineer. Just stay with the building code (BCA) or AS1684. But, really I just take the finished plans to a… buybuildingsupplies.com.auI've used them on several occasions and give them the thumbs up.
Purchased a load of plasterboard, timber and skylights.
They have heaps of products listed in the site…
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