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Home builders for battleaxe block in Hornsby LGA

Home builders for battleaxe block in Hornsby LGA

Simeon, Ashington homes, regular contributor here with great work and a very transparent and honest approach. He is the sort of builder we all need.

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Pulse
Apr 28, 2024 9:38 pm

Eagle Homes

Eagle Homes

Anyone care to share their latest experience with Eagle Homes..? Would love to hear their latest feedback and concern and advice? Thank you

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Mattms
Apr 28, 2024 9:15 pm

House Designs making use of wide (~ 20m) frontage

House Designs making use of wide (~ 20m) frontage

Any good architect or building designer will be able to tailor design a home to suit not just your block width but also the site aspect, orientation and your lifestyle. …

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NativeZen
Apr 28, 2024 8:06 pm
NativeZen
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NativeZen
Apr 28, 2024 8:01 pm
NativeZen
jok50
jok50
10 h

Driveway

Driveway

Hi Folks, At the tail end of a new build and we noticed our pebble Crete driveway looks a bit subpar with the end result , are we being too fussy by wanting this fixed…

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jok50
Apr 28, 2024 2:37 pm
jok50

Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect

Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect

Hi 👋🏼 My partner and I starting our house with Firstyle in Vineyard. All seems to be going well. Quick question regarding the internal colour appointment - did…

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vanessaf
Apr 28, 2024 1:56 pm

Working with Metronest

Working with Metronest
VIC

I've been with Metronest for a few months now. They are building my house, and I wanted to share my experience with you…

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k77driver
Apr 28, 2024 9:15 am

Hi, My first post here. I got an plot of land that is at an angle to the road & facing South-East. I read a planning guide on house orientation and the attached layout…

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newbuild01
Apr 28, 2024 12:29 am
Huynhm3
Huynhm3
Yesterday

Building contracts

Building contracts

Hello, I am currently working on a study in regards to building contracts in Australia. I would like to interview people with their building experience in Australia and…

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Huynhm3
Apr 27, 2024 9:57 pm
chippy
chippy
Yesterday

Polytec Ravine finish

Polytec Ravine finish

Horizontal costs extra, and depending on door sizes (and colour) vertical may not be possible.

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chippy
Apr 27, 2024 7:38 pm
chippy
bashworth
bashworth
Yesterday

Best electric hot water system in 2024?

Best electric hot water system in 2024?

The tank is around 200 litres (I am on holiday for the next 6 weeks so can't check) The Heat Pump has a built in time switch. No idea on the speed to heat because with…

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bashworth
Apr 27, 2024 2:57 pm
bashworth
RenoBel
RenoBel
Yesterday

Waterproofing

Waterproofing

Do I need to waterproof behind a standard toilet? I will do the floor but do I need to go up the wall behind the actual pan aswell?

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RenoBel
Apr 27, 2024 12:37 pm

Time for net curtains. NOT, I might add, for privacy! But I've realised that at this time of year, when the sun is lower in the sky, and the days can still be warm - the…

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waxinggibbous
Apr 27, 2024 10:22 am
waxinggibbous
chippy
chippy
27 April

Laminex Essastone Discontinued - What are some good alternat

Laminex Essastone Discontinued - What are some good alternat

Caesarstone, quantum zero, Q Stone zero, porcelain. All the manufacturers are pivoting into zero silica materials. Google any of those and have a look. Some are still…

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chippy
Apr 27, 2024 2:29 am
chippy
chippy
chippy
27 April

750mm wide joinery - drawers?

750mm wide joinery - drawers?

Pulse is correct. It's the trap that takes up space. The plan shows a vessel style basin so you don't have to worry about a basin inset, it's just the trap that the…

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chippy
Apr 27, 2024 2:15 am
chippy
yentikonda
yentikonda
26 April

Looking for designs which have a void in the living/dining

Looking for designs which have a void in the living/dining
NSW

Hello all, bought a block of land and would like to find designs now. We want a void over the living/dining room. We’re looking at Savoy 32 from Eden Brae, are there any…

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yentikonda
Apr 26, 2024 11:54 pm
AAAnewbuyer
AAAnewbuyer
26 April

Qartaba Homes

Qartaba Homes
1, 2, 3

Is it not only Melbourne Tarniet project under administration?

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AAAnewbuyer
Apr 26, 2024 11:53 pm
oklouise
oklouise
26 April

Cost of building an acerage home (the hils, NSW)

Cost of building an acerage home (the hils, NSW)
NSW

having built on acres several times i suggest that you also need to add the cost of a sewerage system and any associated fencing, water tanks with associated extra…

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oklouise
Apr 26, 2024 8:31 pm

920 was enough to get the furniture in. We live in a pretty safe area and it’s great to see people walking to the front door. We’re not too fussed about people…

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Pulse
Apr 26, 2024 8:03 pm
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Sara thy
Apr 26, 2024 6:05 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
26 April

What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll

What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll
VIC

I would really appreciate if if you can complete the poll about windows, if you have a story I would love to hear it. Please share…

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ECOECO
Apr 26, 2024 3:36 pm
ECOECO
firsthyme
firsthyme
26 April

Overhead cupboard door size in Kitchen – which is better

Overhead cupboard door size in Kitchen – which is better

Bigger the better for storage for me IMO. But I guess it's harder to tell the cost/benefit in your example - mainly the 'cost'? If you go 700mm, what are you doing extra…

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firsthyme
Apr 26, 2024 10:50 am
firsthyme
strangerr
strangerr
25 April

Owner Builder : Need some help

Owner Builder : Need some help

Hi VK, Think it's worth investing time in an Owner Builder course to equip you with basic knowledge on Australian Building Industry and its regulations. Also, I suggest…

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strangerr
Apr 25, 2024 5:59 pm
Basher
Basher
25 April

Potential Water buildup under slab

Potential Water buildup under slab

Just removed 40 liters of water in the span of 2 hours. Water fills up the hole just above the seepage point and doesn't overflow.

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Basher
Apr 25, 2024 3:47 pm
Hello_world
Hello_world
25 April

Renovating Old House Vs Knockdown

Renovating Old House Vs Knockdown

Yep 1.2 plus a contingency of 15%

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Hello_world
Apr 25, 2024 11:35 am
Mattms
Mattms
25 April

Is a building inspector worth it during construction?

Is a building inspector worth it during construction?
NSW
1, 2

Montu, did you manage to find the inspector. Cheers mate

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Mattms
Apr 25, 2024 11:05 am
rssanre
rssanre
25 April

Custom builder with different details in contract

Custom builder with different details in contract
VIC

Hi All, This is our second home build and first time with a custom builder. They are small builder and have built some houses with good quality. They tender and color…

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rssanre
Apr 25, 2024 10:52 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
25 April

AllCastle Cashback offer 2023

AllCastle Cashback offer 2023

Was the offer also on their website? If so, you could check the Wayback Machine.

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SaveH2O
Apr 25, 2024 8:01 am
SaveH2O

Solar Panel Installation

Solar Panel Installation

Also, if you get the builder to install/supply, they have the option to take the Gov. STCs. Can add up to a couple of thousand in their pocket..

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EvryThingIsNormal
Apr 24, 2024 4:22 pm

Tree on Driveway

Tree on Driveway

Hi All, Im in the Hornsby council, and need to remove a tree on the natures strip for a driveway. Been trying to call and done online requests for weeks now, but just…

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Sleepless Knights
Apr 24, 2024 1:54 pm

Tree Worries.

Tree Worries.

Hi All Hoping someone can help me with this worry. I'm in the process of an new build, and unable to remove any of the trees in my neighbors lot (due to heritage…

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Sleepless Knights
Apr 24, 2024 1:47 pm
lilijana
lilijana
24 April

Building With AllCastle Homes

Building With AllCastle Homes
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi may I please check. Did you get any aback offers with your contract? Would you have the brochure by any chance ? We signed up end of year but I did not save the…

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lilijana
Apr 24, 2024 1:33 pm

Hi Everyone, Looking for opinions on how to orient…

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renovator_me
Apr 24, 2024 11:46 am

I am in a difficult situation. Long story short I have been handed over my brand new home in Sydney with everything in the house being great except the windows that were…

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Footermo
Apr 24, 2024 8:57 am
Footermo
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
24 April

Carlisle Building Experience

Carlisle Building Experience

Carlisle use to sneak a water resistant "Performance Solution" into their contracts. Have you checked your contract for same?

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SaveH2O
Apr 24, 2024 12:32 am
SaveH2O

AS4654.2-2012 External Membranes it is "Informative" but if you get water ingress your insurance assessor will go to this straight away and if not achieved, they will deny…

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 23, 2024 8:45 pm
BuildingandLegal

Getting a construction lawyer

Getting a construction lawyer
QLD

Mofflepop, Are you building around Qld Manly? Building & Legal is a partnership between a construction guy and a construction Lawyer. Construction: we have…

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 23, 2024 8:34 pm
BuildingandLegal
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Pedro4137
Apr 23, 2024 6:54 pm

I haven’t. But have a Lowe Design home. Not only did I find Matt Lowe patronising and a bully, but the home is NOT TO CODE. I have water coming through the bricks…

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Donna-M
Apr 23, 2024 2:05 pm
Dan Mil
Dan Mil
23 April

Kaplan Homes Non Compliant & Substandard Workmanship

Kaplan Homes Non Compliant & Substandard Workmanship

Hi, yes, we have the report. The builder has rectified the items on the report and we’re moving forward with the build. Thanks for reaching out

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Dan Mil
Apr 23, 2024 1:19 pm
Bro
Bro
23 April

NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024

NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024

I engaged my builder in December last year and we’ve been working on preliminary drawings for last couple of months. I got a call from the salesperson this morning…

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Bro
Apr 23, 2024 11:53 am

your new kitchen and living area looks great and we need accurate dimensions to be specific but with the thickness of the brick column you may be able to line the inside…

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oklouise
Apr 23, 2024 11:46 am

We are having a bathroom reddone. The builders are putting down two coats of waterproofing and then screed and then another coat of waterproofing. This is what I have been…

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Leeanne
Apr 23, 2024 11:32 am
awratten
awratten
23 April

How to qualify for 6-star energy rating (pre NCC 2022)

How to qualify for 6-star energy rating (pre NCC 2022)

10 years ago was a different software than we use now. it has had a lot of changes over the past years. Improvments to the software and changes to how Nathers models need…

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awratten
Apr 23, 2024 11:06 am
awratten

Two storey house construction cost

Two storey house construction cost

The price you're seeing for a high-spec 2-storey home in Perth sounds steep, but unfortunately, it's kind of the norm these…

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BarbaraHenry45
Apr 23, 2024 7:56 am
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
23 April

Seeking Recommendations for Inspection Services in Wodonga

Seeking Recommendations for Inspection Services in Wodonga

Please read your contract regarding handover process. Generally, once final payment invoice is issued you have 7 days to meet builder on site and present a list of…

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Pedro4137
Apr 23, 2024 7:53 am

we need accurate dimensions as well as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms needed etc to make specific suggestions but, based on estimated rooms sizes, it could be…

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oklouise
Apr 22, 2024 11:34 pm
aohx075
aohx075
22 April

Door not closing properly but I have a fixed hinge

Door not closing properly but I have a fixed hinge

My door tends to rub against the frame during winter and I'm looking to fix it so it closes smoothly. Looking online on Youtube I'm seeing methods to fix the alignment and…

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aohx075
Apr 22, 2024 9:29 pm
sun_kdr
sun_kdr
22 April

Dean Homes

Dean Homes
VIC

Hello Venusmarz, we are considering Dean Homes for our project, may I know how did your build go? Also if your home is completed how is after build service? Were there any…

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sun_kdr
Apr 22, 2024 9:21 pm
Mattms
Mattms
22 April

Knock Down Rebuild : Site survey - own or via builder?

Knock Down Rebuild : Site survey - own or via builder?
NSW

Anyone knows which builders in NSW that uses Fair Trading contract...?

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Mattms
Apr 22, 2024 9:18 pm

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