Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 13, 2016 8:54 am Hi everyone, why is my builder telling me it will take 6-8 weeks to start the build after they have the approvals after 1-2weeks ( they already have them). They are telling me they have to get quotes and then it takes 2 weeks until they start. Is this standard? How long does it take for others to start once council and building approval is through? Thanks Re: What takes so long after approvals? 2Sep 14, 2016 8:31 am No idea I'm in the same boat waiting although I haven't been given a estimate yet.. following to find out experiences Congratulations! Nice to put that to bed before christmas, now you can relax 3 7182 What? It's a lighting question, the control joint is only needed at 12m centres, a bulkhead or change of direction will suffice as a 'break' in the ceiling, just make… 8 8580 We were lucky in that our old house was so small (86 square metres) compared to the new house, they were able to take enough readings around the old backyard house before… 8 37144 |