Browse Forums General Discussion Re: I'd like to build - Ballpark or dreaming? 2Jan 02, 2018 9:54 pm The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: I'd like to build - Ballpark or dreaming? 4Jan 16, 2018 7:54 am bobo5050 I would say you are less than (<) Dreaming which requires a vision->Image->sketch-> which can be ball parked In the words of Chris Rock "There's math and everything thing else is debatable" Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: I'd like to build - Ballpark or dreaming? 5Jan 30, 2018 8:25 am Re Dreaming - maybe not go for everything at once - but "build" to allow it later ! EG - if you plan a large alfresco but can't afford it NOW - make sure your build leaves the space for it - likewise a pool etc. Maybe go cheap on items you can always upgrade later - eg carpets, window covers etc. Its much easier and cheaper to upgrade IF you can do it without major changes. consider putting in wall WC instead of robe in the same bedroom, then it might be doable to hook up to the existing piping. 4 6627 No the fireplace doesn’t work. It’s been enclosed. I’m not sure what was removed, as it was done quite some time ago - well before what I can see with photos online… 2 11584 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 17588 |