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Relocate Sewer Manhole Relocate Sewer Manhole

10 h

the manhole is at the change of direction, better to just ask sydney water if it…

krishv88

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Project/volume builder recommendations - Sydney Project/volume builder recommendations - Sydney

May 16, 2024 6:43 pm

MJ2137

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Things you forget - summary page 32 Things you forget - summary page 32

I havent built with any of those but am living next to a KDR in Concord done by…

abc1231

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MJ2137

May 16, 2024 3:55 pm

bpratt

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Building on a lot with fill, have retaining wall over 6ft hi Building on a lot with fill, have retaining wall over 6ft hi

1 ... 60, 61, 62

My condolences on your loss. I am sure that her long and positive journey has left…

jewel47

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bpratt

May 16, 2024 3:22 pm

johal

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Please help me understand sewage plan Please help me understand sewage plan

I booked this lot 3 years ago and last year I settled it. But when I booked it I…

johal

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johal

May 16, 2024 11:35 am

firsthome_2020

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Garage on boundary line.Garage on boundary line.

I am building shed in the backyard and want to ensure I do not build over sewer…

firsthome_2020

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firsthome_2020

May 16, 2024 11:15 am

ck14

17 h

Copper log fencing Copper log fencing

Hijacking this post as its relevant to my situation (VIC). My garage wall is on…

Thei

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ck14

May 16, 2024 11:12 am

Whitts69

19 h

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi all. Looking to do a 5 acre property fencing with 100mm copper logs fencing.…

Whitts69

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Whitts69

May 16, 2024 9:34 am

jerrynsw

19 h

Rear setback confusion for NSW CDC Housing Code Rear setback confusion for NSW CDC Housing Code

Roof Plumbing - no compliance certificate ?Roof Plumbing - no compliance certificate ?

hey nedket, We have a similar lot like yours . just wondering how is it going with…

nedket

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jerrynsw

May 16, 2024 9:16 am

BarbaraHenry45

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Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra

I can totally relate to your shed project struggles—I recently tackled a similar…

sillysausage1900

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BarbaraHenry45

May 16, 2024 8:56 am

detonator1962

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Hi, I had a quick look at specification and its looks similar to James Hardie wrap…

detonator1962

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detonator1962

May 16, 2024 6:50 am

Screed First Timer Screed First Timer

Yesterday

Keen for an update. How did you get on with your 2nd balcony?

renovator_me

1964

May 16, 2024 3:56 am

open bookshelf in hallway open bookshelf in hallway

Yesterday

I want to do open bookshelf (W 1860mm x D 350mm x H 2700mm) like this in hallway…

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Plaster popping Plaster popping

May 15, 2024 7:00 pm

number8

15 May

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Whats causing the plaster to pop out? Note it's not dent. Is the caused most likely…

number8

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number8

May 15, 2024 4:08 pm

Ramjet

15 May

Concrete slab solar assessment Canberra Concrete slab solar assessment Canberra

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hi Im having trouble getting anyone to provide useful advice on going for an insulated…

Ramjet

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Ramjet

May 15, 2024 11:12 am

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield

14 May

1, 2

Hi Everyone Exciting news, our finance was approved unconditionally last Friday…

58704

May 14, 2024 6:23 pm

Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site

14 May

1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi Everyone Apologies for not updating this one for a while. We are pushing towards…

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First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

May 14, 2024 6:06 pm

Dr_rock

14 May

Asking for Render colours suggestions Asking for Render colours suggestions

And we're finally moving forward! Trenches and plumbing in, should hopefully see…

Dr_rock

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Dr_rock

May 14, 2024 2:21 pm

Arni

14 May

Yes

1579

May 14, 2024 1:52 pm

14 May

How to deal with delay and variations How to deal with delay and variations

NSW

Not sure, depends on the builder. We are mid build with McDonald Jones, and they…

PeterCurtis

1232

May 14, 2024 11:41 am

Anyone renting while they build?Anyone renting while they build?

14 May

Real Estate

1, 2, 3

Yeah, have been renting since September 2023, $600 per week. Build only just hit…

secondhomebuilder

108688

May 14, 2024 11:34 am

How often do you visit your site?How often do you visit your site?

14 May

1 ... 35, 36, 37

Initially once a month as we are 40 minutes away. But now as we are at lockup stage…

nina marie

726

457327

May 14, 2024 10:58 am

MJH 2024 - Timeframe from lockup to PCI MJH 2024 - Timeframe from lockup to PCI

14 May

Hi all, We are currently just up to lockup stage. Well our portal says lockup complete…

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Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West Penna Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West Penna

May 14, 2024 10:20 am

ponzutwo

14 May

NSW

1, 2

let us know how it goes after some heavy rains

RameshN

35215

ponzutwo

May 14, 2024 9:50 am

Build Basement for car parking - Sydney Build Basement for car parking - Sydney

14 May

You could be looking at anywhere between $400,000 to $800,000 depending on so many…

zsarani

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Issue with timber frame damage Issue with timber frame damage

May 14, 2024 6:01 am

tonycfc

13 May

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hello everyone, Not sure if I'm posting at the right place. Let me know if I need…

tonycfc

1255

tonycfc

May 13, 2024 11:54 pm

Arisplace

13 May

Hamilton Rise - South Morang Hamilton Rise - South Morang

Buying Land

1, 2, 3, 4

Hi all, I know it's been a while since anyone's posted. Just wondering how everyone…

chop

49468

Arisplace

May 13, 2024 9:33 pm

aushelby

13 May

Building a boundary house - up against neighbours house Building a boundary house - up against neighbours house

Vineyard, NSW 2765 Vineyard, NSW 2765

Good on you for having a go I am the opposite of DIY (so will pay a builder) - our…

dachopper

1231

aushelby

May 13, 2024 6:42 pm

Rajiv3382

13 May

NSW

Building since 2021 with RH? My file moved into build now, looks like we need to…

BKhan

8864

Rajiv3382

May 13, 2024 3:11 pm

Any value on acoustic insulation in internal wall & underflo Any value on acoustic insulation in internal wall & underflo

13 May

It's definitely worth it. I did my home and other than helping with noise transfer…

1105

Termite in Tassie oak flooring.Termite in Tassie oak flooring.

May 13, 2024 1:18 pm

Frazer

13 May

Metricon KDRB designs - Vantage 48 or Franklin 50?Metricon KDRB designs - Vantage 48 or Franklin 50?

Hi all, I am seeking some perspective on my position, I have encountered termite…

Frazer

1246

Frazer

May 13, 2024 11:40 am

RameshN

13 May

😃 will do an exclusive one for Simeon.. COVID back at home.. kept it simple we…

JeenB

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RameshN

May 13, 2024 9:14 am

Builder that hasnt been paid final payment Builder that hasnt been paid final payment

13 May

Hey Buddy I am so sorry to hear. I have been going through something very similar…

BrokeBuilder

1761

May 13, 2024 5:31 am

Builder demanding 15% variation amount as provisional Sum.Builder demanding 15% variation amount as provisional Sum.

13 May

Sorry to hear. All the advice you are going to get on this one comes down to what…

Bharadwaj

1639

May 13, 2024 5:01 am

Mattms

12 May

IMSU homes IMSU homes

First Avenue Homes Experience First Avenue Homes Experience

Has anyone build with IMSU..? Please shade your experience.. Much appreciated

Mattms

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Mattms

May 12, 2024 11:11 pm

Steve J

12 May

Qartaba Homes Qartaba Homes

So it seems like they just take on a lot of projects to get the cashflow for their…

H0488M4105

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Steve J

May 12, 2024 10:27 pm

naaeaus

12 May

Buying Land

1, 2, 3, 4

CONTACT A LAWYER SOONER IS BETTER SO THEY WILL CONTACT THE ADMINISTRATOR TO LODGE…

AAAnewbuyer

50785

naaeaus

May 12, 2024 9:30 pm

Splashers

12 May

Yucca Aloifolia - Plant around House Foundation Yucca Aloifolia - Plant around House Foundation

Skylights.... Yay or Nay??Skylights.... Yay or Nay??

They are called Yukkas for a reason, they are Yuk, But yes remove them as they are…

DPAREEK

6504

Splashers

May 12, 2024 9:40 am

xtrance

12 May

Weepholes vs mortar deterioration?Weepholes vs mortar deterioration?

VIC

Have had skylights for over 10 years and no leaks. Hire a qualified installer. Love…

Just_Me

7567

xtrance

May 12, 2024 2:40 am

lukazi

11 May

Amazing, you have definitely put my mind at ease, so thank you for that! With weep…

lukazi

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lukazi

May 11, 2024 2:27 pm

insulation company Sydney insulation company Sydney

11 May

faultless is hard to find, talk to your builder because it has real potential to…

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Stormwater pipe repair before concreting Stormwater pipe repair before concreting

May 11, 2024 1:09 pm

Ecobuilder

10 May

Damaged/repaired PVC pipe under concrete slab Damaged/repaired PVC pipe under concrete slab

Thank you for your quick reply. Yes the joiner was a compliant item. I just wasn…

HandyManny

5869

Ecobuilder

May 10, 2024 6:00 pm

SaveH2O

10 May

Written Direction To Fix Building Work Written Direction To Fix Building Work

The coupling, which is made from flexible PVC, needs to comply with AS/NZS 4327…

Ecobuilder

1181

SaveH2O

May 10, 2024 5:25 pm

Talkey

10 May

VIC

Hello. This was 7 years ago, so I'd be worried I'd it wasn't fixed. Just got an…

Talkey

2100

Talkey

May 10, 2024 3:51 pm

Double glazed aluminium windows-doors- slimline?Double glazed aluminium windows-doors- slimline?

10 May

Windows & Doors

Whatever you do avoid Wideline and Stegbar.

milam

18911

May 10, 2024 2:20 pm

Brand new house with beyond horrible windows Brand new house with beyond horrible windows

10 May

Windows & Doors

No worries mate. I am currently looking into replacing the windows entirely for…

3629

BAL 29 fire zone construction BAL 29 fire zone construction

May 10, 2024 2:19 pm

OZM888

10 May

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi everyone Planning a large house extension in New South Wales northern rivers…

OZM888

1988

OZM888

May 10, 2024 2:06 pm

Question11

10 May

New build every wall doing this…New build every wall doing this…

We recently moved into our new build. We have no idea what is happening as every…

Question11

468

Question11

May 10, 2024 12:47 pm

SGT

10 May

Cement Off Cement Off

Final Invoice and Key Handover Final Invoice and Key Handover

We use the bunnings verision and another product regularly at the end of a job,…

SGT

1205

SGT

May 10, 2024 8:12 am

Pedro4137

10 May