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mockkie
Oct 28, 2022 12:08 pm
obiwon
obiwon
29 January

How often do you visit your site?

How often do you visit your site?
1 ... 35, 36, 37

I would visit weekly at least so you can take pictures, progress pictures. Be sure to take pictures of around the house slab perimeter and in particular if there is water…

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obiwon
Jan 29, 2024 1:21 pm
obiwon
obiwon
obiwon
31 January

Things you forget - summary page 32

Things you forget - summary page 32
1 ... 59, 60, 61

Sub boards are handy to have inside if the extra cost works for you. This way you can put an Energex padlock on the main meterbox and just refer to the inside sub…

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obiwon
Jan 31, 2024 11:44 am
obiwon

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

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

Check Grantham from Firstyle homes. We wanted to have void area and opted for Grantham

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koffeetime
Apr 29, 2024 2:56 pm

First time building. this triangular part (marked in red) behind my two bedrooms does not have external wall bec of Alfreco roof…

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Sara thy
Apr 29, 2024 9:14 am

Has anyone built with Lily Homes (NSW) in recent times ?

Has anyone built with Lily Homes (NSW) in recent times ?

What sort of additional site costs would one expect when building this house design with Lily? Obviously varies greatly site-to-site, but what sort of buffer should we allow here?

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mattr44
Apr 29, 2024 7:51 am

Home builders for battleaxe block in Hornsby LGA

Home builders for battleaxe block in Hornsby LGA

Simeon, from Ashington homes is great, toke the time to speak to my family and showed some current projects in person. But if you have time but a smaller budget, look into…

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Sleepless Knights
Apr 29, 2024 7:33 am

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

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

My block is 22m wide, I've looked into all the volume builders. Some project builders can do bespoke designs (Fowler & Clarendon), and some cant even change a window…

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Sleepless Knights
Apr 29, 2024 7:29 am
Mattms
Mattms
24 h

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
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NativeZen
Apr 28, 2024 8:01 pm
NativeZen
k77driver
k77driver
Yesterday

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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589
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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614
newbuild01
Apr 28, 2024 12:29 am
Huynhm3
Huynhm3
27 April

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
27 April

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
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
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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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477
ECOECO
Apr 26, 2024 3:36 pm
ECOECO
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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672
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

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
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

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
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
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
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
Bimbob
Bimbob
21 April

smart or normal switches

smart or normal switches

Shelly switches require a paid subscription for full access to all features which is ridiulous given the lifespan of a home and if you were to sell it or buy a home with…

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Bimbob
Apr 21, 2024 12:38 pm

Waterproofing around door jam?

Waterproofing around door jam?
SA

Screed is installed before or after, what was not up to code? You have 4x images, door frame, The work is poorly applied rough, with no care for how it should be done, if…

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 20, 2024 7:04 pm
BuildingandLegal

I am building Enfield 201 by Mimosa Homes - York Facade Link: https://www.mimosahomes.com.au/new-homes/enfield-201/ I did my colour appointment last week. I am looking…

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Dreams_come_true
Apr 20, 2024 4:25 pm
jagberg
jagberg
18 April

Electricity Pit Before Demolition

Electricity Pit Before Demolition

When I dealt with a similar situation, I found that directly informing the electricity provider about the demolition plans helped prevent any service disruptions. This…

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jagberg
Apr 18, 2024 9:01 pm
RogerD68
RogerD68
18 April

Our Carolina (slightly modified) Build With Montgomery Homes

Our Carolina (slightly modified) Build With Montgomery Homes
NSW
1, 2

Hello just wanted to see the noise level between the top and bottom floor. Does noise travel. Also do the two lots of stairs bother you

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RogerD68
Apr 18, 2024 6:02 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
18 April

Minimum 100,000 litre water tank

Minimum 100,000 litre water tank

As is per usual for many of the past failed RWH regulations, it is probably traceable to a bureaucrat who's ego overrode the need to seek the appropriate expert…

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SaveH2O
Apr 18, 2024 4:45 pm
SaveH2O
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
18 April

Does concrete foam filler need to be sealed?

Does concrete foam filler need to be sealed?

There is nothing in the various codes and standards that puts this requirement on the builder to do. I think that is what you are asking. Don't waste time trying to get…

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ponzutwo
Apr 18, 2024 10:46 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
18 April

Million dollar home in Perth

Million dollar home in Perth
1 ... 4, 5, 6

if you call those builders and ask them, they will give you a range based on finish

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ponzutwo
Apr 18, 2024 10:07 am

I have a house and land. The land is 300 square meter . The construction is near finish(80%) .And I received a slab M class to H class variation $4730, and Drop Edge…

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745
Mandy1222
Apr 17, 2024 7:33 pm
Noobbuild
Noobbuild
16 April

Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline Plus

Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline Plus
VIC

We are building a house that was planned to be clad in Hardie Linea, our builder has now requested to swap this for BGC Nuline Plus. They look fairly similar and he has…

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Noobbuild
Apr 16, 2024 8:28 pm
T.H
T.H
16 April

Montgomery Homes

Montgomery Homes
NSW

I initially came on here and read these reviews before we chose a builder. We bit the bullet and went with Montgomery cause we heard good things through friends. We are…

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T.H
Apr 16, 2024 4:37 pm
HomeoneHR
HomeoneHR
16 April

Henley Homes

Henley Homes

Hi, If you give a set of criteria as to what means 'good' to you, it'll give others prompts to respond. We considered Henley early on but there were two factors that…

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HomeoneHR
Apr 16, 2024 11:48 am
HomeoneHR
HomeoneHR
16 April

Arli Homes

Arli Homes
VIC

Hi, We didn't end up going with them but they were a close second on our list. If our current choice of builder falls through Arli will be next cab off the rank. They…

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16703
HomeoneHR
Apr 16, 2024 11:38 am
kingsway
kingsway
15 April

Builder designers in Melbourne?

Builder designers in Melbourne?

Any recommended small/medium builder designers here in Melbourne Victoria? Thanks

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kingsway
Apr 15, 2024 4:20 pm
lilijana
lilijana
15 April

AllCastle Homes has anyone built in 2023

AllCastle Homes has anyone built in 2023

Hi we are looking to talk to people who have built with them recently. We have signed mid range built contract but identified that a lot of things are not included.…

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lilijana
Apr 15, 2024 1:51 am
Sara thy
Sara thy
14 April

White based tiles for both Indoor living & Outdoor Alfresco

White based tiles for both Indoor living & Outdoor Alfresco

thanks. the above one is white Mat tiles and have gripness so going for this Mat tiles for both indoor and outdoor. Beaumont told it can be used in both indoor and…

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Sara thy
Apr 14, 2024 11:22 pm

Is it possible to get the Coral Homes Highlands 36 home?

Is it possible to get the Coral Homes Highlands 36 home?
QLD

In Qld it is a requirement that a builder must have a cost breakdown, for building a home to the same specification, with the same inclusions and the same finish. So ask…

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 14, 2024 10:39 pm
BuildingandLegal

Pre Lining Inspection with defects

Pre Lining Inspection with defects
NSW

There are a lot of private inspectors should have stayed working as tradies!! Firstly, you paid for a professional opinion of the works, if he has picked up on an item he…

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 14, 2024 10:36 pm
BuildingandLegal
Metamorf
Metamorf
12 April

DA Application Cost Estimate

DA Application Cost Estimate

A question for all of humanity: how much does an architectural and construction project cost with approval of the “DA” kit in Sydney for a 3-storey villa of 400-600m2?

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Metamorf
Apr 12, 2024 5:27 am
Sara thy
Sara thy
12 April

combining the ceiling fan switch, light switch, dimmer switc

combining the ceiling fan switch, light switch, dimmer switc

Any electricians here please help. 1) Will the Fan need separate switch to ON/OFF/Speed eventhough it comes with Remote 2) how about…

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Sara thy
Apr 12, 2024 12:13 am

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