unfortunately I was overseas during construction so no internal photos and nothing regarding dampco in documentation that I can remember, however I did recently open up a hole for other…

also, is it possible to install a mini soakwell/ag pipe of sorts to the drain pipes if they are under the soil and pavers, so as to provide room for…

Hi,
thanks for the reply, I'm aware of the role that weep holes play and what will happen if there is no avenue for this moisture to release.
The question was more…

hi all,
just starting to organise my paving outside new house in Perth, and come across an issue with weep holes and paving heights. house is double brick on slab, and…

My builder has applied the incorrect colour render to my house. They have said they will paint over it with new texture and that it will be fine, but I…

Great, thanks again. Going to call up a few more places first thing in the morning, then fire off an email to the builder saying I refuse to sign something…

Cheers, I am just concerned about the HIA Lump Sum contract that states:
1. (b) (ii) Where there is a difference or inconsistency between the Contract Documents, they will be construed…

Yeh cheers. I have spoken to the Building Commission and they suggested that the builder doesn't have a leg to stand on.
They are working drawings, and I have no intent…

Yup that is my stance. Problem is it is listed on the plans only, but not in the spec addendas. Which takes precedence?

Hi all,
What would you do in this situation?
We have signed off on all plans, spec addendas and costs, and the builder has submitted to council and received approval.
They have now…

Hi people
Anyone know where I can get DIY products similar to Rev-A-Shelf in Australia?
http://www.rev-a-shelf.com/default.aspx
I'm looking at installing a kitchen pullout, but the builder wants more than…

Hi all,
Just having a minor taff with the builder while we are on our way to finalising prestart addendas. Would like to get other people's opinions before pressing this further.
Some…

Being vacant, the property was no longer on my property manager's payroll - she did us a nice favor and drove past to check the meter for me. It took…

Hey people.
I have recently had a house demolished and block cleared to make way for new development. I have since received a bill from the water company stating that water…

Yes, it's a front/rear duplex block - the first plan was the rear. The last plan is the front. Slight slope, so we have incorporated steps in the front plan…

Yes, this is the front design (duplex build). There are two designs.

Great, sounds like a winner with the door and niche.
While everyone is looking in this thread, I might take the opportunity to pick all your collective brains with the front…

Wow, thanks for the quick replies.
How about something like this. One single door to the right side of the wall dividing the living/theatre.
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/72/ht1d.jpg/
Thanks in advance.

Thanks people - yes, it is a custom design that has gone through many many revisions, building in Perth. It was a concern only having one wall for the TV…

Hi all,
Almost finalised plans - just wondering what people think about double doors into the theatre, as opposed to a single door off the side. See attached plans.
Double doors give…

Thanks for the quick reply.
I've also seen some builders quoting much lower (eg $53 for double GPO, weatherproof $124, phone $93), is the quality any different?

Hi all
Just been quoted these prices by a builder. Are they normal prices? Seem a bit high to me.
Double GPO $88
Weatherproof GPO $165
Phone point $185
TV point $138
Lighting point $60
Thanks,

Just got provisional siteworks from a builder. Being charged $3500 for "remove/reinstate fencing" on a 900m2 battelaxe duplex build (40m x 23m). There is existing fence is fibro fencing (fair/good…

Hi guys
anyone built with Tonic Home in Perth? they been around since 2009 and I am looking for builder to build double story home soon. I trying searching here but…

Any other opinions available? What are some rough figures and types of carpets that you have all installed in your own homes?

Thanks for the replies. Interesting.
Just to reply Michelle's Q's:
No kids yet, but planning to while we are living there.
Living in first, probably rented later.
Carpeting all bedrooms and theatre. We were…

Hi people
I'm about to start organising quotes for carpets locked in to 2012 present for financing. I am overseas at the moment which makes selecting them hard. There are carpet…

Bump. No takers?

Thanks all. We will be living in it so I didn't think we could claim depreciation. That's only for investment properties - correct me if I'm wrong? Something to think…

Interesting thread. Where do "shingles" fit into this? We are considering shingles because they look nice, but I imagine that they would be closer to tiles in performance. Any ideas?…