built in book shelves and desks
Another reason for not installing is the product used is usually veneer board and when the veneer get worn there is no fixing it up.
Shower niche or shelves or baskets
I know that some of the larger builders charge around $800 for a niche.
Wall hung toilet
Most builders would call up a variation due to the noggins required and yes extra cost for the unit.
paving or concrete
What is was meaning with the pavers was the joints can become an issue with weeds and grasses growing in them overtime.
soil test before purchase?
Cheap insurance you have got that right I have had clients purchase lots only to find out later that there was significant fill and of course not told anything by…
Ducted gas heat with integrated cooling - Braemer or Brivis?
We use a Brivis gas ducted system and we have had no complaints, our customers have remarked to us on many occasions on the low running costs in comparison to…
Do I need Sisalation AND Batts in roof?
Yes all homes should have sisalation (sarking) and insulation, they both have different purposes sisalation for condensation and insulation for its thermal qualities. Many building companies don’t install sisalation unless…
Sound proofing the bedroom
Have you sorted the bedroom out yet? There are many great products around to take care of this issue. Sound check is an option a dense plaster board product with…
Need advice about Laminated floating floors
Not sure if this will apply to you now as it's a year later but great product if installed properly and careful attention needs to be put into the levelling…
floating vs glued flooring
I would advise to have the flooring able to move thus floating is a better way. Another large bonus with having a floating floor is that if any part of…
Buying a sloping block Advice and Help
Sloping lots are often overlooked by many buyers due to the extra site costs involved. Having said that the cost of buying the land often has the extra site costs…
Solar Hot water or water tank
In terms of costs savings to the home owner the solar unit will win hands down.
What discount do the trades usually get on supplies
Most tradies get around 5-10% discount it all depends on the quantises purchased over time and that has bearing on the amount of discount achieved by the trade.
Is brivis air con a good brand
We install Brivis on all of our projects and have not a single complaint so that to me speaks for itself.