Hi anyone,
Completing landscape and drainage now. What are your thoughts and feedback with this drainage system and connection? Note slotted flexi ag pipe used as connection and the whole…

Is this compliant ?

Thought of sharing some photos of retaining walls as this is not a common build of first course . Welcome any comments and feedback.

Thank you Stewie for explanation and input. Yeah, reckon it is some slight movement ...expected of a build from mid 90s. All fixed now with help of mortar mix.…

Thank jay for your assistance and input

Hi,
Is the crack in mortar a concern?
As shown on photo.this is almost 30yo home.
Is it necessary to patch, if so, what products are available. I have seen…

Some photos of trench for besser block wall to retain soil and level front yard. Solid block wall in corner 1.4m high near green power box. Is this strong enough…

Two different views and suggestion provided by two different landscapers.
1) slope lawn/ground away from retaining wall (u shaped) into middle of lawn with storm water pit…

Is it legal to raise height of existing low brick retaining wall by adding additional bricks on top without adding to the footings? In addition, extra soil is added…

Is it legal to build a driveway not following the natural downward slope of land which is on a hill? In other words, the driveway starts to descend from council…

Hi Michelle/anyone,
How does the two above compared to soft appeal & tranquil charm from tuftmaster; slipstream from quest. What recommendation if selecting for your own home?
Is it best to…

Even when on plan is lined up, electrician do not follow plan. Ensure to check all points are where you want it to be as per your plan and…

Savannah (pgh) and off white

Are those silt pits plumbed into the same underground drainage system as the house downpipe or have their own dedicated underground pipe?

It has been so informative reading forums here and with so many valuable advices and sharing of experiences.
Why is it as customers having to accept sub-standard work from builders…

Did you end up concreting footpath around the alfresco (green line as shown). Any chance of showing updated photos for reference as i'd thought of doing same?
Any issues of draining…

"One area is similar to the picture you've shared. Without the concrete, water would seep and pool in that area. "
I am currently considering landscaping and concreting perimetre of the…

The land is on a slope from back to front of site with concrete sleeper retaining wall on all sides. It is a small block with only 2.4 metre to…

Throughout build process, many errors picked up by owners and brought to attention of SS who always had an excuses after excuses.

Is the finishing for edge of roof compliant and water tight?
Will there be any concern for broken water course (underside lapping) of roof tiles which will allow water into…

Sorry to hear of your dilemma with builder. What is the actual cause of leak? Tiles/colourbond roof/ flashing?

Thanks for the idea and options avail. If adjust down, then would see more of rollers and gap above.
At moment as it stands, the track above is visible now.

Their display home is fine. It is the question of whether it is what you see is what you get. Very deceiving.

Plans are correct. It all comes down to the tradie and SS.
Error after error of not following plan.

For sure...it definitely is. Have seen many houses and have never ever come across one like this.
Display home quality is questionable.

Any thoughts on excessive gap between flooring and sliding door of bathroom. Does this meet compliancy with building code?
Is there a particular reason why gaps under doors are supposed…

This is the outcome of building with a long established project builder who claims quality. What are your thoughts with the mixer tap touching the shower frame?

Update of fixing...
Point 1 - is the after fix photo of roof flashing. Is this now compliant to meet code?
Point 2 - should gap between brick and linea board be…