Unfortunately the soil is the most important part so you can't skimp too much on that. A good quality soil will save you money as it will already have everything…

Thanks mate, much appreciated!

Hi all,
Just noticed this issue when I accidentally wet the concrete of my garage when watering the garden.
When wet (not visible when dry) the concrete displays a honeycomb pattern,…

And another
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Here is one link:
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Hi Emily,
I recall a thread already about Dixon Homes. If you do a forum search you should be able to find it - not able to post the direct link…

Usually, yes. But the site costs won't be known until they do soil tests, etc where they will charge you a deposit, usually a few thousand. The quote they give…

There is no answer to this as it all depends on your wants/needs. Do you want a waterfall bench top? Do you want fencing included? Ducted air-con? Solar hot water?…

I had to get my house insurance in place by PCI date, as the house was technically habitable at this statge and therefore the builder's insurance lapsed

If what you are asking is if the eaves are included in setbacks, then yes. A setback is measured from the building's outermost projection

I have Dulux Shale Grey and I too can see some roller marks, but not extremely noticeable so am living with it for now. Inside paint job I am getting…

The sales consultant probably meant all year round as in the blinds would keep the wind, rain and sun out or at least to a minimum.
Blinds are not designed to…

Can you ring and ask? It would probably vary depending on how many approvals they had at that particular time

As bashworth has said, as long as they are easily accessible you should be fine. The trap door idea is probably the best.
However, speak with the plumbing inspector at your…

That's what they look like to me - IOs (inspection openings) for sewer. One might be for your town house, perhaps the other for another town house?

Old topic, but yes - if you have boost continuously left on, the water will boost overnight and you will get little or no benefit the next day from the…

You'll be better off talking to Porter Davis to get costs, etc, but I personally wouldn't be putting the toilet into the bathroom unless it were an ensuite. If it's…

$500 for a ceiling fan? Is it made out of gold???

Agree with the others, if you are really set on Henley, then you will only be disappointed. 2k out of a few 100k is not much in the scheme if…

Hi all,
I decided to put a secondary entry/exit door into my living room, but thinking I should have made this a window as the door opening inwards eats into floor…

I have some issues with painting as well. Been about a month and still waiting, but technically they have 6 months to rectify. If I dont hear from them soon,…

Just my personal opinion, but I would be very reluctant to built on a class E site. The soil is extremely reactive, so even with pathways and other preventative measures,…

Hi bradles, will grab some photos tomorrow for you and post up

Don't have it internally, just external as the render paint. My interior colour is Dulux Manobourn, a few shades lighter than shale grey

Surely that cost has to be per m2, but they should know the total area of tiles and carpet required, so cant see why they wouldnt put a total cost…

Hi all,
External taps - should they have adequate drainage? The vast majority of taps I see installed on new homes have no drainage under the tap, just dirt or grass.…

Yes, they are ceramic, so that explains it! Grout is a dark colour so not too concerned about dirt in the grout. Thanks mgilla!

Thanks miteq!
I spoke to the tiler where the tiles were sourced and apparently the tiles I have are unable to be sealed given their properties. Not sure I entirely believe…

My builder started site works a few days after signing the contract, but I worked with a local builder so they only ever have a few houses on the go…

Looking good jlo1990!
I too did the whole building thing by myself, no partner but did have my mum to lend a hand and run ideas past, even though she knows…