Hi Arzenal
I have no specific demolition recommendation as I was unhappy with one I cancelled and not really happy with the one I used either. I would only suggest going…

Thanks Bimbob!
The only part I don't understand is whether that then requires a floor waste to be added (additional cost)?

I’m looking to clarify some advice I have been given by a bathroom renovator. My 20yo house has a separate WC (no basin) on the second level. The renovation company…

I had 74 screw piers 1.5m deep done in Brisbane, December last year cost $12500 +20% builders markup + GST. Here is a Bris/Syd calculator: https://www.idealfoundations.com.au/scr…

It depends on whether ít's through your builder or if you are going to a cabinet maker to build something. To do that small Laundry in the background was an…

Still going, at least we have some colour on the facade now

Essentially the higher cost of living in Sydney is the reason (higher trade rate rates, etc).

Getting there bit by bit...

Front balustrade on! I thought I would be in by now but as long as it is getting done right, so be it!

Hi Spazzen, just in terms of our (similar) design with Clarendon, we used a 3.2m stacker alongside a 5.4m stacker. The 5.4m stacker cost approx 10 times the 3.2m door…

Looking good! There always seems to be something you miss when building/designing a new home. If I was to pick Clarendon's weakness is their ability to recognise a design outcome…

Hi Funkynoodles, I'm guessing you have had handover by now? How is the new place looking now?!

Cabinets are almost done.

And the staircase is in!

I haven't posted for a while (as it has been covered by scaffolding), it is still going. Here is the latest photo of the facade. It is still awaiting the…

I like both. It should all look better once the round window has the decorative bars installed.

Window has been changed. Round window will have bars added when they start with the second level Linea cladding. Interested to know what people's thoughts are on the two different…

Hi RookieHomeOwner
The number one thing is to be sure you are 100% happy with your design before at the very latest handover to construction (make sure you understand how the…

A little more has been done. Most of the pillars now have their collar bases and the feature round window is now installed... except for they forgot the decorative bars,…

Almost there... looking good!

The plans say it has 3 panes (1 fixed, 2 awning) all of the same size to align with the slider below. It got installed with different sized panes. Not…

We now have some windows and Hebel along with rough in for power, plumbing and AC. We have questioned the upper facade window as it is not exactly as per…

Hey Funkynoodles, have you been able to get some updated photos? Interested in how the build is progressing!

Hi Michelle
Update: I have now applied Vivid White (Semi-Gloss) on some doors and trim, massive improvement, thank you! I'm just not sure if Semi-Gloss will be fine for the handrail…

Thanks Michelle, I suspected that I need to go there or Natural White, much appreciated!

Hi Michelle, I hope you can help?
We recently had our exterior trim painted with Lexicon Half which looks great. There is a door architrave in our garage that is a…

Another day and we now have the lower roof trusses done and gutter/facia. I did consider a number of times placing a gable over the entrance but ended up keeping…

Brisbane East

Around $580K with a reasonably high level of fitout. Does not include driveway, landscaping, external floor tiling. However I could have easily spent more on fitout.

On goes the roof today!