Echo posted:Chapman 2 Storey LOCK UP
Interested to watch this build. Looked very closely at next res last time for two story, chose another builder, not for any reason that reflects badly on the level of…
Echo posted:Seeking House Plan To Picture of Australian House
Overall I think it has merit. Looks wicked from the street in the pic.
But if the funds allow such an elaborate design why only two bathrooms, only one upstairs to…
Echo posted:Boutique builders -Perth
JUST build a WBN house? ... JUST ?
I don't have many goals left in my life to achieve, apart form buying an AMG Mercedes , which…
Echo posted:What are responsibilities after Practical Completion
I've done a PCI where there were 20 trades working on site, and the place was a mess. Itemised an entire book of defects and been told all will be…
Echo posted:How long to get building contracts
Harps,
No to put a damper on things but if waiting if upsetting you now perhaps building is not your thing. With the RBA dropping the rate down again today there…
Echo posted:Has anyone in Perth used 3DC concrete?
I'm not much for recommending anyone but on this occasion I have used TDC decorative concrete During two of my builds within the last 6 years, I found they were…
Echo posted:Building Lexington Belle Q1 by Henley In Mickleham Melbourne
So your at 230k with site works, so perhaps anothe 50-80k to finish ( just guessing I don't know the scope of your build )
But if you want it…
Echo posted:My builder needs access to my neighbour's block
Once plan is approved by council house is being built no matter what neighbour has to say. Builder will give you a form for neighbour to sign, including a plan…
Echo posted:Como Perth - Some Progress
I never said I was clever. These two are relatively smooth so far, slow but smooth.
Echo posted:For those building/have built in WA...
More Turn key packages ? Yeah Probably
With rates this low there are a lot of new builds , lots of apartments in Perth as well. First…
Echo posted:Knockdown and rebuild without planning permit, possible?
Harsh JB1 very harsh
But accurate
Kremlin has a demo company that must have used its own surveyor and lodged all applications to council on their behalf for demo permit, can be…
Echo posted:Como Perth - Some Progress
OK So its been a long boring five months but no we see some action
First a demo
Slabs
Bricks
Echo posted:Garage door lock after handover
Try to catch the door people onsite when installing all other exterior doors. Maybe they can arrange to install one then, this way they be all keyed alike. Perhaps you…
Echo posted:Como Perth - Some Progress
Many Thanx Sir Snagger, and welcome back, it's been a while.
Just playing with builder over their pre start variations, some good, some bad, some ridiculous ( one colour only on…
Echo posted:Building in Port Macquarie - help with Plan
I like what I think your trying to do here. May I ask if you have priced it? C ( or a U if you like ) shaped houses are…
Echo posted:Redink Battleaxe - MOVED IN & flooring - pics!
My last paint for 250sqm was $5K
Do floors first and then risk splatter on floor, not good if going with floorboards. Not so bad with tiles.
Paint first and then floor…
Echo posted:Accepting the tender on the day or taking home to review??
Making Assumptions this early in the game will leave you dissapointed often when dealing with a builder. Dont Assume anything, everthing in writing etc.
Its a strong arm tactic to make…
Echo posted:Contract Completion Schedules
Contract completion dates
45 working days to site start
385 working days to completion ( all the usual excuses and some new ones )
Anyone got any worse ? Is there an average...
Echo posted:New Build - Floor Plan Feedback
Can you not drive straight into garage, and have a revising bay as you Back out to the right? Changes everything but have to wonder why it wasn't considered, perhaps…
Echo posted:Building a two storey on a rear strata in perth
Four years ago now, rear build with a 34 meter driveway, just paving , cost me $10k and site works at $18k
Luck
Echo posted:Como Perth - Some Progress
Contract completion dates
45 working days to site start
385 working days to completion ( all the usual excuses and some new ones )
Anyone got any worse ?
Echo posted:Como Perth - Some Progress
So Ms Echo did Prestart today for the two houses, took six hours, everything but electrical across the 8 bedrooms, 2 kitchens and a scullery 6 bathrooms 2 laundrys etc.
Delighted…
Echo posted:Recommend demolition company Perth
Action demolition in Welshpool did my last demo and I'd go with them again.
Echo posted:Building Inspector - Any recommendations for Perth?
BSP construction assisted me in a couple of builds in Perth. Perhaps they can help you too. I don't have their number, Google them, was a couple years ago for…
Echo posted:Como Perth - Some Progress
Been checking out this site for some time, very helpful. Many thanx to all of you for your advice and opinoins to each other.
Building in Rivervale Perth WA. Will post…
Echo posted:Como Perth - Some Progress
Yep, its been a while but echo has decided it was time to dive into the abyss once again. Got a small plot of land just south of the river…
Echo posted:Finished builds - what would you do differently?
Now that's funny 
It's gets easier as you go along. Ms Echo had no idea when we began , now she's got the gift.
Prestart…
Echo posted:Custom build design/floor plan (Sydney) - North facing block
I like a c ( or u ) shaped house, whatever you wish to call it. Everything designed around a central inside and outside point.
May I say tho, in…
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