Hi miscbunch,
I am at the same situation. Do you mind if you share how you go about this task and who and cost? I called telstra and all I…

Can anyone tell me if it is standard to have insulation between the floors in double storey T-Range ? (i.e. the Ground Floor ceiling) I am not seeing any insulation…

Hi nadhi, which inspector did you use? I asked the Carlisle Site Manager to show me photos what has been identified by my inspector's pre-pour report is fixed before the…

Hi mib.ibn,
Not sure if anyone has reply.
I upgrade to 5 stars heating with one addition zoning. It cost me $2250 extra. Each additional zone is $1200-ish.

I google it and seems like a wall above the front garage for higher look, or A boundary/parapet wall is a wall (for example:
a wall to a house, garage…

Hi mil48-2015,
Thats a really long list. It is dishearting reading it. I hope I will not be in your shoes in our built.
Who is your SS? And do tell…

Yeah I know 10L < $150-$200 at Bunnings. But hey it is opportunity to up sell their services I suppose, and if every builders are doing the same. Don't squeeze…

Independent Inspection is just an "audit", they will highlight and document issues and provide high level recommendation. I think they are not in the position to enforce anything.
I think…

If that is your only concern than you can ask CH to waterproof the whole wet areas. It is an up sell and will cost you extra of course. It…

Probably need a bit more specific here to get a response. If you are not happy you can raise it with them and get options from CH.
I only…

We are also told the same, I.e. only carpet upstairs. They come up with all weird excuses when we ask the CH sales and selection consultant. One of the reason…

Have anyone successfully communicated with Telstra to have the aerial cable and have it put to the ground for a KNR site. I think I might have spoken to all…

(2) Not sure what other people contract's are stating, but mine states that "If there is any inconsistency between.... priority in the following order:
- these contract conditions;
- the specifications;
-…

$6000 seems like a lot of money. Did you ask the CH Sales person to void it if you are prepared to sign on the spot with your pen in…

I thought CH base prices generally will increase overall, but it goes up and down based on what is included in their current offer during the season. For example, at…

I really up to you and how comfortable you are with it. I think all the major builders has 'independent' inspector as part of the sell. However, you (the customer)…

Not sure about the details of how to do it probably you need to talk to your salesperson and the CLE. I did ask the sales person when I signed…

Hi, I am very much like you when I started. But soon you will learn that that there is 'nothing' that is covered in the 'site cost' and all cost…

Thanks. Too late, ordered a hire.

Hi all, anyone with good experience or pricing for a temporary fencing hire during the demolition phase, 1 - 2 months hire

I am with you there... starting package of SP5500 with 3 sensors for over $1k with ONLY 1 external siren. Add $150+ for additional sensors. And there are the…

Kresta is also having a sale on, have you try them too?

I think most disount cards are useless... Most have conditions stating no further discount applies... So if there is sale on it will be cheaper.

Yes, thats seems to be CH 'standard' to make you pay in advance and up front for each stage of the construction process. It will be an issue for some…

Just give the name of your CLE to the bank... And they will talk among themselves. Not a big issue.

I asked that too... The answer is no. The inspection is internal to CH, then i asked how this is independent all it is that CH outsourced that business function…

I only upgraded to some part of the windows and doors, all windows and doors facing west for heat and front of house

Have anyone apply for a demolition permit by themselves ? I rang up Whitehorse council and they told me that they DO NOT provide demolition permit, only Section 29A 'Council…

You will probably need to specify what grade timber flooring you are referring to.... Those in Cat 1, 2 ...
I did not upgrade to the timber flooring but the…