The soil test was conducted by them in Nov’07 and we finally got the quote (in Jan 08) with the total site cost and variation cost etc. The cost they…

Why don't you fill out the complaint form on BSA website and lodge it? I know that my neighbour had to do it to get some stuff fixed.
Another neighbour build…

We have single phase 14.5KW Daiking ducted super inverter with 9 zones in the house. It is quiet inside and outside and doesn't use much electricity if you do the…

You are right. Our builders asked us to put bricks away in the corner. tiles and paint were kept for us in the storage under the stairs.
cheers
kate

Only if it gets below -273 degrees celsius.
Noise is not normally an issue with heat pumps, and would be the only reason not to run overnight.
You probably think about standard…

The heat pumps are for the warmer climate but as Mark wrote before, they are not suitable to run during the night.
After a long battle we pushed the installation service…

Because you haven't build I don't think that building authorities can help you but try to call Fair Trading. they should call to the builder in your behalf and get…

I remember that one of the points for sustainable house was to see the kids play area when you are in the kitchen and that the walk way between kitchen…

You are building a house for years and now this kind of fridge is more and more popular as they getting down in the price.
they are directly connected through…

high ceiling will keep your downstair area cooler in summer. In comparison to Clarendon I have visited, my place is much more comfortable re temperature downstairs.
10k$ is a big cost…

We got a basket of goodies with bottle of bubbles, and key ring with the builder logo.
It's always nice to get sth even thought you paid for that anyway

Did you build with them? If you didn't I would say you can't really comment on the experience. It's different for everyone.
I am glad you had positive experience. I didn't…

Well it's done! For everyone considering Adenbrook I say go ahead! Some people have mentioned they couldn't afford Adenbrook but we found that many "extras" from others were…

Springfield... I know that a paperwork and the water meter is taking ages as council is overloaded with building applications. Think that Springfield is like a new city.
When we build…

Hi Jet,
In Brisbane I like the Pacific Pines, Springfield (has a lot of different builders), Calamvale (the same- range of builders).
I do not like the Stockland behind the forest lake.…

I am sorry but most of the people I met said Don't touch tamawood/Dixon.
I also had been told think twice about any builder registered in Robina.
I believe it is a…

Hello,
You are absolutely right with your concerns. The further the main water using places the longer you will be waiting for hot water.
Definitely position the tank on the same wall…

As far as I understand until 12 months of construction they do not need to claim any days. You also have to remember that there are days of drying after…

We had our double story house build in 4 months.
There is no excuse for lack of work on the house so long. We did received the letter that it could…

We have compared number of insurances because we wanted to have a motor burnout and a pet insurance.
Firstly we did choose Suncorp because it was less expensive in total to…

Hello Tony & Emma,
I heard already from my friends building in Melbourne with Carlise that they cannot mirror the rooms too.
We mirrored two bedrooms and even moved the bathroom at…

Piranha,
We had also driveway and landscaping in covenance and no one really checked that. The thing is that the developer checkes that.
Your house is being approved by private certifier and…

feel very disappointed as nothing happened today. Now next tuesday another noise assessment in the middle of the night and next fine. we waisted 2 weeks in hope...
it feels like…

Jet,
the lady I work with, she purchased a "roadbase" from landscaping supplies and hired a bobcat to spread it along 20m driveway. Apparently it takes then 4 weeks to settle…

Jet, I have a lady at work that lives behind the Ipswich and she was organising sth for long driveway recently.
Give me a time I will ask her for some…

Hello Neighbour!
I am in oxley. You should look into local newspaper and get AT LEAST 2 quotes.
I cannot recomend you the person that did mine. He left total mess.
for 4.5m…

Hello,
Go to the builder and provide them with that info. Info about landfill is not enough. More important is what soil is under.
We build in south west of Brisbane and…

Why don't you call the BSA in your area?
You can ask them. At the end of the day they are there to assist you.
I wonder how many people are checking…

Generally speaking Council looks after stormwater to the collector but... in old houses Council is responsible for them too.
In new houses, the builder connects the stormwater from collector to the…

Go to the council and ask about it. don't believe that the neighbour will look after the storm water easement on your property. check with council what is the arrangement.…