They all seem to be rendered over like this. It’s a hebel build.
We are getting a dilapidation report however they are coming out tomorrow after the demolition has finished…

Hi, we have a 20 ton excavator that is demolishing the house next door. There are HEAPS of vibrations especially when they sift the soil with dirt and this…

Hi, we’re just finishing our build and the build site is like any new build with debris crushed rock and paint/plaster run off in the dirt.
Do landscapers normally just…

Hi, I have a wobbly tap and I can’t get to the nut that I need to tighten. The tap has a hose and the nut is attached to the…

Awesome thanks. Got a pressure gauge and put it on the front tap. Watched the pressure increase as I turned the restrictor screw Happy days!

Hi all, we built recently and I’ve found our water pressure is faaar less than our neighbours. The pressure is low even at the front tap.
I’ve located what looks…

I’m just glad it’s not my build but one down my street!

And the finished product with the wrap to go straight over it. To me this looks like a less expensive way to put up scaffolds straight on the first floor…

So no structural issues with holes in the bracing?
Even though it will still be done the same way, should it still be done the same way?
Just doesn’t look right to…

Noticed this on the build and it just didn’t look right. Is it normal to break bracing so scaffolding can go through it?

Make sure you get an independent inspector for your build and dont give in on findings!

Yes...the B... plumber is certainly living up to their initials! And yes, C as well.
It's really disappointing to see a plumber that can't make water slope in the correct…

At engineering you can increase the strength of the trusses to accomodate more load that can be used for storage. They do this for the ducted heating unit but would…

Hi Michael, I am not planning on doing a blog if that's what you're asking. Happy to share my experiences on the build however. In terms of upgrades, the main…

Definitely go for Kevin from New Home Inspections. We've used another one but Kevin was far superior in that he deals with the builder on your behalf instead of having…

Hi Watermelon,
We're nearly there. I know what you mean but 'trying' to build with them. We were near contract stage and simply couldn't get answers on basic important questions…

Thanks for your help. I'm meeting the builder this week and will let you know how it goes. One things for sure, we're not completing and the builder isn't getting…

Thanks Stewie and SaveH20.
The drainage plan states that the legal point of discharge is 1100mm beneath the surface in an underground stormwater mains that is accessible by a pit on…

Thank you Bashworth.
There are no soakpits that are used. I am very confident that the pipes have been laid incorrectly. We're near the final inspection and I don't want…

Hi all,
We're currently building and I've got an issue where stormwater pipes have the incorrect gradient. Despite having sufficient fall to an underground main outlet pit, it looks like the…

Thanks for the information, this is really useful.
I'm looking at this Hikvision camera (http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product ... 44958.html)
It doesn't support firmware upgrade which is nearly twice as…

Great point, thanks! Apart from payment, I'm hoping all actions should be on the builder once we demolish and they start building so hopefully we shouldn't delay anything.

We're at contract stage and are considering whether it's worth paying for a 'professional' contract review to make sure we are covered contractually.
Our builder is using a standard HIA…

I think this is the key difference. The standard states that the wall has to be waterproofed up to 1800mm. A highlight window should meet this requirement if it's above…

Agree. I'm following up via other contacts at the building company and the window company that provides their windows.

I'm based in Melbourne.

So this means we have to either run a fan for hours wasting electricity or have a mouldy shower which can cause health issues? Surely this can't be right. I'm…

I've been advised as of recently, showers can't have awning windows in them due to some new plumbing requirement that protects water from going in between the walls. This doesn't…

We liked the look of their displays. The initial engagement was very average. I thought the design stage was quite good for a custom home. The selections was very hit…

Fully move in: things Im including are upgraded benchtops, electrical, hardwood floors, joinery, heating/cooling, facade, all painting, tiling, staircase, doors, windows .
Things im not including are: paving, curtains/blinds, landscaping, furnishing,…