No contract until demolition is done on existing dwelling?
sounds like they're trying to get you on the hook. Tell them to pound sand.
Beware of Champion Homes
I don't know how many houses you've built, but 16k is not a fair reflection of that work. Besides most builders arent putting in that level of work until there…
Which house design for investment?
pretty sure they made their choice 6 years ago
First Avenue Homes Experience
You realise all these posts are by the SAME person, right?
leather recliner sofas
nick scali has heaps of leather recliners in various set ups. FUll price they arent cheap, but they have really good sales a few times a year, like seriously good.…
Mimosa Structural Gurantee
Metricon fought tooth an nail to not pay out for proven structural defects of the Softly house for years. 25 year warranty from Metricon? id like to see a successful…
Builder wants to build new ceiling over defective ceiling
what's the rationale on this? In my mind, the risk weepholes mitigate isn't solved by acrylic render.
First Avenue Homes Experience
sorta like all these 1-2 post profiles all piling on the builder here, huh?
Is this structurally ok?
more importantly, did you find the ticking noise? rofl
Appointing own Surveyor - VIC - Metricon
Hopefully you're doing a story they didn't pay for. Take a look at the metricon dispoint3d home owners fb page. There are plenty of people who might want to…
Raising alfresco floor question
have you considered tiling instead? Then you'd have that height to account for the tile glue and tiles. Alliteratively, youll need it screeded of you want levels to match
Ducted evaporative cooler whistling when its windy
when its windy, your house will make all sorts of noises, whistling and all, from all sorts of places, unless it was built fully sealed like a Passiv Haus.
Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria
Not really. Its a civil matter, so if they came and ripped up your paving, you'd be eligible to sue them. Have you considered rocking up to his business…
Stegbar Experience
Sounds like an absolute nightmare...
Could you go to a current affair or something as a last-ditch effort?
So sorry this has happened to you, Tim Like
3 phase electric
its also got to do with total draw. Get 3 phase every time. Usually its a minor cost of upgrade - 1-3k on your build contract. Dont know if battle…
Rebuild after knockdown via VCAT
Softley Vs Metricon. Appeal lost by Metricon in the supreme court also.
Don't tilers grout around penetrating pipes when tiling?
"Appears to be" is not the same as "is". You have had a pretty esteemed builder already give you their opinion.
With a fix of the leak and grouting of…
Don't tilers grout around penetrating pipes when tiling?
i think you need to look at this a little more objectively, if the waterproofing was up to code, your cabinets a meter away wouldn't be water damaged.
bathroom with fixed window only now has mould on ceiling
The extractor fan is sufficient to prevent mould. Id be looking to see if there is a leak in the roof above the bathroom.
As to replacing windows, its a…
Don't tilers grout around penetrating pipes when tiling?
So I know you KNOW this, being in business yourself AND having worked for a big volume builder... but economies of scale work in all sorts of ways. 600 bucks…
Don't tilers grout around penetrating pipes when tiling?
I cant speak to the OPs situation, but i think there are a few approved alternate solutions around that don't install waterproofing like you'd expect. I think Carlisle Homes has…
South-facing orientation
the short answer is yes, it will be darkish in your living areas. You dont need a designer to know that this isnt the optimal orientation. Whether it bothers you…
Builder Terminated contract after Variation Requested
I kind of feel like youre both in technical breach of a several of the clauses, but you being stubborn and not seeing a lawyer when the the matter when…
media room in white
that's a lot of "it depends"
Is it just a room with a TV you plan on watching, oris it a theatre where you'd like to recreate some sense of occasion?
If…
Builder Terminated contract after Variation Requested
this sounds like you overestimated you ability to understand your contractual terms and obligations. Why you didn't get legal advice the moment their lawyer was involved is beyond me. This…
Is it possible to convert subfloor to basement for storage
so ask the council lol
Is this a fair cost for a build?
there's too many variable to give you a straight answer. If its a volume builder, it does seem on the high side. If its custom/semi custom it may be right…
Is it possible to convert subfloor to basement for storage
ask the council?