Not sure why you picked this thread to ask that question, but I never used Darbecca, so wouldn't know.
Though I'm still awaiting settlement for my build, and they're not fixing…

Yeah, I've had multiple site staff throughout my build. 2 months is a long time, where are you building? Yeah, I rarely get any responses from staff and…

Building a Bentleigh 38 North Metro VIC, and I had my "FINAL" inspection on the 30/01/2020. At the time, they hadn't finished the house, with a lot to do. Including…

They've made TV's with Network ports, 10+ years before they were Wifi enabled.

PoE data points for Access Points and Security Camera's. But having a wired network to each 'key' area allows for most possible use-case scenarios, that if a network point…

Oh, straight to the top Yes, I'm trying to seek local assistance, but some solicitors just aren't responsive. How did you…

Ah, I guess I can delay the lockup stage (35%) as I've just put through the Frame. Who did you go to for Legal Advice? I guess they…

Thanks for the reply.
Yes, volume builders have found a way to get around that (and I have a major issue with the VBA, HIA and Inspection industry regarding this). …

Currently building with Metricon Victoria, between official Frame Stage and Lockup Stage. Throughout the process, I've observed issues and addressed them on the day. None have been…

For those worrying about the 'cheaper' units being Australian Standard Approved, Bunnings are now selling a Smart Switch version that is 100% confirmed Australian Standards approved:
for around $45.
Visually…

This is true. I have a SAA certification report from that supplier for those < $20 smart switches.

You know they all use the same Main board & WiFi modules in all of these Chinese produced smart switches? CTEC switches appear to be made by Lanbon, and…

Remember the cost is for no mater the length or location, so they average out. That being said, do what you must and what you an do after handover…

What local service is available for those devices, post installation? $135 seems quite high, when under $20 one are available from other 'local' sources. You might want to give …

Thanks for the reply.
Ah, so if the internet goes out. One of the switches will not operate the light.
I looked online, and saw only price of $110? Not…

Hi CTEC Smart homes,
I'm looking at home automation in current build.
How do your WiFi lights handle 2-gang switches operation a single hallway/stairs lighting area? What are the price for…

Wow some time has passed, and had not bothered to keep this thread updated. Titling of my land occurred in Jun 2019 and site build started beginning of September. Metricon…

Yes, stage 1& 2 titled in June 2019, Stage 3 should be next month. So many delays.
As for soil testing, depends on the location of the block and type…

They've now started construction for Release 4 & 5, Releases 1-3 are still in development. With 1-2 at the Road Boxing & Curb channeling for the last 2-3…

Sorry only saw this now. Do you mean the payment schedule? I changed to the default HIA schedule of % at key stages. So it's not front…

While good to have law in place for whom can be an engineer, there needs to be a change in what is mandated for stage builds at consumer levels. …

I think there is a slight misunderstanding, by law you have to have a separate 'independent' company operate as your building surveyor/inspector. Volume builders do not have their own…

Most people using volume builders will have signed to their volume builders preferred inspector. Which for the total price of the home will (or should) incorporate those 'competent' inspections.…

HIA has the power to enforce the spirit of the law, but there isn't a push from those profiting (builders, inspectors) to affect positive change. Where the volume…

This is where the industry is still not working in the best interest of the owners. Where the builders and the inspection industry still do not want to fix…

Ah, I'd serious look at prices. Unless you need to roll it up into your loan, I'd get it done after build. I went with the Solar pre-wiring…

This is where it's a little muddy, legally you have to have a Building Surveyor that is independent from the builder. This was legislation that was introduced. But volume builders…

Congrats on getting titled land so soon, to start building. Good luck with the build.
How did you find the prices for Solar Panel with Metricon, I found that they…

Yeah, this is where the industry is a rort. I see you're with Metricon and in VIC, so if you're in Metro area you've already been 'forced' to…

Who is the "Independent" inspector you've chosen with your builder? As your question on when you should engage them, indicates you've already chosen one with your builder?