Thanks S.
but is it reasonable to charge $700 for 4 treated pine 4 steps @ 1570mm wide (since under 1M no railing required)?

Does anyone know in NSW if steps & railing are required for OC?
My builder says i need at least pine steps and alu hand rails over for anything over 1M.…

But can they legally enforce that?
Here was one I was thinking of getting.
https://www.reolinks.com.au/product/reo ... -pt-ultra/

Can a builder deny install of security camera onsite, even at the owner expense?

Cheers nickmaj
i was more fearful of complex construction = more leaks and what not.
@ashington Homes in your experience, do you know…

Hi All,
Does anyone know of any big cons for strip drains in the shower?
Got quoted about $500 each over the smart tiles.
Was told it would have less cuts.
Wanted to know…

Oh Wow, You never think these outright thugs exists in modern day Australia.
Thanks for naming and shaming such sc@mmers and hope this serves a cautionary tale for others.
Cheers Mate!

Does anyone know of any big cons for strip drains in the shower?
Gett quoted about $500 each over the smart tiles.
Was told it would have less cuts.
Wanted to know if…

Cheers for thay, I'll reach out to Allan.
I would love the contact for the driveway\stair people, if your willing to share.

Thanks Simeon, if you know a good concreter or two, plz share they numbers with me.
My only hesitation is not getting the OC at handover, not sure how much work…

Hi All,
Can someone point me to whom I can obtain a quote for external steps?
I need 4 @ 1.57M & 5 @ 2.36M wide steps to include :
strip footing,
face…

Oh Wow, first step on the journey.
Can wait for more updates mate!

That would be greatly appreciated.
Yeah, after getting a like for like quote, we thought that builders margin is too high for us.

Yes Thanks, that's what we requested our builder to do.
assuming i turn off the tank pump, will that by pass the tank and use main water?

Thanks Bimbob,
But my builders interpretation with the basix reports shows toilet, laundry and a outside landscape connects to water tank.
I assumed with the 7 star BS, it was compulsory?
Cheers for…

Thanks Both,
builder quoted me $19k for 140sqm (not including the std carpet credit back)
If getting my own trade, its about $4k saving alone.
Since its only to mostly bedrooms, thought might…

Wanting to know the cons of doing the hybrid flooring post handover.
Can anyone share there experience if you went down that road.
TIA

Due to BASIX, rainwater connection is to be connected in the laundry.
Does anyone know, if can be bypassed or feasible work arounds?
TIA

Hi Kayma,
This brings up a good Question. I'm at PreCon stage.
I will also be doing my own driveway (cost savings).
From what i see around me, (Sydney Metro area), owners have…

What’s the normal protocol for getting a 2nd option on the slab and hydraulics design?

I’m uneased with the slab, as its close to my neighbours large tress and worried…

I got quoted the same wrap by my builder.
still confused by the difference by thermoseal vs enviroseal.
anyone can help this is for Sydney climate.
TIA.

With the ban of silica products?
My builder/cabinet maker is using dekton.
Does anyone know the price jump for these?
TIA

Thanks Simeon,
I just wanted a 2nd option, as it's sometimes hard to trust builders, hahaha.

Hi Simeon,
Looking forward to this build journey.

Just wondering re: council bonds and S7.11 & 7.12 fees.
How are those calculated?

Obviously no one wants to pay more, how do…

How much are brick upgrades?
I called PGH to get price for incl brick vs the upgraded.
Difference of $300 ish per 1000 units.
I got quoted almost $9000 for a 40sq, 2…

Thanks Simeon, Would you have a some contacts so i can get a quote?

Hi All,

Does anyone know if under CDC rules is a barrier mesh can be used for TPZ areas.
I have about 40m worth of barrier and 2-3 on the nature…