Congrats... it is a nicely design house... enjoy.

I used that as well before we got our plantation shutters. You can get similar products called redy shade from bunnings (but not all bunnings sell them) & they…

I checked the invoice, there was no breakdown for each window. We did a total of 33 panels for just over $9k.

I have roman blind for the alfresco door, roller blinds for bathroom & toilet, double roller blinds for bedrooms 2, 3 & 4 and plantation shutters elsewhere including pantry.
The Blind…

Hi Michael,
Definitely doesn't sound right. Probably you can asked them for a signed copy of the Post Conctract Variation & if they cannot provide you with one…

Sorry to hear all your trouble. Unfortunately if the SS doesn't do his job then the tradies won't bother to do theirs as well. Try to PM Jess…

Hi Joles,
We got exactly the same thing as what you got & we built lifestyle....

The first time I heard that a porch is supposed to be leaking. Disappointed in you PD!!!

You can always call the office & ask them to put you through to the SS. They are normally in the office on Wednesday.

Yes, our SS conctacted us after the slab was completed (if I remember correctly). You should have got a letter from your CSC advising you who the SS is…

Optional extra for mine.

Hi Mel,
Ours were done in about 3 weeks, a single storey house. 2 of them working about 6-7 hours a day.

& make sure you give the notices in writing to all the relevant parties at PD (I usually send them to the SS, CSC & Accounts Department). Plus if…

Hi Jewelbaby,
So the PCI wasn't completed? Did the SS fill in the PCI form & did you sign any? If not then I guess the PCI is yet…

I got the drawing for the piering when they send me the final construction drawings to be signed, that's how I found out how many & what sort of piering…

Get them to give you a break down. Did they give you the drawings for the piering? Check the specification.

Yes, they installed ours & it rusted & they replaced everything without question.

Hi tcorn,
It included cut & fill, Slab Upgrade to P, Concrete piering, upgrade stormwater & agri drain. That's pretty much the lot. Do you have to do a…

Then in my opinion that is within the builder's direct control & they shouldn't be able to claim extension of time.

That doesn't sound promising
Don't think they can extend if it is not your fault, they can maximise the allowable time as per signed…

& it used to be a creek where we are, they filled the land. 42 piers in total went under the slab.

That's right, the sales person told us not more than $10k but based on a friend of ours who build near where we are & similar fall, we budgeted for…

We didn't have a choice but sign the contract first before 2nd soil test is done because ours is a demolition job. The bad thing is once the 2nd…

In my opinion, yes it was worth it. I had 3 inspections done & I would do it again if I build another house.

Hi Gren,
Check out the link to their pricing. http://www.newhomeinspections.com.au/page/pricing.html

Hi Roshi,
It took 2 weeks from PCI to handover for our house. PD wanted a week but they couldn't finished the PCI items on time & I refused to…

Then it seems that they will have to replace it to comply with the standard. I would call the building commission to find out from them the accepted treatment…

Does the inspection report state the relevant building standard? You should be able to check the standard.
Checked the photos for my garage's frame, they didn't even wrap it for mine.

I used New Home Inspections, they were great. Picked up a lot of things I wouldn't.
According to the HIA Building Contract, you have to pay them once the job/stage…

My SS was the other way around, he didn't want the independent inspector to be there when we went for PCI, instead we had the independent inspection in the morning…