Ask council complience department (very nicely) if they will contact the builder. Also inform the builder that you will be contacting BSA for advice on how to claim from their…

I recently moved a guava tree using a dingo with a trencher attachment.
First i pruned it right down until only a few branches with leaves were left.
I then trenched around…

Put in a service request with your local council and follow it up in a week or so. If your not happy with their response then contact your local councillor…

Wanted:
Sandstone wall builder with excavator attachment to lift standstone (two tier wall too much for bobcat)
Somewhere near Karalee

What: Sandstone Retaining Wall
Area: Springfield Lakes area
Contact: Lincoln Eade, Dun-Rite Landscaping
Result: 99% happy
What did all that cost?
Pics would be excellent

There is a group of asphalt guys doing the rounds in ipswich at the moment that are delivering a nice colourful brocure and are doing asphalt driveways with brick perimeter.…

Oh and a kerb guy (prices would be good as well

Looking for a good asphalt driveway guy in ipswich area, anyone who has a contact that they have used and are happy with the result they got would be awesome.
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wait until you get your water bill too
We're on tank water so no problem there.
Sounds like you getting the benefits from using it more like a whole of house fan…

The point of connection for the shelving supports is within 400mm from the supporting wall, and I only require the front end of the shelf to be supported from the…

Thats what i was thinking, but the connection points are so close to the wall (limited space, maybe 300 high) that a nail gun may be easier.
I was thinking…

Not too good with enforcing the payment of money but they may be good at getting building issued corrected.
If its a money issue get a ruling from them then use…

No need to be shocked, thats why im asking the question!

I would get back all credits for included water tank, pump septic from Perrys and wait until after the build is complete to install your own (maybe just get underground…

I have a tiled roof with roof trusses @ 600 spacing.
How much weight can i put in the lower horizontal member of the roof truss.
I would also like to hang…

Thats why we installed a large system with many air changes per hour, on the really humid days you just crank it up and enjoy the breeze going through your…

Well, i think an update is due on these evaporative coolers in Brissy.
I went the full hog and bought 2 of the biggest and best residential evaps and installed them…

If its a non slip gloss product with UV protection that lasts more than 3 years uncovered, then bring it on.

The signs are there for a very uncomfortable ride, you are going to have a hard time with this builder throughout the build.
I agree with "rubber_noggin", dont use this company.
If…

I got a 20l can for $390.
Its probably much more than i need though as my neighbour used 4l for 3 coats on a 20mSQ deck

Thanks Dukekamaya, now to find a place that sells 20l for a reasonable price (hope thats enough as im about broke after this) Think there was this one place in…

If you think thats bad, wait until you have "owner supplied items" installed, I paid for installation during signing of contract and they still hit me up for thousands during…

You can setup your own reticulation system using irrigation products (available from bunnings)
4mm pipe around each post/stirrup
prepare the soil around perimeter with plastic lining (in trench) and course sand.
lay pipe…

I know they say dont thin the Sikkens products, but could you thin the Sikkens Deck Plus for the first coat and then apply undiluted for the last 2 coats?…

join up with an inventors club, I know they exist but cant tell you anymore than that at this point.

Has anybody got experience with an estapol finish. I have just completed a 65 Sq m deck and would like to get that gloss finish. I have heard that Sikkens…

Just an update on my claim from PH, I still have not recieved the moneys that we were overcharged on our "owner supplied" installed items. Lots of promisses to sort…

Sorry, the photos brought back some dark memories of my very expensive spa bath installation
Nice bath by the way, I just assumed it…

These builders give me the shi%$, they never seem to think its important to communicate with the owner, thats when this sort of stuff happens.
Im guessing its an owner…