tsurf posted:Looking for a Kitchen company in Brisbane.
Hi steely. One thing to remember about kitchen companies is that, in a lot of instances, they only do just that - kitchens. If you need carpentry or tiling done…
tsurf posted:Recommend Project Builder Sunshine Coast
Hi Heather.
Try Ausmar Homes.
we had a look at their designs and even went to one of their displays before realising they don't build down where we live. From what we…
tsurf posted:Need your suggestion to select a QLD builders
First of all, if you are thinking of building anything of that size with the first 3 builders for the $200k budget you say you have forget about having much…
tsurf posted:7 Year New Home Builders Guarantee. Is this covered?
Generally speaking the 7 year warranty only covers things of a structural nature (slab, walls, roof, bearers, joists, etc). most "fittings" and "fixtures" are only covered by your 6 month…
tsurf posted:Getting ready to build again...
Check SEQ builders like Plantation out on the productreview .com.au website first. I find their information quite helpful. Good luck.
tsurf posted:Modern Corner Block House
With a 3rd garage you'll be hard pressed finding much in your "turnkey" budget range of $220 - $230k these days I'm afraid. Majority of builders out there charge on…
tsurf posted:Architect vs. Project Builder
Sounds like a bit of a lesson to all on the costs of project build vs custom build. The whole 40 sq for 250k line is getting real old don't…
tsurf posted:Architect vs. Project Builder
Those architecturally designed plans are fantastic mind you. Who is the builder you are costing them up with???
tsurf posted:Architect vs. Project Builder
To be truthfull after building 3 times before and being in the industry (scaffolding mind you) with alot of different contacts and builder mates the average price for a one…
tsurf posted:Works by owner and what the builder thought
All I can say...after just discovering this thread...is way to go everyone...instead of just praising or complaining we actually have a very informative and well thought of group of postings...I've…
tsurf posted:New lower prices in 2011 - volume builders?
Volume builders, in past experience, have an uncanny knack for making up discounts somewhere else whether it be in the slab costs, upgrades etc. Even though you say Henley have…
tsurf posted:Plantation Homes - Trinity Q1
I know that Plantation don't do splits. You'll find that only a few of the bigger builders actually do split level or on pole homes. For that kind of…
tsurf posted:Adenbrook Homes
I really like their designs. The consultant with the company we are currently dealing with has some dealings with them in the past and he thinks they're ok. Check the…
tsurf posted:Anyone built with NEWSTART HOMES?????
Was looking at Newstart, M3TRIC0N, PL@NT@TI0n and a number of project builders before settling on the builder that we are currently working with (long process - all our fault mind…
tsurf posted:Plans - Hillcrest build in Wavell Heights
good plan. If I could change or add anything I'd add a little wetbar to the rumpus backing onto the laundry sink. You could put a little bar fridge underneath…
tsurf posted:Garth Chapman Queenslanders, any issues with them?
Don't know much about Garth Chapman. We built our first home 3 years ago with Qld Colonial and they were great. Small team, good designs that can be modified (we…
tsurf posted:Metro Homes Qld
xbeanie....you building in Brissy or up the Sunny Coast?
tsurf posted:Independent soil test and contours test
Let me re-phrase so I don't get shot. The builders that I took the tests to told me that STA weren't prefferable for them. It was on their advice that…
tsurf posted:Independent soil test and contours test
If you need a decent and reputable soil tester in Brissy I would stick with a company like Queensland Soil Testing. I've take an STA test to a couple of…
tsurf posted:Timeline from contract to start date????
Get this...last investment build...signed contract in oct 08...plans approved dec 08....finance approved jan 09....site scrape april 09...finished apr 10...never again with this builder (starts with C and rhymes with orden…
tsurf posted:Another Santorini 26 by *M*-Dream turning into a NIGHTMARE
Hi Shelz.
There was a dude handing out flyers with his number on it at a display we visited at the Gold Coast last weekend. I had a chat to him…
tsurf posted:Hillcrest build in Wavell Heights, Qld
GW do alot of investments but I haven't heard anything bad about them. I've visited their display at Daisy Hill before and thought it was quite nice.
tsurf posted:Urbanedge homes?
read what the product review website has to say about them. I usually look up builders on there.
tsurf posted:Anyone building McCarthy or GJ Gardener acreage homes
I know of a very good custom builder whom I am in the process of dealing with who has several acreage style plans. Besides my Uncles canal house I had…
tsurf posted:Building a Retreat house with Plantation homes Teviot Downs
Pl@nt@tion are (in)famous for their abiguity in siteworks costing. Especially when rock is involved. Teviot, New Beith and Spring Mountain all have a certain amount of rock so they should…
tsurf posted:Project homes designed for stumps?
I know of a really good custom builder who has a really good rep and has very competetive pricing. Try BMW Homes at Logan. They have excellent service and their…
tsurf posted:Building on a 220k budget
Rough rule of thumb if you want everything in there including driveway, turf, fencing and a couple of split system AC units should be around $950 - $1000 per sqm…
tsurf posted:Can we afford to build on this sloping block?
Where abouts are you planning on building?
