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7 years7 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
New phone line connection from telstra pit

Hi miscbunch,
I am at the same situation. Do you mind if you share how you go about this task and who and cost? I called telstra and all I…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Can anyone tell me if it is standard to have insulation between the floors in double storey T-Range ? (i.e. the Ground Floor ceiling) I am not seeing any insulation…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Hi nadhi, which inspector did you use? I asked the Carlisle Site Manager to show me photos what has been identified by my inspector's pre-pour report is fixed before the…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Hi mib.ibn,
Not sure if anyone has reply.
I upgrade to 5 stars heating with one addition zoning. It cost me $2250 extra. Each additional zone is $1200-ish.

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

I google it and seems like a wall above the front garage for higher look, or A boundary/parapet wall is a wall (for example:
a wall to a house, garage…

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8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Hi mil48-2015,
Thats a really long list. It is dishearting reading it. I hope I will not be in your shoes in our built.
Who is your SS? And do tell…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Yeah I know 10L < $150-$200 at Bunnings. But hey it is opportunity to up sell their services I suppose, and if every builders are doing the same. Don't squeeze…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Independent Inspection is just an "audit", they will highlight and document issues and provide high level recommendation. I think they are not in the position to enforce anything.
I think…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

If that is your only concern than you can ask CH to waterproof the whole wet areas. It is an up sell and will cost you extra of course. It…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Probably need a bit more specific here to get a response. If you are not happy you can raise it with them and get options from CH.
I only…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

We are also told the same, I.e. only carpet upstairs. They come up with all weird excuses when we ask the CH sales and selection consultant. One of the reason…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Have anyone successfully communicated with Telstra to have the aerial cable and have it put to the ground for a KNR site. I think I might have spoken to all…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

(2) Not sure what other people contract's are stating, but mine states that "If there is any inconsistency between.... priority in the following order:
- these contract conditions;
- the specifications;
-…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

$6000 seems like a lot of money. Did you ask the CH Sales person to void it if you are prepared to sign on the spot with your pen in…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

I thought CH base prices generally will increase overall, but it goes up and down based on what is included in their current offer during the season. For example, at…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

I really up to you and how comfortable you are with it. I think all the major builders has 'independent' inspector as part of the sell. However, you (the customer)…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Not sure about the details of how to do it probably you need to talk to your salesperson and the CLE. I did ask the sales person when I signed…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Hi, I am very much like you when I started. But soon you will learn that that there is 'nothing' that is covered in the 'site cost' and all cost…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Thanks. Too late, ordered a hire.

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Hi all, anyone with good experience or pricing for a temporary fencing hire during the demolition phase, 1 - 2 months hire

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

I am with you there... starting package of SP5500 with 3 sensors for over $1k with ONLY 1 external siren. Add $150+ for additional sensors. And there are the…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Kresta is also having a sale on, have you try them too?

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

I think most disount cards are useless... Most have conditions stating no further discount applies... So if there is sale on it will be cheaper.

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Yes, thats seems to be CH 'standard' to make you pay in advance and up front for each stage of the construction process. It will be an issue for some…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Just give the name of your CLE to the bank... And they will talk among themselves. Not a big issue.

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

I asked that too... The answer is no. The inspection is internal to CH, then i asked how this is independent all it is that CH outsourced that business function…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

I only upgraded to some part of the windows and doors, all windows and doors facing west for heat and front of house

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Have anyone apply for a demolition permit by themselves ? I rang up Whitehorse council and they told me that they DO NOT provide demolition permit, only Section 29A 'Council…

8 years8 yearsericaust23ericaust23 posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

You will probably need to specify what grade timber flooring you are referring to.... Those in Cat 1, 2 ...
I did not upgrade to the timber flooring but the…

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