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3 years3 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Ghosting on ceiling of 4 year old home

This is the same post. Posted 21/10/2021, why do you ask?

3 years3 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Ghosting on ceiling of 4 year old home

any advice would be appreciated! Thank you

3 years3 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Ghosting on ceiling of 4 year old home

My alfresco ceiling has noticeable cracks and ghosting. Is this covered by my builders warranty? Would appreciate any advice as well!
I’ve been in my house for 4 years
Located in…

3 years3 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Neighbour complaint regarding outdoor lights causing glare i

I purchased the up down lights because they only light up a very dark area and act as both security and safety for my elderly parents. My previous lights lit…

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3 years3 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Neighbour complaint regarding outdoor lights causing glare i

Hi everyone. I have replaced my outdoor lights to up/down lights. I recently received a letter of complaint from my neighbour asking if I could move my lights down as…

5 years5 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
14 month old home water entering laundry damaging door

Looking for some advise regarding my new home. The house is 14 months old. When there is a large storm water enters through my laundry door and floods into my…

6 years6 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Concrete path around house. Use of expansion joints?

Yes I have. This is how concreter has left it. He is now refusing to complete the job until all money is paid

Concrete path around house. Use of expansion joints?
6 years6 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Concrete path around house. Use of expansion joints?

Have spoken to the concreter
He says he used 10mm expansion joints and will finish off the work tomorrow. He is now asking for the rest of the money before…

6 years6 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Concrete path around house. Use of expansion joints?

Thank you for your reply. I am also concerned by the height of the concrete. Hopefully the concreter can do something about it!

6 years6 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Concrete path around house. Use of expansion joints?

Have added some photos.
Gave the concrete a rinse today, water pools near the entry to the alfresco!

6 years6 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Concrete path around house. Use of expansion joints?

I had my concrete driveway completed through my builder and noticed a foam expansion joint (correct term??) was placed around the slab where the concrete met the slab.
I am now…

7 years7 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Builder unable to install basins and I have to pay?!

I provided the specs of the basins at the colours appointment.
The consultant had to get the plans changed (move the mirror up) and told me I needed to have…

7 years7 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Builder unable to install basins and I have to pay?!

Should I pay for this change?
My colour selection appointment was in October 2016. I purchased my own basins and the builder agreed to install them. I was credited for the…

7 years7 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Things to buy post build

I jumped the gun when I bought land and started buying all my furniture. Due to delays in the build I ended up having to put everything in storage. Expensive…

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7 years7 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Appointing a building surveyor? Am I living under a rock!?

Currently building with Long Island Homes in Victoria. Everything has been going smoothly, I receive fortnightly email updates, have had only one walk through with the site supervisor at the…

7 years7 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Anyone building with Long Island Homes?

I needed at H2 slab as well. Good luck with the rest of your build.

7 years7 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
When did your builder provide walk throughs?

Currently building with Long Island Homes. House is currently at lock up stage. I receive an email update each fortnight. Was wondering when I should expect a walk through with…

7 years7 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Long Island Homes

I found LIH pretty straight forward with prices. Have you received a quote? The base price will be on that

7 years7 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Anyone building with Long Island Homes?

Hi. Bricks are done and waiting on the roof. Very happy with how things are going :)
Hows your build going?

7 years7 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Long Island Homes

I am currently building with LIH. Have had some rocky patches however the staff are well very good at their jobs- they are honest and knowledgeable. The longer wait times…

7 years7 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Anyone building with Long Island Homes?

Great news! Waited only 3 weeks and the build to be moved to construction (permits and orders are completed now). The staff in charge of construction are wonderful so far.…

7 years7 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Using Land as a 'deposit' on building loan?

I am a first home buyer and purchased my block of land outright. I went through Yellow Brick Road and they hooked me up with a great loan from Commonwealth…

7 years7 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Timeframe for building to commence after deposit paid

I have paid my 5% deposit and was wondering what the average timeframe is for the builder to start? Thanks

7 years7 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Anyone building with Long Island Homes?

Soil test came back and I was informed my site costs had almost doubled in price!! I argued the price considering the original soil test was identical and I was…

7 years7 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
HELP re: payment of utility bills during construction

I have been having issues with my builder recently and the most recent issue is the payment of utility bills.
I am on nightshift so not sure if I am…

HELP re: payment of utility bills during construction
7 years7 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Home Building Blogs - Fresh Start 2015 - Make sticky please

Building a 23sq custom home in Marshall Victoria with Long Island Homes
https://buildingblogbymaddi.blogspot.com

8 years8 yearsmaddisonjeanmaddisonjean posted:
Fixed Site Costs vs Post Soil Test Costs

go with fixed.
I was told I had fixed at $12000 but hadn't signed a contract. Now it is $22000 :(

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