OWNER BUILDER - why not?
Hi All,
We are now having the plans drawn up by a design firm and will proceed with getting some estimates from builders, with the local building industry running full bore…
Building with AAC
Hi Dobly,
I too have been looking closely at Hebel for an alternative building product. I'm in Mackay qld and like the thermal qualities and the sound proofing abilities. Our local…
Demolishing a house
I've just been quoted 20,000 incl gst to remove a 3 brm block house / ig pool and block shed. There is an asbestos roof but in comparison this seems…
House removal in Victoria
Wow, getting money for the old house!!
I'm having to pay 20K to have an old beachhouse removed with only a few odds and ends to flog off beforehand. Unfortunately old…
My Virtual Home software
HI mek,
I've been designing our next home with this software over the last two weeks. My wife had a copy from house and garden magazine so I had a look.…
Average construction cost
Yep it seems to be a very big ball park, we're at the same stage and in queensland (slightly rural) I'm quoted $1100/m single story and $1400/m double story. Problem…
Phils aboard
Hi all,
Nice to see such an active and relevant forum for building projects.
My name is Phil and I'm living in Mackay Queensland, was lucky enough to buy an old beachhouse…
Finding a design
Thanks for all the ideas, I'm now believing there is no "ideal plan" in existence but have found a few of the larger companies who have their own designers agree…
Finding a design
HI All,
have just found trhis great resource and wish to sponge some thoughts of you guys.
I've got a block of beachfront land in north queesland and will build a…