The best thing to do is get in touch with M ASAP regarding the facade you want. It will be less likely that they will charge you the $1k if…

under my contract, $1000 admin fee for any major structural changes including facade change.
$2500 admin fee for changes after final plans have been signed.
after my $3900 deposit on the initial…

redwynne: i had same issue, pipes were not placed in correct location prior to slab being poured. they ended up cutting a chunk out of the concrete and reconfigured the…

Remember that a change in facade style will incur $1000 admin fee.
the estimating guys will just be quoting the cost of render, that won't be considered a change.. you should…

haha awesome!
what you planning on doing with that inset in the wall ? i still don't know what I'm doing with mine lol

If its just render then nope! You'll be fine! You shouldn't be subject to any charges.
and don't worry about the verbal promises about the free things- they'll throw in and…

Unfortunately, change of facade is considered a structural change, as they need to redraw the front of your house from both sides, and front. The structure/frame of the house needs…

wth! seems like theres a few diff versions floating around lol. well if thats the one you're after then awesome! Congrats !!

GillyM - hate to be the bearer of bad news, but i believe they screwed up again.. this happened to a friends place as well..
Look above your 4 horizontal windows.…

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Update
*door heights - sorted out with M, told my SS, he made a phone call to the carpenters on site and they fixed it all in an hour.
*ensuite window -…

GillyM, i know the pillars/columns are wrong.. but aren't you meant to have a vertical window as well?
i currently have some issues with my build. bedroom door heights are too…

GillyM : that facade is all out of whack. A friend of mine had an issue with her facade as well, demanded they knock the 'error' down and start it…

your only options are the freestanding bath that M offer. I was also quoted $2k, i chose not to have a bath at all. they credited me the bath and…

maybe ask your husband haha i know i would have extended my garage if i had the choice!
the part about moving your house back might be to cater for council…

after seeing everybody's kitchens, i wish i had gone for streamline handle-less cabinetry
great work all!
i do have a question, what kind of costs have you…

it should be the same price as its part of the same range

a friend of mine who is building with M recently spoke to 6 diff people from M, 5 of which told him he had to pay for it. the 6th…

make sure your waterfall ends are the in the joint design you want.. standard is a butt/straight joint (top left). i was quoted $950 for a mitred joint and decided…

Bleaky, my partner wanted the calacutta stone, we asked for a quote and it came back at $5300 for a 3.2x0.9m island bench (no waterfall ends). i have asked around…

Thanks ggmi!
My file is with drafting now, getting the final plans drawn. site peg out has already been ordered so hopefully it'll get started soon!
hows your build going?
agree with gillyM,…

When i had my appointment at don's tiles, i had a girl by the name of Kathy from Q central. She was so helpful.. definitely one of the most helpful…

Sounds great! 3m would be amazing!! especially with a view/ large alfresco on that side! looking forward to seeing your pics

Thanks GillyM!
you're house is looking good so far! Great view out the kitchen window !
i like how you've chosen the full colour baked brick! I originally wanted the PPG…