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4 months4 monthsairwolfairwolf posted:
Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)

looks good !! make sure that you show them you are not compromising on the quality. and dont pay the final invoice until all the critical items are fixed.

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6 months6 monthsairwolfairwolf posted:
Carter Grange vs. Thomas Archer

if you can get the design right ( being patient with the time ) and manage the build with a private inspector, you will get a much better value for…

6 months6 monthsairwolfairwolf posted:
Carter Grange vs. Thomas Archer

at the time of writing , it could be around 16 - 18K per sq base price. This base includes a lot of upgrades compared to the base offering of…

6 months6 monthsairwolfairwolf posted:
Carter Grange vs. Thomas Archer

at the time of writing , it could be around 16 - 18K per sq base price. This base includes a lot of upgrades compared to the base offering of…

8 months8 monthsairwolfairwolf posted:
Carter Grange vs. Thomas Archer

they are smaller in scale so only 2 or 3 supervisors working for ongoing builds (including the construction manager himself). so that may be the reason.

9 months9 monthsairwolfairwolf posted:
Carter Grange vs. Thomas Archer

They do. They are doing full custom and semi custom as well.
Above is the website posted by Davo. I found them better value for money when compared to CG and…

9 months9 monthsairwolfairwolf posted:
Carter Grange vs. Thomas Archer

Hi katzie123,
just thought to jump in to share my bits. I had the same experience with TA in the past. I guess…

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11 months11 monthsairwolfairwolf posted:
Anyone built with Semore Homes or Oak Living (VIC) ?

If the things are not fixed before the pre-plaster, hold you payment on the lock-up stage until all the issues get fixed. Unfortunately there is no other way.

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11 months11 monthsairwolfairwolf posted:
Anyone built with Semore Homes or Oak Living (VIC) ?

Very sound advice.
My home was in parallel to be finished in December just before the Christmas. But they ran dry on the tradies. The renderer was on the job…

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1 year1 yearairwolfairwolf posted:
Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)

Cool. Keep pressure on these until each of them are fixed. Mine was done by a contractor called Phantom Slabs. I noted a couple of minor tears in the…

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1 year1 yearairwolfairwolf posted:
Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)

were they quite sizable gaps ?

2 years2 yearsairwolfairwolf posted:
Anyone built with Semore Homes or Oak Living (VIC) ?

I am currently building with SEMORE and in final stages.
I would recommend them over many others. The admin process would take some time longer than usual. But is again a…

2 years2 yearsairwolfairwolf posted:
Thomas Archer Bayside Build

Site supervisor shouldn't be against with that and any builder who is building right should not be worried of that as well.
End of the day it's your money and…

2 years2 yearsairwolfairwolf posted:
Hydronic Heating Panels & Boilers

if this is not too late, Bosh boilers and burgman panels are high quality products. I am using the same brands for my new house (installation of hydronic is yet…

3 years3 yearsairwolfairwolf posted:
Thomas Archer Hive 45 - Boroondara [2021]

alexandrachel , sifntdaz
- Hydronic can definetely run on electric heat pump ( talk to DPP…

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3 years3 yearsairwolfairwolf posted:
Thomas Archer Hive 45 - Boroondara [2021]

alexandrachel : I guess the Que control is less expensive than Neo . Que zone sensors / controls are battery powered and are…

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3 years3 yearsairwolfairwolf posted:
Thomas Archer Hive 45 - Boroondara [2021]

Thanks or the insight :) . I see the point now. I sort of guesses it would be a bit of a work specially with the…

3 years3 yearsairwolfairwolf posted:
Thomas Archer Hive 45 - Boroondara [2021]

interesting..I think it could be due to the quote is from a direct installer. if you add to the builders margin etc it would then bump up to approx 50K…

3 years3 yearsairwolfairwolf posted:
Thomas Archer Hive 45 - Boroondara [2021]

Cool. Roughly how much was your cost ? And how many kw ? Do you know the rough cost for a 20kw system ?
I got this number from an…

3 years3 yearsairwolfairwolf posted:
Thomas Archer Hive 45 - Boroondara [2021]

have to check with them. Last time I checked there was one customer who got a system. ( not a lot of ppl do this due to the price tag…

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3 years3 yearsairwolfairwolf posted:
Thomas Archer Hive 45 - Boroondara [2021]

Hi annakoh, while you are still looking for options, check for AirSmart small duct system too. This is far better than current offerings, But the price tag would be around…

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3 years3 yearsairwolfairwolf posted:
Thomas Archer Evoke (Modified) Kingston Build - 2020/2021/20

Above reflects pretty much the same experience We had. Its funny how the 25K site cost is quoted from year 2018 to even now. I saw the construction managers initial…

3 years3 yearsairwolfairwolf posted:
Thomas Archer Hue 42 Bayside Build - 2020/21

This is beautiful :)

3 years3 yearsairwolfairwolf posted:
Who to build with Victoria

It's terrifying to see the list of Alarming builders :shock:. Good call Darbecca !

4 years4 yearsairwolfairwolf posted:
Thomas Archer Bayside Build

The slow speed at the fixing , completion stages is pretty normal with most builders ( both volume and small scale ).
Once the painting is done, the work is done…

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4 years4 yearsairwolfairwolf posted:
West facing house, what’s the best way to reduce heat.

I agree with this.
I am also in the process of designing our house these days and our block faces west.
What I have discussed with my builder is to use low-e…

4 years4 yearsairwolfairwolf posted:
Heating and Cooling - High efficiency w/ Allergies

Hello Simon,
I am not sure if this is a late reply. Given your requirements, I would think a hydronic radiator panel system would be a good solution if you are…

4 years4 yearsairwolfairwolf posted:
Semore homes

Visited two sites last weekend. one in progress and one moved in. Both of the owners are very happy with the service and end products. Specially with their flexibility to…

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