Hi Pedro,
Sorry for the delayed response.
Been treading a fine line on this one whilst my partner has been having side conversations with the client trying to get money without it…

Hi Everyone,
Quick update on this one.
We finally got the meeting with the assessor yesterday.
From the correspondence I have seen it would seem that for claims of this size an…

you are welcome

PM me your email.
I have a build excavation calculator you can use based on your plans to double check what your builder is telling you.
Cheers
Simeon

Avandia
You are correct. There are a number of things wrong and I would suggest you get an engineer or a building inspector, but I will point out the main things…

Nelstu
Depending on the complexity I would expect to pay between $1,000-1,500 at the top end. Sometimes we have even paid under $1000.
Then in Ryde you have their fees.
I hope…

Sure, just PM me your email and mobile and I will organise

Hi Everyone,
I have been promising an update, I have some news but nothing too significant.
Basically the legal advice and strategy is that we are preparing a claim that encompasses both…

nimbus3
I am still waiting on an answer however I took a look at the Willoughby DCP and for your lot size they have a maximum garage opening of 3.2m which…

Nimbus3
I will get ask my architect and let you know when I get an answer
Cheers
Simeon

All done Ben
Good luck with your shopping
Cheers
Simeon

depends on how much downward force is involved Alex

maybe then you can just beef up one of your bottom chords with a piece of 90x45 and see how you go?

This would have to be the funniest post ever in this forum!
I'm not sure whether to take you seriously or not, but on the assumption that you are being serious…

Hi Mrboh
Just wondering if you have any BAL or flame zone issues on your block, as getting compliance with BAL requirements whilst doing bearers and joists is tough. Not impossible…

Hi Everyone,
Just a super quick update.
Last week we finished the framing and erected the scaffolding. This was forecast to be completed by the 30th November. So we have picked up…

Hi Budapest
I am dying to post about the plan that we are enacting. But I dont want to give anything away yet.
Hopefully later this week I might be able too.
Watch…

This is appalling!
We need to name and shame builders who act in this way

This is appalling!
We need to name and shame builders who act in this way

Thanks, got your plans.
I am 99% sure that I understand why the engineer has designed it this way, but I will get a second opinion monday and respond privately.
It is…

STEFF62
Framing should be fine, but he will only be able to nail the baseplates in, I wouldnt think you can dynabolt them after 24 hours.
My question is, how is he…

Hi Luckyhomeowner
Sorry that I don't know the answer to your question there in queensland, but I would be really interested in taking a look at your slab design if possible.…

That's a great example as to why it's so important to check measure everything

That skinny post is just a temporary prop
We need to concrete a footing and build a proper column which will be 350 x 400mm

I'm not 100% sure yet.
We might be able to reuse some of the undamaged ones and get new ones for the balance. As it's a party wall they are commons.
Have…

Thanks!
We got permission to do the clean up to make the site safe and that work finished yesterday, now just waiting on the insurance assessor to come to site. Hopefully…

Hi Everyone,
Something really bad happened to us last week, and I thought it might be an interesting learning exercise for all of us.
We are building a gorgeous duplex for a…

Hi Everyone
Time for a quick update on this build.
The great news is that we are tracking right on program. Since my last post we have completed all the lower frames,…

Thanks! Appreciate it.
I am hoping to have some news next week that I can post publicly
Hope your build is going well

Happy shopping Brad