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Ashington Homes posted:Knock down and rebuild experience
Hey Alex
Where are you based?
Cheers
Simeon
Ashington Homes posted:No contract until demolition is done on existing dwelling?
building-expert
Again thank you for your wisdom.
I was pondering why they might be doing this ( it is something I have never heard of before) and your comment sparked an idea…
Ashington Homes posted:No Occupational Certificate until all landscaping is done
El Forgo
I think you are on the right track with your post.
However it really does come down to the individual certifier.
Over the last 5-6 years we have used probably 4…
Ashington Homes posted:No Occupational Certificate until all landscaping is done
Subbu
Good points, I was only recommending this as a short term solution for those people who need somewhere live whilst they finish landscaping or the last few pieces of work,…
Ashington Homes posted:Site cost for piers and dirt removals
rktheaegon
It always hurts to get an unexpected invoice. Your builder really should have allowed for piering and soil removal in the upfront cost of the slab,
Unfortunately there are too many…
Ashington Homes posted:Help slab built too high
personally I wouldnt stress however reach out to the structural engineer who designed the slab and ask their opinion.
Structural engineers are the best and I have always found them easy…
Ashington Homes posted:Builder refusing to negotiate contract
Couldn't agree more.
My two massive red flags for me would be:
1. No independent inspection
2. Not being able to come to site and inspect the work myself.
If am paying for the…
Ashington Homes posted:Beacon Lighting 20% Discount
No problem
The easiest thing to do is shoot me a text on 0431712792 and I will get you a code
Cheers
Simeon
Ashington Homes posted:Builder refusing to negotiate contract
building-expert
That is a well written comment.
You are 100% correct, the power imbalance is a real thing and I have pondered over this issue for a long time and I really…
Ashington Homes posted:No contract until demolition is done on existing dwelling?
hycone
I have personally never heard of this before. It is normally a pre-commencement condition along with a few other items such as finance.
What reason are they giving?
FYI we make our…
Ashington Homes posted:Insurable event claims
Professional experts of your calibre do a fantastic service!
Great work
Ashington Homes posted:No Occupational Certificate until all landscaping is done
Morse
Replying to your question.
In summary - bad news first:
For around the last 6-7 years ( could be longer) it has now become mandatory to have landscaping completed prior to getting…
Ashington Homes posted:backyard retaining wall and raised garden bed render
No problem at all.
For anybody else reading this thread there is a great waterproofing shop in Sydney called "The waterproofing shop" they are in Roselands....massive operation ( for a waterproofing…
Ashington Homes posted:Stormwater capping for demolition
where are you located as this varies from state to state.
in NSW all we do is disconnect electricity, water and gas and we are ready to go
Ashington Homes posted:backyard retaining wall and raised garden bed render
There is a range of products called "negative side waterproofing" which are designed for this exact application.
We use these all the time when access to the rear is not possible…
Ashington Homes posted:No Occupational Certificate until all landscaping is done
Morse
Theoretically you are right....but from my extensive experience no one is enforcing this at all these days.
Even when I was begging everyone for help to enforce it Council told me…
Ashington Homes posted:Cost of approval retaining wall: Pvt Certifier or Council
Let me know if you need the number of a helpful certifier
Ashington Homes posted:Build Inspection on every stage - worth it and which stages?
Hey Mattms
hope you are well.
You sent a msg to my old account yesterday which I can't access anymore
A number of our clients are using Landmark and I think they do…
Ashington Homes posted:Property price chart
Thank you so much for sharing!
I had a play with it and I love it, looks like you have put a heap of work into it.
The only question I have…
Ashington Homes posted:Cost of approval retaining wall: Pvt Certifier or Council
Kdrb2024
Honestly, for a 600-800mm high timber sleeper retaining wall, just get it done. 99% of certifiers do not care.
If you are unlucky and have the 1% who does care then…
Ashington Homes posted:Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield
Hello to everyone from Dubai
Firstly a bit of flex, we are currently in Dubai on our way to Europe.
One of the things I absolutely love about this part of…
Ashington Homes posted:Install a window into solid brick wall?
use tek screws into the lintel
Ashington Homes posted:Beacon Lighting 20% Discount
Code sent and thanks.
I am out of here at 3am tomorrow
See you all in the new year
Cheers
Simeon
Ashington Homes posted:Skirting board and architraves issues
Hi Emma
This is a totally normal process of the house moving over time. Happens to all homes as the temperature changes, humidity changes building materials move.
You just need some new…
Ashington Homes posted:Install a window into solid brick wall?
Stevenjia
Yes you can definitely put a window in a double brick garage wall ( if that is what you are asking).
cheers
Simeon
Ashington Homes posted:Builder refusing to negotiate contract
infinite-justice
Your post is 100% correct.
Both the HIA contract and the Masterbuilder's contracts are so heavily weighted in favour of the contractor it is incredibly ridiculous, and you are right builders…
Ashington Homes posted:Builder refusing to negotiate contract
A couple of points (actually 3 in case anyone cares for my Sunday rant):
1. If you have paid them to design a house on your land you own the plan…
Ashington Homes posted:Knock down and rebuild experience
Happy too. Just shoot me an email so I can send you the spreadsheet - simeon@ashingtonhomes.com.au
Ashington Homes posted:Knock down and rebuild experience
what city are you located in as that has a big impact on pricing and possibly time frames. FYI if you are in Sydney I can give you a spreadsheet…
Ashington Homes posted:Beacon Lighting 20% Discount
Hi All,
I am heading overseas next week for a month.
So if anyone needs a code for their XMAS shopping can you please text me this week as I am not…
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