Get a permit - as mentioned above, the risks are far too great if you don't.
This appears to be a question often asked on this forum. In many councils views,…

If you have the $$$, you can engage a surveyor to measure/fix the position of the neighbour's slab. He/she can then plot the exact position against the property boundaries on…

Well, it's not that big - but it sure was an effort!
It’s been a year or so in the making and since I’ve used the Homeone forums for a…

Ask the landscaper for a rough plan of how he will construct it. 130mm is bare-bones space to construct a deck without it being in direct contact with the ground…

5m x 5m is 25m².....which is larger than 10m²
You're better to check with your local Council if you need consent as it'll be a major hassle later.

...maybe a building consent if the Alfresco decking is greater than 10m²

The replies so far will achieve a much stronger deck especially if you install extra bearers between the ones you have already constructed, and swap the 90x90 posts for 2x45…

Hi ply-boi - did you get building approval for this work? It looks like quite a big deck! If you don't have approval (normally required for any decking over 10m²),…

You could ramset/dynabolt/masonary-anchor timber 'joists' to the concrete and place decking straight on top of that. They may need to be countersunk so decking would lay on top.
Alternatively, bolt…

Hi all,
I'm going to build a deck but as I have minimal height from the door openings to the ground, I cannot use the typical deck layout (posts > bearers…

You can still organise the subdivision approval and get all necessary works completed, including the survey work and services/access to your new allotment. Just hold off on getting the titles…

Thalian - it is quite possible that things happened as you detailed. As for the plumber being liable, I think it's a long shot. The developer (or whoever was managing…

Bugger! A very unfortunate situation even after what sounds like thorough due-diligence on your part!
Phone your local council and request a copy of the subdivision consent. It should have had…

I'd be expecting a lot more outlay than you originally thought with this company. There is a reason they won't tell you about upgrade prices, not to mention site costs…

Stirling Council sound absolutely hopeless. I can't believe a council staff member couldn't advise on something like this. If it is part of a subdivision (strata or fee simple) and…

Hi Crawley,
We got 40 or so additional light fittings which cost $75.00 per light point and an extra $23.00 for the installation. This price DOESN'T include the light itself -…

Hi Matt,
We're building a Doulton Q2 with plantation on the north side of the Gold Coast. Services and slab about to be constructed but looking unlikely anything will be done…

Thanks Sierra that diagram was exactly what I was after!
Will check those links out as well...

Cheers for the link Jazzie. Also, have never heard of Max Brenner but after looking at the website it looks dangerous. (For my weight!). I will try though...
Lunchtime - I…

The Quantum Quartz 'starlight white' is probably exactly what you are after. The picture above does not do it justice (even though it's from their website!)
Am getting it in our…

Hi all,
A couple of questions:
1. Was wondering how you go about building a deck yourself, without having a BSA license?
The deck I want to build is about 50m², so presumably…