barry157 posted:KDRB - Overhead Power to Pit Cost - JEMENA
Yes, fairly reasonable. There was a forum post on another website where someone was quoted over $10. I paid $4400 3 years ago for a 16m run (United Energy). The…
barry157 posted:NBN and HFC from across the street
Hey there, still no progress on the NBN front for me. My KDR is in the Manningham area, and our street is only ready for HFC next month according…
barry157 posted:KDR Henley Reserve (MainVue)- Aegean 38
Hi there Rachel. Watching this thread with interest. Just curious to know how much you are paying for the new crossover and the approx. dimensions? I gave…
barry157 posted:cut and fill question
The irony is that if you decide to concrete that area, you may have to pay to get the fill removed. But given there are some missing parts of…
barry157 posted:Building with Bentley Homes
Hi There
I have done a KDR with them and my handover was today. For my house, they have used termite rubber paint around the PVC pipes in the slab.…
barry157 posted:Building with Bentley Homes
My understanding is that they are starting to change their process so your settlement is with your SS and no longer head office - at least that was what I…
barry157 posted:Building with Bentley Homes
Wow, they really are jumping ship. Of course, Matt R left a few months ago as well. Thanks for the info on the laminate timber floor. I…
barry157 posted:Building with Bentley Homes
For those of you who have had laminate timber floors installed, what brand did Bentley use as part of the promotion?
barry157 posted:Building with Bentley Homes
I met with my Bentley SS on Wednesday and I don't think they are going bankrupt. They are opening 2 new displays in SE Melb.
That said, I…
barry157 posted:Bricks to ground
You cannot have brickwork touching the soil as the mortar is porous. Any brickwork which touches soil would need to be waterproofed as a poster has said above.
It is…
barry157 posted:NBN and HFC from across the street
Correct. I don't think the issue is the builders, as most now will install a conduit in readiness for the HFC cable. Worst case scenario, you could ask…
barry157 posted:NBN and HFC from across the street
Hi. I am doing a KDR in the Eastern Burbs of Melbourne but not with M. I had exactly the same queries as you a few months ago,…
barry157 posted:Building with Bentley Homes
Same. We went with the promotion which is timber laminate and category 2 carpet. We chose brown oak timber laminate. What colour are your floorboards? Are…
barry157 posted:Building with Bentley Homes
What colour is the floors? What type of floor is it?
barry157 posted:Building with Bentley Homes
My floors are to be laid in about 3 weeks time at my Bentley KDRB. Neither my SS or CSA has mentioned this and I speak to one…
barry157 posted:KDRB Bentley Homes Kyalami 370
Just curious are you using Darbecca to do inspections?
barry157 posted:No occupancy permit unless appliances are sourced through bu
Not true. I'm building in Vic and am supplying my own cooktop, oven and dishwasher after handover. Builder's plumber and sparky is only providing the provision for these…
barry157 posted:KDRB Bentley Homes Kyalami 370
Great update. Watching your thread and build with interest. I too am doing a KDR with Bentley at the moment.
barry157 posted:Building inspector worth it? How was your experience?
I think having a building inspector is handy particularly for an untrained eye, but keep in mind:
1. They generally pick up the same common faults time and time again (as…
barry157 posted:KDR: Metricon Signature Split Level Sloping Block
Just out of curiosity - what type, and brand of hot water service do you have on the roof? Chromagen solar with instant gas backup?
What actually failed? …
barry157 posted:KDR - SE Melb - Simonds Flinders - Settlement! WE ARE IN!!!
Hi Bri
Following your thread with interest. I saw the third photo above, it appears to show some significant frame overhang over the slab on the LHS?
barry157 posted:Waterproofing wet areas
If there is no bathtub in that room, then I don't think they need to fully do the floor.
barry157 posted:Building a Carlisle Homes Radison 35 in Boronia (KDRB)
That makes sense. It depends so much on the SS. I'm doing a KDRB at the moment and my SS is excellent. He's a chippy by trade…
barry157 posted:Building a Carlisle Homes Radison 35 in Boronia (KDRB)
Thanks for providing the detailed quotes. This is the first time I've ready about double stud walls and just did some quick Googling to read about it. What…
barry157 posted:Who to build in Melb and experience with GJ? KDRB with slope
G'day. I went with Bentley Homes for a KDRB in the Eastern Suburbs, currently building a 5 bedroom double storey which is split level. When I looked into…
barry157 posted:Any way to Expedite Underground Power-pit Installation?
I presume you are speaking directly to the connections department?
UE Connections
United Energy and Multinet Gas
T: 1300 131 685 (or try 1300 131 689)
When I booked my job in last year,…
barry157 posted:House Demolition: Cost to cut and seal sewer
Most demo companies don't do it themselves, they just use a third party plumber to do it. If you can find a demo company who is happy to work…
barry157 posted:Sloping Block Build: When to Landscape
I'm building on a slope at the moment and have the same issue. My builder said that the bobcat should be able to go through the garage (I am…
barry157 posted:Building with Hallbury Homes in Moorabbin
Thanks. Does the $470 include cooling or are you doing that after handover? Did you double glaze windows? What insulation are you putting between floors? …
barry157 posted:Building with Hallbury Homes in Moorabbin
Great build. I only discovered this tread recently. How many squares is your house in the end with the garage extension and modifications? How much was the…
