Brett J posted:owner build v project home
Hi
The system is that they supply materials to lockup for a package price. A full quantity survey is done so you can keep track of budget. The best thing…
Brett J posted:owner build v project home
Contact UBUILD Homes as they will take all the hassle out of owner building guaranteed.
Cheers
Brett
Brett J posted:Anyone built their own staircase?
I had ours quoted in excess of 30 grand in timber so opted for steel. $10k and just throw some fibrous sheet in the frames and tile over. If thats…
Brett J posted:Our Last Week!!!!!(i hope!!)
Good on you Tony. Satisfaction sets in pretty quick regardless of the negatives during the process do you agree?. Nearly there ourselves and thanks for the motivation throughout the year.…
Brett J posted:Who can run our owner builder project?
I used UBUILD Homes as project managers on a 1200 sqm owner build. They done the quantity survey and buying to lockup. Can't wish for a better system if you…
Brett J posted:Our little OB project
Hi Guys
A couple more update pics
Verandah roof going on
Staircase skeleton
A view from across the road
Everthing starts again Monday
Cheers
Brett
Brett J posted:Our little OB project
Update time. Have been slack with the updates sorry.
Verandah going on
Downstairs Rumpus
Upstairs kitchen
THe plan was to move in between xmas and New Year but the finishing trades have not delivered…
Brett J posted:Waterproofing cost per square m
In NSW you are allowed to do it yourself. I am sure you would take alot more time and care than most tradies and then certifiers tick it off, jobs…
Brett J posted:The Big House - first OB experience - at plaster stage!
Hi guys
Ours is a suttle 1200 m2 Owner Build and I know where you are coming from in regards to the Tall Poppy syndrome that is alive and well in…
Brett J posted:How much for temporary fencing in your site cost? Mine $5K
150 lineal metres to do a 1500 square metre block is 1400 for 12 months through rent a fence.
Cheers
Brett
Brett J posted:Our little OB project
Some updates
Windows and doors in and 670 sq metres of roof
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Wallwrap and polystyrene cladding
Just finished rendering walls as well as plumbing completed
Cheers
Brett
Brett J posted:1st time ob what a ride
Hi Shelley
Great progress guys, looking good.
Cheers
Brett
Brett J posted:Our little OB project
Thanks for the compliments guys. Pics of roof soon once ridge capping is done. Cladding should start soon after so fitout can be done through our lovely winter. The novelty…
Brett J posted:Are there any Owner Builders around the Canberra area
Hi Michael
Roof going on this week.
Cheers
Brett
Brett J posted:Our little OB project
Some more updates guys
Frames
Verandah
Roof going on this week
Cheers
Brett
Brett J posted:Are there any Owner Builders around the Canberra area
Hi Michael
I am doing a large owner build in Jerrabomberra using U-Build Homes as project managers.
Glad to answer any questions.
Cheers
Brett
Brett J posted:Our little OB project
Hi Pirahna
Edgeboard, bondek and propping, steel and concrete was around 40k. The area is 400 sqm. I have changed to hyne timber floor system over the garage area and will…
Brett J posted:Our little OB project
Hi guys
Here is some pics from the last month of progress.
81 cubic metres concrete
Frames delivered
Morning
Afternoon
All going well
Cheers
Brett
Brett J posted:Our little OB project
Hi everyone
Our project is a 1200 sq metre owner build taking place in Jerrabomberra NSW. Here is a bit of a picture gallery so far.
1500 sq metre block.
3000 cubic metres…
Brett J posted:Owner Builder cheaper than Builder
Seems like it. We have a 1500 square metre block so maximum footprint allowed is 600 sq metres so we are doing a 2 storey build. Besser block downstairs and…
Brett J posted:Owner Builder cheaper than Builder
Hi Guys
We are doing a 1200 square metre owner build using U-Build as our project managers. Top bloke to work with and always on call to answer any questions. So…
