Do I Need a Retaining Wall?
Our block in on a corner. On the long side the ground level is 2.62, which extends out flat 6m to the boundary. Then from the boundary to the road…
Builder threatening legal action over 1star review
They can’t sue you. If you didn’t mention a specific person in the review, and the review was honest and not malicious, they can’t sue. Pretty sure large companies are…
What is this? Picture attached
Sorry I don’t know why the picture is sideways... it’s normal on my phone
What is this? Picture attached
Hey all
Bricks have just started and we received this picture (from someone sending us progress shots). It’s where our driveway will be. It looks like concrete?
We have a sewer junction…
Home Builder Grant - Sign contract by 31 Dec 20
We signed our PPA/PWC in late June. Received final contracts in early september and signed those. Then had prestart mid september. Last week we signed our final plans and received…
What determines roof height?
Honestly don't know, but would guess the pitch of the roof and height of the brickwork/framing?
Painting cost please!!
Oh awesome! thats a really good price! Thanks so much
Painting cost please!!
Hi all
We are building a 4x2 which will be 270sqm total. It has 31c ceilings in entry, living, dining and kitchen, and 28c everywhere…
Fence with 200mm gap to garage
Have you had any problems with anything growing/not knowing what’s going on in the gap haha
Fence with 200mm gap to garage
I know its been a few years, but what did you do with that space between the garage and the fence?
Zero boundary 200mm gap - Thoughts?
I am following this, as we are going to have a 150mm gap beween our garage wall and the fence, so wondering what could be done to fill this block…
Walk In Shower Width
Hey guys, just wondering if there is some regulations around the width of an entry to a walk in shower? Or whether anyone has any insight on the ideal minimum…
Doing floor tiles post handover
We are planning on doing vinyl post handover, but my parents did tiles post handover when they built a couple years ago.
The Lincoln - Homebuyers (formerly The Whitby - Commodore)
It usually means 6 courses. So 6 courses of bricks tall. If in a 28c high room then, the window would sit at 19c and go to 25c (usually)
Trafficable Lid to Sewer in Driveway
Hey all! Just wondering why builders seem to put these access points in the driveway? Is it possible to move it to the side of the driveway?
Thanks
Concrete slab for garage level
Okay, interesting. I’ll query their reasoning when I speak to them next. Thanks!
Concrete slab for garage level
I’m in WA. My plan states “conc. @ -106mm”. I wanted to know what this means. I’ve seen other plans with concrete/grano at -1c (I know this means the slab…
Can Someone Please Tell Me the Purpose of a Corner Soffit
Can someone please tell me the purpose of the cornice going across like this, when the ceiling either side is at the same height?
On the plans it’s listed as…
Residential Design Code Variation
Yes six weeks for council approval! Okay, I’m glad that’s normal. Still hoping it’s shorter!
Residential Design Code Variation
Hi guys, we are planning on building in the southwest of WA and the R-code states that our garage/driveway needs to be on the secondary street (as it’s a corner…