Hi Helldad,
I just received handover from Clarendon as well. Noone can tell me about getting the RECs refund on the Solar Hot Water System to be installed.
From the info I…

I waited about 6 weeks for return of modifications after the initial tender, then when council required major changes it was another 8 weeks. After council approval "final Drawings" took…

With the EPSON TW3000 and a 108" screen what would be the recommended set back of the projector and would be a good distance for seating. HT room is 6170x4480…

1/ Dont buy unregistered land
2/ If you do decide to buy unregistered land ensure you have conditions added to contract
-Max 12 month wait for land to be registered before able…

Hi all,
I am nearing completion of my house with Clarendon Homes. All good so far - fingers crossed.
Does anybody have details for a concrete contractor in Hills area of Sydney…

Hi all,
Due to a mis-communication with my builder I have a house being built currently with Commons Bricks, but no rendering in the house contract. I will organise this after…

You openned up a can of worms starting another thread about Clarendon customer service......
I often wonder that being one of the biggest builders in NSW, not sure if they are…

Stonecutter,
Your answer was exactly what I was told by my builder...
Render is applied with cement for a smooth finish and then painted.
Kelly moroka is applied with a roller and…

I used Matt Tree Services //www.mattstreeservices.com.au. They are North Shore Based. They under quoted for the job which was to remove 30mtr Blue Gum, plus stump grinding to a meter…

Rikster,
Bad news... My builder will not build the detention tank...I have to organise for this to happen after hand-over. Not the end of the world BUT they baulked when I…

On site detention was part of our contract for the land so I knew we would have to do something. Council requirements were as per the Parramatta River Catchment guildelines.…

Hi Rikster,
I am going through the whole OSD saga as we speak and a few things are fresh in my mind.
Filter would be only stop solids, small stones leaves twigs…

Where abouts are you building? BHSC? I am looking at some of the council DA's submitted in my area and there is one for a CL "Promenade" which has been…

Your DA was approved before you signed a contract? Or do you mean DA approved in Feb 08?
What conditions were placed on your DA before construction certificate would be issued…

Hi all,
I need a tree removed, including the root ball removed, from a block in Hills area before my builder will start construction (probably with good reason as the…

Hi all,
I need a tree removed, including the root ball removed, from a block in Hills area before my builder will start construction (probably with good reason as the tree…

Sorry what I meant to say was if you were desperate to do the lighting after handover could you cut through the floor (MDF?) to access the ceiling below to…

Novice question time...
Can you access the roof space of the downstairs ceiling through the floor of the second floor?

Hmmm dorf... I am fitting dorf inside the kitchen and bathroom.
I guess they are expensive for a reason, something to do with quality?
My only suggestion for getting the best price…

K, third time lucky...
There is no natural gas in my street. It's less than 50m from my house in an adjacent street but can not be piped through due to…

Here is the a better pic.

Pheonix,
Sorry about the quality or lack of... I am trying to feed my folded A3 sheets through a A4 printer/scanner with very limited success.
As you can see (hopefully) the HWU…

I was after some opinions and any technical advice regarding the location of my hotwater system for a new house. I am going with a Rheem 511-340 Solar Loline.
I…

flower,
Is it the council Development Control Plan that has placed this requirement or is it a convenant on the contract placed by the developer?
I have a requirement regarding the land…

Touching cloth...
Good question, I'll let you know in 7 to 8 months. Mine was only $2500. If I got that back it would mean a new lounge suite...

congrats "worktime" you are surely living the dream now and are the envy of 90% of the people on the forum (me incl.)
My question is.... where did the time go...…

Good going... the builders are not waisting any time and looks like you wont have any neighbours to worry about for a while... make all the noise you want for…

Lobo,
I think its a pretty good deal if you were considering including these anyway, however you will find that the major builders do the rounds with the deals and I…

Hiya all,
Time for more free advice from someone who has been there and done that...
I am looking at a modest bathroom renovation (vanity, mirror and shower screen) and was trying…

Try showerscreens.com.au they are sold through Bunnings and offer a DIY alternative. Looks like they sell 'standard sized' and customs. No prices on the website...
Let us know how you go...