Hi All (Specially Matt Walker),
I am building new home, we are at wishlist stage i.e. quotation stage. We are preparing our wishlist in order to hand it to builder for…

We are building 2 units (one single storey and one double storey) house attached together. I have attached 3 pictures including elevation and side views indicating what sort of finish…

Does anyone know if carlislie allows us to used our own stone/bench tops and tiles and have them laid. i.e owner supplies material and they do the labor work.
Also, can…

Thanks for your input, much appreciate.

Hi Don,
thats correct. The facade in drawing is correct one. As artistic view was done on previous drawings and later on council asked to make changes in the town planning…

Thanks Michelle,
For the elevation feature cladding I am thinking to have Stained/Varnished Timber feature cladding similar to garage door instead of High Eden Dulux, what is your thoughts please?

Hi Guys,
I have wondering, I you have heard of ThermaCell = ICF (Insulated Concrete Formwork) www.thermacell.com.au. ? any experience or thoughts for the same? apperantly it…

Thanks Matt

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Simple buy local, support Australian products
True, but local costs arms & legs, my builder quoted $5500.00 just for timber bi-fold door, where as I…

Hi,
I wanted to import timber doors and windows from overseas. Hence, I was wondering where can I get specification for the same. For e.g. specification for the frame (timber).…

it seems that you will do everything for your customer.. i.e. you will have policy of "Customers First".
You will have problem unless you change it a bit like this :-
Your…

Today I had quotation presentation with National Builders, and final quote is $444K where as base price was $230K, still it doesn't include drive, garden, landscaping, curtains and upgrades.

Ok got call from head office to book an appointment, and she said when are available, we have spot at next week wednesday other following week. I said,
1) You said…

Alright guys,
Here is an update/feedback. I paid initial deposit $500 to do soil test and initial quotation. At the time, sales rep said they will get back to me in…

Hi Guy,
I am researching for couple options for cost efficient option of heating our house, and one thought came in my mind is, What about solar heating??? As now a…

Thanks Brittany, we are waiting for our quote, will let you know progress.

I would ask both to supply "Bill of Quantity" (BOQ ) which will have itemised list of everything with measurement and quantities + any allowances. It will help you compare…

Hello Brittany,
First of all, thank you detailed info. Now, we are bit relaxed otherwise otherday when my wife looked at you post about $314K she was in shock. Now given…

How much is the site cost in $314? also what are the major once?
balcony? cellar and bar? flooring?
sorry asking to much, as I am waiting for my quote can't wait…

Brittany, I have paid $500 to get quote on Buckingham 36E we are adding loundge room at the front and moving garage aside (my block is 19.2m wide) roughly sales…

= blessedpeople, Also if you're bringing in excellent priced materials which i am sure must be great quality as your dad is running the show...how about counting me in...…

Do you mind if ask which area is it, pls?
I am building in Keilor Plains area, next to ST Albans.
I am thinking to go with them as well because sales…