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9 years9 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
North Sydney concreters/turfers and nursery/planters? Help!!

Thanks a lot I will give them both a call. I have spoken to a few "one stop shop" landscapers so I was really looking to see if I…

9 years9 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
North Sydney concreters/turfers and nursery/planters? Help!!

Hi all
Well the time has come to get our landscaping sorted (ASAP) and I am contemplating managing the landscaping myself. After 2 long years I never thought we would…

9 years9 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Which Concreter (Driveway, retaining) North Sydney area?

Hi - does anyone have any recommendations for a good reliable concreter for installation of driveway, concreting for tile installation and concrete retaining walls in North Shore area? Any recommendations…

10 years10 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Private building inspector

If you find a list, please be sure to post! I find a lot are very busy.
Try:
Richard J Young JP
Arrunga
Building Services Pty Ltd
PO Box 323
GALSTON NSW 2159
T …

10 years10 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Are you building with Alkira?

Welcome Ak75!! I guess a general synopsis of your experience so far would be helpful - eg what's been good, what's not so good, what could be improved/changed next…

10 years10 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Are you building with Alkira?

Still yet to see anyone pop their heads up who have actually built with Alkira. They've been around quite a while so there must be some out there..... or…

10 years10 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Building with Kurmond Homes

I believe the Home Building Act requires a Home Owner's Warranty Insurance Certificate to be provided prior to a builder being legally allowed to require any money (and definitely before…

10 years10 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
ALKIRA Homes

Hi All. For those that have gone through a build with Alkira (putting the admin/planning side of things to one side for a moment) - how was the build experience?…

10 years10 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Rebuild with Alkira homes

How did the builds go? Any feedback appreciated!

10 years10 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Are you building with Alkira?

Hope you are all going well with your tenders and planning.
I'm very curious to know who has been through a build with alkira, and what there experience has been like?…

11 years11 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
External Colour Selection help

I believe that's not the facade. .... just a hunch...

11 years11 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Building with Kurmond Homes

Hey Carak: I would DEFINITELY be in for a Fireplace Deal!! with 5 or so you should be able to get a 20% discount easy..! Wait till…

11 years11 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Inground concrete pool quote

hahaha Gogo, I was struggling to plick up the courage to even knock and ask some questions....I didnt want to impose!
We're getting close to a zen sign-off.... so hopefully…

11 years11 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Inground concrete pool quote

Gogo, I agree. I did contact them, they came out more expensive. We have a "special" site that needs some thought, and they just did a plain…

11 years11 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Inground concrete pool quote

This is really helpful, and timely for me as I am collecting pool quotes, for a similar sized pool! Many thanks..! D

11 years11 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Need referral for Sydney Pool Builder

Hi all
My tilers quote stays with me ... "the pool industry is full of shonks" so therefore I need a recommendation of a pool company you have used in Sydney…

11 years11 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Has anyone built with Kurmond Homes ?

What a fantastic bath you have!! I have looked at your thread and your house looks brilliant, you must be very happy. The kitchen is great.
Did you…

11 years11 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Has anyone built with Kurmond Homes ?

Magical, thanks for the detailed answer!
The only inclusion that I can't be sure we would get "like for like" compared to another preferred builder are the tiles. Any idea…

11 years11 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Has anyone built with Kurmond Homes ?

How are the builds with Kurmond going? We are also considering going forward with Kurmond. They have good plans... anything you can share that is an update from October would…

11 years11 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Can Anyone recommend an Arborist in Sydney?

hi Guys
Can't find an appropriate place to put this up, so I have decided this may be the best place for it!
I'm looking for a solid arborist who is not…

11 years11 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Zac Homes - Any Feedback?

Dear All
I would be interested to find out more about Zac Homes, given that I cannot find much on them on the internet...
Any feedback/ideas/experiences (good and bad!) please do let…

11 years11 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Comparison of builders (Wisdom, Metcn, Zen, Alkira)

All good tips. Unfortunately I won't be able to do owner-builder. Not got the spare time unfortunately..!
FYI Carak777 M have come in cheapest (at the estimate stage).

11 years11 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Section 96 DA Amendment - how much can you change?

Hi All
A question for anybody that has dealt with a s96 amendment to an existing DA.
How far can you push the amendments and still fall within the S96?
eg:…

11 years11 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Comparison of builders (Wisdom, Metcn, Zen, Alkira)

Not good feedback from Alkira? M, I am frustrated by their response times and failure to think outside the box. Alkira were great but have fallen away a…

11 years11 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Comparison of builders (Wisdom, Metcn, Zen, Alkira)

Thanks a lot! Wisdom has a good package and Metrcn also. Not sure about the others.!!!

12 years12 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Comparison of builders (Wisdom, Metcn, Zen, Alkira)

Thanks for your thoughts on this one. I think it is going to come down to a two horse race I think... I am keen that my SS doesn't…

12 years12 yearsdoohan777doohan777 posted:
Comparison of builders (Wisdom, Metcn, Zen, Alkira)

Hello all!
After months of stalking I've decided to bite the bullet and ask some opinions. Yes, I have read the threads on each builder on the forums, and read…

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