QLD Builders, QLeave???
If you hate the QLeave levy, then maybe I shouldn't mention the brick training levy built into the price of bricks and blocks??
Builders warranty for these defects? Please advise.
I'm not sure if this will be covered as it is only a mowing strip. Generally covered for the first 6 to 12 months.
I know it doesn't look good,…
Site Costs
You may need to clarify this a little. When a site has 1200mm fall overall, the ideal would be to cut 600mm and fill 600mm. The site costs for this,…
Advice needed Re: Fence
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but Your house is nearly complete, so it's not that the neighbour accessed a vacant block of land.
I disagree with the comment that it's…
Question about gables
The gable gives you obviously more wall height, the roof height stays the same. (unless the gabled end has been widened). Purely a design feature and creates a different look…
What Were Your Site costs? - A Ready Reckoner
I'm in the industry and I can't believe the outrageous site costs people are being charged for site works.
Under the Queensland Building Services Authority, all site works, footings excavations…
Recommendations for a private inspector in Brisbane?
The only one that comes to mind is "Handovers.com" or could be "Handover.com" might be worth having a chat to them?
Otherwise trying searching 'Building Certifiers'?
Paying extra site costs
The BSA is the Building Services Authority (QLD). Each state should have a Gov regulatory body: (Hopefully each state has similar legislation to protect the consumer)
QLD http://www.bsa.qld.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
NSW http://www.bpb.nsw.gov.au
VIC http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/www/html/56-introduction.asp
Living in (and building) a stumped home
Please fire away with some questions and hopefully I should be able to assist.
Unique Fencing Problem - Any Help?
Hopefully they are good neighbours and will help contribute. Otherwise, they are only obliged to contribute to half the cost of a standard 1800mm high 2-3 timber rail & std…
Paying extra site costs
Some good news, legislation was changed some years ago concerning footings & slabs. The builder cannot finalise a building contract without the full engineering details and associated costs accounted.
The vast…
Help with Roof Pitch
The first pic has a 25deg roof pitch
The second is 29deg roof pitch (Often referred to as 30deg)
Does this look right to you?
We have an oven that vents from the top, I imagine this would be similar. Did they fix the drawer?
Clothesline breaks off wall - update: 20/10: not impressed!
This is an interesting case, you mention that the actual clothesline brackets have broken from the wall?
You should post up pics if you have them. If the bracket (of…
Leaf / gutter guard - recommendations
Hi Nightshade, we live in a forest and the best thing you can do is install some type of gutter guard. I installed the pvc (plastic) type myself but did…
Building on a sloping block, architect or draftsman?
If you have the contours of the land and the plan of the house I could have a look at it for you. Just pm me ( no catches it's…
National Builders Group
Your best course of action would be to lodge a complaint with the Building Services Authority. How long is the contract build time?
Considering building in Teviot Downs
Hi scarystuff, we live out on acreage not that far from Teviot downs. You'll love the tree change and there are some major infrastructure changes taking place around the area…
How do I get rid of 400 tons of soil?
It's aggrevating that the builder did not make you aware of this prior to contract. Did you check the wording in the contract, in regards to site preparation and excess…
Just out 12 maintenance period, and here comes the problem
The maintenance warranties are generally 6 to 12 months, structural is 6 years although critical structural issues are for the life of the building.
A precedence was set in Tasmania…
Poll: Plan changes, let me know what you think :)
Is the "fudge Stream" a standard laminate colour? I'm really surprised that they did not allow your input with the kitchen.
Also, I'm just curious as to the connection with the…
Termite question - in an established apartment/townhouse.
I'm not sure how the termite bait works, but the key with termites is to find activity, expose the termite without disturbing them, then having them 'powdered' by a pest…
Quote for raising house and building underneath
I shudder every time I hear sq.m rates used for building, they simply don't work! And often lead to heartbreak and disputes.
Have any builders in this field (extensions/additions) been prepared…
Poll: Plan changes, let me know what you think :)
Just check that the door to the mastersuite will open fully against the wall, it's hard to tell but looks like it might do with a slight shift to the…
Building Two Storey in Perth - Advice needed
You've been getting some good advice.
I do like some have pointed out. I offer the design as part of the service, and allow the client to change the plan…
Henley in Melbourne average build time for single storey?
I would imagine and agree with Felistopher, that you should be in by Christmas. With cabinets in, it would appear they are getting a move along.
What construction time frame was…
Introductions Please!
Hi all,
I came across this site by accident, so I've been having a little sticky beak and decided to join the forum.
I'm in the residential building industry and have been…