Gaudi posted:Wood Plastic Composite decking
For anyone in Melbourne - Frankston bowls club has Trex deck - installed 2017’ish I think.
It was one of the decking composites I looked at when I was…
Gaudi posted:Branch lights help needed
Try an electrical shop like AWM or Middy’s, Exel etc if you are looking for globes
Gaudi posted:What if, build is not as per plan?
As above ask your builder for survey information. They will have had to do this and likely submitted this to council with building permit. Ask your building surveyor.
Do you know…
Gaudi posted:How often do you visit your site?
I used David Seville of Seville inspections for my additional inspections and for meetings on site with the builder when I felt I was hearing BS or was not being…
Gaudi posted:Need help finding Building Surveyor in Melbourne
Registered Building surveyors are different to private consultants.
When I built my house , the builder was still appointing them so I cannot help. I’ve appointed one since for pergola…
Gaudi posted:How often do you visit your site?
I built in SE Melbourne.
Custom build started in late 2015 so the builder appointed the registered building surveyor, who acted for the builder . Maintenance was completed in 2018.
I would…
Gaudi posted:How to seal gap under main door and door frames
Hey Fakis
Have you had your maintenance inspection?
If you have not sure Burbank will help you, particularly with your internal doors.
If you haven’t had your maintenance inspection or a mid…
Gaudi posted:Going with full render - do brick work over garage need unde
Picture of garage may be rendered Hebel.
Gaudi posted:How often do you visit your site?
It really depends on your builder... with most builders the registered builder is not ever on site.
I would suggest, fly back to Melbourne if you can for site visits…
Gaudi posted:Developer's retaining wall and New home adices
The engineering drawings should show the retaining wall design and siting from boundary and include requirements for drainage.
Since your builder installed the wall they will need to install the…
Gaudi posted:Things you forget - summary page 32
Love this forum. Helped me get so much right including pre wiring for switched garden lighting that I have recently added.
Some things I’d change or make sure I took notice…
Gaudi posted:Wood Plastic Composite decking
I struggled over the decision for a while then ended up choosing a good quality composite, as my deck is low to the ground and I was concerned that spotted…
Gaudi posted:Rear door visible from front door
I’m becoming interested in feng shui.
I live in a townhouse where the rear sliding stacker door is visible from the front door through the open stairs.
I have a plant…
Gaudi posted:Is this upto standard for exterior of home
You’ve made the final payment.
You can try at your 3 month maintenance to discuss but I think you’ll need a lawyer to assist you in working through the contractual breach.…
Gaudi posted:Advice needed - builder touching up powder coated windows.
My window frames and glass panes were very scratched. Glass was replaced. Scratched Frames were repaired.
The spray painting guy who specialized in these kinds of job, did a…
Gaudi posted:Variation fees - when is the limit
I am confused
Variation fees to contract are usually post contract signing. How can they be charging you variation fees when you do not have a contract yet?
Before contract signing…
Gaudi posted:PD trying to steer us away from Darbecca
Not sure Metricon welcomed Darbecca. Great they rectified rather than ‘took on board’ defects for you. That is not always the case for Metricon or any builder. Much of…
Gaudi posted:PD trying to steer us away from Darbecca
On a side note: Did you employ your own registered building surveyor or did you agree to use one they ‘suggested’?
I think you’ll find PD won’t want you to…
Gaudi posted:Small claims owner builder
Ask your lawyer. I would imagine the relative was working with consent for the owner builder so why not list both. I hope you have emails, sms or trail of…
Gaudi posted:Ducted Vacuum
Dyson 10 and a Roomba... why do yourself what a robot can do
Gaudi posted:Drainage issue side of house
Yes these pits were part of my storm water drainage system.
Gaudi posted:Cost for H4 timber retaining wall construction
Any way if avoiding moving it?
Can you plant inside it between fence and wall?
Gaudi posted:To pebble or not to pebble at base of concrete retaining wal
There are lots of threads in general discussion and building standards that may be of interest.
Getting the drainage around your house right is very important.
800mm from slab is not far.
Have…
Gaudi posted:Drainage issue side of house
Why is it as customers having to accept sub-standard work from builders with no or minimal consequences.
Yes it is. The silt pits were installed by the builder as part…
Gaudi posted:Drainage issue side of house
Not a great photo, but in case you are interested in another idea.
I had the civil engineer who did my drainage design out to give some advice after handover.
He…
Gaudi posted:Difference between site superviser and building inspector
In Victoria
David Seville - Seville inspect. I used this company and would highly recommend .
https://m.facebook.com/SevilleBQI/posts ... l&mt_nav=1
Seville Building Quality Inspections P/L
0488 993 332
Darbecca company that…
Gaudi posted:New home. Frustrating battles with the builder to fix
Once you have handed your money over you have much less leverage. But do not despair yet. I think that is pretty standard for builders to say wait for that…
Gaudi posted:Difference between site superviser and building inspector
I’d encourage you to look at the consumer affairs Victoria website, which explains it well as per replies above from saveh20 and brokenstick.
A registered building surveyor checks that work meets…
Gaudi posted:Building at th back side of a street
Separate driveways for each property alleviates public liability insurance for the driveway.
I’ve lived in one at front that shared a driveway. Loved it. You do need neighbors open to some…
