I'm no handyman.
How about automated gate system that future tenants can use for a car? Some I've see have 2 gates that open like these, others have sliding gate system.
So…

That's great!
Hopefully new landscaper out next week has some great ideas as I need to get a revised landscaping plan to council.
Current picture would be great.
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I used a private building inspector David Seville.
He was awesome and helped me negotiate with builders as he could call them on their versions of the standards Like…

Save H2O
Thanks for your great posts. I learn so much by lurking on H1.
I only had the flexible sealant added on top of expansion foam by concreter because of one…

I was in a similar boat.
If you paid $20000 for aircon remember builder is making profit.
You still have a HIA contract for completion by a specific date.
Before…

Are you keeping the house?
The lower valuation is good to reduce your rates. Extra bedroom on paper will increase rates.
When you are selling you can list how you like…

Looks great!! And love those plants you mentioned. Have you had any issues with the lack of retaining wall going Ng up along driveway with soil/mulch spilling over. I'm guessing…

Thank you for the clear explanation of the different tests. Very useful for planned re:CCTV. Knowing what is and is not being done.
And this time I'll be using a…

Just looked them up
I can use these guys for my poor scratched and bumped car.
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Thank you!!

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How have you gone?

This is helpful information for others of us lurking too. Thank you Adam.
We had a plumber complete an inspection of our large home in under…

Hi icebreaka
I am also looking for solution to retaining wall options for front yard for same reason.
Did you end up using this retaining wall or are you happy to…

That is frustrating.
I'm hearing most companies have a shortage of framers.
I've heard Metricon adverts on radio offering footy club memberships in recruitment drive.
Good luck!
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Thanks saveH20
There not being an agreed standard seems crazy. My concreter has just finished paths.
Time will tell how well he complied with best practice. I looked up documents referred…

Hi jflx

Thank you Bashworth and gmbuilding consultant for sharing your expertise.
Information is so helpful. I will look up that standard too to see what else I should know.
Recently concreted…

Hi,
Above the slab, in the driveway, have your stormwater pipes been
- encased in concrete
- expansion foam placed around them
- been boxed around before concrete is poured so there is…

Thank you so much Goody59!!
Knowing what is normal is so helpful.
The surface holes that remain today post wash are small.
I don't think they've used the peel off type of…

In my opinion depends on if area will likely be damaged again if repaired and also if damage will cause issue for neighbor esp with young kids or pets.
I spoke…

Hi,
I've just had exposed aggregate poured and wash happening tomorrow.
Are a few small surface holes typical?
And what should I check that concreter uses in the couple of gaps I've seen…

Sorry cant help with that.
But based on my experience, if your builder is using them as building surveyor to sign off the property for overall compliance they will likely look…

Hi TBL man.
that was what I expected and hoped.
Gets to the point that I would like some control over repairs and quality of repairs
Any more names of repair- touch…

Thanks will do
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