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12 years12 yearsHomeOwnerzHomeOwnerz posted:
custom builders help

I check out this company from an ad that popped up on this site. They use a professional designer and they inclusions and price look good.

12 years12 yearsHomeOwnerzHomeOwnerz posted:
Anyone built with Nu Steel homes???

Google search "kit homes". There are some companies that specialise in luxury homes using this method. They are really nice and generally save around $200-300/sqm using there system.

12 years12 yearsHomeOwnerzHomeOwnerz posted:
Internet Speed Issues in Doreen

You probably need a booster. I think they are about $50

12 years12 yearsHomeOwnerzHomeOwnerz posted:
hairline crack in rendered wall

Probably use a paintable sealant or it will crack again. It could be a slab issues also.

12 years12 yearsHomeOwnerzHomeOwnerz posted:
Quote for raising house and building underneath

For big jobs like this, its usually cheaper to rebuild. Same goes for no roof/trusses and add-ons.

12 years12 yearsHomeOwnerzHomeOwnerz posted:
Cracked brick work at bay windows help please

looks like movement in the slab. For the age of the home, the slabs werent as good as they are now.
The timber frames could be warping also, causing windows…

12 years12 yearsHomeOwnerzHomeOwnerz posted:
Pay final stage or wait for issue fixed?

You usually have 6mths for builders to return and fix things. But once they have your money, they wont do it. I would get them to fix the things first.…

12 years12 yearsHomeOwnerzHomeOwnerz posted:
Laundry too small, now door won't close

Just take the WM back to the store and swap it over.

12 years12 yearsHomeOwnerzHomeOwnerz posted:
Mould patch under eaves

Your gutters may be blocked and allowing water to back up into the ceiling?
It could just be humidity. There is a container of white stuff that can be put…

12 years12 yearsHomeOwnerzHomeOwnerz posted:
Building on steep block

A very steep block could have a lot of slippage which would require deep footings... big bucks. On a 40 degree slope, I would say your footings may have to…

12 years12 yearsHomeOwnerzHomeOwnerz posted:
Cost of building a Basement

Digging is expensive. I would say more than the average sqm rate for your home. Plus, basements leak water like mad. I doubt youll get warranty against leaks in the…

12 years12 yearsHomeOwnerzHomeOwnerz posted:
Does the builder need to know?

The house should have a 7yr builders warranty. If there is mould, it could be from a leak somewhere in the roof, which should be covered. You do need to…

12 years12 yearsHomeOwnerzHomeOwnerz posted:
Builders margin and extra supervision cost?

Yes, renos are expensive. Builders around capital cities place huge fees on renos and new builds.

12 years12 yearsHomeOwnerzHomeOwnerz posted:
Builder says 28c sliding doors more difficult to install?!?

Project builders/companies keep their initial pricing low because they use the same items for every home. They dont like to change as this creates cost for them to source the…

12 years12 yearsHomeOwnerzHomeOwnerz posted:
Parapet walls and guttering / flashing

We like the look of having a parapet wall around the garage and the front of the home. However, we have been told conflicting stories.
1. Some people have told…

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