guaranteed that's just your base coat

That is hilarious. i would probably get sued if I posted what I know, but that post by Norfolk brings back many bad memories from my days working there.
Lets just…

if Metricon is using stoddarts for their Hebel install I would choose bricks! wouldnt let them build me a dog kennel.
We fired them in NSW as they were totally incompetent…

Have been through this exact issue.
You should be fine to name the builder as long as you are truthful and give your honest opinion/experiences

Hi
here is my attempt at answering your questions:
1. your builder is either a complete moron or a liar ( ie too lazy to make the change). Internal hot water pipes…

Hi, Yes I did it back in 2012 with narellan pools. worked perfectly and didnt seem too tricky so I cant understand why they are saying it is difficult.
Ours even…

You can also have a box gutter which sits on the inside but a lot of builders dont like them as if they arent installed correctly they tend to overflow…

You're right, the sealed system sounds like a charged system ( in NSW they are called Charged Systems), but $8k and then $3k for the tank WTF???
You can do your…

you definitely need a building inspector. I have one who is excellent with defects. Pm me if you want his details

I use a company called Skyon Building group for all my cladding. They install both FC and timber products such as Weathertex.
Weathertex is a brilliant product made from 97% hardwood…

you are right, my guess is they are probably PC sums as you cant know the costs until the engineering has been completed

There are quite a few reviews on google. Maybe contact some of those people directly.
I wish I had paid more attention to the negative reviews on my builder as they…

From a rental income perspective, DHA can be a really good investment as you get regular income and I believe they do maintenance and everything for you. So hassle free
BUT,…

If you're in NSW PM me and as I know a lot of the major builders ( having worked for several of them) and I can give you some more…

in Vic its INTRAX

Hi Amigo
My electrician is Infinity Electrical Group - speak to Jason 0414 227 897. He is genuinely one of the nicest tradespeople you will ever deal with and his prices…

Where are you building? if you are in sydney I have an insanely good electrician who will give you the best advice.
There are so many things that may need 3…

So following my posts a few days ago, I found a structural engineer who specialises in AAC panels.
Anyway he came and inspected my flooring and confirmed my suspicions that the…

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Thanks AlexP
yes my builder has been pushing really hard. Some days he has had around 20 guys there and I dont think we have had a single day in the…

That's actually a really good idea! I have a guy we use for work who can do that. thanks again for the tip

what would I use that for?

Thanks for your kind message.
yes it such a relief after the many sleepless nights, legal and expert fees and huge sums we have had to pay to fix defects…

it might be almost cheaper to do your doors yourself after handover. There is a place at castle hill who will take your doors off and poly them for you…

Hi everyone.
My builder finally dropped the scaffold this week, always a major milestone so I thought i would share a few pictures.
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I know the GM of Burbank extremely well ( he is quite a reasonable guy), and I also have a good lawyer based in Sydney. Happy for you to PM…

As I have no access to the original design, I have spoken to my experts and we will take your advice and add additional 90x45 studs to strengthen the existing…

they generally do electrical box and kitchen so sounds like you looked in the right place

Thanks for your message.
Below is my list of items I would check or do when selecting a builder in future, including mistakes that I personally made:
1. Only choose a…

I really appreciate your input
Can you please explain what you mean by tensile cracks?
I do agree with your premise that due to the late switch…