Cheers for thay, I'll reach out to Allan.
I would love the contact for the driveway\stair people, if your willing to share.

Thanks Simeon, if you know a good concreter or two, plz share they numbers with me.
My only hesitation is not getting the OC at handover, not sure how much work…

Hi All,
Can someone point me to whom I can obtain a quote for external steps?
I need 4 @ 1.57M & 5 @ 2.36M wide steps to include :
strip footing,
face…

Oh Wow, first step on the journey.
Can wait for more updates mate!

That would be greatly appreciated.
Yeah, after getting a like for like quote, we thought that builders margin is too high for us.

Yes Thanks, that's what we requested our builder to do.
assuming i turn off the tank pump, will that by pass the tank and use main water?

Thanks Bimbob,
But my builders interpretation with the basix reports shows toilet, laundry and a outside landscape connects to water tank.
I assumed with the 7 star BS, it was compulsory?
Cheers for…

Thanks Both,
builder quoted me $19k for 140sqm (not including the std carpet credit back)
If getting my own trade, its about $4k saving alone.
Since its only to mostly bedrooms, thought might…

Wanting to know the cons of doing the hybrid flooring post handover.
Can anyone share there experience if you went down that road.
TIA

Due to BASIX, rainwater connection is to be connected in the laundry.
Does anyone know, if can be bypassed or feasible work arounds?
TIA

Hi Kayma,
This brings up a good Question. I'm at PreCon stage.
I will also be doing my own driveway (cost savings).
From what i see around me, (Sydney Metro area), owners have…

What’s the normal protocol for getting a 2nd option on the slab and hydraulics design?

I’m uneased with the slab, as its close to my neighbours large tress and worried…

I got quoted the same wrap by my builder.
still confused by the difference by thermoseal vs enviroseal.
anyone can help this is for Sydney climate.
TIA.

With the ban of silica products?
My builder/cabinet maker is using dekton.
Does anyone know the price jump for these?
TIA

Anyone know the performance and cost difference between the two?
TIA

Thanks Simeon,
I just wanted a 2nd option, as it's sometimes hard to trust builders, hahaha.

Hi Simeon,
Looking forward to this build journey.

Just wondering re: council bonds and S7.11 & 7.12 fees.
How are those calculated?

Obviously no one wants to pay more, how do…

How much are brick upgrades?
I called PGH to get price for incl brick vs the upgraded.
Difference of $300 ish per 1000 units.
I got quoted almost $9000 for a 40sq, 2…

Does anyone know the price for stone column per sqm?
incl dry stacked installation.

Thanks Simeon, Would you have a some contacts so i can get a quote?

Hi All,

Does anyone know if under CDC rules is a barrier mesh can be used for TPZ areas.
I have about 40m worth of barrier and 2-3 on the nature…

Yes, Im following your Lindfield build, looks amazing.

Oh WOW, congrats on the AMAZING SPEED of progress.
Just did my externals selection and i bought my lot July 23!!!!

My arborist did say the tree is matured and roots a pretty deep & established.
I will have to ask my builder if a raft slab is on the table as…

Simeon, from Ashington homes is great, toke the time to speak to my family and showed some current projects in person.
But if you have time but a smaller budget, look…

My block is 22m wide, I've looked into all the volume builders.
Some project builders can do bespoke designs (Fowler & Clarendon), and some cant even change a window (Domain).
So go…

Hi All,
Im in the Hornsby council, and need to remove a tree on the natures strip for a driveway.
Been trying to call and done online requests for weeks now,…

Hi All
Hoping someone can help me with this worry.
I'm in the process of an new build, and unable to remove any of the trees in my neighbors lot (due to…