To get an independent building inspector, or not
We are obviously capable of noting aesthetic defects. I am more concerned of defects relating to heating, evap cooling, rangehood etc. all of which were installed after PCI. That and…
To get an independent building inspector, or not
What is everyones opinion of paying a building inspector for 90 days maintenance? We had frame, pre-plaster and PCI inspections done - all very worthwhile and great peace-of-mind. We are…
Our Lamont 2600 - PCI booked for 01/06/12 :D
Looks great Sar&Andy. We also built the Lamont 2600 with Burbank and had one brickie on our job, probably the same guy! He was fantastic, we are so happy with…
Show Us Your Splashback
We love our 450 x 250mm Rhapsody Green tiles. Up close they have a really thin white pin stripe through them.
Show me your kitchen...
Built the Lamont 2600 by Burbank. Changed the kitchen/dining/family room open plan to add a wall, window, more bench space and to move things around. Very happy with the end…
Building with Burbank...
Can anyone already moved in with Burbank advise their experience getting a phone line connected? It has just come up that we are going to need to dig trenches ourselves…
Our Lamont 2600 - PCI booked for 01/06/12 :D
For what it's worth, our admin took 7 months (and it was all kinds of frustrating) but our slab was poured 12 September and our build is already almost complete.…
Our Lamont 2600 - PCI booked for 01/06/12 :D
Regarding the 18-week build time - if you read the T&C this does not apply for most people http://www.burbank.com.au/docs/website/TermsAndConditions/Guarantees/18_Week_Build_Time.pdf. Most of the house packages now include driveways, glass splashbacks, curtains/blinds…
Help with Cat Breeders
Boo to breeders! There are lots of cats and kittens available for adoption at Ingrid's Haven in Broadford (45 mins from Mernda). Why not adopt a rescue instead?
http://www.ingridshaven.net.au
I discovered Ingrid's…
Cost to install extra gas connection?
Capped gas point to Alfresco cost us $190.
Building with Burbank...
Wondering if anyone else was hit up for an extra solar panel during contract stage with Burbank? If so, what was their reason and did you argue or accept it?
We…
Building with Burbank...
Heads up fellow Burbank-ians, if you signed up with Burbank AFTER Feb 1 make sure your contracts stipulate the new 30 year structural guarantee (previously 6.5 years). Link to Terms…