suku18 posted:Cost of replacing Double glaze windows to Thermally broken
Hello All,
For our new build, we requested an energy ratings assessment as per the guidelines in the ACT, which now require a minimum of 7-star energy ratings.
The assessors suggested that…
suku18 posted:My new build experience | SA
Sorry for your experience. Strange isn't it, some people find amazing builders and have no problems at all during the build process and some have issues since Day 1.
I am…
suku18 posted:I need the forum's help to find a new designer
Hey Simeon,
All good. I had a chat with him. Have sent him the details to look at.
Thanks for your recommendation
suku18 posted:I need the forum's help to find a new designer
Thanks Simeon,
Any idea they would venture into Canberra and have knowledge of Canberra building rules.
Thanks
suku18 posted:I need the forum's help to find a new designer
Hello Simeon,
Finding a good designer who actually listens to what you envision for your home and delivers is actually pretty hard. I have seen most of the designers will try…
suku18 posted:Any expereince with Exhibit Design and Construction?
Hello Hyeuk,
Just wondering if you did actually build with EDC constructions?
I am hoping to get a quote from them soon and wanted some feedback from someone who has built with…
suku18 posted:Fixed Price build Contract Vs Project management build
Thank you so much everyone.
This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get…
suku18 posted:Fixed Price build Contract Vs Project management build
Thanks a lot Simeon,
As always great response. I can see why someone would want to do project management instead of doing a fixed price contract.
I think , unless you know…
suku18 posted:Fixed Price build Contract Vs Project management build
Hello Experts,
While having chats with a few builders regarding our next build, one of the builders recommended an option where he would act as a Project manager for the build…
suku18 posted:Building a new home , insurance questions
Hello All,
We are looking to start our build soon, and in consultations with a couple of builders to finalise quotes.
All quotes come up with mention of insurance but what…
suku18 posted:Elliot Hardie Homes
Anyone built with Elliot Hardie Homes before. Was looking to build in Canberra and have seen some decent reviews online.
Would be good to see if there have been some first…
suku18 posted:Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site
Great going Simeon,
This looks amazing and progressing well.
What I wanted to ask looks like you didnt go with brick walls for the house. Any particular reason for this.
Are these Hebel…
suku18 posted:Builders recommendations
Hey,
Did you end up finding someone? Keen to know who you went with and how was the experience with the builder.
suku18 posted:Sydney - Inner Suburbs - Boutique Builder Costs
Hello Simeon.
Messaged you for this.
suku18 posted:Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site
I agree with Showatt,
I wish you could build in Canberra. Thanks for taking out time to share the pics for your other house last week.
Most of the builders…
suku18 posted:I often get asked if now is a good time to build
Thanks a lot for the writeup Simeon. Makes sense.
May I ask why you said stick to timber frames? I may lock in a builder who does steel frames only. Will…
suku18 posted:Building on a Block with Large Frontage
Thanks a lot Simeon,
I have messaged you.
suku18 posted:Building on a Block with Large Frontage
Hello All,
We are close to putting in a deposit for a block of Land (800 sqm) which we really like.
The block has a down slope of around 5 m with…
suku18 posted:Retaining wall cost
Not sure about Sydney, but in Canberra we recently got a Sandstone retaining wall done at $265 / sqm including everything.
For a retaining wall of rocks you will also need…
suku18 posted:Building in the ACT with ABM Homes
How is the build coming along?
Hi Mate,
Hopefully we should move in by Mid December. Still fingers crossed. The thing is due to the smaller builder I need to push them…
suku18 posted:Building in the ACT with ABM Homes
Hey Moldeau, Sorry didnt log in for a long time.
No we are building with a very small builder and we still not going much ahead. I was hoping to …
suku18 posted:Custom builder in Canberra
Good Luck with your search for a good builder in Canberra. I have yet to hear something good about any builder in Canberra. Every builder will have two sets of…
suku18 posted:Rebated doors Smart lock installation
Hi All,
We are the stage where the builder wants us to get the front doors installed.
We have requested double doors which will be rebated. I need to now order a…
suku18 posted:Building in the ACT with ABM Homes
That's looking good mate. Happy seeing your progress.
suku18 posted:Building in the ACT with ABM Homes
Hi Mrsober,
How's the progress on the build.
Our build is getting delayed as it's not being properly managed by the builder.
How are things at your end.
suku18 posted:Building in the ACT with ABM Homes
Yes we are building in Taylor too. Ours is a very slopy land and also a smaller builder hence he takes a long time for each step. But I think…
suku18 posted:Building in the ACT with ABM Homes
Bingo, Thats what I thought. Yes building in Taylor too. We are waiting for insulation to start.
The build has been delayed for over a month now due to wait times…
