P type soil extra cost compared to H type
You got the cost for 30 piers x 2 meters deep, making it 60 linear meters. Mine is probably one of the worse case scenarios.
Perhaps search for the word piers…
P type soil extra cost compared to H type
Hi, I built on P class soil. It was around 30-31 sq house and had around 96 linear meters of piers at $80 per meter.
However, my block of land had…
New Quickstep Colonial range - has anyone tried this
yes it's my house. Wall is Taubmans Martini.
H Class Slab at Spring Farm (First timers!)
Hi,
Some builders (not many) include H slab as standard. Given that you are in the Camden council area, your soil may be saline, which means another $3K or so on…
New Quickstep Colonial range - has anyone tried this
I don't think Quickstep has any other than NSW spotted gum in the colonial range. The reason why I mentioned NSW is because of the difference between NSW and QLD…
Show me your kitchen...
Love seeing pics of all the kitchens.
Here is mine.
Upper cupboards: Formica Warm White
Lower cupboards/backing: Laminex New Graphite
Benchtop: Essastone Crystal Chalk
Splashback: White porcelain 300x600 tiles
Wall colour: Taubmans Martini
Flooring: Quickstep Colonial…
New Quickstep Colonial range - has anyone tried this
Hi,
You can find a couple of photos of NSW spotted gum here
Foyer Pendant Lighting
Hi, your entry looks great and it's a feature in itself. I think you should take minimalistic approach as your floorboards are a great feature. You also need to think…
Ceiling height - how high is too high?
Hi, there would be other options depending what rooms you have at the front of the house.
We have a 'split' level with 2 steps making it 343mm difference. At the…
Quick Step Laminate Colonial range
The underlay used was standard with membrane, it's blueon one side I think. All layed over concrete slab. The floor is $60 per m2, so $48 is a good price.
Quick Step Laminate Colonial range
Hi,it feels really sturdy underfoot, no hollow sound at all. That is also the reason why poople think it's real.
Quick Step Laminate Colonial range
I just used the local reputable store.
Quick Step Laminate Colonial range
Hi, I had Colonal range installed, NSW spotted gum colour. I'm very happy with the feel and look, but have found scratches easier then my old cheaper laminate.
I had mine…
Surfmist Garage doors. Anyone got them?
Hi, I have surfmist door to match white pearl windows. I think it looks good, even better now with landscaping and grey driveway. Found a photo from before, hope this…
Dining Tables - help
Onewheel,
The shop is right next to dse shop. The shop is on the carpark level of the shopping centre. Can't recall the name. We purchased our barstools from there, solid…
Dining Tables - help
We got a natural oak table from Everyday living. If you want to choose different colour, there is a small furniture shop in Narellan shopping centre that does orders. It's…
Our build thread : Wisdom Manhatten 43
You should have been provided with private certifier details and can contact them directly. If you are not sure of the details, these should also be available on you temp…
Choosing own tradies but using mainstream builder?
Hi,
I have a neighbour that approched numerous builders to see who would let him do his own electrical, and he also wanted a specific kitchen and not what the builder…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hi all,
Soccermum, regarding first payment, it would depend what percentage of the total price you will be paying and what precentage your loan is. We did direct deposits for the…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
It is somewhat interesting that 'happy customer' is a second person comenting on MJD service and build after the building completion, and that is with their very first post.
I…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to stop in and share a couple of major issues that we have had post hand over so that you may all look out for these problems…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hi Soccermum,
We've done tiles after handover. Wall colour is Martini, we like it too, very neutral and does not have pink or yellow tone.
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hi all, a few photos as promised, after floor and tiles went down in the past few days.
Still a few issues...noone has been back yet to fix kitchen sink, rangehood…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
The sink is mounted on top. I was thinking that undermount would have been better but did not go for it as was worried about the stone chipping in the…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hi all,
Just to let you know that we had a handover on 28/11. However, I wish that I postponed it as some things have not been fixed in the week…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hi all,
It's been a while since I posted, very busy getting quotes, buying furniture and organizing connections.
The good news is that we will be getting the keys on Monday,…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hi soccermum,
We needed exposure grade bricks after originally selecting Symmetry Asphalt, which ended up not being exposure grade. This brick upgrade was $2900. I believe that Symmetry Earth is exposure…
Is it too late for Sarking?
Hi, sarking usually goes on after bricks and before roof tiles, at least that is how it happened in my case. I don't think it matter if the bricks are…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hi all,
I think our bathroom/laundry tiling is completed. Hubby checked it out and I think they only had grouting to walls left to do. In other news, manhole is not…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hi all,
I'll post a few photos, just outside showing clean bricks and left side of the house. Forgot to say, garage door is not on yet and gaps above windows…