I took off the (basic) light fitting and put the oyster one. I also did the one in the kitchen and installed the kitchen spot lights. So yes, I touched…

Hi, I recently changed some light fittings in my house, I did this by myself and I just read that this is actually illegal and can caused my insurance void.…

Thanks for all the replies.
I try to look in the S&T doco but only can find segment about bricks in general, not internal bricks. And I'm agree with Lex,…

Hi Guys,
Hope you all well.
I am currently building my first home and this is the first experience for me. I went to the building site yesterday and took some…

Hi Inkheart, I'm just wondering if you get all items fixed, and did you use a follow up inspection after they fix it?

Hi All,
It's been a while since I check this forum, and it seems to grow even bigger (which is fantastic).
I've been talking to other builders and out of…

Sorry to hear the bad news Tamsyn, hope everything works out.

So that means they only estimate about $12k in your contract. I never see any one that have final footing cost that low. Always prepare to pay around $30k.
I'm…

I'm just a little bit concern about this delay fee.
I've signed the contract late May 07, haven't started construction yet as we are still finalising the variation cost. They…

I've got a quote for 3BR, single storey for 4 or 5 inspections (can't remember exactly) for $1700 last year. This is quite expensive by the looks of it. Haven't…

Hope all the best Chris. When do you signed your contract?
I've spoken with two builders and they are going to give me quote some time next week. I gave them…

I'd rather the builder say something like this then found the actual cost will be less/the same. At least we already know what will be the maximum cost at start,…

I didn't aware that the variation will be that big when signing the contract (as this is the first time I build). The sales consultant did explain the allowance but…

Hi Chris, here's the details ..
What is the soil classification on your block? H
Size of your house? 3BR 136 m2
Footing beam sizes according to the engineer's report?
Beam width…

Thanks Zeke, i'll check Fairmont Homes ..

Hi All,
My name is Tim, married with two boys. I signed contract with Weeks Macklin on May 2007. We are building in Woodvile West and it will be our…

Hi All,
I'm a newbies here, just wondering if anyone can recommend stage building inspector in Adelaide? I haven't start the construction yet ..
Thanks
Tim