Hoffdog,
I just noticed this comment - very interesting topic for discussion!
My experience is that you could never 'guarantee' that you could have a good build by going through a certain…

Captain Morgan,
I've almost finished building with McCracken - about another 3 weeks. They've been really good all of the way. At the start, they were really open about any extra…

Ring09,
My feeling is pay for the real timber if you can afford it but the laminate is perfectly nice.
I can't tell you exact prices as mine was packaged with the…

Looking great somewoman! I love the wooden framework - I was tossing up between that and the zinc metallic look - went with the metal based on price!
I haven't had…

Congratulations Vid!! Better get some pics up!!

Thanks for the response Chris - I was pretty sure it wasn't going to be a structural problem but there was some doubt. Its…

After reading somewoman's comments I almost forgot to have my whinge!
I've noticed a few things when looking at my frame. I'm no expert on steel framing but the things I…

Somewomen - that's great to hear. Let's hope it is smooth sailing from here!
Keep us posted!
Tom

Somewoman - haha you really dislike this guy!
I'd be pushing the people above him in the office to get the things that are clearly wrong fixed and ignore the rest…

That's some pretty fast progress - I bet those last few tasks seem to take the longest, I'd be itching to get in by then!

You have obviously never applied for approval with a council. My privacy screen took 6 weeks to approve, and its only 20cm above not needing approval.
That'd be frustrating - it…

Somewoman,
Great to hear they're gonna fix it all up! Hope there's no more issues for you!

I might join this club!
I've just had my slab laid to get in for the FHOG - if I'm lucky I will have a fram and maybe bricks before chrissy…

I'd have that in my back yard - it's good but a little bit too good! Especially like the bed!

Yeah I agree - it is really hard to compare builders on the same level. They include different things - I found my 'must haves' and got 4 builders to…

Hughy,
Sorry to hear about your experiences. These sort of problems are seemingly common amognst alot of posters in here - I've been lucky, fingers crossed, and haven't had any major…

I guess that depends on the builder and the council - mainly the council though. I signed in Mid July and my slab was poured a week ago. My council…

Vid,
I can't think of anything else - I'd imagine it would be things you'll notice anyway!
I have some good news, I was slabbed on friday!

I would get the extension anyway just to make sure - get your bank to sort it out for you.
My understanding is the extension can easily be granted if you…

Lee,
Sorry I didn't respond earlier - I've been away for work.
I'm sure you've found out by now from all the others in the forum but what a council specifies and…

One other thing I forgot to ask:
Has anyone had any experience with getting a sub-contractor you engage to come in to do work while the house is been built?
I was…

Hi All,
Been a while since I've posted - some good stuff has been talked about in the last few weeks!
Some of my experiences regarding a few of the things talked…

Bump!
Just wondering if anyone has managed to find any Empire Zoysia in Adelaide? Also would it be a good idea in the Adelaide climate? I imagine if it grows…

Vid,
Your house is looking great - your kitchen looks very similar to what I had in mind for mine! In regards to your question about the hinges - I believe…

Thanks Vid,
I've had a brief look at that brochure before - it helps with the requirements of roof stormwater detention - the only problem is, it doesn't say anything…

Hoffdog - your plans look great, I've always liked the feel of splits for some reason. Wish I could have something that big!!
Good luck with it all

Thanks Woodvillesouth and Chris,
I might go see that tank company over the weekend just to have it resolved so I don't stress about it! I don't really want to pay…

I've just got a few more concerns with the Stormwater requirements - all the people building in Marion might be able to help me...any help would be great!
I got my…

In marion council where I am, building within 900mm of the boundary is considered a non-compliance and has to go to a level 2 public notification - only notifying neighbours…

Jon,
I just noticed this thread - sorry to hear about your predicament! I'm glad I read it as I'm also building on a narrow block (10.5m) with my garage on…

thanks for the response woodvillesouth
$800 sounds a bit more like it, I'm gonna do some calculations and follow it up again with their estimator once I have some hard numbers…