
Custom 2-storey knockdown rebuild - Canberra
We went away for a few weeks and came to this.
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Custom 2-storey knockdown rebuild - Canberra
We went with Blackett Homes - no the plans stayed pretty much the same.

Slab scarring
Thanks. Have asked builder to inspect it and get back to us.

Slab scarring
Hi we went to inspect our site after the slab was laid and noted a few “scars” along the side of the slab and looks to be exposed. What do…

How does a parapet wall help with building height?
Thanks for that! Yes, you were right. They drew us a diagram and helped clear things up!

How does a parapet wall help with building height?
So our builder just informed me that due to depth of the sewer pipes or something, they need to raise our slab by 150mm - problem being that the house…

Selecting a Builder - Rawson high upfront site costs
Did they even come out and take a look at your block? Would be good to know how they come up with that figure. They may have done some ground…

Custom 2-storey knockdown rebuild - Canberra
Visited the site again after last week's demolition. Pic from my DJI Spark drone 50m above the site

How often do you visit your site?
We just started our build last week and turned up to watch the demolition! We'll probably visit the site once every few weeks to document the progress.
Follow our project…

Custom 2-storey knockdown rebuild - Canberra
So it's been over a year since my last post, but happy to report that demolition commenced today! They demolition team turned up and didn't waste anytime tearing the place…

Custom 2-storey knockdown rebuild - Canberra
Thanks for the comments! Some interesting points we hadn't considered and glad that it seems mostly OK.
We might need to rethink some of the west facing windows.
The void…

Custom 2-storey knockdown rebuild - Canberra
Hi all.
So we've finally bitten the bullet and decided on a KDR of our old home! It's an exciting time but we're total noobs and have found this forum…

Stormwater easement
Hi guys. So we're in the (very) early stages of a KDR on narrow block in Canberra. We've been looking for designs that will fit on the block (13.1m wide…