Our house was completed 8 years ago. Builder did not leave any spare roof tiles behind.
Just found out that one tile is cracked. Wanted to replace the tile but most…

Hi Simeon,
Many thanks for your help. It is much appreciated. I shall give Rodney a call on Monday.
Have a lovely weekend.
Regards,
Mary
( Username: Wally )

Can someone please let me know what caused the 2 leaks and if they are fixable? Thank you.

We lived in this new-built double-storey home for three and a half years. Recently noticed a short black thick-line stain on the roof of garage along the cornice. Also,
the row…

How do I check if there is a pressure limiting valve fitted? The plumber came, tested it and asked me if I would have a 'valve' installed for
$450 on site…

House was built two and a half years ago. Found out today that the water pressure is 620kPa. It would cost over $400 to install a valve.
Is this not…

Found and engaged the services of a landscaper whom I'm very happy to recommend if you pm me. He did my landscaping & fencing. Cost is very reasonable and all…

Thank you, Shanna. Your post is very informative; didn't realize bird lice exists. Will certainly get a professional pest controller to rid the nest and those small insects from God…

Do insects like small roaches crawl in through ducted heating/air con vents in the ceiling? All our windows have fly screens installed and I can't figure out how these annoying…

Beware! Some tradies are taking advantage of our desperate situation by grossly inflating their quotes. On the other hand, when landscapers do turn up to take measurements and committing what…

I have difficulty looking for a landscaper near Cranbourne/ Berwick area. A few came but either did not get back to me or said the job is too difficult, etc,…

Diamond Valley Fencing does not service my area. Shall keep trying. Thanks to all.

I have been quoted $1800 cash, for a 16m timber fence. My neighbour's 32m fence cost only $1460. Just wonder if the former
is trying to rip me. Can anyone…

A few bricks, roof tiles, excess floor tiles and tins of paint left on site by builder. Is it my responsibility to clear these now that
we already made the final…

Someone told me she was quoted more than $500 to fit curtains on one slim window measuring 180cm (H) X 60cm (W).
This includes a double curtain track, full length sheer…

Thank you, tfosydney. Sealing of grout completed as advised.

Below are pictures of the main door to our new-built home. I'm not sure if it has been aligned correctly.
After adjusting the door frame, it appears there's still a slight…

Our new-built home will be ready for pre handover soon. However, builder said that the cooker, dish washer and hot water heater will only be installed after we move in.…

I notice the trend nowadays of tradies asking for payments in hard cash. They include fence installer, tiler,
concreter and landscaper. Is it safe to hand out huge wads of…

I have the builder installed ceramic tiles throughout the whole house. Does the tiler normally seal the grout or
I have to do so after handover? Do low VOC grout sealer…

I notice the majority of independent concreters do not have any physical address. They only have company names and mobile numbers. What happens if you hand over a large sum…

I thought of installing a folding arm awning in the backyard in lieu of an alfresco.
Appreciate any feedback on this.

Hi,
I would like to know at which stage of the building would one expect to meet the site supervisor for the first time;
ideally during site start or frame stage?
Whose…

Understand now. What a relief! Thank you for the explanation, Bluesuede.

Under the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 states: ' A building owner cannot withdraw from a contract under the Act if:
The building owner received independent legal advice from a practicing…

I am of the impression that wall tiles are more glossy that low gloss floor tiles and therefore are meant to be on the walls in the bathroom.
However, staff from…

Thanks to all for your helpful information.
A building inspector offers to go through the contract for $550 - $600. Is this too excessive?

Is it possible to commence building 3 to 4 weeks after contract signing?

Have booked in for contract signing in Nov. We've been told that we must sign the documents on that day and prepare a cheque for 5% deposit. "Just sign on…

Thanks, asha. Looks like we'll to sweep off the hair, dust or debris first then moist mop using microfibre cloth or Enjo. This is going to take a long…