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    Advice on New builder

    Try louie from Buildcarp: he is reasonable priced and does a decent job. He is finishing off our renovation. but has done quite a few large homes too.
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    Builder Sydney: highly recommended

    Hi all, I can highly recommend Louie from Buildcarp constructions Great price and quality, easy to deal with. I too found it hard to find a good builder and it was great to get him on my job. He did a fantastic extension for a friend too. I contacted all the people he had previously...
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    Recommended Builder Sydney Inner West

    I highly recommend Louie from Buildcarp constructions. Great builder, excellent quality and attention to details and fantastic price. I am just finishing off a renovation and he was great. Easy to deal with and gets it. He has done a recent extension, reno Inner west and they...
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    Bathtub lip and building standards

    Hello all, Can you please let me know if the bathtub lip flush with ledge is incorrect as per building stnds? ( pic 1) Shoudl the bath lip be placed over the ledge (pic 2) ( pic 1)
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    Air conditioning for apartment

    We want to aircon our apartment. - 3 beds. The lounge dining are open plan and so a split system has been suggested. How can the bedrooms be cooled? Has anyone installed airconditioning? Any your replies re cost, brand used etc are greatly welcome.
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    Cost: supply and install downlight

    Hi We are renovating our apartment and i would like to get an idea of cost for downlights. What do electricians charge for each downlight? both supply and installation? Also I am renovating and would like to have a 3 pendant light hanging in the bathroom. Approximate what would an...
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    Which Laminate Flooring

    Anyone else with Laminate flooring experience?
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    Which Laminate Flooring

    Still looking ok? What about scratches?
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    Which Laminate Flooring

    I need your help: i just cannot make up my mind which one to use. Quick Step Laminate flooring ( Blackbutt) or Timber Impressions from Harvey Norman. Has anyone used either? has knowledge of pros and cons of either of them?
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    Beef up posts: How?

    A builder did this for us in.... I will ask him
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    Beef up posts: How?

    Any photos Jenko; a modern streamlined look is what I am after
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    Warranties and Certificates.

    Hi all We are getting our 3 bed apartment renovated.We have home warranty certificate and we removed a wall so i have engineering plans and certificate. What certificates/ warranties should the builder provide me 1. Waterproofing, 2. Timber floors 3.Bathroom Tiles? is there...
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    Beef up posts: How?

    It is my home so yes I would like to make it nice. if anyone has photos please attach.
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    Comment by 'Jazzy' in media 'IMG_4012'

    Hi Twitch, Bath definitely looking very smart. Can I ask the approx cost?
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    Beef up posts: How?

    Hi all Our new colourbond pergola needs the posts built up to to look more proportionate. ( They are too skinny right now!!!!) All your ideas are needed. Photos would be great too!!! I want to keep the look modern
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    Tiling apartment and Strata

    In what way is maintenance tricky for tiled floors? They are so easy to clean and hygenic and look Wow!! http://www.houzz.com/photos/577543/Pandan-Valley-Condo-modern-living-room-other-metros
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    Tiling apartment and Strata

    I think nothing beats the beauty and wow factor of white tiles. Timber looks colourful - even the lightest colour and to me takes away rather than adds to anything.
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    Tiling apartment and Strata

    I am considering tiling our apartment which is on the first floor. Do you think strata would require sound proofing of floors? I tried to get quotes for tiling but it gets very expensive to have it done.? For about 90 sqm of tiling and sound proofing how much would be a fair price?
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    Need builder for LNS

    Thanks NBS for replying. Anyone else in Sydney please help with builder recommendation and other tradies.
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    Need builder for LNS

    Thanks NBS for your reply. LNS = Lower north shore in Sydney. Yes I have to almost everything reno'd: the apartment is in original condition. I was going to get quotes to removal of old kitchen, bathroom tiles, carpet etc. Then ask tradies to give me quotes for the job plus allowances...
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