Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 1438Feb 06, 2016 10:10 am Happy 2016 Everyone! Welcome to the newcomers. Feel free to ask away and read through all the pages of this forum for invaluable advice. Well the bubble still has not burst yet. The house still feels like a holiday rental and I keep looking at every corner of it telling myself this is where we live now. Will take a while to get used to. We thought builder provides occupancy certificate but they don't. You must contact your council and they will tell you what needs to be done before they will issue interim occupancy certificate and final occupancy certificate. Be prepared for a mad rush at the end to get all the necessary stuff done. Lucky we booked our removalist for one week later than planned as there were delays. We needed steps at the rear from alfresco level to ground level. We got K to do those. They were incredibly expensive (thousands of dollars) for three steps and it took K about three months to get them done . I don't think you will need them for interim occupancy (check with your council) but from public liability insurance perspective you are liable if someone falls and you didn't have steps there. Also if the height is 1 metre or higher you WILL need balustrade and retaining perimeter fence. If you're thinking about a pool then you may have access problems. Pools should be considered before any construction starts as they are generally dug out first, then covered and fenced for safety during construction. You need safety fencing and think of the expense for upkeep. We decided from the beginning to have a hot tub. It is fantastic Besides, unless you have 30-40 metres length you can't do much in a pool except sit around so you might as well sit in the spa, with a nice drink, looking at the stars and water feature and coloured lights...ooooooo our new toy is so much fun. Highly recommended (especially after the stress of building). Just agreed on a landscaping quote so they will hit us with multiple sprays of weed killer over the next 6 weeks then create the new gardens front and back. Also need side gates and some extra fencing. That's when we will take photos and share. Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 1439Feb 11, 2016 11:15 am I asked the question today, 'how long do you reckon we've got to completion?' Answer: 'about 6 weeks' Love the standard '6 week' response!! I'm not holding them to it, but wouldn't it be nice!!! Quach, have you asked? We are kind of neck & neck in the process! Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 1440Feb 11, 2016 8:53 pm returntoshire I asked the question today, 'how long do you reckon we've got to completion?' Answer: 'about 6 weeks' Love the standard '6 week' response!! I'm not holding them to it, but wouldn't it be nice!!! Quach, have you asked? We are kind of neck & neck in the process! We had the kitchen cabinets delivered today and install tomorrow, our SS thinks we will hand over end of March. I think maybe early April... Btw our wet area tiles are complete, so there's still painting, electrical, flooring, driveway and cleanup. Almost there !! Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 74701 I would never build with Fowler homes. I built with them in 2021 and till date maintenance issues are pending. All their existing trades and businesses don't work with… 14 105554 Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with Arli homes! Interested in your experiences who've built from their stock home designs… 0 23483 |