So I decided to start a proper thread for our build. More to come!
Timeline & Links to specific posts
3/4/13 -- First meeting with draftsman
19/4/13 -- Initial estimate
22/6/13 -- Selections - external (Photos)
3/7/13 -- Selections - tiles & laminates (Photos)
20/7/13 -- Selections - remainder internal (Colourboard)
13/8/13 -- Received fixed price quote
12/10/13 -- Paid demolition deposit
15/10/13 -- Signed lease on rental accommodation
18/10/13 -- Signed building contract with Hotondo
19/10/13 -- Started moving out
31/10/13 -- Gas abolished
21/11/13 -- Final mortgage approval
10/12/13 -- Demolition Day 1
19/12/13 -- Demolition complete
14/01/13 -- Builder's sign up
23/01/14 -- SLAB DONE!
14/02/14 -- FRAME DONE!
17/02/14 -- Independent inspection - frame stage
25/02/14 -- Gutters and fascia
27/02/14 -- Roofing started
03/03/14 -- Roofing finished - Colorbond moment
05/03/14 -- Wrap on
07/03/14 -- Windows in, first bricks delivered
24/03/14 -- External door frames installed, frame straightened
26/03/14 -- Internal plumbing
29/03/14 -- Bricklaying started
26/05/14 -- LOCKUP!
04/07/14 -- Interior painting started
15/07/14 -- Cabinet installation started
17/07/14 -- Tiling started
24/07/14 -- Caesarstone benchtops
30/07/14 -- Exterior painting started
31/07/14 -- Front door hung
04/08/14 -- Bricks cleaned
07/08/14 -- Robe doors
08/08/14 -- Grouting started
13/08/14 -- Basins, shower screens
15/08/14 -- Ceiling fans and powerpoints
27/08/14 -- Vinyl planks started
17/09/14 -- Carpet installation started
22/09/14 -- PCI
25/09/14 -- Handover