Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Boutique Homes 1576Dec 19, 2015 11:59 am Hi jendulz, It is disappointing to hear your experience, but I'm not surprised. I know that technically you shouldn't be in the house whilst it is being built, but I think everyone does it... I would call Boutique and request a new SS saying that you don't want them on your block if he is going to treat you like that. Keep pushing and get a new SS, it really isn't professional. Also, just keep in mind that it is a build site and some things will get fixed later on... whilst I can't image it is an efficient way to build... it is just how they do it! Also, when it is locked up, it keeps the rif-raf out as well! That said, I did get upset during our build when they kept telling us things were completed and they hadn't been. I know there are always going to be delays, but my argument was that there is a difference between 'delay' and saying something was 'complete'. After I raised it, the updates were more accurate and they stopped telling me what might be happening that week and instead told me what had been completed. As a general update, we've been in our house now for almost 2.5 months and our defects list is still being worked on and will hopefully be completed in January. Whilst there are things on the list that have been accomplished and things that are being added as they break, we understand that it is a new house that is settling. That said, their aftercare is horrendous and if you thought you were neglected during construction, this is more of a joke. Good luck with the rest of the build! Re: Boutique Homes 1577Dec 21, 2015 2:50 pm Hi all, After a bit of advice from those who know more about building then I do (which isn't much at all). One thing that is bugging me about our ensuite is the exhaust fan being installed at one end of a double shower, rather than in the centre. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ When I asked our SS about it, his reply was "It has to be installed there as the timbers from the trusses are in the way so it can't go directly in the centre" I found this picture that I took of the frame and I think there is space for the exhaust fan to go in the centre, but husband reckons it wouldn't be exactly in the centre which would look worse than being at one end. What do you think? Is the SS feeding me crap so it doesn't have to be moved? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Boutique Homes 1578Dec 22, 2015 7:33 pm IMO, it looks much better tucked away in the corner. The exhaust fan itself is not very sightly and I would have done the same (placed it in the corner) myself. Boutique Homes 1579Dec 23, 2015 9:25 am Love reading all your build experiences. I am a newbie! We are building something small the Chelsea 23. Our land has not titled yet and we hope this is planned for mid Jan 2016 as advised by Developers. This is our blog if you like to follow https://letsbuildwithboutique.wordpress.com And we struggled picking the right flooring in the end we opted for tiles. Re: Boutique Homes 1580Dec 23, 2015 11:27 am johanna.ram Love reading all your build experiences. I am a newbie! We are building something small the Chelsea 23. Our land has not titled yet and we hope this is planned for mid Jan 2016 as advised by Developers. This is our blog if you like to follow https://letsbuildwithboutique.wordpress.com And we struggled picking the right flooring in the end we opted for tiles. welcome johanna.ram you've got a nice blog over there. keep updating through the stages.. 10 16134 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 108846 |