Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Balmoral in Sydney 689Feb 01, 2017 1:12 am AJW MorningStar Reading some of your posts here it's clear to me that the process of building your homes are far from ideal. Things didn't get communicated properly and often misunderstood, mistakes were many and duty of care from suppliers & contractors are quite low. Sadly, almost every thread I have read in this Forum is like that. Builders big and small seem to play the same game: they're quick to lure you in, they are slow to respond, and they are happy to charge excessively for any variation you dare to raise. We're not exactly newbies. This is our third build. But first time with Rawson. Thanks in advance! Agree with a lot of what you wrote, but must say when it comes to variations I've been reasonably happy with the prices Rawson are charging. Sure a few things (shower niche for example) are a bit much but the bulk have been far lower than what I was expecting. Even changing to 40mm Caesarstone bench tops was only marginally more than I could 'do it myself' for. Where I think they are expensive is the upgrade packages. For my place I was able to get all the package inclusions that I wanted (about 2/3rds of them) for about 1/2 the price the upgrade package would have cost. Hi AJW, Does that mean you went for Key Inclusions package instead of Lux?! My partner and I were wondering why not go for Key and then do the upgrades ourselves. We think that'll be cheaper but we're not sure. Re: Balmoral 34 MKI Majestic Facade (Syd) - Handover 16.11.1 690Feb 03, 2017 7:31 am CalvinHobbes One down and a couple more things to do...assembled the TV bench and mounted the TV on the wall. Still contemplating if we want the overhead cabinet in the niche. From this... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ To this.... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Hi, Can I ask about the black drawers that the speakers are standing. When you get the house, is that space empty and you've had to buy the unit or do they provide something? Basically, is that niche an empty hole when you get it? We got to our presentation on Wednesday and was wondering where the Fox box would sit (and also how neatly you can get the cables to the power/data outlets). Bear Re: Balmoral 34 MKI Majestic Facade (Syd) - Handover 16.11.1 691Feb 03, 2017 3:41 pm TheBear Hi, Can I ask about the black drawers that the speakers are standing. When you get the house, is that space empty and you've had to buy the unit or do they provide something? Basically, is that niche an empty hole when you get it? We got to our presentation on Wednesday and was wondering where the Fox box would sit (and also how neatly you can get the cables to the power/data outlets). Bear Hi Bear, The space is a niche for TV and home theatre. It's a bare wall with the powerpoints, data point, foxtel point and a conduit to hide the cables connected to the TV hung on the wall. Yes, the floating cabinet is from Ikea which we measured and got the niche width adjusted with an allowance of 10cm on each side to ensure the unit will fit when we DIY install the cabinet. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Balmoral 34 MKI Majestic Facade (Syd) - Handover 16.11.15 693Feb 21, 2017 3:40 pm Fencing update... Had only luck with 2 of the 5 neighbours. Finally got the fence replaced for the 2 agreeing party. Front - North side (1/3) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Rear - West side (1/1) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ So far, the grass is now well established (sprinklers and timer scheduled 2x daily from November till January. Water bill doubled for the last quarter). Though the summer's heat had taken its toll with the lily pillies and little pollies (limited drip system), so far the italian lavender stock I bought for $2.80 each are still alive and well. Sadly, the little magnolia gems, bottle brushes and grevilleas are still in their pots and have suffered immensely. Not too sure if they'll make it through next month when we have some weekends free to do work in the garden. Side gates will be installed next week then concrete sealing for driveway and garage floor will be scheduled. Would have loved spending our own money to replace the remaining boundary fence (Front - South(1/1), Side - North(2/3)) without worrying about the neighbour's share, but I'd rather spend that money to do our front fence - slatted fence with automatic sliding gate and side entry gate soon after the money tree's slightly recovered from heat of expenses! It's either smashing incredible success or crushing hopeless defeat. There is no middle ground! - Calvin and Hobbes Balmoral 34 MKI Majestic Facade (Syd) - Handover 16.11.15 694Feb 26, 2017 11:45 pm Part 1 - DIY Reed fence screening (North side) Materials used: 1.8x3m (x6) Euro reed fence screening, eyelet screw, wire, weed matt and timber paling fence. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Balmoral 34 MKI Majestic Facade (Syd) - Handover 16.11.15 696Mar 06, 2017 5:09 pm Piece by piece we're getting things done.... Side gate fence installed today Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Veggie garden phase 1 Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ We still need to: - DIY cover the rest of the ugly side fence with reed fence cover - schedule concrete sealing and garage floor epoxy application - waiting for installation schedule of the laundry and front door security screen doors - install 1x short and 1x long slim type clothes line on the side - veggie garden phase 2 - mulching the raised garden bed - front yard garden works It's either smashing incredible success or crushing hopeless defeat. There is no middle ground! - Calvin and Hobbes Re: Balmoral 34 MKI Majestic Facade (Syd) - Handover 16.11.1 698Mar 07, 2017 9:24 pm Thanks Kat. How's your build going? It's either smashing incredible success or crushing hopeless defeat. There is no middle ground! - Calvin and Hobbes Re: Balmoral 34 MKI Majestic Facade (Syd) - Handover 16.11.1 699Mar 07, 2017 9:28 pm Still going! Stria is up looks like it's just been painted. Unfortunately we have hit a delay as our entire roof and guttering needs to be replaced due to the hail storm that hit a few weeks ago ☹️. Scaff has just been raised again! Re: Balmoral 34 MKI Majestic Facade (Syd) - Handover 16.11.1 700Mar 08, 2017 5:32 pm Sorry to hear that about the roof. Hope things pick up ASAP. It's either smashing incredible success or crushing hopeless defeat. There is no middle ground! - Calvin and Hobbes Looking to tile the facade pillars rather than rendering. Builder is quoting 2500$ laying cost for upto 10msq. 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