Browse Forums Building A New House Re: {dawn} Custom Build - Kitten & Stone 882Mar 27, 2017 6:28 pm So currently have three known defects that need to be fixed, making a total of 5 for the whole build that I've seen so far... that's not too bad.. Concrete splashed alongside exterior of house Cabinetry under kitchen sink cracked End panel in laundry spray painted The laundry door was on the wrong way, which was fixed And the main bathroom shower was cut out too small, but was told it would be the right size by completion The only other two issues I've found both related to plans.. One was the kitchen window is 30cm shorter than it should have been Laundry linen closet isn't the expected look/design But I'm willing to accept these two things, given I've had some bonuses like upgraded cabinetry handles and a whirlie bird Re: {dawn} Custom Build - Kitten & Stone 883Mar 27, 2017 10:29 pm That's pretty good Dawn! They seem to be pretty onto fixing problems. That's crap that they're making excuses. There was a guy working on the new house next door to where I'm living that spent all day by himself putting up the garage frame yesterday, on a Sunday! They can find people when they want to! Keep on them, hopefully tiles this week! In other news, I just got an email saying MY LAND IS TITLED!! might need to start my own thread soon Re: {dawn} Custom Build - Kitten & Stone 884Mar 27, 2017 11:46 pm Boo to excuses!! Have they promised tiles this week? The floors are probably the only big job you have left which us good. We've had far more little problems with our build but as long as they're happy to fix them you just have to roll with it I guess! Re: {dawn} Custom Build - Kitten & Stone 885Mar 28, 2017 4:38 pm MoniqueElizabeth That's pretty good Dawn! They seem to be pretty onto fixing problems. That's crap that they're making excuses. There was a guy working on the new house next door to where I'm living that spent all day by himself putting up the garage frame yesterday, on a Sunday! They can find people when they want to! Keep on them, hopefully tiles this week! In other news, I just got an email saying MY LAND IS TITLED!! might need to start my own thread soon Yup, time for your own thread so we can follow along!! Congrats on title, its such a good step. Have you got build contracts sorted? Re: {dawn} Custom Build - Kitten & Stone 886Mar 28, 2017 4:45 pm I was told tiles would start this week ;; I'm hoping that means completed this week, but for all I know that could mean they start on Friday. I'm going to call the builder tomorrow and explain how unhappy I am, the defects I'm finding and my expectation that they provide me a completion date by the end of the week. I think.. jobs left to do: Tiling Carpets Lighting Aircon Appliances Hot water Garage door Finish painting Defect fixes Driveway Concreting around outside Front fence Leveling and clean up Wardrobe doors Tapware, basins, shower screens, toilets, towel rails and toilet roll holders Flyscreens Heater control ...they could do all that in 2.5 weeks right? I mean its a tiny house!! Re: {dawn} Custom Build - Kitten & Stone 888Mar 30, 2017 5:35 pm No response from builder, but honestly not surprised. Sent an email with a list of defects I've seen, and again requesting a completion date. Two weeks till I'm suppose to go on leave at work, can't decide if I should cancel it or wait to see if the house eventuates.. ;; Also asked for confirmation if tiling happened this week. I am debating whether to call them tomorrow, since I'll probably go down to the house this weekend anyway to see what's happening.. will wait to see if I get an email back first. So annoyed at lack of progress... no idea if I'll be in April or May now... very worried about my finances, every month just sucks up so much more of the savings I had put aside for post handover work ;-; Re: {dawn} Custom Build - Kitten & Stone 889Mar 30, 2017 6:38 pm Oh my gosh I can't believe they're not even responding. Maybe see if the tiling is done this week but I would probably try and push back the leave a couple of weeks. Sucks the waiting. Fingers crossed you see lots of progress this week Re: {dawn} Custom Build - Kitten & Stone 890Mar 30, 2017 7:34 pm ;-; The leave is a pain, because I may have a kitten here.. and I'm suppose to get my braces off. Plus my boss will make it difficult for me to book leave again in the near future, they've already tried to cancel this leave a few times. Re: {dawn} Custom Build - Kitten & Stone 891Mar 30, 2017 7:42 pm Oh that's hard! I'm really hoping it's a good outcome on the leave and build front. I can't even imagine how frustrating this whole process has been for you. I really hope you're in your beautiful house soon and all of this is a distant memory 😘 Re: {dawn} Custom Build - Kitten & Stone 892Mar 30, 2017 8:00 pm Thanks Kat. I get a bit sad when I see other people's handovers, but I just have to keep reminding myself that someday it will be my turn, even if it takes longer than I expected. I must say, this has probably been the most challenging thing I've ever done in my life.. certainly taught me a lot. Re: {dawn} Custom Build - Kitten & Stone 893Mar 31, 2017 9:27 am hmmm... that's a tough situation. I'm guessing you're worried that if you even suggest that you might not need it then that they'll take it away and not let you reschedule. Is there a way you can feel out from your boss if they would prefer if it was moved back a bit, without letting on that you might not need it so early? I feeling like they could get it finished in a couple of weeks if they pulled out all stops but it seems unlikely with how slow they are moving. Then is sounds like you will still need the 2 weeks post PCI to fix defects before handover. Re: {dawn} Custom Build - Kitten & Stone 894Mar 31, 2017 3:22 pm We had a change at work so currently have no manager..so leave is a pain.. Still debating..really need a break from work..but dont want to spend two weeks at mum n dads stressing. Re: {dawn} Custom Build - Kitten & Stone 895Mar 31, 2017 3:26 pm No response from the builder...I should call but just dont have the strength to deal with it. Times like this wish I wasn't building on my own.. Not sure if there is a point now anyway..no way ill be in before easter and if they had good news they would contact me. Kind of thinking i might just give up..it will be done when its done.. Re: {dawn} Custom Build - Kitten & Stone 896Mar 31, 2017 5:46 pm aloenyx No response from the builder...I should call but just dont have the strength to deal with it. Times like this wish I wasn't building on my own.. Not sure if there is a point now anyway..no way ill be in before easter and if they had good news they would contact me. Kind of thinking i might just give up..it will be done when its done.. Dawn, you're going to forget about this before too long after you move in. Your home will be beautiful and you'll look back and laugh someday. I know it's easy for me to say because I had a different build, but I technically built on my own too even though I have a partner. He did give me input and opinions on colours, tiling and electrical, albeit I had to push for his input lol, but financially and emotionally this was my build and it did get stressful at times especially financially. I'm sure it shouldn't be too much longer, I would think maybe 5 weeks Max based on what's left? Coral Homes Avoca 25 in Gainsborough Greens Gold Coast Viewtopic.php?f=31&t=81406 Re: {dawn} Custom Build - Kitten & Stone 897Mar 31, 2017 5:47 pm And Baloo and Pandora are gonna be so happy too! Did I leave any fuzzy butts out?!?! Coral Homes Avoca 25 in Gainsborough Greens Gold Coast Viewtopic.php?f=31&t=81406 Re: {dawn} Custom Build - Kitten & Stone 899Mar 31, 2017 8:09 pm I really don't know how much longer it will be. I'm kind of consoling myself that I should be in by the end of May at the absolute latest.. however I know better than to think things like that, given my history with this house!! Re: {dawn} Custom Build - Kitten & Stone 900Mar 31, 2017 8:36 pm aloenyx I really don't know how much longer it will be. I'm kind of consoling myself that I should be in by the end of May at the absolute latest.. however I know better than to think things like that, given my history with this house!! It's so hard when you have to keep moving the end date. Hoping to see some great progress pics this weekend! Xx I work with owner, he/she is my man on the ground and I instruct them when to visit the site and take photos and I have other tools in the bag. 4 16303 I am in the same situation, would you be able to give some insights in to this? I am in SA 8 17919 Depends what you're current inclusions are, but we're not including wardrobes and will just use second hand ones until we can save later on to get them built. Also have a… 3 12367 |