Posts by jaguar • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Re: Wisdom Homes - Majestic 35 - First Floor Frame & WindowsBuilding A New House

22 July 2014

Jul 22, 2014 8:54 am

The frame guys have been working at a cracking pace and the first floor frame has gone up. The granny flat frame has also gone in and is looking great. Trend Windows were also delivered and installed last week. We’re really happy with the Monument colour and the large size of the windows. Funnily en...

The frame guys have been working at a cracking pace and the first floor frame has gone up. The granny flat frame has als...

Re: Wisdom Homes - Majestic 35 - Frame upBuilding A New House

12 July 2014

Jul 12, 2014 10:11 am

The frames arrived on Wednesday in not so little stacks on the front yard. Treated frames, blue steel beams, roof trusses and bracing are all ready to be put together. https://buildingwithwisdom.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/frames-delivered1-e1405120895657.jpg?w=300 https://buildingwithwisdom.files.w...

The frames arrived on Wednesday in not so little stacks on the front yard. Treated frames, blue steel beams, roof trusse...

29 June 2014

Jun 29, 2014 8:47 pm

We're doing our door intercom post handover but pre-wiring it. $1,400 is steep for a basic intercom. Panasonic make some nice wireless ones with portable monitors for much less.

We're doing our door intercom post handover but pre-wiring it. $1,400 is steep for a basic intercom. Panasonic make some...

Re: Wisdom Homes - Majestic 35 - Slab downBuilding A New House

28 June 2014

Jun 28, 2014 6:00 am

The moment we've been waiting on for so long happened this week! The concreters came and poured the slab for both the main house and granny flat! http://buildingwithwisdom.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/slab41-e1403793437902.jpg?w=300 http://buildingwithwisdom.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/slab31-e140379...

The moment we've been waiting on for so long happened this week! The concreters came and poured the slab for both the ma...

24 June 2014

Jun 24, 2014 11:39 pm

Congrats kidsbuggingme! The slab looks great! Not very happy with Wisdom Landscapes. When we got our original quote we were quite concerned by the large number of items that were quoted as allowances. However, they assured us that these were generally estimated on the high side and that they should ...

Congrats kidsbuggingme! The slab looks great! Not very happy with Wisdom Landscapes. When we got our original quote we w...

Re: Wisdom Homes - Majestic 35 - Piering, Formwork and DrainBuilding A New House

21 June 2014

Jun 21, 2014 11:49 pm

You finally did it kidsbuggingme! Blog looks great. We were wanting to get merbau posts for the front but were quoted something ridiculous. What did you end up paying for them? The race is on! Although from DSCDMC's comment it sounds like it can be a bumpy ride. DSCDMC - What reasons are given for t...

You finally did it kidsbuggingme! Blog looks great. We were wanting to get merbau posts for the front but were quoted so...

21 June 2014

Jun 21, 2014 11:41 pm

Good luck trying to get the contract changed. We found it's pretty much a take it or leave it proposition. Your mileage may vary. Wisdom have added many of their own clauses to protect their interests and will not budge on them.

Good luck trying to get the contract changed. We found it's pretty much a take it or leave it proposition. Your mileage ...

Re: HIA Sydney HomeShow 2014 - Free Double PassesGeneral Discussion

21 June 2014

Jun 21, 2014 7:20 am

Thanks HomeOne for tickets! We went to the show yesterday and got lots of great tips and ideas for our new home. Fantastic to be able to talk to all the manufacturers in one place!

Thanks HomeOne for tickets! We went to the show yesterday and got lots of great tips and ideas for our new home. Fantast...

Re: Wisdom Homes - Majestic 35 - Piering, Formwork and DrainBuilding A New House

21 June 2014

Jun 21, 2014 7:15 am

Hi all, we took a visit to the site today and piering, formwork for the slab had been done. There was activity as the plumbers were on site installing drainage pipes! Slab should be going down next week, weather permitting. It's starting to take shape! http://buildingwithwisdom.files.wordpress.com/2...

Hi all, we took a visit to the site today and piering, formwork for the slab had been done. There was activity as the pl...

15 June 2014

Jun 15, 2014 9:45 pm

I think most people will say most pre-build issues will be around the many admin errors and long turnaround times on changes through Estimating. I can't speak for the build stage as we're just starting but check out the blog for progress updates. According to others, the build seems to be quick and ...

I think most people will say most pre-build issues will be around the many admin errors and long turnaround times on cha...

Re: Building with Wisdom Homes - Majestic 35Building A New House

15 June 2014

Jun 15, 2014 9:40 pm

Cass - your new block looks huge! Hope it goes well with MJH. Will definitely pick your brains through the build! Onewheel - definitely been a long time coming! We've been obsessively checking the weather. Don't want any reason for delays!

Cass - your new block looks huge! Hope it goes well with MJH. Will definitely pick your brains through the build! Onewhe...

14 June 2014

Jun 14, 2014 10:44 am

This thread is a great idea! There's quite a few people building with Wisdom at the moment and would be great to share ideas. We're building a Wisdom Majestic 35 with custom facade (a cross between the Sovereign and Contemporary).

This thread is a great idea! There's quite a few people building with Wisdom at the moment and would be great to share i...

Re: Building with Wisdom Homes - Majestic 35 - Loo has landeBuilding A New House

14 June 2014

Jun 14, 2014 10:34 am

After ages in admin we've finally got some movement on the site!! We have the the loo, fence, silt control installed. The loo reminds us of the Tardis! http://buildingwithwisdom.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/portaloo-tardis.jpg?w=200 http://buildingwithwisdom.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/wisdom_sign-e1...

After ages in admin we've finally got some movement on the site!! We have the the loo, fence, silt control installed. Th...

Re: Building with Wisdom Homes - Majestic 35Building A New House

7 June 2014

Jun 07, 2014 9:54 am

That's great to hear you're happy with the final product because I know you had a few dramas during the build. We've learnt a lot from the experiences you've been kind enough to share. Hope your new build goes well!

That's great to hear you're happy with the final product because I know you had a few dramas during the build. We've lea...

Re: Building Aspiration 35 Wisdom Homes at the PondsBuilding A New House

29 March 2014

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Mar 29, 2014 6:36 pm

We got a quote for SoundScreen from Wisdom as well. Cost for R3.1 Soundscreen between First Floor and Ground was $4,455.00. Adding R2.5 Soundscreen to all external walls was $5,120. Matt1 - how big is your house out of interest? Just wondering why our pricing came back higher.

We got a quote for SoundScreen from Wisdom as well. Cost for R3.1 Soundscreen between First Floor and Ground was $4,455....

Re: Building with Wisdom Homes - Majestic 35Building A New House

20 January 2014

Jan 20, 2014 5:34 pm

Hi Darali, Your facade looks great! We went with a heavily modified Sovereign. Wisdom were pretty good about changing the design to suit. All the best with the build! Looks like your construction will be starting at a similar time to ours. Looking forward to following your progress :D jaguar

Hi Darali, Your facade looks great! We went with a heavily modified Sovereign. Wisdom were pretty good about changing th...

Re: Building with Wisdom Homes - Majestic 35Building A New House

12 January 2014

Jan 12, 2014 5:47 pm

Hi kidsbugging me, You wouldn't happen to have any pics of burnished wood nuance in a kitchen, would you?

Re: Building with Wisdom Homes - Majestic 35Building A New House

11 January 2014

Jan 11, 2014 6:30 am

Thanks Aheron, Matt1, MR2, fairlady, kidsbuggingme! Look forward to following your builds as well! Aheron - Will definitely try and visit the site as often as possible and get lots of photos to share. fairlady - the powder room was standard in the plan when we went through tender. It's a nice additi...

Thanks Aheron, Matt1, MR2, fairlady, kidsbuggingme! Look forward to following your builds as well! Aheron - Will definit...

Re: Building with Wisdom Homes - Majestic 35Building A New House

22 December 2013

Dec 22, 2013 8:49 pm

Nice to meet you Onewheel! Reading your blog was one of the reasons we decided to go with Wisdom as there weren't any Majestic display homes at the time - so thank you! We're building in the Northern Districts area. Thanks for the advice about selections and glad your build went well with Wisdom. Ho...

Nice to meet you Onewheel! Reading your blog was one of the reasons we decided to go with Wisdom as there weren't any Ma...