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Re: Incorrect niche sizeBuilding A New House

22 August 2015

Aug 22, 2015 7:51 pm

Thanks very much for the replies. This has become an issue only my TV wasn't fitting properly. It was requested as a variance through the tiling company and the builder quoted me accordingly, so all the relevant parties were involved. Yes, the size was also mentioned during that time. I thought fram...

Thanks very much for the replies. This has become an issue only my TV wasn't fitting properly. It was requested as a var...

Re: Incorrect niche sizeBuilding A New House

22 August 2015

Aug 22, 2015 12:20 pm

Any help on feedback would really be appreciated, thanks.

Incorrect niche sizeBuilding A New House

21 August 2015

Aug 21, 2015 4:45 pm

Hi All We recently moved in our new house and due to the knowledge of fellow H1'ers we have built a very decent house, thanks to everyone on this forum. We have just submitted the 90 day maintenance list to the builder (Wi*dom Hom*s). The list mainly consists of patch works, except for 1 item where ...

Hi All We recently moved in our new house and due to the knowledge of fellow H1'ers we have built a very decent house, t...

7 May 2015

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May 07, 2015 3:51 pm

Hi All, We received our keys on Wednesday. Apart of couple of paint touch ups there is no issues that we could see. All the issue that were identified during PCI are addressed and we are moving in tomorrow. One thing I've noticed is the switch plates are VERY flimsy. I would say its worth considerin...

Hi All, We received our keys on Wednesday. Apart of couple of paint touch ups there is no issues that we could see. All ...

25 April 2015

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Apr 25, 2015 7:08 pm

Hi All, We had our PCI on Friday and most of the issues were related to paint patches. There were also issues like unfinished painting on couple of places, a broken heron block, wrong switch plate. Weather permitting the painting should be finished in the next 2 days. This appointment is on 29 Apr a...

Hi All, We had our PCI on Friday and most of the issues were related to paint patches. There were also issues like unfin...

22 April 2015

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Apr 22, 2015 6:15 pm

Hi All, We have received our final invoice from WH and the PCI is this Friday followed by the keys mid next week. Double check any costs associated with landscaping. There was a few grand difference between my figures and theirs. Does anyone know if you get the appliances installed the very next day...

Hi All, We have received our final invoice from WH and the PCI is this Friday followed by the keys mid next week. Double...

Re: How to fill this gap?Landscape & Garden Design

21 April 2015

Apr 21, 2015 7:36 pm

Thanks for all your replies. I will go with the solution of installing a retaining wall (preferably treated pine of ACQ grade) right next to the fence and fill in the gap with soil. Simbo, Thanks for your good solution but definitely money is an issue here. I will be looking into this once I've save...

Thanks for all your replies. I will go with the solution of installing a retaining wall (preferably treated pine of ACQ ...

Re: Recommendations for Grey tiles please!!Bathrooms and Laundry

15 April 2015

Apr 15, 2015 4:08 pm

Hi MT70, We went with grey for both wall (1 side) and the floor. The rest 2 and a bit sides are white and it turns out to be a very good combination. Please see the link. http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t356/Sydney_Boy/IMG_20150411_083113608_zpsuj4twcop.jpg

Hi MT70, We went with grey for both wall (1 side) and the floor. The rest 2 and a bit sides are white and it turns out t...

Re: nicheBuilding A New House

15 April 2015

Apr 15, 2015 3:25 pm

Hi chonancy Below is the picture of the niche in our shower. The place where you can keep your soap, shampoo etc,. http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t356/Sydney_Boy/IMG_20150411_083113608_zpsuj4twcop.jpg

Hi chonancy Below is the picture of the niche in our shower. The place where you can keep your soap, shampoo etc,. http:...

14 April 2015

588

Apr 14, 2015 10:09 am

For our backyard we did the Heron block retaining wall (45m) and pine retaining wall (30m) through WH and it was expensive. Since there was a promotion of 5k from WH, we did the driveway which was poured last week and it looks good. For this we had to pay 4.5k on top. We have decided to do rest of t...

For our backyard we did the Heron block retaining wall (45m) and pine retaining wall (30m) through WH and it was expensi...

13 April 2015

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Apr 13, 2015 3:31 pm

Hi am99, As Matt1 has stated he charges $595 and recommends 2 inspections, one after the frames and the next one closer to PCI. Yes, the brick looked so grey during the selection stage and the house turned out to be brown....having said that I totally love the way it looks and we are very glad that ...

Hi am99, As Matt1 has stated he charges $595 and recommends 2 inspections, one after the frames and the next one closer ...

How to fill this gap?Landscape & Garden Design

11 April 2015

Apr 11, 2015 10:28 am

Hello All, We are building our new house and the driveway was poured recently. Below is the picture of one side of the driveway where there is a difference in height between where the driveway finishes at the top and the neighbours fence. I don't see this being filled with soil as it would go throug...

Hello All, We are building our new house and the driveway was poured recently. Below is the picture of one side of the d...

1 April 2015

535

Apr 01, 2015 8:12 am

Extreme is right on the money. We engaged HKRyan after the frames are done and he picked up few things which were happily rectified by WH. We would be engaging him again closer to PCI which is around 3 weeks from now.

Extreme is right on the money. We engaged HKRyan after the frames are done and he picked up few things which were happil...

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

6 March 2015

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Mar 06, 2015 7:56 am

Hi Nat and Dan I half heartedly choose Orpheus and it turned out to be a fantastic choice. BTW, we are building with Wisdom Homes and in a lock up stage. Good Luck

Hi Nat and Dan I half heartedly choose Orpheus and it turned out to be a fantastic choice. BTW, we are building with Wis...

19 February 2015

467

Feb 19, 2015 4:35 pm

Hi LouR Congrats on signing the contract. We used State Demolition and they did the job well. I got 4 quotes and went with the cheapest. Good Luck!

Hi LouR Congrats on signing the contract. We used State Demolition and they did the job well. I got 4 quotes and went wi...

17 February 2015

453

Feb 17, 2015 3:51 pm

Please check carefully for any unwanted items. In my quote for the driveway and crossover they had "Traffic control for crossover" valued $1500. When I questioned WH apologized and removed saying it is not needed. I am not pointing it is intentional but go through all the paperwork with 2 ...

Please check carefully for any unwanted items. In my quote for the driveway and crossover they had Traffic control for c...

13 February 2015

447

Feb 13, 2015 3:52 pm

Hi All Would you be kind enough to PM me if you know any good brickies please. This is for the front masonry wall. Have a good weekend.

Hi All Would you be kind enough to PM me if you know any good brickies please. This is for the front masonry wall. Have ...

13 February 2015

446

Feb 13, 2015 8:05 am

Hi ugly99, Similar time frame here too, it took us 2 weeks to receive the construction plan. Having said that they took almost 5 weeks to do the slab.

Hi ugly99, Similar time frame here too, it took us 2 weeks to receive the construction plan. Having said that they took ...

Re: Metricon Hudson KDR in Ryde - BRICKSBuilding A New House

10 February 2015

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Feb 10, 2015 10:00 pm

Hi Sheilzy, Ours is a KDR too but at Strathfield.