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13 September 2017

Re: Modified Burbank Indigo 5100 in Grandvue OfficerBuilding A New House

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Sep 13, 2017 2:25 pm

Thanks dreamhomemummy, we had the doors put in to help keep noise and heating/cooling in, only to find out we'll need to leave it open in order for the heating/cooling to run properly lol. Whoops, guess it'll work for noise still. Had a meeting with our supervisor Brad today, he asked me to email ou...

Thanks dreamhomemummy, we had the doors put in to help keep noise and heating/cooling in, only to find out we'll need to...

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11 September 2017

Re: Modified Burbank Indigo 5100 in Grandvue OfficerBuilding A New House

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Sep 11, 2017 9:19 pm

Went and had a peek this last weekend and the kitchen cabinets and stairs have been installed :) All the doors are in as well as all the skirts and window arcs on the lower level. It's starting to look more and more like a house and we're beyond excited to see the final touches! There seems to be a ...

Went and had a peek this last weekend and the kitchen cabinets and stairs have been installed All the doors are in as we...

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28 August 2017

Re: Modified Burbank Indigo 5100 in Grandvue OfficerBuilding A New House

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Aug 28, 2017 3:59 pm

Hey dreamhomemummy, don't think cladding can be rendered, but i'm no expert! Worst case scenario I guess you could just take the cladding off and then render over that?

Hey dreamhomemummy, don't think cladding can be rendered, but i'm no expert! Worst case scenario I guess you could just ...

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26 August 2017

Re: Modified Burbank Indigo 5100 in Grandvue OfficerBuilding A New House

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Aug 26, 2017 11:28 pm

Went and had a look at the house today to see how things were going, and we have plaster! The plasterers were actually on site finishing off the final touches so it's all done, except for a small section in the garage which can't be done until the roof is on :( Pretty excited cos I've been told the ...

Went and had a look at the house today to see how things were going, and we have plaster! The plasterers were actually o...

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23 August 2017

Re: Modified Burbank Indigo 5100 in Grandvue OfficerBuilding A New House

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Aug 23, 2017 6:14 pm

Nice pics. What colour will you paint the cladding? - View my blog at http://www.waldorfgrangebuild.wordpress.com Not sure yet, probably dark grey, will see how it all looks with the render, garage door and driveway in. We thought we'd like to have that contrast so picked a light color but yeah hat...

Not sure yet, probably dark grey, will see how it all looks with the render, garage door and driveway in. We thought we...

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23 August 2017

Re: Modified Burbank Indigo 5100 in Grandvue OfficerBuilding A New House

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Aug 23, 2017 5:49 pm

Hey everyone sorry for the lack of updates, been extra lazy and there hasn't been a lot of progress on the build so haven't been updating. We have finally completed lock up (even though the garage roof is still not on, they're having issues getting trades) and had our pre plaster independent inspect...

Hey everyone sorry for the lack of updates, been extra lazy and there hasn't been a lot of progress on the build so have...

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23 July 2017

Re: Building the Waldorf Grange by Porter DavisBuilding A New House

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Jul 23, 2017 9:13 pm

Wow they're absolutely smashing it out! At this rate you'll be in your beautiful new home in no time :D exciting stuff

Wow they're absolutely smashing it out! At this rate you'll be in your beautiful new home in no time exciting stuff

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18 July 2017

Re: Modified Burbank Indigo 5100 in Grandvue OfficerBuilding A New House

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Jul 18, 2017 11:34 pm

It's been awhile since I've made an update because we've been a little busy to go up to visit, but happy to report that electrical rough in has now been completed :) The outside of the house has been mostly completed - the front facade is still missing cladding and a little rendering so lock up is t...

It's been awhile since I've made an update because we've been a little busy to go up to visit, but happy to report that ...

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1 July 2017

Re: Modified Burbank Indigo 5100 in Grandvue OfficerBuilding A New House

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Jul 01, 2017 4:27 pm

My parents went down to the house to have a look at their newly laid slab today and took a pic for me, looks like all the brickwork has been completed and the roof is on :D We haven't been able to get down to have a look in awhile and weren't expecting the roof to be done till next week so it was a ...

My parents went down to the house to have a look at their newly laid slab today and took a pic for me, looks like all th...

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13 June 2017

Re: Modified Burbank Indigo 5100 in Grandvue OfficerBuilding A New House

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Jun 13, 2017 9:52 pm

Hey Dreamhomemummy! YAY site start! Wonderful news! You must be over the moon :D Not a lot going on for us atm, we haven't been on site for the last couple weeks, but I heard that the bricklayers are back and hopefully it will be all completed by the end of the week. Still waiting on the SS for my p...

Hey Dreamhomemummy! YAY site start! Wonderful news! You must be over the moon Not a lot going on for us atm, we haven't ...

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29 May 2017

Re: Modified Burbank Indigo 5100 in Grandvue OfficerBuilding A New House

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May 29, 2017 9:01 pm

Fingers crossed indeed Stayxtrue! Pretty annoying when these little hiccups occur but good to hear they got things back on track, how do you stuff up a soil test I wonder? Keep us updated on the site start, if you start end of June then you should be able to move in by the end of the year, yippee! D...

Fingers crossed indeed Stayxtrue! Pretty annoying when these little hiccups occur but good to hear they got things back ...

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26 May 2017

Re: Modified Burbank Indigo 5100 in Grandvue OfficerBuilding A New House

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May 26, 2017 11:47 am

Hey Dreamhomemummy, after developer approval we had to then get council approval to get the planning permit and then building permit. Ours took 3 months (with Xmas break) and my parents took about 7 weeks. Think this really varies depending on the council tho, so hopefully yours will be a lot faster...

Hey Dreamhomemummy, after developer approval we had to then get council approval to get the planning permit and then bui...

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21 May 2017

Re: Modified Burbank Indigo 5100 in Grandvue OfficerBuilding A New House

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May 21, 2017 2:11 am

Went and had a look today and not a lot has happened this week, the scaffold has been delivered and partly installed but still a little more to do, hopefully they get it up early next week and then the roof can go on :) https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/68288_1495296512.JPG https://forum.homeone.com.au...

Went and had a look today and not a lot has happened this week, the scaffold has been delivered and partly installed but...

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18 May 2017

Re: Modified Burbank Indigo 5100 in Grandvue OfficerBuilding A New House

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May 18, 2017 10:20 pm

At this rate - it looks like you will be done in no time. I'm building the Dyson 154, it's part of their small lot range, so very small :-D. Yeah there aren't many people with Burbank on here, which got me a bit worried, but haven't had any real dramas yet. Probably shouldn't speak too soon , since...

Ahh how exciting, so hopefully you should be on site soon! The beauty of a smaller house is they should be able to smas...

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18 May 2017

Re: Building the Waldorf Grange by Porter DavisBuilding A New House

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May 18, 2017 10:07 pm

Hey Waldorf, Looks like we both had quite a few issues with our frames, a few of the defects in your list were also in mine. After my inspection with Darbecca I had an onsite meeting with my SS and we went through the defect list to go through all the fixes he had completed, which fixes he was stil...

Hey Waldorf, Looks like we both had quite a few issues with our frames, a few of the defects in your list were also in m...

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18 May 2017

Re: Modified Burbank Indigo 5100 in Grandvue OfficerBuilding A New House

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May 18, 2017 3:25 pm

Looking good! We looked at burbank as an alternative as henley were taking too long, but henley ended up getting it all started for us. However we loved burbanks designs and floorplans they make a massive house for a really decent price! I look forward to seeing how all of this comes together! Also...

Thanks stayxtrue! It's very true about the space vs travel time, hubby and I had many discussions/arguments on whether ...

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17 May 2017

Re: Modified Burbank Indigo 5100 in Grandvue OfficerBuilding A New House

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May 17, 2017 5:25 pm

Hi Doulton i know you are building with Metricon and Metricon adds extra unexpected costs towards the end hence why we went with burbank and luckily we did not sign with Metricon. This would be our 3rd home that we are buying but it is our first build. We have signed contracts with burbank in febru...

Hey Dreamhomemummy Our site costs were also fixed, and yes they will not be able to charge extra for the slab no matter...

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16 May 2017

Re: Modified Burbank Indigo 5100 in Grandvue OfficerBuilding A New House

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May 16, 2017 8:22 am

I find it strange that they won't tell you, with us they told us straight away when they heard back. I'd ask for it regardless of it being 2 pages long so you can go over it. Also let them know you can't afford any more variations.

I find it strange that they won't tell you, with us they told us straight away when they heard back. I'd ask for it rega...

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16 May 2017

Re: Modified Burbank Indigo 5100 in Grandvue OfficerBuilding A New House

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May 16, 2017 12:25 am

Oh no Dreamhomemummy I'm so sorry to hear that :( Hopefully with new management Burbank will get their act together and get your contract and drawings sorted quickly, 25 missing items sounds like a massive stuff up on their part! What kind of things were they unhappy about if you don't mind me askin...

Oh no Dreamhomemummy I'm so sorry to hear that Hopefully with new management Burbank will get their act together and get...

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15 May 2017

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May 15, 2017 8:39 pm

Amazing work mate. Turned out absolutely fantastic! Gives me hope that we can also hopefully have a crack ourselves when out build is done. Thank you for the inspiration!

Amazing work mate. Turned out absolutely fantastic! Gives me hope that we can also hopefully have a crack ourselves when...