Posts by lombieagle • Home Renovation & Building Forum

20 September 2018

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Sep 20, 2018 9:10 pm

For those close to completion, have you had any contact with W's preferred supplier for shutters and blinds? It's just occurred to us that we are getting close(r) and haven't heard from anyone. We really don't want to be months in a house without window coverings. We haven't got a completion date a...

Hi, Wisdom use EHI who do shutters, blinds, curtains, security doors and fly screens. They are at head office canvas qua...

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Re: Building With Wisdom Homes - Shaker Style UpgradBuilding A New House

20 September 2018

Sep 20, 2018 3:58 pm

Hi guys, new to the forum here. I was wondering how much your shaker upgrades cost. We’ve just received our tender and there’s a 7k cost to upgrade to poly and then a 10k cost to upgrade to shaker profile. Does this sound right? We are building the Majestic. I feel like we are being double charged ...

We are building manhattan 44 with signature package to up grade to shaker poly profile 18mm was 5k. The cost will vary d...

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19 September 2018

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Sep 19, 2018 9:20 pm

Hi, Wisdom use EHI who do shutters, blinds, curtains, security doors and fly screens. They are at head office canvas qua...

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18 September 2018

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Sep 18, 2018 1:20 pm

Hi All, a quick question, what is the general build time from when the gyprock (inner lining of the house is done) Kindly advise. Our gyprock went up on 30th June. We’re currently about 3 weeks away from PCI based on conversation with our SS today. The Wisdom inspections that need to take place bef...

Our gyprock went up on 30th June. We’re currently about 3 weeks away from PCI based on conversation with our SS today. ...

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14 September 2018

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Sep 14, 2018 10:01 pm

On a different note, has anyone funded their build substantially or partially using private funds? How is the payment schedule affected by this? Hello, yes we have funded our build. No difference in payment schedule its as per contract.

Hello, yes we have funded our build. No difference in payment schedule its as per contract.

13 September 2018

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Sep 13, 2018 11:28 am

Anyone had a situation where they didn't have enough tiles to complete the job. My ensuite is around 95% complete but they don't have anymore tiles and potentially 3 month wait. Just waiting on update from SS but keen to hear from those who have experienced @Doosra what tile is it? Maybe some past ...

@Doosra what tile is it? Maybe some past people on here that have completed may have some leftover?Pearl Grey Gesso. Wi...

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12 September 2018

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Sep 12, 2018 6:48 pm

Did anyone get any surprise charges during construction? A friend building with another big builder was telling me that they got charged $5K for temporary fences which was added very late. I then checked our tender and it seems to suggest temporary fencing is included, fingers crossed! Lots of surp...

Lots of surprises during construction however nothing in monetary terms. Temp fencing is included its stated in their te...

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30 August 2018

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Aug 30, 2018 1:52 pm

Has anyone received a quote from EHI and compared it to another company? Do they add the builders margin? Thanks!!

28 August 2018

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Aug 28, 2018 7:28 am

Ours is $40. Not negotiated, it’s the default in our contract.[/quote]Crap, I should have paid more attention. For those building, negotiate this before u sign https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180827/7742ea807e410adf69be7a6dd90ce7cb.jpg [/quote] Pardon my ignorance but for those of you on the 30 w...

Ours is $40. Not negotiated, it’s the default in our contract.Crap, I should have paid more attention. For those buildin...

27 August 2018

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Aug 27, 2018 10:09 pm

My SS says we are tracking to milestones but my build time says 34 weeks and I've confirmed it's 34 weeks from excavation. I'm already at 34 weeks not including 3 week shutdown down period and I'm guessing I'm still 2 months from handover. Hope things pick up but I'd hope that wisdom also pay the p...

My contract liquidated damages is $25 per day, of course, subject of terms and conditions. Is there anyone higher than ...

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27 August 2018

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Aug 27, 2018 8:50 pm

30 week contract = actually 40 week contract I believe the 30 week contract that most on here signed last year and then when construction commenced where told by their SS it’s actually 40 weeks is Wisdom being anti competitive and/or unconscionable behaviour. I understand that factors may cause dela...

30 week contract = actually 40 week contract I believe the 30 week contract that most on here signed last year and then ...

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23 August 2018

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Aug 23, 2018 1:16 pm

My understanding (someone please correct if I’m wrong) the cutoff for a slab before Christmas shutdown is 15 Nov. Which means you need to have EP, construction plans and Finances sorted and signed off before your file can move to Production Estimating and Construction. I would be working with your C...

My understanding (someone please correct if I’m wrong) the cutoff for a slab before Christmas shutdown is 15 Nov. Which ...

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21 August 2018

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Aug 21, 2018 9:07 pm

Because Wisdom Homes create headaches for their customers with too many mistakes and problems Welcome to building a new home. This forum is about sharing information and helping each other. Im struggling to see how your comments add any value.

Welcome to building a new home. This forum is about sharing information and helping each other. Im struggling to see how...

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21 August 2018

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Aug 21, 2018 9:00 pm

Hi everyone, l just want to let you know that the person who is the happiest is the person who never built with Wisdom Homes Why is that??

Why is that??

21 August 2018

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Aug 21, 2018 7:38 pm

Hi guys. Where have you added Bull Nose Plates? For every room there is to be a TV (all wall hung), we added Bull Nose Plates. Is this overkill? [emoji38] The Leisure Room and Theatre Room definitely needs to have one - hubby and the kids have all the game consoles under the sun so need to hide con...

I think you'll find the phone connection in your garage is where the NBN connects into and then distributes to your oth...

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16 August 2018

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Aug 16, 2018 7:44 am

Does anyone have any thoughts on cabinets to the reverse side of the island? They do create extra storage space (which I love), any cons worth considering? I would have them but other half thinks people sitting on stools would constantly kick them and if push to open (as you don't want handles to b...

I would have them but other half thinks people sitting on stools would constantly kick them and if push to open (as you...

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15 August 2018

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Aug 15, 2018 12:23 pm

When our construction has initially started our site supervisor was good and everything was progressing smoothly About a month ago around 14th of July we were informed that our site supervisor had changed and Wayne was our new SS. Since then there has been little or no progress onsite. We have lost...

Similar scenario to us . I don't understand how Wisdom allow this to happen. I have sent you a PM. Their NPS must be we...

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14 August 2018

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Aug 14, 2018 1:51 pm

Hi Washington29, We are with Manhattan52 we have Wisdom doing all our landscaping for the same reasons however not the actual patio and built in bbq. Only the concrete slab for the alfresco. We found them competitive on price except for items they outscource ie patio, builtin bbq, fencing etc where...

Harrington Grove Do you mind sending me contacts of any of the contractors you’re using? Builders/fencers etc?I sent PM

14 August 2018

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Aug 14, 2018 12:09 pm

Harrington Grove

14 August 2018