Posts by Monkey55 • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Re: Eden- Two Wells- Soil and GardeningLandscape & Garden Design

11 May 2020

May 11, 2020 11:18 am

Hi, We are in Eden. The existing soil is heavy clay, so we have added a lot of compost and sandy loam to our garden beds. Im planning on raised veggie beds, as have a lot of other people. If you are on FB there is a private group you can join :) Existing gardens have a lot of pretty tough plants, as...

Hi, We are in Eden. The existing soil is heavy clay, so we have added a lot of compost and sandy loam to our garden beds...

Re: Custom build Format Homes SABuilding A New House

18 April 2020

Apr 18, 2020 4:11 pm

That does suck that you are having those issues, but I appreciate the feedback and that certainly makes me think I need an inspector to check everything as I don't have building experience. I hope they will fix your issues within the warranty period promptly. They have been a bit slow but so far no...

I've given up on them fixing anything. The previous fixes have made things look worse. Glad it is generally all cosmeti...

Re: Custom build Format Homes SABuilding A New House

14 April 2020

Apr 14, 2020 8:00 pm

Sorry to hear about the plumbing issues after handover! Hopefully its all been resolved now, and there haven't been any further issues. I am building with Format Homes and expect to do the PCI inspection in the next month or so. Did you come across any major issues during the PCI inspection that ha...

Hi Hamish, Plumbing issues were resolved, though now we have water damage showing in the adjacent wall, so hopefully th...

Re: Custom build Format Homes SABuilding A New House

16 January 2020

Jan 16, 2020 3:34 pm

First major hiccup. On day 8 of living in the house, I stepped into the walk in to find wet carpet! Frantic calls to the site supervisor went un-returned, luckily I had the Format maintenance persons number from a previous issue. They contacted the plumber who attended the next day to find a leak i...

Oh no.. this looks like big job and lot of inconvenience since you have already moved in. Glad to see builder actually ...

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Re: Custom build Format Homes SABuilding A New House

16 January 2020

Jan 16, 2020 10:54 am

First major hiccup. On day 8 of living in the house, I stepped into the walk in to find wet carpet! Frantic calls to the...

Re: Custom build Format Homes SABuilding A New House

16 January 2020

Jan 16, 2020 10:15 am

So, as it happens, life got busy and I stopped updating this page. We have now been in our new home for three months , with a few hiccups along the way! https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/83446_1579134462.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/83446_1579134490.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/83446_157913...

So, as it happens, life got busy and I stopped updating this page. We have now been in our new home for three months , w...

Re: Building the Simonds Cleland 233 in SABuilding A New House

17 July 2019

Jul 17, 2019 11:58 am

Your bathroom is really making me regret not having floor to ceiling tiling, its stunning!!!

10 July 2019

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Jul 10, 2019 8:35 pm

[quote="jads88":1ub8zhuq]Looks amazing! I thought we had to use the colour ghost [/quote:1ub8zhuq] Shhhhh ;)

Looks amazing! I thought we had to use the colour ghost Shhhhh

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Re: Custom build Format Homes SABuilding A New House

4 July 2019

Jul 04, 2019 2:24 pm

The Chippy was onsite last night, so I didnt have to be a stalker! Joinery almost complete, should be done by the end of the day. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/83446_1562214248.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/83446_1562214255.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/83446_1562214259.jpg https://forum....

The Chippy was onsite last night, so I didnt have to be a stalker! Joinery almost complete, should be done by the end of...

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Re: Custom build Format Homes SABuilding A New House

2 July 2019

Jul 02, 2019 12:36 pm

So I havent updated this for a while. We are now at lock up, and the joinery is being installed last week/this week. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/83446_1562034945.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/83446_1562034946.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/83446_1562034975.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.a...

So I havent updated this for a while. We are now at lock up, and the joinery is being installed last week/this week.

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Re: Anyone built with format or dechellis in sa?Building A New House

26 June 2019

Jun 26, 2019 12:00 pm

How did you know??? Ha ha. Yes. 'I'. Hmmm. Slab to frame was 2.5 weeks. That beautiful blue steel goes up fast when they start. Here is to ending up with gorgeous homes in the end. I do still have faith that Format are a good builder, but there are some elements of the customer experience they must...

Hahahahah... everyone knows!! Fingers crossed they start framing soon.... Im so sick of waiting!!! But yes - I dont dou...

21 May 2019

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May 21, 2019 2:02 pm

Obviously YOUR opinion is the only one that matters, but I don't think the render colour looks bland on the frontage at all! I think it is a lovely mix of textures and colours. Everything looks amazing. Hope you can achieve what you need to in your time off! Thank you! Maybe once I see it on a sunn...

Thank you! Maybe once I see it on a sunnier day it will be brighter and I will be happier but we will see! Overall I'm ...

Re: Two Wells - Eden EstateBuilding A New House

8 May 2019

May 08, 2019 2:21 pm

Hello all! We are building in the new estate in Two Wells, Eden (starting in a few weeks!) Just wondering if anyone who is currently building there or has built there been made to buy a 10000L rain water tank? Our final plans have come back saying we need to have a 10000L rain water tank? Also the ...

Hi Josh, How exciting!! Our final plans also say 10,000 connected to the house as part of council approval, So I would ...

Re: Eden Two Wells SABuilding A New House

25 April 2019

Apr 25, 2019 6:09 pm

bricks are Austral praline That is tempting, thinking i could take the yard blower up next time 😊 I thought so, thanks. Thats what we have chosen too. Glad to see it looking amazing! Great idea...

I thought so, thanks. Thats what we have chosen too. Glad to see it looking amazing! Great idea...

Re: Eden Two Wells SABuilding A New House

23 April 2019

Apr 23, 2019 10:03 am

https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/81678_1555715120.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/81678_1555715125.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/81678_1555715134.jpg Easter Friday visit didn't disappoint; Doors and windows have been fitted Roofing barriers in place Brick work has started * Slight issue with ...

Howdy, What bricks are these please? Oh the dust!!! Im so tempted to dust the frame before the internal walls go up..

18 April 2019

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Apr 18, 2019 2:09 pm

Is it bad that I think I love your house more than mine????? Haha aw! I'm sure once you get to this point your house will look like a home and it will be beautiful! There were so many things I didnt even think about, different windows, cabinetry etc... just rushed to get it signed off. Im sure Ill ...

Haha aw! I'm sure once you get to this point your house will look like a home and it will be beautiful There were so ma...

18 April 2019

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Apr 18, 2019 9:28 am

Is it bad that I think I love your house more than mine?????

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10 April 2019

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Apr 10, 2019 8:50 pm

Loving it! Those tiles are stunning! And i love all your window choices

Re: Custom build Format Homes SABuilding A New House

9 April 2019

Apr 09, 2019 1:08 pm

The summary of action from last week. Fascia delivered. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/83446_1554778424.jpg Looks like a slow week for them?? :( Do they have a date when it should be completed by? I wish...all ive got is '6 to 8 months from slab pour' Ugh

Looks like a slow week for them?? Do they have a date when it should be completed by? I wish...all ive got is '6 to 8 m...