Posts by sv_reddy • Home Renovation & Building Forum

16 June 2020

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Jun 16, 2020 8:33 pm

@sv_reddy the services using the same pipe breaches Australian standards and is a safety concern. This must be fixed. The window frame must be level before internal linings are fixed. Let members know what wisdom homes says about how and when these defects will be rectified. @Norfolk , there is ano...

@Norfolk , there is another empty pipe next to the one in the pic. Our SS confirmed they will be separated, and it seem...

11 June 2020

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Jun 11, 2020 10:27 pm

Hi, Is it normal to have kitchen island bench services using same utility pipe? We had our pre-lining inspection done by Houspect today, and one of the issue they found related to kitchen island is "services to kitchen island to be separated". Pic below: Question is, how can this be fixed ...

Hi, Is it normal to have kitchen island bench services using same utility pipe? We had our pre-lining inspection done by...

4 June 2020

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Jun 04, 2020 12:58 pm

Hi Everyone, Need some advice, our tender runs out on the 25th of August, 11 weeks to go I asked the question on whether we would see a start date before due date its 3k to extend tender for 6 months Our land is now registered and ready to go, loan approved, ready for settlement this month I was ad...

This is our timeline so far.. Hope it helps First Visit : 16-Jan-2019 To and fro with quotes while waiting for land. Re...

4 June 2020

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Jun 04, 2020 10:46 am

This is our timeline so far.. Hope it helps First Visit : 16-Jan-2019 To and fro with quotes while waiting for land. Re...

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7 March 2020

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Mar 07, 2020 8:10 am

Hi All, I know this is a Wisdom thread, We are building a Hoot Home (Owned by Wisdom) I've been following this thread for a couple of months and I'm really glad I found it because we are first home buyers and it has given me a lot of insight to building. We are building the Bronx 24 with Hampshire ...

The pricelist still seems to be the same. We have done our selections in Nov'19. The final Bills of Material says Price...

7 March 2020

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Mar 07, 2020 7:33 am

@sv_reddy Your inspector's recommendation needs to be followed by Wisdom Homes. To ensure this happens I suggest holding up the progress payment. Ask them to confirm (in writing) how the defective work will be fixed, and by a specific date when. Get the inspector to check their response is reasonab...

Thank you @Norfolk, We will be meeting our SS for the first time on Monday, will see what he says, and request his writ...

6 March 2020

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Mar 06, 2020 4:10 pm

Our slab inspection was done and the report came up with few issues, sounds minor: Slab Finish The slab finish was inspected and was acceptable. Shrinkage and re-entrant cracks were not visible. The slab was checked for level. The areas checked appeared within acceptable tolerances. The slab edges w...

Our slab inspection was done and the report came up with few issues, sounds minor: Slab Finish The slab finish was inspe...

3 March 2020

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Mar 03, 2020 1:46 pm

@sv_reddy The Houspect report needs to confirm that the slab is set out per the building plans, and it complies with all relevant building standards. Ensure you you confirm this before paying Wisdom's progress invoice. If the slab has any problems you will need to formally dispute that payment is d...

Thanks @Norfolk

3 March 2020

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Mar 03, 2020 9:13 am

Question to the people who has used external inspection services.. Did you wait until you get the inspection report before paying the progressive payment? Our slab is being poured today, and our inspection with houspect is scheduled for Monday. Wondering if we should pay as soon as we get the Invoic...

Question to the people who has used external inspection services.. Did you wait until you get the inspection report befo...

27 February 2020

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Feb 27, 2020 8:45 am

@M4bath Per the Wisdom Homes contract requirements the EOT must explain what work was delayed and why. Otherwise its not valid. You need to question it in writing if you don't believe or accept this extension. Thankyou @Norfolk, and I agree with you. They made an innocent (or cheeky) mistake two da...

Thankyou @Norfolk, and I agree with you. They made an innocent (or cheeky) mistake two days back. They claimed two days...

26 February 2020

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Feb 26, 2020 8:54 am

Hi, When is "Extension of Time Delays(EOT)" aka rain days count is supposed to start? I mean after the slab? or before? We have received an email from Wisdom mentioning they are claiming EOT delays for two days, the dates of which are two days prior to our land excavation.

Hi, When is Extension of Time Delays(EOT) aka rain days count is supposed to start? I mean after the slab? or before? We...

Re: Kitchen mixer lever - SIDE or CENTRE?Kitchen Corner

14 February 2020

Feb 14, 2020 10:29 am

Hi, When does Wisdom let you know who the site supervisor is, before slab or after slab. Houspect is asking for slab date and SS details, but csr says they dont know until slab is poured. Thanks

Hi, When does Wisdom let you know who the site supervisor is, before slab or after slab. Houspect is asking for slab dat...

30 January 2020

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Jan 30, 2020 2:14 pm

Just finished the roof today. I wouldn’t say the build is fast knowing there were delays with the tradies “availability”. What about you? What stage are you at? Our admin is going on forever. Hoping it would finish in a week or two. Admin being the construction certificate? Not long to go! Hang in ...

Our admin is going on forever. Hoping it would finish in a week or two. Admin being the construction certificate? Not l...

29 January 2020

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Jan 29, 2020 7:18 pm

Our admin is going on forever. Hoping it would finish in a week or two.

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29 January 2020

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Jan 29, 2020 2:18 pm

G'day Anyone want to share how long it took from your Canvas Quarter visit until there was action on your land? I've got my CQ appointment next week, it's a greenfields build so no delays due to knockdown. There are a few milestones that work in parallel rather than consecutively. If you can lock d...

There are a few milestones that work in parallel rather than consecutively. If you can lock down your external colours ...

20 December 2019

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Dec 20, 2019 11:02 am

@Manhattan52 that's a beautiful house.

7 October 2019

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Oct 07, 2019 11:01 am

Hello guys, Has anyone had their rainwater tank buried under ground? if yes, how much is the cost approx? Any suggestions whats the best place? Any idea how big it would be for a 3000L tank? Appreciate your suggestions. Thank I have an underground concrete 10,000ltr. Price was $10,125. Mine was pla...

I have an underground concrete 10,000ltr. Price was $10,125. Mine was placed specifically in the back yard to deal with...

7 October 2019

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Oct 07, 2019 10:33 am

Hello guys, Has anyone had their rainwater tank buried under ground? if yes, how much is the cost approx? Any suggestion...

21 September 2019

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Sep 21, 2019 9:56 am

Hi, Has anyone installed an ev charging provision or station in the garage? If yes, how much is wisdom charging for the provision? Thanks

Hi, Has anyone installed an ev charging provision or station in the garage? If yes, how much is wisdom charging for the ...

8 September 2019