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26 October 2020

Re: Surfmist vs other whites for external coloursBuilding A New House

Oct 26, 2020 7:57 pm

Repost as i moved to correct section. We did our external colour choices this morning and ended up going against surfmist for our whites. In the studio it just didn't look white at all and more of a grey/cream colour. We ended up with: Roof/gutters/fascia - Monument Brickwork - Bluegum Windows - Pe...

Hi Monty85 Our bricks are not as dark as yours but we went with Surfmist for garage door, render, facia and front door....

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aandsc

8 October 2020

Re: Ideas for light fittingsBuilding A New House

Oct 08, 2020 7:43 pm

Hi We did the same thing and opted for batten fix in bedrooms and wet areas. I have found if you Goggle DIY Batten Fix many light fittings can be found that screw directly into the batten holder and are very affordably. A few options are linked below https://onlinelighting.com.au/interior/ceiling-li...

Hi We did the same thing and opted for batten fix in bedrooms and wet areas. I have found if you Goggle DIY Batten Fix m...

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aandsc

4 June 2020

Re: First Home - Northern AdelaideBuilding A New House

Jun 04, 2020 12:20 pm

PCI update! We have our first meeting next week:x] https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/90927_1591237237.jpeg .

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aandsc

29 April 2020

Re: First Home - Northern AdelaideBuilding A New House

Apr 29, 2020 9:52 am

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aandsc

29 April 2020

Re: Metro Property Development SABuilding A New House

Apr 29, 2020 9:49 am

Good Morning Alex We are nearing the end of our single storey build with Metro and couldn't be happier. Our slab went down in December and although we have found communication lacks during the build process (ie. we have not had one update as to what is happening next, but we do visit multiple times ...

Good Morning Alex We are nearing the end of our single storey build with Metro and couldn't be happier. Our slab went do...

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aandsc

18 March 2020

Re: First Home - Northern AdelaideBuilding A New House

Mar 18, 2020 3:14 pm

We have had some amazing progress over the past three weeks, it is coming along very quickly and very seamlessly. Electrical is in, brick work is now completed and well above our expectations, insulation almost completed and gyprock is done! I was a little worried about the brick colour as the build...

We have had some amazing progress over the past three weeks, it is coming along very quickly and very seamlessly. Electr...

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aandsc

12 March 2020

Re: ADELAIDE- difficult block- builder recsBuilding A New House

Mar 12, 2020 12:38 pm

Hi Bec Congratulations on the purchase of land! Exciting times. We aren't building on a difficult block perse, but if you haven't spoken to Metro Homes SA yet it might be worth a shot see if they can help. They have been fantastic. I am not sure of their classification but I would say it is a mix be...

Hi Bec Congratulations on the purchase of land! Exciting times. We aren't building on a difficult block perse, but if yo...

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aandsc

10 March 2020

Re: How long is the wait until slab goesBuilding A New House

Mar 10, 2020 1:57 pm

Ours was about 4 weeks after final finance approval and council approval :)

Ours was about 4 weeks after final finance approval and council approval

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aandsc

23 February 2020

Re: First Home - Northern AdelaideBuilding A New House

Feb 23, 2020 9:23 pm

Hi StephMarie We are building with Metro Homes and are so impressed so far. Everything has been so straightforward and nothing was too much trouble when we were a little confused and uneasy before signing the contract. We are currently at brick stage and workmanship has been great and very efficient...

Hi StephMarie We are building with Metro Homes and are so impressed so far. Everything has been so straightforward and n...

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aandsc

20 February 2020

Re: External coloursBuilding A New House

Feb 20, 2020 1:55 pm

Hi Ourfirsthomehy Lovely choices. The only things I would consider to break up the darkness would be, Brighton Lite Mortar and Surfmist Facia to match the Surfmist eaves? :) Visualisers are also a great tool, you should be able to replicate most of those products. PGH - https://www.pghbricks.com.au/...

Hi Ourfirsthomehy Lovely choices. The only things I would consider to break up the darkness would be, Brighton Lite Mort...

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aandsc

22 January 2020

Re: fencing fencing fencing - SABuilding A New House

Jan 22, 2020 11:31 am

Hi Fryxx Congratulations on your build! I don't know to much about the claim for costs with neighbours sadly as our builder is doing that for us. But I thought I would comment on the time to install the fence, I think it would very much depend on what your builder is completing for you i.e. if they ...

Hi Fryxx Congratulations on your build! I don't know to much about the claim for costs with neighbours sadly as our buil...

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aandsc

20 January 2020

Re: Exterior trim colours - meltdown over shades of white anBuilding A New House

Jan 20, 2020 8:12 am

I hope that helps 😊

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20 January 2020

Re: Exterior trim colours - meltdown over shades of white anBuilding A New House

Jan 20, 2020 8:10 am

Would there be any chance of changing the wall paint colour so you can have the Surfmist frames, even half strength Surfmist on the trims so you have a contrast? Or vice versa We had the same issue as we were only allocated one colour choice, but I feel like the shade difference would be more obviou...

Would there be any chance of changing the wall paint colour so you can have the Surfmist frames, even half strength Surf...

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aandsc

3 January 2020

Re: First Home - Northern AdelaideBuilding A New House

Jan 03, 2020 11:26 am

We have finally settled on our land and site works and slab have now been completed. We were quite worried that the pour would have been done in extreme heat and crack, the temperature ended up being 32 degrees and so far (almost two weeks later) we are truly impressed with the finish of the slab. [...

We have finally settled on our land and site works and slab have now been completed. We were quite worried that the pour...

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aandsc

26 October 2019

Re: New Home Build - AdelaideBuilding A New House

Oct 26, 2019 2:13 pm

That is great to hear, thank you for taking the time to reply. We have been keeping any eye on a few homes going up in our estate and we have to say they workmanship is fabulous. Our CSR is Stephen Kitchin, we haven't had contact with him yet but I imagine we will very soon as things start to progre...

That is great to hear, thank you for taking the time to reply. We have been keeping any eye on a few homes going up in o...

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aandsc

25 October 2019

First Home - Northern AdelaideBuilding A New House

Oct 25, 2019 10:11 pm

Hi Everyone My husband and I have this week received full approval and successful valuation on our first home! Excited is an understatement. We are building on a 375sqm block in the Northern Suburbs (Gawler council area). Our experience so far has been smooth and very timely. We are awaiting full co...

Hi Everyone My husband and I have this week received full approval and successful valuation on our first home! Excited i...

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aandsc

24 October 2019

Re: New Home Build - AdelaideBuilding A New House

Oct 24, 2019 3:15 pm

Hi Nanijag How did your build with Metro go? We have just gone through the administration/ contract process with them and are impressed so far! Kindest Regards SC :)

Hi Nanijag How did your build with Metro go? We have just gone through the administration/ contract process with them an...

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