Posts by Nico • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Re: JG King Lexington 240 - Frame up windows inBuilding A New House

27 May 2017

May 27, 2017 7:51 pm

Yea big builders not really with the keys but small builders will do it. I felt my SS would specifically lock the place up like Fort Knox if he knew I was coming. If you really need access the internal garage door has hinges on the garage side (as that door opens into garage) so if your handy you ca...

Yea big builders not really with the keys but small builders will do it. I felt my SS would specifically lock the place ...

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Re: Our new home- Odyssey 2Building A New House

27 May 2017

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May 27, 2017 8:23 am

We had a few things change in price between estimates and tender. Whilst it was nothing major there was no satisfactory explanation for any of it so it was very frustrating. For us it was our sliding doors changing prices. And honestly, Bank's explanation above is better than anything JGK ever gave ...

We had a few things change in price between estimates and tender. Whilst it was nothing major there was no satisfactory ...

Re: Our new home- Odyssey 2Building A New House

25 May 2017

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May 25, 2017 8:14 am

Our bank insisted on method A after Kings pushed method B initially. Their reason here was interesting. Our bank says to protect yourself against the builder going bankrupt mid-build, choose the payment method that has the bigger payments later on, not early on. If the builders goes under mid build ...

Our bank insisted on method A after Kings pushed method B initially. Their reason here was interesting. Our bank says to...

Re: JG King Lexington 240 - Frame going upBuilding A New House

25 May 2017

May 25, 2017 8:07 am

I think it takes a lot for the builder to stop. The reason for the delay is probably due to the valuer not attending site or not providing his report. I'd tell Kings about what's going on though with the bank being slow. Might be worth telling your admin person too.

I think it takes a lot for the builder to stop. The reason for the delay is probably due to the valuer not attending sit...

Re: JG King modified Heywood - Roof!Building A New House

24 May 2017

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May 24, 2017 5:48 pm

Can you just change to open shelves? Or did you want doors. We have the open shelves and think they are great.

Re: JG King modified Heywood - Frame done, sort of!Building A New House

19 May 2017

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May 19, 2017 8:14 am

From memory our baths didn't go in until the fix off stage at the end, though from memory they were covered in the contract in the fit out stage with troughs. Ours were hob style so it may be different with free standing. I just would have thought it was tiled under a free standing though. Not to wo...

From memory our baths didn't go in until the fix off stage at the end, though from memory they were covered in the contr...

Re: JG King modified Heywood - Frame done, sort of!Building A New House

18 May 2017

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May 18, 2017 8:08 pm

Great news. Can I ask about the bath though? Did it arrive a bit early or is your tiling starting soon?

JG King Lexington 240 - new buildBuilding A New House

12 May 2017

May 12, 2017 7:49 am

In our 6 month build we got called by the SS maybe 4 times. It was only when the SS wanted something that he called us. Most calls and SMS went unanswered. No email was ever answered. There were no updates on progress nor warnings on invoices. Invoices just arrived via email from head office. We fou...

In our 6 month build we got called by the SS maybe 4 times. It was only when the SS wanted something that he called us. ...

Re: JG King Lexington 240 - new buildBuilding A New House

10 May 2017

May 10, 2017 5:23 pm

Howdy fellow Lexington builder :) I hope you guys have a smooth and happy build. If there is anything I can share with you, feel free to ask. Which model smeg rangehood did you pick? And what solar hot water did you upgrade to? Nico

Howdy fellow Lexington builder I hope you guys have a smooth and happy build. If there is anything I can share with you,...

9 May 2017

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May 09, 2017 6:47 pm

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A few more pictures showing our home

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Building Lexington 240Building A New House

9 May 2017

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May 09, 2017 5:23 pm

We got our keys last Monday at the final inspection and took possession of the house that day. Our removalists came the next day on Tuesday and we have spent most of the time since unpacking and cleaning. It has been a big week to say the least. Overall the experience has been good and the quality i...

We got our keys last Monday at the final inspection and took possession of the house that day. Our removalists came the ...

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Re: Building the Metricon Fortitude 32Building A New House

29 April 2017

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Apr 29, 2017 8:02 pm

In my experience, trades such as brickies and concreters only do a single job each day, so even if it's a relatively small job like a mailbox you still have to pay for a full days labour plus the materials.

In my experience, trades such as brickies and concreters only do a single job each day, so even if it's a relatively sma...

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Re: JG King modified Heywood - Slab!Building A New House

28 April 2017

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Apr 28, 2017 12:51 pm

Lols did they specify which month though? Could be December next year. Sorry tho I feel the frustrations of slow movement especially when everyone around you is moving on at speed. At least your slab is curing.

Lols did they specify which month though? Could be December next year. Sorry tho I feel the frustrations of slow movemen...

26 April 2017

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Apr 26, 2017 3:00 pm

We have our occupancy certificate! JGK are just doing the final paint and clean but in true JGK style they just need another day. As such, handover is pushed to Monday and the removalist is booked for Tuesday.

We have our occupancy certificate! JGK are just doing the final paint and clean but in true JGK style they just need ano...

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Re: Building Metricon Glendale 42 Limited Edition in GeelongBuilding A New House

25 April 2017

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Apr 25, 2017 8:51 pm

The water on the ground looks to be near the rear roller door, but the water on the cieling is more around the PowerPoint for the garage opener which is in the centre (have I got that right?) could you have 2 sources of water as the water on the ground looks like it radiated from (or to) the roller ...

The water on the ground looks to be near the rear roller door, but the water on the cieling is more around the PowerPoin...

Re: Our second home-JG King Memphis - We are in!Building A New House

24 April 2017

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Apr 24, 2017 9:16 am

That's a great find! And when your kids grow out of it you can probably sell it for the same amount again [emoji383] [emoji383]

That's a great find! And when your kids grow out of it you can probably sell it for the same amount again

24 April 2017

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Apr 24, 2017 9:14 am

Thats fantastic news, how exciting for you! I hope the final inspection goes well. P.s im intrigued by paper blinds, what are they? Thanks Julia we are officially counting sleeps now. The paper blinds are called schottis at IKEA. They are a very simple paper/polyester temporary window blind that st...

Thanks Julia we are officially counting sleeps now. The paper blinds are called schottis at IKEA. They are a very simpl...

22 April 2017

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Apr 22, 2017 8:20 am

CFO inspection has passed. Hooray [emoji322]. Council just need a see an installers certificate for the gas or plumbing and we are good to go. (Apparently JGK arrange some certificates after inspection and then the council certificate gets issued). Final paint is booked for next Wednesday and house ...

CFO inspection has passed. Hooray . Council just need a see an installers certificate for the gas or plumbing and we are...

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Re: Our second home-JG King Memphis - We are in!Building A New House

22 April 2017

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Apr 22, 2017 8:07 am

Where did the kids cubby house come from and can I ask how much and how hard to install? Backyard looks huge and flat, your kids will love it.

Where did the kids cubby house come from and can I ask how much and how hard to install? Backyard looks huge and flat, y...