Posts by Hurrow • Home Renovation & Building Forum

13 March 2018

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Mar 13, 2018 7:11 am

Someone left a door open Friday so we managed to get in for a look, we were very happy with everything and there was blue stickers everywhere. I was pleased about this as it meant the manager was thorough. Mostly paintwork. The painters were back yesterday so hopefully they did a good job. Tilers a...

Looks great, I hope PCI goes well! I would guess that it would be difficult to put a powerpoint on the island now, altho...

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7 March 2018

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Mar 07, 2018 8:19 pm

We had our PCI yesterday which went ok but not as smoothly as we'd hoped. The PD inspector and the Darbecca inspector had both been through the day before, apparently PD passed it but Darbecca had plenty of issues of varying degrees. We talked through the Darbecca report, some of the stuff was issu...

We got our update, unfortunately we're now looking at 4 weeks rather than 2 from PCI to handover, so it'll be the first...

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7 March 2018

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Mar 07, 2018 1:51 pm

Yes mine were all different from the PD plans. Out by 5-10mm. Overall each window dimention only changed 2-3mm in either dimention. see more at hoffmangoldwithporterdavis.wordpress.com Ok, mine are all out by about 3 cm or so but it sounds like that is pretty normal. I'm very glad we didn't just or...

Ok, mine are all out by about 3 cm or so but it sounds like that is pretty normal. I'm very glad we didn't just order b...

7 March 2018

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Mar 07, 2018 11:20 am

Has anyone else found when measuring their windows for blinds that the distances are off by a few cm compared to the spec on the PD plans? All my 2400mm windows are actually about 2365 to 2370 from one end of the recess to the other, similarly most of the 1800mm are about 1770mm or so. Is this to b...

Mine were the complete opposite, length they were correct but width my measurements were about 5cm more haha Yes mine w...

7 March 2018

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Mar 07, 2018 7:50 am

Has anyone else found when measuring their windows for blinds that the distances are off by a few cm compared to the spe...

7 March 2018

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Mar 07, 2018 5:16 am

Our temp fence has been removed. We don’t even have a date for PCI yet. Is it normal to remove it so soon? They are hoping to do PCI next week some time. Ours came down a week or two before PCI as well.

Ours came down a week or two before PCI as well.

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7 March 2018

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Mar 07, 2018 3:53 am

We had our PCI yesterday which went ok but not as smoothly as we'd hoped. The PD inspector and the Darbecca inspector ha...

6 March 2018

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Mar 06, 2018 3:32 pm

[quote="gillybean"][quote="Waldorf_Grange_Build"]Got a call from our fencing company this morning. We are days away from handover and apparently our neighbour with the vacant lot next door has refused to pay half for a new fence between our blocks. The reasoning is that they pla...

Wow some people can just be complete a.......s Doesn’t matter what they plan to do, they are the current owners so they...

5 March 2018

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Mar 05, 2018 3:48 pm

Had a great win purchased 2 x tv wall mounts for 89 bucks at bunnings that are usually close to 200 bucks each normally. Love a deal.... see more at hoffmangoldwithporterdavis.wordpress.com Which ones did you get? I am just looking at these ones? https://www.bunnings.com.au/crest-large-tilt-tv-wall...

Which ones did you get? I am just looking at these ones? https://www.bunnings.com.au/crest-large ... t_p0011996

5 March 2018

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Mar 05, 2018 3:37 pm

Really good news today for the practical completion inspection PD have agreed to fix the render on the back wall. Thry start work on that tommorow. There's about 20 spots where there's painting to be fixed and a small amount of grouting and ceiling that needs to be done. Our site supervisor is orga...

Got the keys see more at hoffmangoldwithporterdavis.wordpress.com Congratulations! Looks like you have a busy week line...

5 March 2018

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Mar 05, 2018 2:30 pm

Darbecca PCI inspection today, PD inspection tomorrow. Assuming all goes well we should have handover 2 weeks from tomorrow hopefully!

Darbecca PCI inspection today, PD inspection tomorrow. Assuming all goes well we should have handover 2 weeks from tomor...

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3 March 2018

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Mar 03, 2018 7:44 am

If you want to know how to save big $$$ post handover read my latest blog post see more at hoffmangoldwithporterdavis.wordpress.com What sort of stuff are you looking at doing with Techsmax? I'll be interested to hear what you think of the blinds from Blinds Online as well, we're probably going to ...

What sort of stuff are you looking at doing with Techsmax? I'll be interested to hear what you think of the blinds from...

Re: Our First Home - Ballarat - We have a Building Permit !Building A New House

28 February 2018

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Feb 28, 2018 10:25 am

Thank you for your kind words. Yes. Been a few twists and turns, but got there in the end. Hopefully, the house comes together. Some garden inspo pics I like to have some of the elements in our garden, especially the concrete looking planter boxes. Who knows if we could do it ourselves. My partner ...

Hi icat, we saw this type of concrete garden bed on the weekend at a display home and my wife is actually going to talk...

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27 February 2018

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Feb 27, 2018 3:35 pm

Just got a text message from AGL saying we have a gas bill to pay, who is meant to pay that? We haven’t had handover yet. I’ve emailed PD but they’ve ignored it. My husband usually deals with them but is too busy at work this week and it’s such a minor issue I want to sort it out myself. Thanks. We...

We haven’t paid gas or electricity during the build but now that we are close to handover it will be switched into our ...

26 February 2018

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Feb 26, 2018 6:51 pm

PCI is now booked for mid next week, according to my SS we should have handover a couple of weeks later. There is a bit of stuff that we both know needs to get done post PCI but he seems pretty confident that it will be fine and it's the same timeline he delivered on for our neighbors next door. Her...

PCI is now booked for mid next week, according to my SS we should have handover a couple of weeks later. There is a bit ...

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26 February 2018

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Feb 26, 2018 11:28 am

Another question, if we get a credit on site cost, would we be able to change/add stuff before we finally sign the building contracts. Where are you up to in the process Ashik? Have you done tender, WoS, contract etc already or are those all coming up? All done.. back in Apr/May, .. have a post som...

Where are you up to in the process Ashik? Have you done tender, WoS, contract etc already or are those all coming up? A...

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26 February 2018

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Feb 26, 2018 11:07 am

Where are you up to in the process Ashik? Have you done tender, WoS, contract etc already or are those all coming up?

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26 February 2018

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Feb 26, 2018 10:53 am

how long does it take for the porter davis to do the soil testing once the land has titled? we badly want to know how much its gonna cost us post the soil test as they haven't fixed the site costs yet. PD did a preliminary soil test for us before the land had titled, and then did the second test ab...

PD did a preliminary soil test for us before the land had titled, and then did the second test about a week or so after...

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25 February 2018

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Feb 25, 2018 6:58 pm

After 4 weeks overseas i came back and the house is approaching completion .... Handover not far now. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/71080_1519531855.jpg I think its Time to assemble the Landscape crew from now lol Looking good! Did you have PD do the driveway for you?

Looking good! Did you have PD do the driveway for you?