Posts by shokel1975 • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Re: KDR| Belrose/Glendale 50| Metro Eastern Suburbs VICBuilding A New House

14 April 2021

Apr 14, 2021 9:26 am

13/04 We finally paid the initial 3.5k deposits. Surveys are all booked in. Managed to sneak in a studio M tour even though the whole month was booked out. Our lovely design consultant Rosa was amazing. She pointed out many ways to cut down on costs for items which weren’t so lucrative so we could ...

That is great news! You’re very lucky to get a studio M appointment so early in the process. It really helps with the f...

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Re: KDR| Belrose/Glendale 50| Metro Eastern Suburbs VICBuilding A New House

6 April 2021

Apr 06, 2021 12:22 pm

This is from our contract. Two charges, the first to extend the slab, the second charge is for bricking up the pillar (it was only timber initially). 117. Provide extension to standard Outdoor room. Note: This item does not include brick piers. This item and price is only suitable for extensions in ...

This is from our contract. Two charges, the first to extend the slab, the second charge is for bricking up the pillar (i...

Re: KDR| Belrose/Glendale 50| Metro Eastern Suburbs VICBuilding A New House

6 April 2021

Apr 06, 2021 12:12 pm

Can I suggest you extend your outdoor room so the pillar is in line with the side of the house? We extended ours as the Glendale usually has the outdoor room go right to edge of house, but for some reason our 'special edition' package had it like yours. You will need the extra width to have enough r...

Can I suggest you extend your outdoor room so the pillar is in line with the side of the house? We extended ours as the ...

Re: Thomas Archer Bayside BuildBuilding A New House

2 April 2021

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Apr 02, 2021 12:07 pm

We set ourselves a target of Easter to get the front done...just stuck in! Fence, gate and driveway slider coming soon but at least the grass is in and it looks more "finished". Not lure how long permit for fence will take (limited to 1200 high or under here in Bayside without a permit). ...

Wow! The jewel in the crown! How stunning is that!! Love your plant selection-especially the ferns😀

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Re: KDR| Belrose/Glendale 50| Metro Eastern Suburbs VICBuilding A New House

22 March 2021

Mar 22, 2021 12:51 pm

HI Forum Buddies, Long-time lurker but finally decided to post on the forum to get some advice on my upcoming KDR builds with Metricon. For context purposes, we have a block of land which the family has been using as an investment property for a while now, however decided to use this prime land in ...

Welcome to the forum and good luck with your build! We built our Glendale 42 in 2019, moving in 15 mths ago. We upgrade...

5 March 2021

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Mar 05, 2021 10:56 pm

[quote="BECAM":3qhjh63i][quote="shokel1975":3qhjh63i][quote="BECAM":3qhjh63i]Hello everyone, has anyone provided your own stuff during the building? I am looking to buy some smart light switches and let the electrician to install. Is this possible? Thanks[/quote:3qhjh63...

Hello everyone, has anyone provided your own stuff during the building? I am looking to buy some smart light switches an...

5 March 2021

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Mar 05, 2021 9:55 pm

Hello everyone, has anyone provided your own stuff during the building? I am looking to buy some smart light switches and let the electrician to install. Is this possible? Thanks Not with Metricon I don’t think. It all has to be as per your signed contract - fixtures and all to be supplied by them.

Not with Metricon I don’t think. It all has to be as per your signed contract - fixtures and all to be supplied by them.

5 March 2021

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Mar 05, 2021 1:15 pm

Question for anyone who has built with Metricon. Are Metricon obligated to give us a copy of site tests conducted? We have paid $1500 to have the contour survey and soil test conducted and this was done a few weeks back. We are awaiting our sales person to give their pre contract presentation but t...

They will give this to you at some stage. We were given it a couple of weeks after it was conducted. We built in Melbou...

5 March 2021

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Mar 05, 2021 1:08 pm

They will give this to you at some stage. We were given it a couple of weeks after it was conducted. We built in Melbou...

Re: Thomas Archer Bayside BuildBuilding A New House

29 December 2020

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Dec 29, 2020 7:21 pm

https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/81615_1609232887.jpg Pool awaiting paving and coping Looks absolutely beautiful!! Love the backyard!

Looks absolutely beautiful!! Love the backyard!

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Re: Things you forget - summary page 32Building A New House

7 December 2020

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Dec 07, 2020 9:19 am

Hi, I think you need a lot more lighting in each room - especially if they are downlights. Our build has 2 downlights in rooms such as study, kids bedrooms, dining. We have 4 lights in rooms such as master, sitting room, living room, rumpus room, upstairs retreat. Also, one light in your garage won'...

Hi, I think you need a lot more lighting in each room - especially if they are downlights. Our build has 2 downlights in...

Re: Thomas Archer Bayside BuildBuilding A New House

22 October 2020

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Oct 22, 2020 1:36 pm

Congratulations! Enjoy your beautiful new home! looking forward to seeing pics of it set up :)

Congratulations! Enjoy your beautiful new home! looking forward to seeing pics of it set up

Re: Thomas Archer Bayside BuildBuilding A New House

16 October 2020

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Oct 16, 2020 5:11 pm

Hi guys PCI was today. Hours and hours of it, but hey, there's a lot to take in. So of the "issues" relating to Darbecca report, all are agreed upon. 98% are paint here and there. Very happy with the house and finish of everything. So, as promised...cue #PhotoSpam.... https://forum.homeon...

Congrats!! House looks great!! What colour is your carpet? Is it blue or grey?

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Re: Thomas Archer Bayside BuildBuilding A New House

13 October 2020

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Oct 13, 2020 6:39 am

Just received FINAL INVOICE! its really happening! 🏠 so exciting! looking forward to seeing more pics! :) We're going through Friday. had a cheeky look today when I met with a fencing contractor. Awesome!!! What a quick build despite stage 4 restrictions!

so exciting! looking forward to seeing more pics! We're going through Friday. had a cheeky look today when I met with a...

Building Bayside : Our Glendale 45Building A New House

13 October 2020

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Oct 13, 2020 6:35 am

[quote="Drew01":27i0sz04]New pantry carcasses installed today, bulkhead, kicker and trims tomorrow, handles once I can get them from the supplier [img:27i0sz04]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201012/b04e50c10e0fe029746f669a521be28e.jpg[/img:27i0sz04][img:27i0sz04]https://uploads.tapatal...

New pantry carcasses installed today, bulkhead, kicker and trims tomorrow, handles once I can get them from the supplier...

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Re: Metricon Merricks 42 Clarion - MelbourneBuilding A New House

7 October 2020

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Oct 07, 2020 11:39 am

:-D https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/83338_1602032329.jpg Congratulations! Such a great feeling to finally get in your house isn’t it?? (Even if the hand soap is absolutely terrible!!) 😃😃

Congratulations! Such a great feeling to finally get in your house isn’t it?? (Even if the hand soap is absolutely terr...

Re: Metricon Merricks 42 Clarion - MelbourneBuilding A New House

6 October 2020

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Oct 06, 2020 6:59 am

Last installment paid. Check. Home insurance organised. Check. Getting handover today... maybe!? This week for sure... Landscaping ongoing, concrete driveway scheduled for 12th Oct. Rental notice given, moving date set 22nd Oct, it's all happening. Good luck @r_13! Such an exciting time!! Enjoy the...

Good luck @r_13! Such an exciting time!! Enjoy the ride 😁

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Re: Thomas Archer Bayside BuildBuilding A New House

4 October 2020

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Oct 04, 2020 5:27 pm

Happy October Everyone. :wink: So, the front fence ad builders signage has gone, yay! bin and toilet are being picked up tomorrow? We are almost there. PCI is this week. Little bits and pieces being done, but will be nice to go in and have a wander through again! https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/8161...

It all looks great!! I can’t believe you are at PCI already.... how exciting!!

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29 September 2020

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Sep 29, 2020 6:38 am

All, question on response time from site manager or construction manager. Based on your experience, how long do you have wait to get a reply from your email to them? 2 or so days. If it was much longer than that I chased them! Agree. If site manage isn't responding then I guess I asked construction...

2 or so days. If it was much longer than that I chased them Agree. If site manage isn't responding then I guess I asked...

28 September 2020