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TaraDog

25 February 2016

Re: Allcastle Homes Grandworth 40 MKIIIBuilding A New House

Feb 25, 2016 9:20 am

Well the good news is that our approval to build just came back from the Private Certifier. As I've been saying in this thread, we have made some changes to the kitchen layout which left me with a small island bench of only 1400mm long. The depth is 900mm. We can't lengthen anymore. However, to try ...

Well the good news is that our approval to build just came back from the Private Certifier. As I've been saying in this ...

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TaraDog

24 February 2016

Re: Allcastle Savannah- Gregory HillsBuilding A New House

Feb 24, 2016 9:01 am

You might be lucky Wazza and get it finished by end of April. Fingers crossed.

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TaraDog

11 February 2016

Re: External Colours to go with PGH Blackheath BricksInterior Decorating Lounge

Feb 11, 2016 2:55 pm

VandM - What did you decide on? We are at early stages as well. We have picked Blackheath Bricks with off-white mortar, dark grey roof and downpipes. We are having timber coloured front door and garage door (can't remember the name but similar to a Mahoganny). We originally choose Woodland grey for ...

VandM - What did you decide on? We are at early stages as well. We have picked Blackheath Bricks with off-white mortar, ...

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TaraDog

21 January 2016

Re: Allcastle Homes Grandworth 40 MKIIIBuilding A New House

Jan 21, 2016 12:28 pm

We decided to go with a Private Certifier to get the demolition approval, rather than through the local council. In my view, the Private Certifier is the way to go. It really didn't end up costing too much more than the Council fees and the person we had did it extremely quickly and efficiently. Ver...

We decided to go with a Private Certifier to get the demolition approval, rather than through the local council. In my v...

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TaraDog

20 January 2016

Re: Allcastle Homes Grandworth 40 MKIIIBuilding A New House

Jan 20, 2016 5:22 pm

we're building a 40mkIII in Baulkham Hills which is up to brick laying. total cost so far is $430k including $10k in tile upgrade, third garage, alfresco, and we transplanted the kitchen out of the newbury 37 into ours, which has a servery window onto the al fresco. the frisge is now where the kitc...

Hi Scott, is it a two storey home? so turn key including landscape and driveway and at handover key will cost you $430K...

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TaraDog

20 January 2016

Re: Allcastle Homes Grandworth 40 MKIIIBuilding A New House

Jan 20, 2016 5:16 pm

Hi Tara, how did you go with the raised height? iam looking in to build with Allcastle as well. Just paid a deposit on the soil test and contour survey, Just wondering how long did they give you for tender acceptance? May i ask where you are building? iam planning to build in Ryde. ZC[/quote] Hi ZC ...

Hi Tara, how did you go with the raised height? iam looking in to build with Allcastle as well. Just paid a deposit on t...

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TaraDog

22 December 2015

Re: Allcastle Homes Grandworth 40 MKIIIBuilding A New House

Dec 22, 2015 8:29 am

We're still going with the raised height of the house. Have paid the next tender deposit. At this stage, looks like demolition of our current home in mid March. Going through a private certifier, rather than Council, to get approval to demolish. Council has too much paperwork and seems like they'll ...

We're still going with the raised height of the house. Have paid the next tender deposit. At this stage, looks like demo...

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TaraDog

19 November 2015

Re: Allcastle Homes Grandworth 40 MKIIIBuilding A New House

Nov 19, 2015 8:08 pm

We were forwarded our draft plan which had our proposed house sitting low. Looking at the plan, they have cut areas that we didn't want cut. We went to our plan presentation meeting where items on the plan were explained. The Construction Liaison Officer was very nice. We did, however, ask for the s...

We were forwarded our draft plan which had our proposed house sitting low. Looking at the plan, they have cut areas that...

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TaraDog

18 November 2015

Re: Allcastle Savannah- Gregory HillsBuilding A New House

Nov 18, 2015 7:42 pm

Thanks Wazza773. I did question it, but was told this was the price. It's not even the whole house - just one side to make it level with the rest of the house.

Thanks Wazza773. I did question it, but was told this was the price. It's not even the whole house - just one side to ma...

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TaraDog

18 November 2015

Re: Allcastle Savannah- Gregory HillsBuilding A New House

Nov 18, 2015 6:14 pm

Yep, we were very surprised at that amount. We told them we wanted the house the same as where our current house is. One side of the current house is on piers. It means that it needs to go up about 946mm on one side because we didn't want to cut as our house would look low. The original tender came ...

Yep, we were very surprised at that amount. We told them we wanted the house the same as where our current house is. One...

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TaraDog

17 November 2015

Re: Allcastle Savannah- Gregory HillsBuilding A New House

Nov 17, 2015 6:47 pm

April 2015 - Settled on the land, and received the tender that includes Site costs. This came as a shock, as it was an additional $25,000 which put the house build over our budget. The site costs included fill, drop edge beams around the whole of the house, scaffolding costs, increase piering, mach...

April 2015 - Settled on the land, and received the tender that includes Site costs. This came as a shock, as it was an ...

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TaraDog

10 November 2015

Re: No more renos! Time to build a Washington 29 Wisdom HomeBuilding A New House

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Nov 10, 2015 12:26 pm

Hi Jazz_J. Not sure if you're still on this thread - Love the look of your home using the Blackheath bricks. We were thinking of using Blackheath as well, but have seen some in our area that look poorly done. Did you have any issues with your bricks, such as mortar staining, brick staining, etc.?

Hi Jazz_J. Not sure if you're still on this thread - Love the look of your home using the Blackheath bricks. We were thi...

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TaraDog

9 November 2015

Re: Boral Blackheath: UPDATE 7: Page 5 - Clean bricksGeneral Discussion

Nov 09, 2015 10:43 am

Thanks so much for the information. I love the Blackheath and don't expect anything to be perfect. I was wondering the same as you mentioned - that mostly an inexperienced bricklayer could be the problem. Some of the homes we have seen with the Blackheath look amazing. Your later photos of your bric...

Thanks so much for the information. I love the Blackheath and don't expect anything to be perfect. I was wondering the s...

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TaraDog

8 November 2015

Re: Boral Blackheath: UPDATE 7: Page 5 - Clean bricksGeneral Discussion

Nov 08, 2015 7:35 pm

Hi Wizard, not sure if you're still on this page - I know it's been years - How did you end up going with the brickwork? We were thinking of going with Blackheath (Boral) but have seen some houses that look like the mortar is staining from them. Is your brickwork still ok?

Hi Wizard, not sure if you're still on this page - I know it's been years - How did you end up going with the brickwork?...

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TaraDog

29 October 2015

Re: Allcastle Savannah- Gregory HillsBuilding A New House

Oct 29, 2015 7:59 pm

Yes they say the home is done in about 38 weeks, but I've noticed a few of them being built near me and they seem to be closer to the 12 month mark. There is a 1 year old Allcastle Home (Grandworth 42) for sale around the corner from me which goes for auction end of November, so that will be interes...

Yes they say the home is done in about 38 weeks, but I've noticed a few of them being built near me and they seem to be ...

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TaraDog

29 October 2015

Re: Allcastle Savannah- Gregory HillsBuilding A New House

Oct 29, 2015 12:24 pm

Wow, that looks great. I can't believe they have done that much already.

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TaraDog

26 October 2015

Re: Allcastle Savannah- Gregory HillsBuilding A New House

Oct 26, 2015 4:59 pm

That's great. Would love to see some photos as you progress.

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TaraDog

17 October 2015

Re: Allcastle Homes Grandworth 40 MKIIIBuilding A New House

Oct 17, 2015 6:35 pm

We were after a darker coloured brick. At this stage, it looks like we might go with Boral Bricks - Blackheath colour. This is an upgrade.

We were after a darker coloured brick. At this stage, it looks like we might go with Boral Bricks - Blackheath colour. T...

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TaraDog

11 October 2015

Re: Allcastle Savannah- Gregory HillsBuilding A New House

Oct 11, 2015 2:27 pm

I went out to Boral and Austral today with the list ACH gave me. The list now does not include Emerald, Mahoganny, Mocha, Roma, Mitchell or St George. Jarrah and Sienna were also crossed out by Boral when I got there as they are also not available. There are 19 bricks to choose from. If we go with t...

I went out to Boral and Austral today with the list ACH gave me. The list now does not include Emerald, Mahoganny, Mocha...

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TaraDog

10 October 2015

Re: Allcastle Savannah- Gregory HillsBuilding A New House

Oct 10, 2015 2:29 pm

Did you end up upgrading the bricks? I was just speaking to someone in my street who built with them too and he said there wasn't much of a range so he paid an extra $5K for something a little better.

Did you end up upgrading the bricks? I was just speaking to someone in my street who built with them too and he said the...