The site start date was supposed to be last Monday, but the site manager re-considered some overhead lines which were previously thought to be no problem, and required a permit to work under. This has been issued now, and we're just waiting for flags to be put on an oddly-low-hanging Telstra cable that connects our neighbours house to a pole across the street, right over our future drive way...
Metricon Merricks 42 Clarion - Melbourne
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After a few more rounds of slashing weeds and cleaning up, we have a temporary fence and portable loo on-site! It really is such a small difference but it feels like such a big step.
The site start date was supposed to be last Monday, but the site manager re-considered some overhead lines which were previously thought to be no problem, and required a permit to work under. This has been issued now, and we're just waiting for flags to be put on an oddly-low-hanging Telstra cable that connects our neighbours house to a pole across the street, right over our future drive way...
The site start date was supposed to be last Monday, but the site manager re-considered some overhead lines which were previously thought to be no problem, and required a permit to work under. This has been issued now, and we're just waiting for flags to be put on an oddly-low-hanging Telstra cable that connects our neighbours house to a pole across the street, right over our future drive way...
Excavation day 1
Week 2: power box, some concrete piering, and a pool...
Pre-pour inspection all clear. Ready to pour the slab!
Very exciting!! I thought "that doesn't look like the Merricks" but then realised the pic is from the back of the block!
Very exciting!! I thought "that doesn't look like the Merricks" but then realised the pic is from the back of the block!
You're right! There's a bit of a hill behind the house and the block backs onto a reserve so it's a bit easier to get an overview in one frame than from the front driveway.
From this angle we're in front of the garage.
Happy Slabsgiving!
How come you have a drain inside your garage? Congratulations on on slab!
How come you have a drain inside your garage? Congratulations on on slab!
How come you have a drain inside your ... outdoor room
This is the plumbing for a sink waste, there will also be a cold water point and gas point coming for the outdoor kitchen.
Framing going up.
Hi r_13
Your timing is very similar to ours! We slabbed within 3 days of you, and similar with framing.
It's nice to finally see something rising up out of the ground, isn't it!
Hope it all goes smoothly, I'll be watching!
p.s. gorgeous block and surrounding autumn trees, where are you building?
Your timing is very similar to ours! We slabbed within 3 days of you, and similar with framing.
It's nice to finally see something rising up out of the ground, isn't it!
Hope it all goes smoothly, I'll be watching!
p.s. gorgeous block and surrounding autumn trees, where are you building?
Hi r_13
Your timing is very similar to ours! We slabbed within 3 days of you, and similar with framing.
It's nice to finally see something rising up out of the ground, isn't it!
Hope it all goes smoothly, I'll be watching!
p.s. gorgeous block and surrounding autumn trees, where are you building?
Your timing is very similar to ours! We slabbed within 3 days of you, and similar with framing.
It's nice to finally see something rising up out of the ground, isn't it!
Hope it all goes smoothly, I'll be watching!
p.s. gorgeous block and surrounding autumn trees, where are you building?
Hi Blacktea2sugars
I read your thread, looks like you've progressed really quickly from land auction to construction (at least, compared to us!). Very exciting to see it all taking shape.
We're building in the eastern suburbs Maroondah area, on a subdivided "battleaxe" property in a built up area. Several homes are under construction in the same street, though not neighbouring. It's a symptom of a change in zoning in 2015 reducing the minimum block size from about 1500m2 to 850ish leading to a few people with 2000+ blocks going for subdivision. This is partly the reason for our headaches with planning permits because there are several restrictive Overlays. Anyway, many different building companies with different timelines operating along our street. It's action packed up there!
Ready for roof tiling next week
Roof is looking great, some breakage. More tiles needed to finish the garage.
We have received the slab and frame report from Darbecca, sent through to M today.
We have received the slab and frame report from Darbecca, sent through to M today.
I had a site walkaround with the SS yesterday, it was good to walk in the space, and to go up the ladder to the upper floor.
We went line by line over the schedule of defects on the Darbecca report - it was very reassuring. SS took the report seriously, and explained the significance of each noted defect and the rectification strategies. A majority of items had already been fixed, and timelines were given for the remainder, most of which will be done this week.
Front door frame is delivered, all windows and sliding and stacker doors have been delivered and are being installed. Rough ins done or underway for heating/cooling ducting, electrical, and plumbing. Should be ready for pre-plaster inspection by the end of the month.
We went line by line over the schedule of defects on the Darbecca report - it was very reassuring. SS took the report seriously, and explained the significance of each noted defect and the rectification strategies. A majority of items had already been fixed, and timelines were given for the remainder, most of which will be done this week.
Front door frame is delivered, all windows and sliding and stacker doors have been delivered and are being installed. Rough ins done or underway for heating/cooling ducting, electrical, and plumbing. Should be ready for pre-plaster inspection by the end of the month.
More tiles delivered. Starting to wrap the walls. Plumbing rough in is done and we can see the green pipes installed to put rainwater through to the toilets.
The front door frame and double glazed windows and stacker doors are installed. The window splashback in the kitchen looks good, too.
The Hebel will be here soon.
The front door frame and double glazed windows and stacker doors are installed. The window splashback in the kitchen looks good, too.
The Hebel will be here soon.
If you have chosen a Dulux colour externally I would make some large sample boards with Dulux paint to compare to the final colour.
If you have chosen a Dulux colour externally I would make some large sample boards with Dulux paint to compare to the final colour.
Thanks for the tip Mirrmu83 - why do you suggest that, just to make sure the right colours are used?
Hey r13
Looking very nice there! Our frame had some issues too. glad to see they are responsive to the fixes/recommendations.
Good to see the wrap, now the weather can do pretty much what it wants (and in Melbourne it will!)
you must be pleased
Looking very nice there! Our frame had some issues too. glad to see they are responsive to the fixes/recommendations.
Good to see the wrap, now the weather can do pretty much what it wants (and in Melbourne it will!)
you must be pleased
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