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Hi, just wondering anyone engaged with TA BC named Hannah? Is she good at coordination? Not sure normally how long your guys get replied from your BC? Thanks
Can't comment on this, but our BC has been awesome. Maybe 2 day reply tops. And the replies have been very thorough and answers everything even if I list 20 questions 😂
Has your build started yet?
Not wanting to hijack thread, and interested to see how your build is coming along also…noticed Insta has also paused atm.
However, has anyone had issues with the second level not being hebel? Ie cracking in render as the blue board / cladding moves? We are also speaking with TA and thinking about asking re doing hebel both bottom and top, but not sure of cost year.
For this build we are doing Hebel both top and bottom. We previously lived in a Hebel home for 12 years and it also can get small cracks where the boards join. Regardless of material, including brick, there will always be small movement.
Not wanting to hijack thread, and interested to see how your build is coming along also…noticed Insta has also paused atm.
However, has anyone had issues with the second level not being hebel? Ie cracking in render as the blue board / cladding moves? We are also speaking with TA and thinking about asking re doing hebel both bottom and top, but not sure of cost year.
our first floor was 152m2 and I believe the extra charge for Hebel was 12k.
just as an fyi re cost and size.
Thank you both, info is much appreciated!
Hi guys. Sorry we've been MIA, have had lots of things come up (like having another kid!) that has made us completely forget about this thread.
A quick update, and may get into more detail if I find the time:
We have finished lockup stage (although we disagree), and plaster is going in as we speak. We have had our fair share of issues and delays.
One thing I'll say is, I can live with delays in the build due to trades and material. I can't live with poor workmanship, lack of quality and an illogical flow of work.
We are quite disappointed with the issues we have dealt with so far, and if we didn't catch issues and constantly kick up a fuss, it would have been swept under the rug (or hidden under the plaster let's say) and we wouldn't have known the difference, except possibly later down the line after having moved in.
Anyway, we are on track to have fixing stage completed before Christmas. Our contract ends around mid April, so hoping they can deliver before that, but I definitely won't hold my breath.
Thanks for the detailed reply. For ourselves - so far so good. But have seen TA getting more businesses and busier - not sure if they could still maintain the expected "boutique" level...
The cost of the tank ($5k+) is really an "OUCH"... I am still very struggling whether we shall move to full electricity and opt for heat pump. Obviously the tank itself would not be able to justify the so heavy investment.
This post of yours has not aged well... Specifically around the maintenance of the expected "boutique" level. 😂
Thanks for the detailed reply. For ourselves - so far so good. But have seen TA getting more businesses and busier - not sure if they could still maintain the expected "boutique" level...
The cost of the tank ($5k+) is really an "OUCH"... I am still very struggling whether we shall move to full electricity and opt for heat pump. Obviously the tank itself would not be able to justify the so heavy investment.
This post of yours has not aged well... Specifically around the maintenance of the expected "boutique" level. 😂
Funny thing about sales renderings they always age well.
they generate sales and suck battlers in for deposits to start the design/construct process.
The pit falls come later, OUCH, generally by design
OT, The disconnect between Green washing and reality is starting to hit home with cost and interest rate increases.
Hi guys. Sorry we've been MIA, have had lots of things come up (like having another kid!) that has made us completely forget about this thread.
A quick update, and may get into more detail if I find the time:
We have finished lockup stage (although we disagree), and plaster is going in as we speak. We have had our fair share of issues and delays.
One thing I'll say is, I can live with delays in the build due to trades and material. I can't live with poor workmanship, lack of quality and an illogical flow of work.
We are quite disappointed with the issues we have dealt with so far, and if we didn't catch issues and constantly kick up a fuss, it would have been swept under the rug (or hidden under the plaster let's say) and we wouldn't have known the difference, except possibly later down the line after having moved in.
Anyway, we are on track to have fixing stage completed before Christmas. Our contract ends around mid April, so hoping they can deliver before that, but I definitely won't hold my breath.
Hi.
We have just signed our HIA. It has been and frustrating road to get here. I’m sad to hear about your frustrations. Wondering if you had building inspectors throughout your journey? If so, who? How did Thomas Archer go fixing up all the issues they reported?
If you have any advice for us I would be very grateful.
Thank you
Zoe.
Hi guys. Sorry we've been MIA, have had lots of things come up (like having another kid!) that has made us completely forget about this thread.
A quick update, and may get into more detail if I find the time:
We have finished lockup stage (although we disagree), and plaster is going in as we speak. We have had our fair share of issues and delays.
One thing I'll say is, I can live with delays in the build due to trades and material. I can't live with poor workmanship, lack of quality and an illogical flow of work.
We are quite disappointed with the issues we have dealt with so far, and if we didn't catch issues and constantly kick up a fuss, it would have been swept under the rug (or hidden under the plaster let's say) and we wouldn't have known the difference, except possibly later down the line after having moved in.
Anyway, we are on track to have fixing stage completed before Christmas. Our contract ends around mid April, so hoping they can deliver before that, but I definitely won't hold my breath.
Hi.
We have just signed our HIA. It has been and frustrating road to get here. I’m sad to hear about your frustrations. Wondering if you had building inspectors throughout your journey? If so, who? How did Thomas Archer go fixing up all the issues they reported?
If you have any advice for us I would be very grateful.
Thank you
Zoe.
Hi Zoe,
I think we have spoken briefly in the TA Facebook group. Same names as our username here.
We are using Darbecca. Luckily, our SS has been receptive to fixing issues, although I do feel a general attitude towards 'this is unnecessary but I'll do it anyway to make you happy."
Darbecca have been great with the thoroughness of their inspections, and also general help and guidance with the plethora of building issues that we have come up against.
My advice moving into the build phase is, try to stay on top of what is happening, as I know if I didn't pull them up on all the things I did, they would have moved ahead and covered up the issues.
Best of luck, and feel free to reach out to me on Facebook if you have any questions etc. That you don't get comfortable speaking about in public.
Cheers,
Jay
Thanks for the detailed reply. For ourselves - so far so good. But have seen TA getting more businesses and busier - not sure if they could still maintain the expected "boutique" level...
The cost of the tank ($5k+) is really an "OUCH"... I am still very struggling whether we shall move to full electricity and opt for heat pump. Obviously the tank itself would not be able to justify the so heavy investment.
This post of yours has not aged well... Specifically around the maintenance of the expected "boutique" level. 😂
Would you mind sharing a bit on the major issues you have experienced? Obviously am not after a very detailed list; but would like to be cautious about the big (hidden) problems...
Thanks!!
Hi guys. Sorry we've been MIA, have had lots of things come up (like having another kid!) that has made us completely forget about this thread.
A quick update, and may get into more detail if I find the time:
We have finished lockup stage (although we disagree), and plaster is going in as we speak. We have had our fair share of issues and delays.
One thing I'll say is, I can live with delays in the build due to trades and material. I can't live with poor workmanship, lack of quality and an illogical flow of work.
We are quite disappointed with the issues we have dealt with so far, and if we didn't catch issues and constantly kick up a fuss, it would have been swept under the rug (or hidden under the plaster let's say) and we wouldn't have known the difference, except possibly later down the line after having moved in.
Anyway, we are on track to have fixing stage completed before Christmas. Our contract ends around mid April, so hoping they can deliver before that, but I definitely won't hold my breath.
Hi.
We have just signed our HIA. It has been and frustrating road to get here. I’m sad to hear about your frustrations. Wondering if you had building inspectors throughout your journey? If so, who? How did Thomas Archer go fixing up all the issues they reported?
If you have any advice for us I would be very grateful.
Thank you
Zoe.
Hi Zoe,
I think we have spoken briefly in the TA Facebook group. Same names as our username here.
We are using Darbecca. Luckily, our SS has been receptive to fixing issues, although I do feel a general attitude towards 'this is unnecessary but I'll do it anyway to make you happy."
Darbecca have been great with the thoroughness of their inspections, and also general help and guidance with the plethora of building issues that we have come up against.
My advice moving into the build phase is, try to stay on top of what is happening, as I know if I didn't pull them up on all the things I did, they would have moved ahead and covered up the issues.
Best of luck, and feel free to reach out to me on Facebook if you have any questions etc. That you don't get comfortable speaking about in public.
Cheers,
Jay
Hi Jay,
Sorry to hear about your frustrations. We are currently with TA but now seriously considering other builders due to a few factors..
What stage are you at now?
Would you build with them again?
Appreciate your feedback.. we’re at a cross road..
Hello - sorry to jump in .. we are with TA building atm - we would not build with them again. The headache and drama is not worth it. Go with a smaller builder where you are more important and they need your business.