Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Dec 13, 2011 2:46 pm This thread is for those building with Dale Alcock Homes, the idea being to assist with any queries and to offer useful advice, tips and thoughts for your home and the building process. Feel free to post your questions here and also to share your build and ideas with others. You can send me a private message at any time and I will always be happy to assist with any queries you have, including Customer Service related queries and anything and everything to do with building. I look forward to sharing your home building journey with you and helping wherever I can. Best regards, Jemima. Dale Alcock Homes. We love building. T: 08 9242 9200 Mon – Fri 8am-5pm Sat - 10-4 thedacrew@dalealcock.com.au http://www.dalealcock.com.au http://www.facebook.com/dalealcockhomes Re: Tips, advice & ideas for Dale Alcock Homes 2Dec 14, 2011 10:59 am Hi Leonwire. Are you currently building or looking to build? If there's any specific information you need please just let me know and I will be happy to help. Best regards, Jemima. Dale Alcock Homes. We love building. T: 08 9242 9200 Mon – Fri 8am-5pm Sat - 10-4 thedacrew@dalealcock.com.au http://www.dalealcock.com.au http://www.facebook.com/dalealcockhomes Re: Tips, advice & ideas for Dale Alcock Homes 3Dec 19, 2011 12:58 pm Tips for Pre-start Pre-start is an exciting time for those starting out on their home building journey. As exciting as it is choosing all the items for your home, it can also be a little daunting – after all, the selections chosen at this time will in many ways shape the appearance and character of your new home for years to come. Shannon Eachells, the Pre-start Coordinator based at Dale Alcock Central has shared her top tips to ensure the Pre-start phase is kept as streamlined and as simple as possible. Something we really recommend is to visit the Dale Alcock Central office before your Pre-start meeting. You can come and go as often as you please and Consultants are on hand to offer advice. It’s just a really good idea to do some pre-selection so you can get a good grasp of everything involved and hopefully choose some items before your Pre-start meeting. See the rest of her tips here: http://blogs.dalealcock.com.au/tips-for-pre-start If you want to know anything else, please let me know Jemima. Dale Alcock Homes. We love building. T: 08 9242 9200 Mon – Fri 8am-5pm Sat - 10-4 thedacrew@dalealcock.com.au http://www.dalealcock.com.au http://www.facebook.com/dalealcockhomes Re: Tips, advice & ideas for Dale Alcock Homes 4Jan 04, 2012 10:51 am This approximate building timeline assumes that the title is available at sign up. If you have any questions, please let me know. Jemima. Pre-Construction 8-12 Weeks Preliminary Agreement (PPA) Drawing of plans Preparation of contract Finance application Building Licence Application 13-25 weeks Product selection meeting Final amendment of plans Finance approval Land Settlement confirmation (if applicable) Planning and/or Development approval (if applicable) Developer’s approval (if applicable) Building licence approval Water Corporation approval READY TO START CONSTRUCTION Construction Approx 30 weeks COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION Earthworks Concrete footings and slab down Delivery of bricks and windows (First meeting onsite with your Site Manager) Bricklaying Plate height (Second meeting with your Site Manager) Delivery of roof timber Roof carpentry Gutter and down pipes Electrical wiring and plumbing tube Roof cover Plaster float (internal grey render) Ceilings and cornices Plaster set (internal white plaster) Lock up external doors and windows Fitting of doors and shelving Installation of cabinets Installation of bath and toilets Ceramic wall and floor tiling (Third meeting with your Site Manager) Painting Electrical completion Plumbing completion Site clean and internal clean External paving Pre-handover inspection with Site Manager (practical completion) (Fourth meeting with site Manager) Completion of pre-handover items HANDOVER AND KEY COLLECTION Dale Alcock Homes. We love building. T: 08 9242 9200 Mon – Fri 8am-5pm Sat - 10-4 thedacrew@dalealcock.com.au http://www.dalealcock.com.au http://www.facebook.com/dalealcockhomes Re: Tips, advice & ideas for Dale Alcock Homes 5Jan 11, 2012 1:54 pm Do builders put anything else as standard under roof tiles apart from sarking (which we have to pay extra for ) to prevent leaking in the roof? Re: Tips, advice & ideas for Dale Alcock Homes 6Jan 11, 2012 2:47 pm Hi Johnny_Franklin. Thanks for your question. I'm afraid to say that as a standard we just fit roof tiles. Sarking can help to prevent roof leakage, however, as you said - it is at an extra cost. Sorry I couldn't give you another answer If there's anything else you want to know, ask away... Best regards, Jemima. Johnny_Franklin Do builders put anything else as standard under roof tiles apart from sarking (which we have to pay extra for ) to prevent leaking in the roof? Dale Alcock Homes. We love building. T: 08 9242 9200 Mon – Fri 8am-5pm Sat - 10-4 thedacrew@dalealcock.com.au http://www.dalealcock.com.au http://www.facebook.com/dalealcockhomes Re: Tips, advice & ideas for Dale Alcock Homes 7Jan 19, 2012 11:33 am Below is a link to an insightful Q&A with Dale Alcock Homes design manager, Darren Grunwald. He has some lovely design ideas and useful tips for anyone thinking about building, or for those who are in the very early stages and haven’t yet chosen their home’s design. http://blogs.dalealcock.com.au/insightful-handy-tips-for-home-design Here's a little snippet: of the interview What, in your opinion, are some important design tips for easy living? - When imagining your home’s design, try to visualise your furniture and where it will go - How are you going to use a room? Consider flow of traffic – do you want your living room to be out of the way, or are you happy for it to part of a walk-through to another area? - How are you going to live in and move around your home? - What is your overall outlook – do you like a light and airy feel and therefore window placement and size is important? - Think about where your outdoor space is going to be and what you want to address in this area - Consider location of doors when moving rooms around, for example, one door opening straight onto another door, such as the toilet is not the best look – better to open out onto a blank wall If there's anything else you want to know or if you have any tips of your own, feel free to comment via here, the blog, or our Facebook page. Best regards, Jemima. Dale Alcock Homes. We love building. 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