Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Who is building with Beechwood 1181Sep 07, 2011 6:57 pm coastie, we are in a similar situation where we are building is stage 1 - stage 2 is not sold out but stage 1 is and our neighbours have been been there for 8-10yrs (our block was bought privately from a retired couple who bought from the developer) anyhow the trucks from our build have totally ruined part of the road across the road from us, and its getting worse - the road is sinking, from the start of the build it was just the edge of the road, but now its almost half of the road, im so angry about it, and feel for our neighbours, but BW wont do anything, we havent really said much as our build isnt completed, but our neighbours, said if nothing is down about it, then call the council and say the garage bin truck did it. TBH the developer didnt build the roads equipt to hold large trucks, so its not really BW's problems, more the developer, but just makes our street look messy. Our Acreage Build The Lakeview Lodge - Beechwood Homes 01/04/10 YES 2010 - Deposit paid 23/09 - PCI CANCELLED 28/09 - PCI - will it happen.-18 months later 07/10/11 - ITS OURS..WOOHOO Re: Who is building with Beechwood 1182Sep 07, 2011 7:26 pm acrebuild, just so you know, when you build, the builders have to pay a deposit to the council for damage to roads and gutters. Might be worth mentioning to Beechwood... although perhaps they haven't paid it? Either way, it would be their public liability insurance I assume? Theres so many things happening with everyone, some good some bad. We have had progress again today and they did about a quarter of the bricks. Its chugging along quite nicely at the moment. I have to say, I have been dealing with the kitchen company directly and they have been AMAZING! Apollo kitchens. We spent a fair whack on top of the basic kitchen, but they happily let us make a few minor modifications last minute and he sent me a copy of my plan. I love it! Building Beechwood Genesis Muscat (modified) Contract signed- April 19 Benching done- May 19 Piering done- June 27 Slab Plumbing- July 1st Slab poured- July 6th Frame finished- August 11 Re: Who is building with Beechwood 1183Sep 07, 2011 9:08 pm thanks so much Nay, i had no idea, ill be definitely speaking to the council Our Acreage Build The Lakeview Lodge - Beechwood Homes 01/04/10 YES 2010 - Deposit paid 23/09 - PCI CANCELLED 28/09 - PCI - will it happen.-18 months later 07/10/11 - ITS OURS..WOOHOO Re: Who is building with Beechwood 1184Sep 07, 2011 10:33 pm LOL. the only reason I knew about it last time we built was the builders dodged it and the council was ringing us, asking us to pay for it! (the deposit bond) So I assume its still the same deal? Unless they are private roads? anyway, council will have a good idea! Perhaps you should call the builders first and tell them that you will contact council? Good luck! Building Beechwood Genesis Muscat (modified) Contract signed- April 19 Benching done- May 19 Piering done- June 27 Slab Plumbing- July 1st Slab poured- July 6th Frame finished- August 11 Re: Who is building with Beechwood 1186Sep 07, 2011 10:58 pm anything major esm? Our Acreage Build The Lakeview Lodge - Beechwood Homes 01/04/10 YES 2010 - Deposit paid 23/09 - PCI CANCELLED 28/09 - PCI - will it happen.-18 months later 07/10/11 - ITS OURS..WOOHOO Re: Who is building with Beechwood 1188Sep 08, 2011 9:41 am Regarding builders damaging council land with trucks and machinery, I just had a look at our housing specification booklet, because I remember BW having us sign something regarding councils crossover. Basically it says, ''if BW damage council land and are required to repair such damages, the cost shall be to the owners account". Lovely. Beechwood Homes Muscle Creek, Hunter Valley Paid Deposit Oct '10 Colour selec/Contract 17 Aug '11 28 days start- 12 Sept Bricks start 12 Jan Walk-through 12 April Re: Who is building with Beechwood 1189Sep 08, 2011 4:19 pm MR - thats the same clause we had to sign. AFM - had another VERY productive week at our place this week, like most weeks lately, NOTHING was done, i doubt anyone will be at the house tomorrow, all that was done this week was the stone tops in the bathrooms were fitted. what happened to my house being painted.....is the frustrations and being angry starting to effect your relationship with your partners? all hubby and I do lately is snap at each other, we are fed up with it all. Our Acreage Build The Lakeview Lodge - Beechwood Homes 01/04/10 YES 2010 - Deposit paid 23/09 - PCI CANCELLED 28/09 - PCI - will it happen.-18 months later 07/10/11 - ITS OURS..WOOHOO Re: Who is building with Beechwood 1190Sep 08, 2011 9:47 pm Hi all, Well things are progressing, sparky's came and completed all the electrical finish off, and have to say loving all the down lights and the lights we picked for the bedrooms, its makes such a difference, only problem is they put the rangehood up and the kitchen looked fab, but had to take back down as the glass splasback isnt finished they have to order the extra piece but needed all the screw holes to be placed so they can measure and then cut the holes into the glass, so have to wait about 3 weeks double whammy! Sorry I didnt take my camera today....so no pics, we are starting to move in slowly got all our appliances in and love our new fridge. Shutters are going in Monday cant wait to see them installed. Bad news BW still havent come and collected the rubbish....and finished off the items they need too.... Acre1 - I understand your frustration completely, we had days and weeks of no work.......and yep hubby and I had some moments, still are, building and moving is so stressful, I am not sure I would do it again, yet hubby is all up for it, maybe because he hasnt made one phone call and had the task of laising with everyone....Hmmm. I do hope they finish asap, but trust me I am sure you will be in our predicment and have things unfinished and then to get them finished....well hmmmm! ESM - What are you issues? Just wondering if they are similar to mine.....Hope yours are fixed soon? Moon - Have faith you might have a hassle free build . For your sake I hope you do. I reckon you get a good SS and its smooth sailing.... Nay - Have to agree Apollo have been great we got some more cabinetry made for the setbacks in the theatre and lounge, they are acutally being installed tomorrow, and nothing was too much trouble and made the process easy....I highly recommend them, they are reasonable with there pricing too. Land Settlement - 1/10/10 Slab 23/3 Frame 14/04 Roof Tiling 29/4 Bricks 5/5 Electrical Rough In 27/5 Gyprocking 23/6 Kitchen install 29/6 Tiles 14/7 Paint 4/8 Plumbing 27/7 Were in 1/9 Re: Who is building with Beechwood 1191Sep 08, 2011 10:11 pm Hi all, We had a frustrating week too!! Emails and phone calls back and forth with no reply or explanation to find out if our issues had been addressed and to find out why insulation hadn't started like it should of... Finally this Arvo we are told that council was the hold up in doing their inspection. Hubby and I hav argued black and blue this week!!!! Building definitely tests relationships! Been told insulation is now booked for Tuesday and gyprock hopefully later in the week, not gonna hold my breath!! We have been so happy with the pace and the great weather recently and for it to sit with nothing being done is so frustrating!! Especially when communications aren't the greatest either! Here's hoping next week is better!! Our blog: http://durhamsadventure.blogspot.com Re: Who is building with Beechwood 1192Sep 09, 2011 12:40 pm Quote: I reckon you get a good SS and its smooth sailing.... Jacknruby-We'll be having the same SS as Acre1 and 2.2acredream........enough said. Beechwood Homes Muscle Creek, Hunter Valley Paid Deposit Oct '10 Colour selec/Contract 17 Aug '11 28 days start- 12 Sept Bricks start 12 Jan Walk-through 12 April Re: Who is building with Beechwood 1193Sep 09, 2011 6:01 pm we both have different SS. I really like our SS, its just the trades that tell him that will be there and dont turn up. he is a really genuine bloke and when he says sorry to us we can tell he really means it But on another note, the painters were there today, they will be finished wednesday, on Monday the plumber is doing the downpipes, the bricks are being cleaned, then from thursday till Wednesday we are having fitout, and he said we can organise walk through for either the 22/23 sept. we are so close. Our Acreage Build The Lakeview Lodge - Beechwood Homes 01/04/10 YES 2010 - Deposit paid 23/09 - PCI CANCELLED 28/09 - PCI - will it happen.-18 months later 07/10/11 - ITS OURS..WOOHOO Re: Who is building with Beechwood 1194Sep 09, 2011 7:32 pm Oops! Sorry. Glad to see things have started moving along again. I know I've got 2.2 acre's SS. At least when my house starts I'll remember how BW operate. Start, stop. Start, stop. Beechwood Homes Muscle Creek, Hunter Valley Paid Deposit Oct '10 Colour selec/Contract 17 Aug '11 28 days start- 12 Sept Bricks start 12 Jan Walk-through 12 April Re: Who is building with Beechwood 1195Sep 12, 2011 2:28 pm Hows everyone travelling? Jacknruby are you in? would love to see pics? Well.............. we are getting close im quietly excited Went to the house today and the bricks were FINALLY being cleaned. They look so different - better than i hoped for. less than 2 weeks to walk through.....hey but that could change..... Our Acreage Build The Lakeview Lodge - Beechwood Homes 01/04/10 YES 2010 - Deposit paid 23/09 - PCI CANCELLED 28/09 - PCI - will it happen.-18 months later 07/10/11 - ITS OURS..WOOHOO Re: Who is building with Beechwood 1196Sep 12, 2011 3:08 pm That's Great Amanda!! So happy for you!! Talk about a long BUMPY trip! AFM - Tilers are there at the moment. And you were right Amanda, they are lovely guys! Back verandah done, hopefully starting on the inside today! They assured me that they would be finished before Monday so painter can be booked in for Monday. I really hope they live up to it!! So, what is the process after paint????? 20/4 - Earthworks 25/5 SLAB 9/6 Frame 21/6 Roof 5 - 22/7 Bricking 1/8 Gyprocking 16 - 18/08 Faulty Trusses repaired 17/08 Kitchen in 07/09 Tilers 15/09 Painters 30/9 Plumbers finished 7/10 Settled Re: Who is building with Beechwood 1197Sep 12, 2011 6:34 pm hi all nothing to report from me .. im 22 days into the 28 and visiting the block each day on the way home from work to no avail hahaha.. hows it all look jacknruby?? i think we all need to have a photo jam... overload us with photos from everyones builds... and am interested in plans too .. am interested in seeing everyones houses so far... building modified merlot with terrazza central coast 23 june 2011 - council approved 18 december 2011 - gyprock Re: Who is building with Beechwood 1198Sep 12, 2011 8:06 pm Hi guys... Well I took my camera today and took some pics, house is in a mess! Still sorting things out! Shutters were installed today....and I am in .... Overload coming.... 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Land Settlement - 1/10/10 Slab 23/3 Frame 14/04 Roof Tiling 29/4 Bricks 5/5 Electrical Rough In 27/5 Gyprocking 23/6 Kitchen install 29/6 Tiles 14/7 Paint 4/8 Plumbing 27/7 Were in 1/9 Hey guys building a new place through a volume builder and just wondering if i should complain to the site supervisor as we just had plasterboard installed. Looks like… 0 11858 Elvis has left the building... The site supervisor quit after 2 month on the project. I guess he was just instructed to bark at people, but didn't like when he was… 26 21662 |