Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - pics galore 1601Jun 20, 2015 3:41 pm Just a question about your wardrobe size, you said its 20 square metres, I don't know how to work that out, is that 5m x 4m? Re: Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - pics galore 1602Jun 20, 2015 6:39 pm heatherkam TomCat Let us know how your concrete goes Shambini. I've contacted three already and not one has replied! Do you think I'm asking too early? I'm just trying to get a handle on costs now and get everything lined up so its all done pretty quick once we have keys ... I have had the same issue tomcat, made about 6 enquiries, written with plans and only 1 has gotten back to me for concreting, so annoying, maybe it is a bit early but I also just want to know how much to allow for this.. If you find a decent one, let me know Sure. My husband is now insisting on doing it himself though ... We'll see Re: Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - pics galore 1603Jun 29, 2015 7:59 pm Thought would catch up, your build kept my hope going and I just have a slab so I still need updates so would love an update on how goes the spectacular landscaping, pool, concreting ........ Re: Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - pics galore 1604Jun 29, 2015 9:35 pm bluesteel Thought would catch up, your build kept my hope going and I just have a slab so I still need updates so would love an update on how goes the spectacular landscaping, pool, concreting ........ Hi bluesteel. Landscaping is progressing very slowly. We have lots of stuff planned or in for approval but noting that I can take photos of yet. Should be able to share photos of the driveway over the next few weeks. BLOG: http://www.ourphoenix38.blogspot.com.au H1 THREAD: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70454 Re: Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - pics galore 1605Jun 29, 2015 9:37 pm Shambini bluesteel Thought would catch up, your build kept my hope going and I just have a slab so I still need updates so would love an update on how goes the spectacular landscaping, pool, concreting ........ Hi bluesteel. Landscaping is progressing very slowly. We have lots of stuff planned or in for approval but noting that I can take photos of yet. Should be able to share photos of the driveway over the next few weeks. Hi Shambini, did you decide to do the driveway already? I am still double minded... i really want the driveway done when we move hopefully before Xmas... but I don't want to damage the driveway when we do our gardens Metricon Glendale 38 - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&p=1298363#p1298363 Selections: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&start=60 Tiles - p25 Re: Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - pics galore 1606Jun 29, 2015 9:38 pm PS - how is it living in your new home ? Metricon Glendale 38 - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&p=1298363#p1298363 Selections: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&start=60 Tiles - p25 Re: Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - pics galore 1607Jun 30, 2015 6:13 am Look forward to it! As far as damaging driveway I think Shambini has very wide access! But yes in our last build with a light coloured exposed aggregate the clay stained it - and it stayed stained but just faded over the years.... Re: Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - pics galore 1608Jul 02, 2015 5:08 pm Our concrete is finally being poured tomorrow and Monday. You are right Bluesteel - we have a 4m clearance down one side of our house so no issues with damaging the driveway. I am glad that we held off with stormwater down the access side because it means we are not having to repair broken underground pipes. BLOG: http://www.ourphoenix38.blogspot.com.au H1 THREAD: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70454 Re: Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - pics galore 1609Jul 02, 2015 6:23 pm Good luck it will be a good day tomorrow! Re: Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - pics galore 1611Jul 05, 2015 9:54 pm Shambini, how did the concreting go.....any pics, oink!! Re: Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - pics galore 1612Jul 05, 2015 10:10 pm LOL he's probably holding off until tomorrow when it's being finished. Oink Re: Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - PAINTING AND TILES 1614Jul 06, 2015 4:06 pm Shambini Exposed aggregate is about $120 per sqm. Not sure how much coloured concrete is - I know it is cheaper than exposed. Did you get any prices on the driveway? We are looking at something similar Slab: 14/5/15 Frame: 01/07/2015 Roof: Upper floor 01/08/2015, lower floor 28/09/2015 Lock Up: 30/10/2015 1st Fix: 06/11/2015 PCI: Handover: Re: Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - pics galore 1615Jul 06, 2015 4:46 pm martin912 Exposed aggregate is about $120 per sqm. Not sure how much coloured concrete is - I know it is cheaper than exposed. Did you get any prices on the driveway? We are looking at something similar[/quote] Same here! We had verbal quote cost is around $180/sqm for aggregate exposed concrete! Quite expensive I would say Orpheus Building the Metricon Glendale 38|Sydney Re: Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - pics galore 1616Jul 06, 2015 9:40 pm Ours worked out to about t 110 per sqm including site prep. We are very happy with the job. Ill take some photos when it is finished. They need to acid wash and then seal in a few weeks. BLOG: http://www.ourphoenix38.blogspot.com.au H1 THREAD: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70454 Re: Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - pics galore 1617Jul 06, 2015 9:45 pm Good to hear from you! Glad you are happy with the job look forward to photos when its ready. Re: Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - pics galore 1618Jul 06, 2015 10:20 pm What does that cost all up Shambini if you don't mind me asking? We got quoted $14K for our driveway, perimeter paving and a little extra down the side (not a lot more) to put a shed on. That was just plain black-as-black concrete. We were thinking of accepting until we just read the engineer's footing plan that advised us against solid concrete. Engineer suggests pavers or blocks I don't like pavers. It's because of our crappy, highly reactive soil. Re: Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - pics galore 1619Jul 07, 2015 7:10 am I think most engineers will recommend pavers over concrete in reactive soil. Wont the control cuts help to manage the risk of cracking? We had 100 sqm poured so around $11k. Next nightmare now. We are a few weeks away from starting the pool and just found out that all boundary fences need to be replaced because they are less than 1.8m high!!!! BLOG: http://www.ourphoenix38.blogspot.com.au H1 THREAD: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70454 Re: Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - pics galore 1620Jul 07, 2015 10:43 am Shambini Ours worked out to about t 110 per sqm including site prep. We are very happy with the job. Ill take some photos when it is finished. They need to acid wash and then seal in a few weeks. Who was that through? We are starting to get quotes and there is a big difference with just a few so far. Would prefer to go with someone who we know does a good job. Your house pics look great. We are about 3 months behind you in progress so the excitement is slowly building. Slab: 14/5/15 Frame: 01/07/2015 Roof: Upper floor 01/08/2015, lower floor 28/09/2015 Lock Up: 30/10/2015 1st Fix: 06/11/2015 PCI: Handover: Ideally you would engage a landscaper to give you some insight what they may need in the space to make your vision come to life… 1 14569 Yes, I was happy with the work, bar a few small things. Overall, communication could have been better though. However, I found them reliable and did good work at a… 4 63413 Ha all, I am now about half way (maybe a bit more) through my build with Carlisle Homes - double-storey knockdown/rebuild project. So I am now doing my due diligence and… 0 4305 |