The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

coobri · Oct 24, 2012 2:58 pm

Update had some blinds and doors fitted yesterday just waiting on the shutters for main bedroom

Finished the kitchen off nice
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Really shows of the size of the window

tengals · Oct 24, 2012 3:03 pm

very nice indeed

andystar70 · Oct 24, 2012 5:36 pm

Indeed - looking good!!

ksj · Oct 25, 2012 4:42 pm

We have not recieved approved plans yet(expecting next month) and we received a bill from water authority for service charges from October onwards.Is it normal or too early?Anyone recall?
Thanks

coobri · Oct 30, 2012 7:04 am

Update on retaining wall back filled and plants in

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:z:

tengals · Oct 30, 2012 7:24 am

hey what is the name of that plant?

coobri · Oct 30, 2012 8:07 am

tengals

hey what is the name of that plant?

Bird of paradise plant

tengals · Oct 30, 2012 8:09 am

thanks I thought so, was just confirming,

thanks again

coobri · Nov 02, 2012 7:15 am

coobri

CBPH

coobri

Hi fourgs
Re my pm had plumber back today to fix storm water 4 risers broken off and covered in dirt and 3 brakes in pipes
So concreter back in morning after a lost week
So happy ( lucky ) I found this before concrete was done

How on earth did they break for risers off and not notice this? Given they usually only have the risers in for downpipes it seems weird.

Hope you are enjoying your new house

Hi CBPH

We had an extra riser at each down pipe section for future drainage due to site cut on that side of house
Looks like someone has broken them off and covered them over to cover their as$
The one I found they would have just pushed back into ground to make it look like all is good

Im happy that Carlisle fixed the problem but the thing is it should never had happened as I have been telling SS about this for a cpl months and he told me the plumber had capped the risers that were missing

And yes we love our house will post some pics in the next cpl days

Got a call from Carlisle they want to come out and re-camera all our storm water to check the repaires.
A bit late now that its under 150sqm of concrete ::angry::

msy · Nov 03, 2012 7:19 am

Hi everyone,

We received our final documentation today and in the building variation, it states the owner has to provide concrete/stone retaining wall (for the front part of the house) due to developer's requirement.

In building contract, the builder was supposed to be providing sleeper retaining wall and in the PCV, it also states that site costs is fixed and Carlisle Homes will be absorbing any additional costs if there are any changes.

Seems to me that CH is now not honouring their contract and PCV and wants to pass the additional cost to me. Also, they knew about this since Aug but have not communicated this to me. Not a good start to the building.

Has anyone the same experience? If yes, it would be appreciated if you can share how you dealt with CH.

Thanks heaps,
msy

nashvilleblue · Nov 03, 2012 8:42 am

Quick update, framing is complete and roof is on, I'm happy with the progression. I had a pre-frame inspection with New Home Inspections. They picked up 7 defects that 6 have since been corrected. There was a slab issue, but that is scheduled for its fix this week.
(Posted the inspection report on the blog of anyone is interested to see what they get for their money) - I found it worthwhile. I will be having them complete a pre-plaster inspection, where they will also review the corrections completed on the frame stage.

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iHello · Nov 05, 2012 1:24 pm

nashvilleblue

Quick update, framing is complete and roof is on, I'm happy with the progression. I had a pre-frame inspection with New Home Inspections. They picked up 7 defects that 6 have since been corrected. There was a slab issue, but that is scheduled for its fix this week.
(Posted the inspection report on the blog of anyone is interested to see what they get for their money) - I found it worthwhile. I will be having them complete a pre-plaster inspection, where they will also review the corrections completed on the frame stage.

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May I ask when do you get New Home Inspections in to check? Is it after the slab is down or wait till the frames are up? Mine is having concrete pouring this week. May I have a look at your report, please? Thanks.

nashvilleblue · Nov 05, 2012 1:48 pm

Click on my blog to see the report mate.

Contact New Home Inspections now, they will get you set up, then advise your SS that you will be doing inspections. You can decide which inspections you want done after talking with New Home Inspections

iHello · Nov 05, 2012 3:12 pm

nashvilleblue

Click on my blog to see the report mate.

Contact New Home Inspections now, they will get you set up, then advise your SS that you will be doing inspections. You can decide which inspections you want done after talking with New Home Inspections

Thanks for sharing! Really appreciate it. I have just dropped an email to New Home Inspections.

osanya · Nov 09, 2012 1:30 pm

Hi Nashvilleblue,

Do you mind me asking what sort of money New Home Inspections is charging for their inspections and at what stages?

nashvilleblue · Nov 09, 2012 1:39 pm

inboxed ya

SAIV · Nov 12, 2012 10:06 am

osanya

Hi Nashvilleblue,

Do you mind me asking what sort of money New Home Inspections is charging for their inspections and at what stages?

I would like to know also if possible please. Thank you

iHello · Nov 18, 2012 10:04 pm

Anyone who had an independent home inspection, can I ask who do you inform about you wanting to have the inspection. Is it your SS or CLE? Do you have to write in to them or just tell over the phone? Thanks.

nashvilleblue · Nov 18, 2012 10:09 pm

it needs to be mutually scheduled with the inspector and your SS.

In my case, I notified my SS and CLE that the inspections would be happening. The SS then gave me the date that would be appropriate, I would go to the home inspector and advise of them of the date.

nashvilleblue · Nov 18, 2012 10:11 pm

Oh, just had my pre-plaster inspection last Tuesday ($550) - they identified 8 issues - I am going tomorrow to inspect the fixes. Plaster is due to start Tuesday. All has gone smooth so far, fingers crossed