Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West P 4Nov 08, 2021 10:58 am Good luck with it all! Re: Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West P 5Apr 26, 2022 10:52 am Hi RameshN, do you have further updates on this project? how is experience so far? also do you mind providing some rough estimation on basic+ extras + additional cost required etc., Re: Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West P 6Apr 26, 2022 4:56 pm Hi Ramesh, I would be wary on the scheduled dates you have there. I would say the biggest dependencies on your construction start date will be obtaining Council approval and completing Pre-site with Metricon. Re: Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West P 7Oct 15, 2022 9:56 pm hi Ramesh, whats the void size excluding staircase ? If project finished can you please post the void photo. Our house plan is similar to yours as the void is next to stair case right in the middle of the house. thank you Re: Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West P 8Oct 16, 2022 8:51 pm dayas0702 hi Ramesh, whats the void size excluding staircase ? If project finished can you please post the void photo. Our house plan is similar to yours as the void is next to stair case right in the middle of the house. thank you Most of the builders here have there display homes scanned for virtual tours and can measure - so you can see the void and take some measurements. Re: Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West P 9Dec 01, 2022 4:07 pm Finally, we are rolling !!! We are behind by 7 Months and after a few turns, interesting & robust discussions, we are finally here !!! Revised Timelines: June 28: Settlement Completed July-Aug: Evaluate Builders, Designs, Mods, Inclusions, etc. Aug 11: Initial Deposit with Metricon Sep 1: Initial Deposit with Builder B Oct 13: Pre-Tender Contract Presented by Metricon Oct 26: Pre-Tender Contract Presented by Builder B Nov 1: Pre-Tender Signed with Metricon Nov 30 - Contract Signed with 5% Deposit Dec-Jan - Nothing Really happened !!! Feb to April - Studio Selections, Quotes, Errors, Changes & REPEAT !!! April to July - DA to CDC Conversion.. (Granny Flat Removed) Aug - Sep: CDC Approvals Secured & Funding Approvals from the bank (a roller coaster there as well) Oct: Demo Completed & Handed Over to Builder Nov: Construction Official Start Letter by Builder (that's 12 Months from signing the contract !!!) Revised Move In Goal: Oct 2023 !!! (originally it was Jan 2023) A year to get all the paperwork sorted, secure the funding & complete the demo.. Please message me if anyone interested on the timelines, lessons learnt through the process... Some great progress in November.. My Site Manager is tracking well.. Site Prep Completed, Retainer Walls Done, Underground Pipes & Drains Done Next Step: Slabs being poured on 11/15 !!! Some Pics in the next one !!! My build post here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=103852 Re: Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West P 10Dec 01, 2022 4:13 pm Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My build post here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=103852 Re: Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West P 11Dec 01, 2022 4:22 pm My build post here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=103852 Re: Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West P 12Dec 02, 2022 3:52 am How exciting ! great to see some progress. You must be so excited Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West P 13Dec 02, 2022 10:01 am RameshN Finally, we are rolling !!! We are behind by 7 Months and after a few turns, interesting & robust discussions, we are finally here !!! Revised Timelines: June 28: Settlement Completed July-Aug: Evaluate Builders, Designs, Mods, Inclusions, etc. Aug 11: Initial Deposit with Metricon Sep 1: Initial Deposit with Builder B Oct 13: Pre-Tender Contract Presented by Metricon Oct 26: Pre-Tender Contract Presented by Builder B Nov 1: Pre-Tender Signed with Metricon Nov 30 - Contract Signed with 5% Deposit Dec-Jan - Nothing Really happened !!! Feb to April - Studio Selections, Quotes, Errors, Changes & REPEAT !!! April to July - DA to CDC Conversion.. (Granny Flat Removed) Aug - Sep: CDC Approvals Secured & Funding Approvals from the bank (a roller coaster there as well) Oct: Demo Completed & Handed Over to Builder Nov: Construction Official Start Letter by Builder (that's 12 Months from signing the contract !!!) Revised Move In Goal: Oct 2023 !!! (originally it was Jan 2023) A year to get all the paperwork sorted, secure the funding & complete the demo.. Please message me if anyone interested on the timelines, lessons learnt through the process... Some great progress in November.. My Site Manager is tracking well.. Site Prep Completed, Retainer Walls Done, Underground Pipes & Drains Done Next Step: Slabs being poured on 11/15 !!! Some Pics in the next one !!! RameshN a great start! Looking forward to your updates. Good to know your Site Manager is tracking well. I am sure you are aware that with the Metricon construction process and their high staff turnover you will probably have 5-6 different site managers over the next 18 months build duration with differing levels of competence, diligence, and ethics. I recommend you document every significant conversation you have with each of them and, as a courtesy as well as for their convenience, email them a record of exactly what they said and promised. Also CC your Metricon office admin contact. Ask them to either confirm or correct these records by return email. Having accurate written records promotes transparency and accountability and will be of value if you need to work with Metricon to resolve any issues later. Re: Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West P 14Dec 03, 2022 6:35 pm We had our slabs poured on Friday.. Great Weather too !!! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My build post here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=103852 Re: Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West P 15Dec 14, 2022 3:24 pm We ran a quick inspection on the Slabs, found couple of defects with levels > tolerance levels & honeycombing.. 5 Stars for Peter - here's a link if you are looking for an independent building inspection. https://goo.gl/maps/KEYfucVXMwfq91vY9 My Site manager was happy to review them & got the slab trade back to the site to fix them this week.. levels were fixed with a bit of grinding.. few pics taken today !! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My build post here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=103852 Re: Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West P 16Dec 14, 2022 3:49 pm RameshN We ran a quick inspection on the Slabs, found couple of defects with levels > tolerance levels & honeycombing.. 5 Stars for Peter - here's a link if you are looking for an independent building inspection. https://goo.gl/maps/KEYfucVXMwfq91vY9 My Site manager was happy to review them & got the slab trade back to the site to fix them this week.. levels were fixed with a bit of grinding.. few pics taken today !! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ramesh It's looking good! Great to see you are happy and you managed to get the defects rectified. Can't wait to see your frames going up Cheers Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West P 17Dec 14, 2022 3:51 pm First Look of our fascades !!! what do you think ??? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My build post here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=103852 Re: Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West P 18Apr 16, 2023 7:39 pm Your home facade looks great. How is it going so far? Keep the pics coming. Are you managing any of the Hebel and Steel procurement? Do you have any reputable contacts for these providers in Sydney? Need experienced builders and tradies ASAP Re: Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West P 19May 08, 2023 6:28 pm Been a while since I posted.. pretty slow pace & not much of progress to report.. I dialed down a bit on updates.. Dec & Jan - No Action.. Here's what we were able to complete in 3 months (between Feb - April)... Frames Facia & Gutters Battens, Insulation for Roof Roof Installed Solar Panels Installed Windows Installation in Progress (for a while) Garage Roof delayed - due to ordering gaps, supply & trades availability Few wet days in March slowed us down, consistent delay in supply, non-availability of trades (poor planning, they had to come multiple times due to gaps in ordering simple things like bulkhead, facia, roof sheets, etc..) Work planned for May Wrap the house - allowing the internal works to begin Electrical rough ins, etc.. Hebel Panels (yet to arrive at the site !!) installation.. Hear are some pics on the progress made so far (Feb-April).. My build post here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=103852 Re: Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West P 20May 08, 2023 7:08 pm Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My build post here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=103852 Your best bet might be to go visit the display homes and walk around in them, and take photos. Get a feel for it in person instead of deciding from the floor plan. There… 1 21343 I would suggest you simply go and talk to council about your proposal, most councils are getting onboard with ancillary dwellings. There is no benefit in keeping it… 1 4069 I think I know the answer but just checking to see if anyone has had experience with it. I want to build a small 20 square metre retreat in my backyard, it will have a… 0 13826 |