Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building in SA! 2815Jun 05, 2010 9:53 am contract signed: Nov 09 Released to Construction: 23 Jul 10 Slab poured: 9 Aug 10 Frame completed: 30 Aug 10 Windows & Gutters: 7 Sep 10 Bricks: 15 - 23 Sep 10 Roof: 24 Sep 10 Gyprock: 20 Oct 10 Lockup: 25 Oct 10 Kitchen: 27 Oct 10 Tiling: 6 - 9 Nov 10 Painting: 17 Nov 10 Carpet: 30 Nov 10 PCI: 15 Dec 10 Handover: 17 Dec 10 https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=35943 Re: Building in SA! 2817Jun 05, 2010 3:20 pm http://ourlamontbuild-allydandmei.blogspot.com/ Initial signing and deposit done Soil test done Contract signed Demolition of old house done All finance approved Building approval from council Site prep done Trenching done Re: Building in SA! 2819Jun 06, 2010 9:21 pm Hi all Things moving quick now we got keys late last week. Driveway: dug out and cement treated rubble base laid. Leave it at that Paving: Smal pad laid for Air Cn Garage: Painted floor, looks good too Splashback: Ended up buying Polished porcelain, off white 450 x 450 tiles. In keeping with our overall approach i.e. keep the stress down, do it easy Nothing going in the house of any worth until we move in later this week. Pretty cool though to have a cuppa sitting on a cushion on the floor and wander from room to room. If you are up Golden Grove way, pop by. PM me for details Re: Building in SA! 2820Jun 06, 2010 9:29 pm Congrats Wombat, it must be a great feeling. Seems like a distant dream to me but you were once at the stage we are. It's wise not to put anything of value in until you move. It's sobering what happened to Tpin. Good luck with the move. Handover February 2011 Happy with our home go upvc window frames ensure insulation under colorbond. not just sarking, lighter color roof also not sure if you have seen this viewtopic.php?t=5823 last couple of pages… 4 110832 Even if it's not being sub-divided and you want to keep it as Torrens title, you will still need to talk to a town planner or Council themselves, to see if they will allow… 1 11140 |