Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building with Rendition Homes 161May 14, 2010 11:11 pm Hi Everyone, We signed in early Feb 09 and had our slab poured on April 19th. Our bricks were delivered today, but no sign of the frame yet. Much of our recent delays (since Dec 09) have been due to bank incompetence, and I must say RH have been really understanding and we certainly aren't regretting our choice to build with them. smbader - fingers crossed you get your slab soon Re: Building with Rendition Homes 162May 26, 2010 11:23 am Hi all, great to see this thread and been reading with interest - as we signed our contract with RH in mid March 2010. We are almost at the end of selections process currently. I wondered what (if any) experience you've had with using other contractors to do work during the build eg. data cabling, security system etc, who are outside of the RH 'preferred' suppliers list. We have found that we can do it more cost effectively this way but i'm unsure how accommodating they will be with letting them onsite. Thanks Re: Building with Rendition Homes 163May 27, 2010 12:05 pm Hi Fitzy. We signed in August 2009 and it sounds liek we're at about that same stage as you - took a long time to get applications into council, and we're still waiting for council approval). From my understanding from talking to Rendition, they are quite happy to let others in to do work during the build, but it remains to be seen how accomodating they will be in reality. Maybe some of the others that are almost done will have some actual experience with it. Re: Building with Rendition Homes 164May 27, 2010 7:19 pm Hi Spud McDoug, wow thats such a long time to wait - i know when i spoke to our council straight after it was submitted, their approvals were up to date and he virtually looked at it when i called and said they would approve it that afternoon. However ours was an easy situation so they had no reason to hold it up apart from sitting in a pile. Our last house was a few months in council - so you never can tell! Sorry to hear that that is dragging out for you. It will be interesting to see how our progress compares! I don't know if RH would be a problem for contractors but i know that some builders can be less accommodating in those circumstances. Since no one has raised it yet on the forum, i'm hoping it's not an issue. If i can just sort out my electrical then we can finally hand our selections booklet in - but found out that i can do the downlights for half the price each as CFL's instead of through RH using Clipsal Halogen, and therefore get more around the house. Working on that now. Re: Building with Rendition Homes 165May 29, 2010 10:43 pm Hi Guys Our roof is on and our bricks started this week - they are looking great. Rendition is ok with allowing others to do work but you do need to sign a waiver saying they have the appropriate insurances etc. You can't do anything until after the sparky has done his job. Problem for us - our data guy is in Sth Africa for world cup and wont be back for a few months. He has put drawstrings every where we need data so he can do it easily when he returns even if the walls are up. 2011 Home Sweet Home Handover 03 September 2010 PCI 27August 2010 Plumber 20August 2010 Electrician 19August 2010 Painting 04 August 2010 Cabinets 13Jul2010 Lockup 23June Frame 20April slab 1Mar10 Re: Building with Rendition Homes 166Jun 03, 2010 6:21 pm We finally have development approval, at long last (submitted before Christmas). Hopefully that is the biggest hurdle in getting this show on the road... Re: Building with Rendition Homes 167Jun 05, 2010 11:31 pm Congrats Spud, hope it gets started soon for you. Our bricks have just gone up, it looks fantastic. Brickies had fantastic workmanship. I'm loving the quality at every stage. 2011 Home Sweet Home Handover 03 September 2010 PCI 27August 2010 Plumber 20August 2010 Electrician 19August 2010 Painting 04 August 2010 Cabinets 13Jul2010 Lockup 23June Frame 20April slab 1Mar10 Re: Building with Rendition Homes 168Jun 19, 2010 10:15 pm Thought I'd just give an update, the gyprock has gone in this week so now its a real house. Over the last couple of weeks the electricians and gas fitter have also been through. The cornices are here, so I'd say they will be going up next week. We also had our applicances delivered to the cabinet maker (we are supplying our own). I guess we should be at lockup in the next few weeks - that will be sad, I will miss my nightly inspections. 2011 Home Sweet Home Handover 03 September 2010 PCI 27August 2010 Plumber 20August 2010 Electrician 19August 2010 Painting 04 August 2010 Cabinets 13Jul2010 Lockup 23June Frame 20April slab 1Mar10 Re: Building with Rendition Homes 169Jun 25, 2010 7:16 pm HI All, Would love to join you. We are signing our intial works contract with Rendition on the weekend! We have our own custom design and have been working on it for about 12 months. Looking forward to finally start the building process, not just the plannig process!! Although from what I read - that is still probably a long while off!! We have 4 acres in the Barossa Valley, 2 1/2 of it under vines. We cant wait to get out to our little piece of paradise!!! Look forward to hearing how everyone else is going and if anyone is still at the really early phases. Cheers, Rebecca Rebecca Custom Build with Kersbrook Constructions - SA https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37762 Current Status: Handover on Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Re: Building with Rendition Homes 170Jun 25, 2010 9:12 pm Hi rebecca, We are also building a custom design. Fingers crossed our plans translate into a workable house. We have most of the frame and a bit of urgent boundary bricking completed. Expect the rest of the bricking might not happen for awhile yet. Would love to be in our house this year, but it is very hard to judge how quickly things will progress. So far the build quality is looking great. 4 acres in the Barossa, sounds lovely. Re: Building with Rendition Homes 171Jun 30, 2010 11:41 am Thanks - Yep Barossa is a gorgeous place to call home! I am hoping that we may have a slab down by the Christmas break - that would be great!! Would love to hear more about your custom design - ours is a 4 bedroom number. I must get my plans scanned so I can post it. I haven't got it electronically. Hope all is going well for everyone. Anyone else in the early stages? Cheers, Rebecca Rebecca Custom Build with Kersbrook Constructions - SA https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37762 Current Status: Handover on Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Re: Building with Rendition Homes 172Jul 06, 2010 12:16 am Hi All, would love to hear how everyone is doing with Rendition. We hva enow signed our Intial Works Contract and are waiting to hear back from council regarding planning approval. Would be really interested to hear about elevation choices. Brick, gutter, render colour etc.... Rebecca Rebecca Custom Build with Kersbrook Constructions - SA https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37762 Current Status: Handover on Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Re: Building with Rendition Homes 173Jul 06, 2010 1:23 pm We've finally got development approval and subdivision approval, so we're finalising all of our selections while building approval is in the works. Facade-wise we're weighing up between two options. We're having a CB Dune roof and Manor Red fascias either way, but tossing up between PGH Augbergine bricks with Loft gutters, and Austral Cobalt bricks with Monument gutters. Either way we will have raked Brighton Light mortar. We definitely prefer the Aubergine combination, but these bricks cost an extra $180 per 1000, so we would be looking at an extra $1500 or so for the whole house, so we need to factor budget into the decision. We would love to hear any input on these options! Re: Building with Rendition Homes 174Jul 07, 2010 12:42 pm Spud McDoug We definitely prefer the Aubergine combination, but these bricks cost an extra $180 per 1000, so we would be looking at an extra $1500 or so for the whole house, so we need to factor budget into the decision. We would love to hear any input on these options! We ended up going for the PGH greenway which was an extra $585 per side ($1755 all up). The bricks make up such a large part of your home, you really have to get what you want, if cost is a factor remove the shelving in your walk in robe, the credit should almost balance out and you can add the shelves in 6 months time. To me, this choice is a no brainer. 2011 Home Sweet Home Handover 03 September 2010 PCI 27August 2010 Plumber 20August 2010 Electrician 19August 2010 Painting 04 August 2010 Cabinets 13Jul2010 Lockup 23June Frame 20April slab 1Mar10 Re: Building with Rendition Homes 175Jul 08, 2010 6:32 pm Interesting - until this point I was unaware that you could use bricks from other companies other than Austral.... Thanks for that guys. As far as roof selections, I think I would like Dune but my husband wants somethig a little lighter. Really depends on what brick we choose.... Rebecca Custom Build with Kersbrook Constructions - SA https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37762 Current Status: Handover on Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Re: Building with Rendition Homes 176Jul 09, 2010 6:34 pm Hi Rebecca we chose monument which is the darkest grey, on the roof it looks alot lighter. I would suggest ask RH if they have used your roof colour on any houses lately and go for a drive by on a reasonably sunny day, your other half may decide the colour you have chosen is light enough in. 2011 Home Sweet Home Handover 03 September 2010 PCI 27August 2010 Plumber 20August 2010 Electrician 19August 2010 Painting 04 August 2010 Cabinets 13Jul2010 Lockup 23June Frame 20April slab 1Mar10 Re: Building with Rendition Homes 177Jul 09, 2010 11:17 pm Thanks Anna - great idea. Funny getting info out of RH though. I have asked 2 sales consultatns the brick colours of the display homes they were sitting in - both of them thought i was crazy to ask and suggested that they dont answer question of that type!!!! Argghhh.... Also had two calls yesterday from surveyors wanting to to a contour map of our block - I have already submitted a contour map, hard copy and electronic versions. I really hope this doens't mean they want to redo all the plans we have already spent hard earned $s on! Thanks for you advice though Anna. Rebecca Custom Build with Kersbrook Constructions - SA https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37762 Current Status: Handover on Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Re: Building with Rendition Homes 178Jul 12, 2010 11:53 pm Finally getting somewhere with our next lot of questions. Got the brick answers and the extra job for the contour map seems to be sorted too. OFf on holidays for a week now and hope to be at council by the time we get back. PLeeeeeeaaase!!!! Anna - how is your going? Where is everyone up to? Rebecca Custom Build with Kersbrook Constructions - SA https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37762 Current Status: Handover on Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Re: Building with Rendition Homes 179Jul 13, 2010 12:11 pm Hi all. I have only posted on a few occasions mainly in frustration however I thought I'd give you an update as to where we are at: February 2009 - signed contract July 2009 - started selection process January 2010 - Builders interview April 2010 -Site works begin June - Footings poured July 12th - Timber delivered My husband is optimistic about getting in by Christmas but given our experience so far, I'm thinking more like February. If I am correct, it will have been a 2 year process from contract signing to hand over. We were initially advised about 12 months give or take (council approval, weather, trade availbility etc.). Our house isn't even that large - 28 squares. How long did eveyone else's take from contract signing to handover? or from thepouring of the footings to handover? Re: Building with Rendition Homes 180Jul 14, 2010 1:03 am smbader Hi all. I have only posted on a few occasions mainly in frustration however I thought I'd give you an update as to where we are at: February 2009 - signed contract July 2009 - started selection process January 2010 - Builders interview April 2010 -Site works begin June - Footings poured July 12th - Timber delivered My husband is optimistic about getting in by Christmas but given our experience so far, I'm thinking more like February. If I am correct, it will have been a 2 year process from contract signing to hand over. We were initially advised about 12 months give or take (council approval, weather, trade availbility etc.). Our house isn't even that large - 28 squares. How long did eveyone else's take from contract signing to handover? or from thepouring of the footings to handover? Hi Smbader We have been through the same frustrations as you but since the brickwork began it has been all systems go. We are looking at having handover a month before its due and we also had a 7 week slab cure in that time, so don't give up hope. You signed a few months after us (Nov 08), we are looking at handover mid to late August so all up about 21 months. They want you in before Xmas too because otherwise they will have to wait until after xmas shut down for all your hard earned. I have spoken with each contractor every step of the way - all of them have been very thorough and professional. Just painting, tiling, final electricals and a few more cornices to go... 2011 Home Sweet Home Handover 03 September 2010 PCI 27August 2010 Plumber 20August 2010 Electrician 19August 2010 Painting 04 August 2010 Cabinets 13Jul2010 Lockup 23June Frame 20April slab 1Mar10 Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 47500 I would never build with Fowler homes. I built with them in 2021 and till date maintenance issues are pending. 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