Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Miss Vintage - Its Flat! 281Feb 18, 2011 2:14 pm Fantastic - some good news at last!! Now you can move forward. We were very lucky to have a flat block (mind you we looked for a flat one - we had the choice of another block but were advised it would need retaining walls so we said no). You didn't have the luxury of choice though so I feel your pain and know where you are coming from. Look forward to some progress pictures now. For info on our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43093 Built the McLaren by Dechellis - slab down 22 Feb - handover 30 Aug 2011 - and gardens finished 9 Dec 2012!! Re: Miss Vintage - Its Flat! 282Feb 21, 2011 4:48 pm I think that is a very lovely flat block you have there Miss V. Well done you! Happy, Healthy Free Range Wessex Saddleback Pigs My doom and gloom paperwork nightmare viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32170 Construction viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43653 Re: Miss Vintage - Pool Shell Pics 283Feb 22, 2011 10:50 am The good news keeps on coming - on my way home from work yesterday I stopped by the site... and I have a pool. Well no but I have the bones of the shell of the pool. Excitement plus in the V household... hubby is away again at the moment but im determined to keep sending him pics so he doesnt feel left out. How exciting, I almost own a pool! 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 ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE IS 495 SQM OF BEACH SAND AND WEEDS! http://missvintageshouseofpain.blogspot.com/ Re: Miss Vintage - Pool Shell Pics 284Feb 22, 2011 11:22 am Awesome Miss V. Good to hear about your progress. Re: Miss Vintage - Pool Shell Pics 285Feb 22, 2011 11:32 am Wow! Now THAT's a pool! Can't wait to see more progress Miss V! *throws sparkles and good vibes into the air * Plastering 02/03/11 Roofframe 31/01/11 / Electrics,plumbing,gutters,downpipes 12/02/11 Bricks 10/01/11 / Pad 10/12/10 Retainingwalls 5/11/10 / Re-peg 14/10/10 Bldlic appvd 10/09/10 / Plansappvd 12/07/10 Bldcontract signed 19/02/10 / Landsettlement 25/01/10 BlockUOffer July 09 Forum: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=27512 Re: Miss Vintage - Pool Shell Pics 286Feb 22, 2011 7:58 pm Ah so that is how they do it. Looks pretty awesome. Congratulations. Happy, Healthy Free Range Wessex Saddleback Pigs My doom and gloom paperwork nightmare viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32170 Construction viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43653 Miss Vintage - Surprise - Im Done 288Feb 23, 2011 11:49 am Thanks guys - its so great to finally see stuff happening. I actually have a bit of a surprise for you ... well it was certainly a surprise for me... I have concrete.. Already! So exciting and surprising. This week is looking up! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE IS 495 SQM OF BEACH SAND AND WEEDS! http://missvintageshouseofpain.blogspot.com/ Re: Miss Vintage - Surprise - Im Done 290Feb 23, 2011 2:37 pm Great pictures - almost as exciting as my slab. You must be so happy to have some progress at last!! For info on our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43093 Built the McLaren by Dechellis - slab down 22 Feb - handover 30 Aug 2011 - and gardens finished 9 Dec 2012!! Re: Miss Vintage - Surprise - Im Done 291Feb 23, 2011 3:34 pm Congrats on the pool. How exciting. 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 Miss Vintage - I have a Slab! 292Mar 08, 2011 1:30 pm Well the slab is down! Exciting news but as always my block brings it fair share of drama too.... This is an email I sent to my builder today Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ [i]On Friday the footings on my house were poured and I only found out about this because our lovely neighbour on the right hand side (facing the block) with the shed called in tears on Friday night because the builders had destroyed her block and car. Apparently when the concreter’s arrived on site to pour the slab they did the unthinkable and parked the concrete truck on their block (I don’t see and issue with this but wait it gets better) Then when they were leaving and the cleaned the truck they poured all the excess concrete on their block. The owner was very upset because “up until now the block has been perfect and its taken them quite a while to get it looking clean and tidy and we come in and just ruin it”. Ok I get this; we do need to clean up the concrete … but wait it gets better. Neighbours husband then drives through the wet concrete getting it all over their car and then instead of being a smart little husband and hosing it off he goes inside and it sets on the car. So I was hoping that when you had time you could arrange for someone to go around and clean up the concrete off their block. I went down and had a look and its not very pretty and probably was unnecessary but I understand that this does happen. I have attached a picture just to show you the start of all the drama. If you can let me know when this will be cleaned up I would appreciate it so I can make sure to tell the owner if she happens to call again. I was also hoping you could ask our supervisor if he can get all the contractors to park across the road (Lawn Bowls and plenty of parking) Instead of in front of their block because if I get another late Friday phone call I am very likely to turn to drink…. [/i] 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 ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE IS 495 SQM OF BEACH SAND AND WEEDS! http://missvintageshouseofpain.blogspot.com/ Re: Miss Vintage - I have a Slab! 293Mar 08, 2011 2:05 pm CONGRATS!! Did you ever think you would see that concrete slab on your block?? OMG can't believe the dramas caused by the builder - how can they be so careless and stupid? I guess they can! We were a bit miffed when we were going to pay $800 for a rubble driveway to be laid as the builder said we needed to (EPA legislation etc) - I discovered that EPA only "recommends" and Council has never heard of it, so I asked for my money back. We then had the driveway done for $250 as the guy who was taking the soil away turned up with it so we thought might as well do the right thing at that price. Then the next day some person (plumber I think) decides to dig up the side of the block and put a pile of dirt and mud across what was our nice tidy rubble driveway! Why do we bother?? Hope there are no more dramas for you and that you have now had your share. Looking forward very much to following your progress now you are on your way. YAY YAY For info on our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43093 Built the McLaren by Dechellis - slab down 22 Feb - handover 30 Aug 2011 - and gardens finished 9 Dec 2012!! Re: Miss Vintage - I have a Slab! 294Mar 08, 2011 2:14 pm Congratulations oN the Slab Miss V. !! Been an amazing Journey for you too. Hope the rest of the build goes well for you. SK Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34120 Handover 23 Dec 11 Squatting 21 Dec 11 Fixed 12 Oct 11 Plastered 31 Aug 2011 Framed 7 June 2011 Site Start 7 Feb 2011 Land Titled 18 Jan 2010 Land Deposit 25 Jun 2009 Re: Miss Vintage - I have a Slab! 295Mar 08, 2011 2:39 pm Congratulations on your slab, it's looking great. So many dramas. I bet you wish your neighbour didn't have your phone number. Could you tell her that you don't have control of the builder and that if she has issues she should contact them? 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: Miss Vintage - I have a Slab! 296Mar 08, 2011 3:37 pm carlswil Congratulations on your slab, it's looking great. So many dramas. I bet you wish your neighbour didn't have your phone number. Could you tell her that you don't have control of the builder and that if she has issues she should contact them? I did try that but I dont think she is comfortable talking to the builder. Not to worry - I have just had confirmation from the builder that the mess will be cleared up on Thursday so will stop by on my way home with a bottle of champers! THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE IS 495 SQM OF BEACH SAND AND WEEDS! http://missvintageshouseofpain.blogspot.com/ Re: Miss Vintage - I have a Slab! 297Mar 08, 2011 5:10 pm That is one mighty fine looking slab you have there Miss V. Isn't it a great feeling! Are the people next door building on their block, or do they just like to look at it all pristine and untouched? Happy, Healthy Free Range Wessex Saddleback Pigs My doom and gloom paperwork nightmare viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32170 Construction viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43653 Re: Miss Vintage - I have a Slab! 298Mar 09, 2011 12:45 am COnslabulations! my new build thread- Ben Trager https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=89826 my switch build thread (2011) https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36569 Re: Miss Vintage - I have a Slab! 299Mar 22, 2011 12:48 pm I now have bricks and window / door frames and all the structural steel on site and im ready to go... cant wait to see some vertical action but lets just enjoy the forward movement shall we? 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 ⋅ THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE IS 495 SQM OF BEACH SAND AND WEEDS! http://missvintageshouseofpain.blogspot.com/ Re: Miss Vintage - I have a Slab! 300Mar 22, 2011 12:50 pm Ooooh progress I was just thinking of you and wondering how things were going. Goody more piccies soon! For info on our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43093 Built the McLaren by Dechellis - slab down 22 Feb - handover 30 Aug 2011 - and gardens finished 9 Dec 2012!! Hey, I am wanting to add a second toilet to my house, bit we have limited room. There is a hallway/entry that is never used, so was thinking this could be an option. Only… 0 4697 Hi all, My first post, we are building a house and can’t decide the layout of the lounge room. We have a large N/W facing window and are wanting to have a wood slow… 0 13719 sorry mate, not wasting more time on this. 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