Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Apr 22, 2010 12:02 am So our story start like this : We decide the house we were in was getting too small and cramped and now wanted to build our first home, and within not even 2 weeks we had brought the block of land and found the dream house we wanted. That was mid last year now. So, our builder is CASA Design & Construction, http://www.casadc.com.au and they are our builder assigned by National Builders Group, as the house we have chosen is a National Builders Group design. The Albany 330E, on display at Tarneit, was our pick of our Dream house. We liked the idea of National Builders Group, as they allow you to change the design of as many items on the house as you wish and they have a great selection of standard inclusions. We took the original plans home and played around with them for about a week till we got the design perfect. a bit over 160 additions and changes to the standard house in total on the wish list, and we then paid the $1000 deposit on the 14th of August 09 We did our wishlist with Andres from the Deer Park Display home and he was magnificent. On the 4th of September 09 we then had our Quotation Estimation Presentation with Ron in Head office StKilda, and he was also great to deal with. He explained all our items on our wish list in detail, the costings of each item, and the total figure payable for the construction of our dream home. It just scraped into our budjet. With a few extra changes on the night of the presentation, the house looked like it was how we wanted it. We also are first home buyers and got the grant. All thanks to a few employee's of National Builders Groups for their help, Andres, Jason, Ron, Lauren, Danielle and Carmel just no name a few, and probabaly many other behind the scene's. We made a heap of changes from the standard design to get our dream home on paper, and could not have done it without their help. Well, this is what we have ended up with. http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc215/rompn8/HOUSE/100_5854.jpg COLOUR SELECTIONS EXTERNAL SELECTIONS : BRICKS - Boral Mocha MORTAR - Raked / Off White RENDER - Wattyl Solaguard, Colour Merino ROOF - CSR Monier Horizon Flat Tiles – Colour Sambuca GUTTERING - Colorbond Monument FASCIA - Colorbond Paperbark (same as Merino) DOWNPIPES - Colorbond Paperbark (same as Merino) WINDOWS - A&L Awning - Colour Merino FRONT DOOR - Humes Savoy XS24, Stained to match garage doors colour FRONT GARAGE DOOR - B&D Panelmasta Timber Look, Color Caboa REAR GARAGE DOOR - B&D Rollmasta, Color Paperbark Roof Tiles, Bricks, Window Color, Gutter and Fascia, Garage Door Colour External Color Selections Roof Tiles All Windows throughout House - A&L Double Glazed - Colour Merino Front Door Alarm System House when finished INTERNAL SELECTIONS : PAINT WALLS - Wattyl 3 Coat ID system, Colour Asain Ivory SKIRTING & ARCHITRAVES - Full Gloss Builders White INTERNAL DOORS & ROBES - Full Gloss Builders White CEILINGS & CORNICE - Standard Builders White Dulux Asian Ivory - Internal Wall Color 90mm CSR Tempo Cornice Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 75mm Cove Cornice KITCHEN BENCHTOPS - Granite Quantum Quartz Ice ISLAND BENCH WATERFALL - Granite Quantum Quartz Ice LOWER CABINETRY - Panelart Shadow OVERHEAD CABINETRY - Panelart Pearl Bisque LS KICKPANEL - Luxor GLASS SPASHBACK - Clear Glass – Dulex Beige Royal FLOOR TILES - Lithic Noce 450x450 Benchtops and Waterfalls, Lower Cupboards, Upper Cupboards, Splashbacks Floor Tiles 450mm x 450mm Undermounted Kitchen Sink 900mm Blanco Rangehood Main Oven in Kitchen - Blanco 900mm Blanco Dishwasher Kitchen Ducted Vacuum Pan - Love This 90mm CSR Tempo Cornice Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ ANTE / WALK IN PANTRY BENCHTOPS - Pearl Bisque LOWER CABINETRY - Panelart Shadow OVERHEAD CABINETRY - Panelart Pearl Bisque LS KICKPANEL - Luxor TILED SPASHBACK - Gloss White 100x300 FLOOR TILES - Lithic Noce 450x450 Cooktop in Ante Floor Tiles 450mm x 450mm Cooktop Wall Tiles in Ante only BATHROOM BENCHTOPS – Granite Quantum Quartz Ice SHADOWLINE - Aluminium CABINETRY – Panelart Chocolatte FLOOR TILES – Lithic Noce 450x450 WALL TILES TO 1500mm – Lithic Noce 450x450 FEATURE TILE – Lithic Noce Scored 300x300 Bath Tub Bath Tub Wall Mounted Mixer Countertop Basins x 2 Double Towel Rail Floor and Wall (wall to 1500mm high) Tiles 450mm x 450mm Showerhead (not our tiles though) ENSUITE BENCHTOPS – Granite Quantum Quartz Ice SHADOWLINE - Aluminium CABINETRY – Panelart Chocolatte FLOOR TILES – Studio Brown 600x300 WALL TILES (Floor to Roof and through Shower) – Studio Brown 600x300 FEATURE TILE – Mosaic Glased Manito Satin Stone Spa with heater in Ensuite Bath Tub Wall Mounted Mixer Shower Heads x 2 in Ensuite (not our tiles though) Countertop Basins x 2 Double Towel Rail Wall and Floor Tiles - 600mm x 300mm - Studio Brown (Tiled to the Roof in entire ensuite) Shower Tiles - Same but with Feature tile Ensutie Toilet Toilet Roll Holder LAUNDRY BENCHTOPS – Granite Quantum Quartz Ice LOWER CABINETRY – Panelart Chocolatte OVERHEAD CABINETRY – Panelart Pearl Bisque LS KICKPANEL – Luxor TILED SPASHBACK – White Tiles FLOOR TILES – Lithic Noce 450x450 FEATURE TILE – Lithic Noce Scored 300x300 Deep Laundry Sink - Inset into Stone Benchtop (simular to this but stone bench) Floor Tiles 450mm x 450mm Feature tile Across benchtop (Only the White Scored Tiles, forgot to take a seperate photo) W/C BENCHTOPS – Granite Quantum Quartz Ice SHADOWLINE - Aluminium CABINETRY – Panelart Chocolatte FLOOR TILES – Lithic Noce 450x450 FEATURE TILE – Lithic Noce Scored 300x300 Floor Tiles 450mm x 450mm Main Toilet Toilet Roll Holder CARPETS ALL BEDROOMS, HALLWAY & FAMILY ROOM – Mocha Colour (D3042) HOME THEATRE ROOM – Light Mocha Colour (D3019) Carpets we choose Home Theater Bedrooms, Loungeroom and Hallway Other Misc Items: Ducted Vacuum System Accessories Kitchen Vac Pan Gyprock Level 2 Sound Proof Walls for entire of Mainbedroom, WIR and Ensuite. (Peace while i Sleep) Upgraded to the Aluminium Mesh Flyscreens Double Doors to Home Theater (but will be FULL GLOSS WHITE in Colour) Doors - 1 x Entry to Kitchen and also 1 x Kitchen into Ante (again will be FULL GLOSS WHITE in Colour for border, frosted glass) Bonaire Heater - with Remote Controller for Zoned Heating and Cooling Thanks for looking and being apart of my build. We're building The Albany 330E with Casa Design & Construction via National Builders Group See how we are going here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32694 The Albany 330E CASA Design & Construction www.casadc.com.au 2Apr 22, 2010 12:06 am PROGRESS TIMELINE : Fri Apr 09, 2010 : SIGNED WITH BUILDER Wed Apr 21, 2010 : Site start meeting Mon Apr 26, 2010 : Building permit application submitted Mon May 10, 2010 : Building permit application approval Wed May 12, 2010 : SITE SCRAP ![]() ![]() ![]() Mon May 17, 2010 : Power cables ran to switchboard Fri May 21, 2010 : Water supplied to slab area, storm and sewer drainage ran finished Mon May 24, 2010 : Boxing up the Slab (2days) Thurs May 27, 2010 : Pouring of our Slab!!! Tues Jun 01, 2010 : Site Meeting and Framers Chalking out. Wed Jun 09, 2010 : Timber for frame delivered (Slab got to settle for 2 weeks ![]() Fri Jun 11, 2010 : Chippies started Frame Wed Jun 16, 2010 : Trusses delivered and are started Tues Jun 22, 2010 : Bricks arrived and Garage Brickwall has started WHOOPS FORGOT ALL ABOUT THIS BIT OF MY THREAD ... ![]() ![]() Weds Oct 20, 2010 : Tiler Started Sat Oct 23, 2010 : Brick Cleaner Onsite We're building The Albany 330E with Casa Design & Construction via National Builders Group See how we are going here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32694 Re: The Albany 330E - CASA Design & Construction LOTS OF PI 3Apr 22, 2010 12:06 am Had our first meeting with our builder 'Casa Design & Construction' yesterday, the 'Site Start Meeting' ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() There website is www.casadc.com.au Two brothers, John and Andrew, nice guys and i can honestly say i think we have got ourselfs a good builder. but i guess the proof will be in the product, as the saying goes. They have applied for the Builders Insurance, and applying for Building Permits this week from what they have said. Angela (my wife) and myself cant wait. Also, got a letter today in the mail 'Notice to fence' from our next door neighbour, they have just finished there build and i guess want a fence up now. So i better see if the price the are asking me to pay is in fair price. That will be done tomorrow. I dont want to upset my neighbours i have not even met. Ill get it sorted and paid for for them i guess. We're building The Albany 330E with Casa Design & Construction via National Builders Group See how we are going here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32694 Re: The Albany 330E - National Builders Group - LOTS OF PICS 4Apr 22, 2010 7:07 am how exciting for you both!!! just one quick question...love the plan, looks HUGE! but the hob.. do you have to shut the door to be able to cook? ( in that little room) It seems the door would have to be closed all the time when making dinner, breakfast (pancakes, frying eggs etc) or even just heating some baked beans up in a pot if you dont want to use the mircowave. If anything is happening in the kitchen/ meals area or alfresco..well you wont be a part of it. ![]() Is it meant to be that way....maybe it is , ha ha! locked out of sight... ![]() maybe it is a second hob, cos I see there is something on the back wall. If it is a second hob, you probably wont be using it much if it is a hassle with the door and I would move it to another wall in the pantry etc or flip the door around to open the other way... otherwise it looks a great plan. Re: The Albany 330E - National Builders Group - LOTS OF PICS 5Apr 22, 2010 3:58 pm ![]() how exciting for you both!!! just one quick question...love the plan, looks HUGE! but the hob.. do you have to shut the door to be able to cook? ( in that little room) It seems the door would have to be closed all the time when making dinner, breakfast (pancakes, frying eggs etc) or even just heating some baked beans up in a pot if you dont want to use the mircowave. If anything is happening in the kitchen/ meals area or alfresco..well you wont be a part of it. ![]() Is it meant to be that way....maybe it is , ha ha! locked out of sight... ![]() maybe it is a second hob, cos I see there is something on the back wall. If it is a second hob, you probably wont be using it much if it is a hassle with the door and I would move it to another wall in the pantry etc or flip the door around to open the other way... otherwise it looks a great plan. Yeah ... we thought about all that, we have actually left the door 'as displayed'. We were gong to turn it into a slide in cavity door, but the wife did not want toddlers to be able to access in there. We liked the idea of when you open the door, guest dont even see the cooktop in the pantry there. The builder said the idea of it in the pantry is so you can cook certain foods and not have the smell go through the whole house. And it is actually the second cooktop (the spare) anyway really ... We have the main 900mm wide Freestanding Cooker in the main kitchen (kitchen 1 on the 'internal fitouts' pic above) which we will be using when we have guests over too. Thanks for the feedback too... We're building The Albany 330E with Casa Design & Construction via National Builders Group See how we are going here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32694 Re: The Albany 330E - National Builders Group - LOTS OF PICS 6Apr 22, 2010 5:53 pm wow, I am coming to your house for dinner... if you have extra hobs..I bet that means LOADS of food! If it is a spare...then leave as is. A 900 one will be the 'looker' anyway...who wants to see a 600 one when you are eating..yuk! ha ha nic Re: The Albany 330E - National Builders Group - LOTS OF PICS 7Apr 22, 2010 6:07 pm Gee that alfresco positioning is perfect! The lobby to Bed 1 is a great idea too. ![]() NO EXPECTATIONS, NO DISAPPOINTMENTS! Build Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=27441 Landscaping Thread: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=43969 Re: The Albany 330E - National Builders Group - LOTS OF PICS 9Apr 22, 2010 8:15 pm ![]() wow, I am coming to your house for dinner... if you have extra hobs..I bet that means LOADS of food! If it is a spare...then leave as is. A 900 one will be the 'looker' anyway...who wants to see a 600 one when you are eating..yuk! ha ha nic That is my wife for you, she loves the kitchen, My kitchen (big BBQ) will be built in the Alfresco Area once i move in. ![]() Gee that alfresco positioning is perfect! The lobby to Bed 1 is a great idea too. ![]() Might Put a Buffet table (i think they are called) in the lobby there. We actually flipped the garage and home theatre, as the lobby used to have a door opposite the main bedroom door into the garage. I think i like it now with the coat room access from the garage though, we can actually put our shoes and jackets in there after driving into the garage. ![]() glad things are finally moving after so much stalling. you'll be beside yourselves when the slab goes down! Thanks Rowena, good to see you still following my new thread, thanks for your support. We're building The Albany 330E with Casa Design & Construction via National Builders Group See how we are going here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32694 Re: The Albany 330E - National Builders Group - LOTS OF PICS 10Apr 22, 2010 8:42 pm . We're building The Albany 330E with Casa Design & Construction via National Builders Group See how we are going here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32694 Re: The Albany 330E - National Builders Group - LOTS OF PICS 11Apr 23, 2010 8:08 am you should put your plan on the 'show me your plan' thread lots would love to see it I am sure..it is very nice nic Re: The Albany 330E - National Builders Group - LOTS OF PICS 12Apr 23, 2010 11:53 pm Very lovely plan, the alfresco/courtyard will be a huge focus...lovely for entertaining. And a girl always loves a big WIR!! MM Building Doulton Q3 with Plantation Homes My Building Blog http://thewebbs-page.blogspot.com/ Building Thread https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32743 Re: The Albany 330E - Casa Design & Construction via NBG - P 13May 11, 2010 9:47 pm I got a call off my Builder a few days ago ... He told me that site start was going to be on Wednesday, 12th of May, 2010. (today) ![]() ![]() ![]() The excavator was due out today to cut the site back. I actually finished work at 6am this morning and headed straight out to my block this morning to make sure there was nothing on the site in the way. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ After moving a few things, i left the block at about 7:30am this morning. I dropped back past at 3:00pm this afternoon and this is what i found Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I was so happy to see a start. Loving my builders ... John and Andrew ... Thank you so much ![]() We're building The Albany 330E with Casa Design & Construction via National Builders Group See how we are going here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32694 Re: The Albany 330E - Casa Design & Construction via NBG - P 14May 12, 2010 7:04 pm Nice floor plan guys, and great sized block ![]() Re: The Albany 330E - Casa Design & Construction via NBG - P 16May 23, 2010 9:13 pm I have been to my block over the past few days over the weekend just to see what has progressed. We have now had all our stormwater and sewer pipes ran underground and all sticking up ready for a slab. Also had the power cables ran for the switchboard and the water supply has been ran into the slab from the water meter now. This all happened late in the week. I turned up late Friday Night to find our pollywaffles and steel mesh have been delivered as well. Some more pics : Midweek after work - After 1st day of digging out the drainage http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc215/rompn8/1st%20House/01%20Site%20Start/IMG_7335.jpg Early morning the next day http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc215/rompn8/1st%20House/01%20Site%20Start/IMG_7316.jpg My builder with the drainage contractors. http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc215/rompn8/1st%20House/01%20Site%20Start/IMG_7331.jpg Tapping the sewer pipes into the Sewer Easement http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc215/rompn8/1st%20House/01%20Site%20Start/IMG_7324.jpg Went back late Friday night to have a look ... http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc215/rompn8/1st%20House/01%20Site%20Start/IMG_7341.jpg Back again 7am Sunday morning for another look after working nightshift ... http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc215/rompn8/1st%20House/01%20Site%20Start/IMG_7426.jpg POLLYWAFFLES DELIVERED ![]() http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc215/rompn8/1st%20House/01%20Site%20Start/IMG_7419.jpg We will actually have a slab soon ... Happy as can be at the moment http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc215/rompn8/1st%20House/01%20Site%20Start/IMG_7424.jpg Shot from the back corner of my backyard http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc215/rompn8/1st%20House/01%20Site%20Start/IMG_7422.jpg Power cables for Switchboard http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc215/rompn8/1st%20House/01%20Site%20Start/IMG_7430.jpg Steel Mesh - Ready for setup up early this week coming http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc215/rompn8/1st%20House/01%20Site%20Start/IMG_7425.jpg All has come along great so far ... Spoke to the builder on Saturday as I was a bit concerned with what looked like a storm water pipe sticking up inside our Alfresco area. I really didnt want this there as we plan on using the walls that it would be attached to and it also spoils the look of the Entertaining area if there is a downpipe anywhere in there. He did not seem to have an issue with moving it to the outside of the wall. He just had to ensure it would still drain the water from the roof as needed. BRING ON THE SLAB ... ![]() ![]() ![]() We're building The Albany 330E with Casa Design & Construction via National Builders Group See how we are going here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32694 Re: The Albany 330E - Casa Design & Construction via NBG - P 17May 23, 2010 9:23 pm Looking Good guys-we are also building with NBG-but it Regional Victoria. The Albany is a lovely display home. Do you have a list of your colour selections? All the best edited to fix typos Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: The Albany 330E - Casa Design & Construction via NBG - P 18May 24, 2010 1:17 am ![]() Looking Good guys-we are also building with NBG-but it Regiional Victori. The Albany is a lovely display home. Do you have a list of your colour selections? All the best Thanks for asking Deemaree, I nearly forgot that. Ive just added/edited it all to the bottom of my first post. Ill organise some pics of all the colours, and might even add in the optional extra's we chose. Keep an eye out for update to the first post We're building The Albany 330E with Casa Design & Construction via National Builders Group See how we are going here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32694 Re: The Albany 330E - Casa Design & Construction via NBG - P 19May 24, 2010 10:26 am Will do. Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: The Albany 330E - Casa Design & Construction via NBG - P 20May 24, 2010 10:38 am How exciting! We are also building with NBG and can't wait to get the plans and start it all. Keep the pics coming, they are great ![]() Building the Canterbury 27E by NBG: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34051 Staircases and sausages. Should thou wish to keep thy palate sweet for sausages, avert thine eyes from their crafting. 14 5849 ![]() yes it does, you've just not understood it. theres a difference. 4 7079 Your house should come in "as new" condition. It should be clean, and without stains 1 5493 |