Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield 81Oct 19, 2010 10:05 am Bathroom Tiles! Well no photos, but an update just the same. Got a call from the tilers yesterday afternoon requesting to meet them on site for an inspection and direction for tiling. Main thing was to confirm the correct tiles, which they were. Also the colour of the grout. The only problem arising from this mornings trip was the wrong porcelain tiles for the main areas, they had 300 x 600 on the order when it should be 600 x 600. They knew nothing about an "Arcit to floor" as stated in the contract. This is a floor leveller which also brings the floor height up approx 20mm (total). A few frantic calls to the CLO and she's on top of it. Confirmation the kitchen is booked in for this Thursday. Fingers crossed this floor prob doesnt affect anything. Still looking to be in by Christmas. Building The Chesterfield Grande with McDonald Jones https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=33587 Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield 82Oct 26, 2010 9:15 am Well, not much happening with the build. Kitchen didnt show, was re-booked for Monday, guess what didnt show. Would have appreciated a call from someone to let us know what was the holdup. Tile problem has been sorted. Other than that all going well. Neighbours have erected a new boundary fence between us, very happy with how it looks. Price was good also. If anyone needs a fence in Sydneys North/West I can PM details. woodduck Building The Chesterfield Grande with McDonald Jones https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=33587 Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield 83Oct 26, 2010 2:18 pm woodduck Well, not much happening with the build. Kitchen didnt show, was re-booked for Monday, guess what didnt show. Would have appreciated a call from someone to let us know what was the holdup. Tile problem has been sorted. Other than that all going well. Neighbours have erected a new boundary fence between us, very happy with how it looks. Price was good also. If anyone needs a fence in Sydneys North/West I can PM details. woodduck Hey Woodduck, I`m about to start building in Ropes Crossing in 1 or 2 weeks. Could you PM me the fence details. Thanks Phill Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield 84Oct 26, 2010 9:10 pm woodduck Well, not much happening with the build. Kitchen didnt show, was re-booked for Monday, guess what didnt show. Would have appreciated a call from someone to let us know what was the holdup. Tile problem has been sorted. Other than that all going well. Neighbours have erected a new boundary fence between us, very happy with how it looks. Price was good also. If anyone needs a fence in Sydneys North/West I can PM details. woodduck Hi Woodduck, I am building in North West as well, could you please PM me. Many thanks. JB Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield 85Oct 27, 2010 12:34 pm Mind shooting me over the details and price you paid as well? Cheers Our kitchen is due monday week I believe. Building with McDonald Jones - Bordeaux 14m @ the ponds in sydney's north-west Build Blog => http://damianandannasabode.blogspot.com/ Construction status - DONE. Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield 86Oct 27, 2010 12:41 pm danana Mind shooting me over the details and price you paid as well? Cheers Our kitchen is due monday week I believe. Will Do. Dont hold your breathe with the kitchen, we have been waiting for two weeks. Some sort of hold up with the kitchen mob. It was delivered last night after 7pm. Little birdy neighbours already living in the street keep us informed. Your place is taking shape, I keep checking your blog. Building The Chesterfield Grande with McDonald Jones https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=33587 Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield 87Nov 08, 2010 2:03 pm Hey mate, how did you go with the kitchen? Hope its all progressing for you. We had ours installed on time, luckily. Building with McDonald Jones - Bordeaux 14m @ the ponds in sydney's north-west Build Blog => http://damianandannasabode.blogspot.com/ Construction status - DONE. Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield 88Nov 08, 2010 2:12 pm danana Hey mate, how did you go with the kitchen? Hope its all progressing for you. We had ours installed on time, luckily. Yep all in now, painting should have started on friday arvo. Your kitchen is similar colour to ours. I think you will be in before xmas, your at nearly the same stage as we are, and I'm led to believe we will be in for xmas. It's in there best interest to hand it over so it doesnt sit there for approx 5 weeks where vandals/thieves can have a field day with it without being checked. (IMO) Woodduck Building The Chesterfield Grande with McDonald Jones https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=33587 Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield 89Nov 08, 2010 9:25 pm Good point, we have been told 'its looking good' depending on how the tiling goes. But we cant nail them down to a date Building with McDonald Jones - Bordeaux 14m @ the ponds in sydney's north-west Build Blog => http://damianandannasabode.blogspot.com/ Construction status - DONE. Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield 90Nov 12, 2010 8:24 am Hi, quick update. Painters should finish today or monday, electrical tuesday, air-cond wednesday. So it is looking good for a xmas in the new house. Getting anxious now! Woodduck Building The Chesterfield Grande with McDonald Jones https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=33587 Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield 91Nov 19, 2010 7:46 pm Your house is looking great and I would be amazed if you were not in by Christmas. Things certainly rattle along. There sure are a lot of MJH's being built in your area. A question however, the water meter - is it hidden somewhere or do they attach it later. I've seen many new builds which dont seem to have a meter & I can't get to grips with it. muscovy Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield 92Nov 22, 2010 10:44 am muscovy Your house is looking great and I would be amazed if you were not in by Christmas. Things certainly rattle along. There sure are a lot of MJH's being built in your area. A question however, the water meter - is it hidden somewhere or do they attach it later. I've seen many new builds which dont seem to have a meter & I can't get to grips with it. muscovy Hi muscovy, yes there are a lot of MJH homes appearing in our estate, dime a dozen these days...lol. Very happy with these guys. As for the water meter, not too sure whats going in with others in the area, some have them, some dont. Cant work out the criteria for it either. Definitely will be in for xmas. Woodduck Building The Chesterfield Grande with McDonald Jones https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=33587 Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield - Porcelain Tiles 93Nov 23, 2010 6:36 am Hi all, sorry there hasn't been many updates lately, not much going on and when it is, is happening on the inside where you cant see. So when the tiler rang yesterday to meet him on site (again) to choose the grout we jumped at the opportunity to look inside. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Kitchen Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The Water Tank Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Still looking good for pre xmas handover. Woodduck Building The Chesterfield Grande with McDonald Jones https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=33587 Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield - Porcelain Tiles 94Nov 24, 2010 6:36 am Almost 11 months on! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ FROM THIS Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ TO THIS Hopefully not much longer. Building The Chesterfield Grande with McDonald Jones https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=33587 Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield - PCI Booked 6th D 95Nov 29, 2010 10:19 am Woohoo, just heard from our SS. PCI inspection has been booked for 11am Monday 6th December 2010. Cant believe it is nearly finished. Woodduck Building The Chesterfield Grande with McDonald Jones https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=33587 Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield - PCI Booked 6th D 96Dec 07, 2010 9:02 pm Hey Woodduck, That is fantastic news! The house looks great and the colours blend in nicely. Not long now! McDonald Jones Homes - The Parklane http://ashobuild.blogspot.com/ https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34426 Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield - Handover 15th De 97Dec 09, 2010 11:42 am Ok good news this morning, handover has been booked for Wednesday 15th Dec 2010. Now the real fun starts, lots of work to do as you all know after building. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ensuite Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Theatre Room Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Kitchen, complete with protective cover for tiles. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Alfresco Stackers Building The Chesterfield Grande with McDonald Jones https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=33587 Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield - Handover 15th De 98Jan 04, 2011 6:47 pm Hello wood duck We are thinking of extending the roof as you have on your chesterfield. We are building the Milano. How far did you extend off the back and would you have gone further or the same as you have? We really only want to have the back of the house covered so we can walk under cover. Building with Fairmont Homes NSW at Glenmore Ridge Lot 1007 Our Builder http://www.fairmonthomesnsw.com.au Our Blog http://drewandrenee.blogspot.com/ Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield - Handover 15th De 99Jan 07, 2011 9:13 pm dtechstr Hello wood duck We are thinking of extending the roof as you have on your chesterfield. We are building the Milano. How far did you extend off the back and would you have gone further or the same as you have? We really only want to have the back of the house covered so we can walk under cover. Hi, the last few days we have been decking the back, and are really happy with how far we extended, It adds another area outside our bedroom. I would do the same again, if funds permitted maybe another 500mm. Currently it is extended approx 1900mm. woodduck Building The Chesterfield Grande with McDonald Jones https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=33587 Re: Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield - Handover 15th De 100Jan 07, 2011 9:51 pm Hi woodduck, Your house looks great, love the colours. Could you please tell me what size is you rainwater tank and where is it paced. Would you know the width of the tank and the width of the concrete pad for the tank. Appreciate the info. 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