Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Mar 31, 2011 3:23 pm We are building a house for the first time. We had purchased a block of land in a new estate which dragged forever, in between that time we chose the builder that we wanted to build our dream house with Lifestyle Homes have been great so far, however we had a few delays due to Shire approval and other bits and bobs. It’s all good now they have put the slab down last Thursday 24/3/11. We are building a 3 bedroom, 1 master bedroom, 1 Guest Room, study, activity very similar to the link below http://www.lifestylehomes.com.au/Our-Homes/Select-Range-Two-Storey/The-Regent.aspx Land Purchasing and Planning Signed up for Land on Saturday 8/2/2010 First time at Lifestyle office April 2010 Land Settlement date Tuesday 7/9/2010 Pre Start Monday 22/11/2010 Final Plans sent to council End of Nov 2010 Pre start electrical Tuesday 18/1/2011 Site works started File sent to Site Supervisor Monday 13/3/2011 Wednesday 16/3/2011 – Compressed/Levelled Land Air Con Pre Start Tuesday 22/3/2011 Plumbing and foundation started on Tuesday 22/3/2011 and Wednesday 23/3/2011 Slab down on Thursday 24/3/2011 It’s been a roller coaster of a ride with ups and downs...at time very frustrating. Has anyone built with Lifestyle Homes or built a double storey home and what experience have you had? And how long did your house take? RitK11 Re: Anyone building with Lifestyle Homes??? 2Apr 08, 2011 3:45 pm Our bricks and the window frames arrived Tuesday. I went down to the site this morning and saw a builder working not sure if he was the brickie......i am going to go back this evening to see what has happened during the day. The SS said they are looking to start the brick work on Monday....let see what happens as its going to rain. Ritk11 Re: Anyone building with Lifestyle Homes??? 3Apr 08, 2011 3:53 pm I am!! lol But you have already found me. We can compare brickwork. Which brick did you choose? have you worked out the process of uploading photos yet? H1 and photos are like peas and carrots... even if it is a pain in the bu*T to do Building with Life$tyle Homes in Perth SOR Key Dates on First Page of my Thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=38761 Re: Anyone building with Lifestyle Homes??? 4Apr 08, 2011 4:02 pm lol....its is a pain in the back side to upload pic we are going for render all over the house so the are the normal building bricks i guess.....ill try and put pictures on this weekend. i am so happy to hear that yoour bricks are here too, has the window frames arrived...when are they going to start the brickwork?? Re: Anyone building with Lifestyle Homes??? 7Apr 08, 2011 4:28 pm yey! we have a photo! My brickwork started this morning. I gate crashed their morning cuppa with my camera. They loved it. Are you next monday? Building with Life$tyle Homes in Perth SOR Key Dates on First Page of my Thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=38761 Re: Anyone building with Lifestyle Homes??? 10Apr 08, 2011 5:02 pm wow - i really like your plan. That is EXACTLY how I would do a double story. I especially like the kicthen.... with teh fridge being so close to the stove... hmm. Jealous. lol. Building with Life$tyle Homes in Perth SOR Key Dates on First Page of my Thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=38761 Re: Anyone building with Lifestyle Homes??? 11Apr 08, 2011 5:07 pm Thanks Sheznay, The slab looks very small compared to the house plans but like everyone says it looks like it now but will look bigger when the walls start going up I cant wait to see it coming up...hopefully the weather holds up Ive been told that my kicthen is big, lets just see to how big it will be ill be sick cleaning it Re: Anyone building with Lifestyle Homes??? 12Apr 08, 2011 5:10 pm I really think someone should investigate exactly why it is that slabs look so tiny!!? Cleaning kitchens.... good gawd. Mine is all white too. lol, which polished porcelain tiles. I will be broke from building the house for the first few years too, so no cleaner for me! Building with Life$tyle Homes in Perth SOR Key Dates on First Page of my Thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=38761 Re: Anyone building with Lifestyle Homes??? 14Apr 11, 2011 3:52 pm RitK11 Our 2 walls came up on Friday with the window frame fitted, it looks so different now. So looking forward for the rest to come up....lol Ritk11 oooo! they only marked lines for us last friday. There was ALOT of action there this morning at 7:30. I didn't stop to take a photo, because I did that on Friday and I thought 2 days in a row might look a bit desperate. Will take some tonight after knock off. You are in front!! Building with Life$tyle Homes in Perth SOR Key Dates on First Page of my Thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=38761 Anyone building or has build a double storey house???? 15Jun 29, 2011 6:13 pm I am building a double storey house and the builders have almost finished the brickwork. How long does it take from this point to put the roof on? Does anyone have a a time scale of how long to the roof come on? Thank you Ritk Site works started File sent to Site Supervisor Monday 13/3/2011 Wednesday 16/3/2011 – Compressed/Levelled Land Air Con Pre Start Tuesday 22/3/2011 Plumbing and foundation started on Tuesday 22/3/2011 and Wednesday 23/3/2011 Slab down on Thursday 24/3/2011 Brickwork starts for downstairs 8/4/2011 2nd Slab in 19/5/2011 Brickwork starts for upstairs 21/6/2011 Garden Limestone advice/help 16Oct 20, 2011 1:06 pm Its the first time i am building so just wanted some help. We are have a pool in the garden, the pool isn’t that big say half the garden now we were looking to put limestone but ive heard people say that it goes black and leaves stains on it when we drop things on it, is that true? If so, what else can we have around the pool which will not burn our feets in the summer? And do you know anyone here in Perth who does and good job with limestone and not so expensive ) I am open to suggestions on what we can use around the pool and garden. Thanks Wish you all the best. Once you signed the contract, they will find millions excuses to charge you. And have seen their sites unfinished for a long time. 4 17275 wondering anyone built with omaxe homes and care to share their experiences. thanks 0 8819 Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 47416 |