Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 13, 2012 4:18 pm Hello!! As you can tell from my questions... this is our first new build... Can someone please tell me what should have been completed by lock up stage, fitout stage and the rest....etc.... Does it vary per builder...? How long on average until handover after fitout stage? Am I right in saying if you are not happy with something that stage should not be paid for until its rectified? Last question - at what stage should the ceiling batts be installed... we hve a feeling these have not gone in yet, and they have invoiced us for fit out... I dont want to mention it if it will be done later... Thanks really appreciate any help here! Re: Stages during a build.. clarification pls!!! lock up, fi 2Feb 13, 2012 4:34 pm Hi brixnmorter, This is a guideline I used when I was building. http://www.jandsonhomes.com.au/project/ms_04.php It gives you a high level timeline of what to expect at each stage and how far apart the stages. I did not end up building with them but kept going back to refer to their timeline The timeline obviously differs for each builder and each project. If you are not happy at any of the stages, I would suggest to get an 3rd party inspection company so your builder can't bluff their way through. My batts for the walls obviously went in before the plaster boards, my ceiling batts you ask , that did not go in until days before final inspection, I had to remind my builder they forgot my batts But as the roof space is easily accessible, I was not too fussed. Good luck, I hope I was able to offer something useful You sound a little stressed, relax and enjoy the journey, you're on the home stretch now Cheers jim While i was across this behavior's pre appointing my (the builders) surveyor, I did tell the builder i was aware what they were doing and while i disagreed with it, they… 13 14553 I am not based in Victoria however i had a quick look into your question to understand what you were asking. The way I read the regulations, overshadowing relates to the… 1 2218 1 4680 |