Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 81May 20, 2013 1:46 pm Now that we have our tiles and timber flooring done, I just don't understand why we get charged $450 by Masterton to get the skirting tagged, then removed by the tiler/timber floor installer, then come back and put them on again? For carpets, this is not an issue, as the carpet is fixed against the skirting boards, so skirting boards can be attached and painted before carpet installation. For tiles and timber, the skirting is fixed above the tile/timber floor. So, why tag them first, only to be removed and installed later again, and charge the client $450? Why not just measure and cut the skirting boards after flooring is done?! Too easy I guess. Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 82May 20, 2013 1:51 pm jo&waz Hi! We had Beeman doing the power pole installation also, and associated trenching to fuse-box. But that doesn't include the connection to the grid, which is an extra $800 or so, depending upon phase-type. Beeman also do the trench for Telstra and install the LUKA. Yep, re the phone line, definitely terminates in LUKA, same goes for Optus. And then it runs via CAT5a/CAT6 to home-hub. You may well find that they put in a central splitter in the LUKA, which, if Sentinel aren't on their toes, doesn't get wired through properly. I ended up getting a punchdown tool and fixing it myself. Thanks jo&waz, yes, I'm aware of the cost to grid connection, but not the amount, and we have 3 phase as well. I did see a condute sticking out one near the pole (near the Telstra kerb outlet) and the other end near the fuse box, but no cable run in it. I just have to wait for that to happen before getting Telstra involved. BTW, your landscaping is looking very nice. I think we are getting shutters as well all throughout the house. Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 83May 21, 2013 10:43 am PCI Next week Trying to organise a private inspection possibly next Mon or Tues or latest Thur. Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 84May 24, 2013 4:48 pm Clean up started Looks like most of the major work is now complete, ready for Practical Completion Inspection (PCI) on Monday at 7:30am. Drove by today at lunch and the rubbish bins were delivered. Quite possible the site will be clean by tomorrow. No one inside, so I could not access inside, see where things are up to and take photos. Monday... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Over the weekend, I'll have to sit down and go through our tender and plans and match them with PCI check list, ready for Monday morning. Looks like there will be no power, as connection to grid will not happen till Monday. Claiming rain, but as you can see, it was not raining today. If others can come in and clean the site, surely the connection could have been done as well. They already have the money paid, no need to rush out and do the actual job on time. Not happy! Also, next Wednesday, private inspection (TBC). I have booked DK Building Certifiers (www.dkbuildingcertifiers.com.au) to inspect and report any issues. I do not anticipate any major ones, but for $330, it is a peace of mind. Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 85May 29, 2013 6:25 pm I visited the site today at lunch time. The Telstra phone junction box was installed. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Also was evident, the security system. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I rang Telstra and after 30 min on the phone, we had our phone line connected, tested (line level testing) and done. We even get to keep our old number. This was the easiest service connection ever! Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 86Jun 02, 2013 12:18 pm The fence has been taken away. Apart from the dunny in the middle, the house is now standing by itself. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The electricity to the grid is finally connected. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The TV/Foxtel/data points installed. Upstairs family room wall point needs a cover for extra hole. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ducted vacuum outlet, lid already broken. Surely one would carry a spare one in the van, in case one is broken!? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And finally, the Hills Hub Box. Can see phone coming in and TV splitter, but not sure about the Foxtel and LAN data termination. I'll keep you posted on this. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The security system and keypad also installed with all of the door and PIR sensors. What? you expected photos of them too? Sorry, no can do. But it is a back to base dial-up system. Still no stairway carpets, gas meter or signs of excavation for the rainwater detention tank. Will M make it on time? Tune in next M time on the same M channel... Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 87Jun 05, 2013 2:27 pm We had the rainwater detention tank work start today. The location is now dug. Tomorrow we will have the tank installed. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ A mountain of dirt. Will be used to fill the low soil level at the front of the house. The painters were also there today doing the paint touch-ups and the fixing of the skirting. Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 88Jun 14, 2013 8:38 pm We have keys! Today, I arranged for the bank to draw me the final cheque. Drove there, picked it up, and then drove strait to Warwick Farm, Masterton Head Office. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Giving a bank cheque for a set of keys. We finally can call it our home. I no longer need to sneak in over the fence or while workers are there. It is a very exciting feeling. Then I was stuck in 2.5 hours of 5pm traffic on the way back (normally 1.5 hour trip). Landscaping to start on Monday. Driveway is scheduled for Tuesday start. WooHoo! I wish to thank all current and specially past members of this thread for all the support, ideas, tips and help throughout our build. As I have always said, I'll still be around to support all who need ideas and help. Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 89Jun 14, 2013 8:56 pm Big congrats on the keys. Love your thread and videos. Fantastic house! Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 90Jun 14, 2013 8:59 pm Amancharmar Big congrats on the keys. Love your thread and videos. Fantastic house! Thanks Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 91Jun 17, 2013 11:58 am Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 92Jun 17, 2013 9:51 pm Here are some photos from today's landscaping work. A lot has been done in one day and the grass is already laid at the back of the house (too dark to take photos by end of today). Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Studs for the retaining wall Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Lawn ready to be laid. More photos tomorrow, as the work continues... Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 93Jun 18, 2013 12:28 pm Landscaping Day 2 By mid morning, most of the backyard is already laid with lawn. The front yard levelled, even ready for the driveway people! It is all looking good. Glen, our landscaping guy, is doing over and above the job, with detail. Very happy. They only need to come back for half a day, once the driveway is done. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The retaining wall Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 94Jun 18, 2013 8:08 pm I'm so envious you have your landscaping... It looks so good. I want to see more lol We didn't organise quotes until we got keys... We have to wait until the end of June for our landscaper to start work. So happy for you, your house is lovely! Waiting for some more internal shots... Built a Hawthorne 31 with EB nessjeffdreamhouse.blogspot.com.au Building an investment now with New Living homes... We are at nearly finished... Just landscaping and driveway to go! Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 95Jun 18, 2013 9:23 pm 1sttimebuilding2012 I'm so envious you have your landscaping... It looks so good. I want to see more lol We didn't organise quotes until we got keys... We have to wait until the end of June for our landscaper to start work. So happy for you, your house is lovely! Waiting for some more internal shots... Oh noo! Sorry to hear that. We had our landscaper come in quote us last month, with a tentative date, and started on the date. So, do you have OC or temp OC at least? We have not moved in yet, as we have no OC, waiting for driveway to finish, so nothing inside other than walls Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 96Jun 18, 2013 10:08 pm We have a full occupation certificate...just no turf, clothesline, retaining and of course vegetation other than the weeds! Lol Built a Hawthorne 31 with EB nessjeffdreamhouse.blogspot.com.au Building an investment now with New Living homes... We are at nearly finished... Just landscaping and driveway to go! Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 97Jun 23, 2013 6:53 pm Final touches We had the plumber come in on Saturday to install the forgotten spa motor. So now that's done, the only items left are the cooktop and the rangehood cover. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ SMEG gas cooktop (nearly) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ SMEG ducted rangehood (nearly) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ SMEG Electric Oven Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ SMEG Dishwasher Well we have ducted vacuum unit installed, but looks like they missed to place a power point for the unit! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ No power point to run it! I was aware so I kept reminding the Site Supervisor about the power point for our spa, but not knowing what this unit looked like and how it would be powered, I missed it too. I now expect the Site Supervisor to come back and install a power point for it. I already paid over $1200 for it and do not expect to pay a penny more. And finally, here is our new front yard statue, to conceal the rainwater tank service hole. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 98Jun 26, 2013 5:06 pm Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 99Jun 30, 2013 7:25 pm Air-con Outdoor unit With all the rain we had this week, I had not had the chance to put a photo of the air-con outside unit. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ TemperZone 18Kw 12 outlet, 4 Zone unit. It takes no more than 5 minutes to feel the heat all around the house. 10 minutes, and we can turn the fan from high to low. Even with having tiled floors, we can walk bare foot no problem. I'll find out in 6 months if the cooling would be the same or not. Keep an eye on that post. Also, time will tell how long the unit will last before problems, if any, arise. Being Australian made, parts and service would be quite reasonable. Re: Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes 100Jul 04, 2013 4:59 pm Council crossing done The council crossing driveway section is now complete. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Yes, they even set up the mailbox. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Brick, to stop sinking. a metal bar to stop from lifting off! How good is that! I did not even ask for it. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The finished job. 4 16860 Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 76103 I would never build with Fowler homes. I built with them in 2021 and till date maintenance issues are pending. All their existing trades and businesses don't work with… 14 106772 |