
Your giving the experts a run for the money, just wish there was a prize for you!
Can't wait to see your kitchen and bathrooms,
What colours do you have in the kitchen

Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Vess's Build 186Jul 10, 2012 8:01 pm SunshineT's Build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34585 Designs start: 4/12/09 DA: 5/7/11 Demo: 22/12/11 Slab: 24/2/12 Keys: 31/8/12 Re: Vess's Build - I have garage doors (gogo can vouch for m 194Jul 15, 2012 9:43 pm Vess, please allow me to add to the congratulations on what you've achieved. May I ask how you've managed deliveries and allowing trades access to the site while working full time and taking care of your family? I'm kind of interested in owner building but the access for trades and deliveries are a couple of the many things I've been wondering about. Re: Vess's Build - I have garage doors (gogo can vouch for m 195Jul 16, 2012 12:15 pm Thanks Shaje... It is very hectic but not unachieveable for anyone really. You need to be careful in selecting your trades and suppliers. Set the expectation. Clarify ALL details. If a quote does not have enough details, ask them to provide a list of what is covered in the quote. If they can't be specific, don't hire them. It can be a sn3aky trick to add extra 'unforseen' charges because they were not listed. Trades gain access by lifting the fence if they don't have a key so no issue there until lock up and then you give them a key to a single door. At the end, you change the lock on that single door. You don't really need to be there for deliveries. Just be very specific about where you want the goods delivered. For example, delivery of frames onto slab, delivery of trusses to backyard, deliver doors into garage area etc. Ask them to leave delivery paperwork with goods and you check it off that afternoon. I also work fairly close to site so if required I will go to site in my lunch hour to meet someone to do a quote or receive a delicate delivery. Communication is done by email or text message. I do get phone calls but it's no issue for me to be taking a few calls during the day. Their tradies so they don't want to talk to you for more than a few minutes anyway. I go past on my way to work, checkin with trades on site and advise what needs to be done if they are unsure then I go to work. Unless you are on the tools, you don't need to be there for longer than 20mins. I really don't know how I have managed to do it. Take each day as it comes, deal with whatever issues pop up and don't stress the simple stuff. Whatever happens, there is always a fix. Owner building is an interesting journey and I have really enjoyed it but i am ready for it to be over now ![]() ![]() Re: Vess's Build - Front door, locked up! 196Jul 16, 2012 2:20 pm Still in awe Vess! You make it sound easy except we all know it really isn't. Sounds like things are moving along swiftly and you'll be in in no time. Then what will you do with all your spare time (apart from clean)?!! Build Thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43846 Re: Vess's Build - Front door, locked up! 197Jul 16, 2012 6:08 pm I've already found my next project..... building us a pool! I'm on the verge of everything being too overwhelming for me. Thank goodness I have 2wks off after this week. I really need it! It won't be a 'break' as such just half as hectic. I'll be painting all of upstairs next week. Carpet booked for 1 August so I have a crazy deadline to get doors, skirts and architraves on and painted before carpet goes in. Re: Vess's Build - Front door, locked up! 200Jul 17, 2012 8:33 pm Thanks Vess. You're obviously very organised, have good communication skills and loads of energy. I can only imagine how excited you are getting the closer you come to the end. I think you're right when you say the prize at the end will be a house you love. Good luck with all your painting! Hi Need to read your contract about when final payment is received. Clearly outlines what happens. In vic, known defects or incomplete work must be completed before… 3 18632 Thanks for that. Will look into that option. Appreciate the idea. 2 11899 In regards watering I assume you intend for your front and back yards to be fully reticulated? Check with your provider to see if they have an allowance for new gardens -… 1 23348 ![]() |