Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Burbank Custom DS- Outstanding Issue fixed/PCI Booked!! 301Aug 24, 2014 3:18 pm Congrats Mentone, great news! All the best for ur PCI, like ur bricks they look like ours too hehe )) is iit harvest buckwheat? Building Prescott-Burbank Land Contract: 4/9 Land Settlement: 24/4 Colour: 21/5 Slab: 10/7 Frame: 15/7 Lockup: 13/8 Fixing: 2/9 PCI: 18/11 Re: Burbank Custom DS- Outstanding Issue fixed/PCI Booked!! 303Aug 24, 2014 11:14 pm Logged in after ages and glad to see your progress.. good stuff viewtopic.php?f=31&t=63700&p=1043512#p1043512 13/12 Site works 05/2 Framing 11/2 Gutters 26/2 Bricks 7/3 Lockup 02/4 Fix complete 30/5 PCI 05/06 KEYS Re: Burbank Custom DS- Outstanding Issue fixed/PCI Booked!! 304Aug 25, 2014 2:54 pm woohoo! Congratulations! Finally! You much be so relived and excited and nervous! At least you now have dates to work towards. With your independent inspector going in before hand, it will give you an idea of how the PCI is going to go! Now all you have to do is check out all the threads on what to look for during PCI!! well done! Colours - 12/12/13 Contracts - 4/2/14 Slab - 12/3/14 Frame - 26/3/14 Lockup - 21/5/14 My Thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70419 Re: Burbank Custom DS- Outstanding Issue fixed/PCI Booked!! 305Aug 25, 2014 3:16 pm Congrats on PCI date mentone!!!!! You must be soooooo super excited now!!! Re: Burbank Custom DS- Outstanding Issue fixed/PCI Booked!! 306Aug 25, 2014 3:51 pm Mentone3850 Main Bathroom En suite Window (translucent film removed) Anyone know how they remove this film without replacing/ damaging windows???? Pretty easy to remove. Pick at a corner and peel it off. Or get a scraper tool that is essentially a sharp knife/razor edge mounted in a plastic holder that you just slide up the glass for any stubborn bits. Doesn't damage the glass. Not that I'd know how to remove annoying translucent film mine fell off of its own accord of course. Terrible shame. Completed a knock down and rebuild in northern Melbourne. Handover completed 27/09/2013 and now moved in. Re: Burbank Custom DS- Outstanding Issue fixed/PCI Booked!! 307Aug 25, 2014 5:22 pm Bluesuede Mentone3850 Main Bathroom En suite Window (translucent film removed) Anyone know how they remove this film without replacing/ damaging windows???? Pretty easy to remove. Pick at a corner and peel it off. Or get a scraper tool that is essentially a sharp knife/razor edge mounted in a plastic holder that you just slide up the glass for any stubborn bits. Doesn't damage the glass. Not that I'd know how to remove annoying translucent film mine fell off of its own accord of course. Terrible shame. Thanks Bluesuede your a great help.. I hope mine also falls off by it self Re: Burbank Custom DS- Outstanding Issue fixed/PCI Booked!! 308Aug 25, 2014 5:28 pm Thank you all for dropping by my thread and well wishes... Dsbuild is correct in me feeling excited yet same time nervous as I am at the moment thinking what my inspector is going to pick up and hoping nothing major that will hold up handover
But then again I dont want to sign off anything until major issue all fixed as it’s a lot simpler to get them fixed before you move in!! Prep for PCI day - I saw my SS do this and so I was going to also do the same and bring a box of little red dot stickers with me and stick it on things that need to be replaced/repaired/looked at. - For $4 I purchased this PCI checklist http://www.anewhouse.com.au/sample-page/pci-guide/ Anything else anyone know what I should be looking out for at PCI OR had their handover and found issues afterwards, would love to hear your advise. Re: Burbank Custom DS- Outstanding Issue fixed/PCI Booked!! 309Aug 26, 2014 4:45 pm The most important issue I picked on and nearly missed are looking at the ceilings and cornices in every room and walkway. I noticed there were cracks and paint issues on the ceilings mostly. My master bedroom ceiling had missed a big spot of paint. Re: Burbank Custom DS- Outstanding Issue fixed/PCI Booked!! 310Aug 26, 2014 5:01 pm Anocha Congrats Mentone, great news! All the best for ur PCI, like ur bricks they look like ours too hehe )) is iit harvest buckwheat? Hey anocha, I was also looking at your pix and thought the same.. no mine is just the standard Austral (Chestnut) Was yours an upgrade? By the way think we have the same external sensor lights (mine just black ) justheart The most important issue I picked on and nearly missed are looking at the ceilings and cornices in every room and walkway. I noticed there were cracks and paint issues on the ceilings mostly. My master bedroom ceiling had missed a big spot of paint. Thanks Justheart.... I will keep this in mind Also just checked out your thread and notice you just had PCI last week .. congrats !!! Did all go well??? Did you pick up many issues? Ps. Your house looks really nice by the way... love your bathroom tile colours Re: Burbank Custom DS- Outstanding Issue fixed/PCI Booked!! 311Aug 27, 2014 7:50 am Mentone3850 Anocha Congrats Mentone, great news! All the best for ur PCI, like ur bricks they look like ours too hehe )) is iit harvest buckwheat? Hey anocha, I was also looking at your pix and thought the same.. no mine is just the standard Austral (Chestnut) Was yours an upgrade? By the way think we have the same external sensor lights (mine just black ) Hi Mentone, yeah mine was an upgrade man i should have chosen Chestnut cos it's so similar and no extra cost! oh well i don't think we paid that much anyway hehe.. The Magneto external lights (my hubby loves the name cos he's really into the X-men ) - actually we picked black too but i couldn't find the pics in black on the internet that was all Hope all goes well with your PCI! Building Prescott-Burbank Land Contract: 4/9 Land Settlement: 24/4 Colour: 21/5 Slab: 10/7 Frame: 15/7 Lockup: 13/8 Fixing: 2/9 PCI: 18/11 Re: Burbank Custom DS- Outstanding Issue fixed/PCI Booked!! 312Aug 28, 2014 6:10 pm Week 34 - Independent (PCI) Inspection & Occupancy Permit!! Mon 25 Aug - Sun 29 Aug 2014 (Day 173-177) Just a quick update to let you know how this weeks been - House cleaned - Tues - Final Invoice received via email - Tues - Private Independent Inspection - Wed No major issue found just alot of bad plaster and paint (rough) jobs that needs re-doing and touch up Hopefully this shouldn't delay the handover too much - Occupancy Permit Received via email - Thur No words just Prepration for PCI day - I saw my SS do this and so I was going to also do the same and bring a box of little red dot stickers with me and stick it on things that need to be replaced/repaired/looked at. - For $4 I purchased this PCI checklist http://www.anewhouse.com.au/sample-page/pci-guide/ So just a very quick update, yap no photos this week Hope by this time next week I be able to let you all know the 'Final inspection/HANDOVER' date and snap up some finish product photos Until next week hope everyone having a good week and wish me luck for PCI on Tuesday Burbank Custom DS 23/01 Slab 14/02 Frame 15/04 Lockup 13/06 Fixing 02/09 PCI 11/09 Settlement My Build:viewtopic.php?f=31&t=68855 Blog:http://ourmentone3850.blogspot.com.au Re: Burbank Custom DS- Occupancy Permit RECEIVED!!!!!! 313Aug 28, 2014 6:36 pm Hi Mentone3850, Great to hear this, and I hope things will go very easy from here onwards and also your PCI goes well (without much problem either). I am also building with burbank, and i have been asking them to send out invoices via email but our CSR / Admin person never returned to my that point . Can't wait to see the finish/final house pic very soon and wishing you a very good luck for your PCI 27.08.13 Building Contract 09.07.14 Site Start 24.07.14 Base / Slab 28.07.14 Frame 27.08.14 Lockup 15.09.14 Fixout 25.11.14 Settlement Re: Burbank Custom DS- Occupancy Permit RECEIVED!!!!!! 315Sep 01, 2014 8:24 pm Horary on the certificate! Not long now! I have my figures crossed for you all goes well! Colours - 12/12/13 Contracts - 4/2/14 Slab - 12/3/14 Frame - 26/3/14 Lockup - 21/5/14 My Thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70419 Re: Burbank Custom DS- Occupancy Permit RECEIVED!!!!!! 316Sep 02, 2014 5:01 pm Week 35 - PCI Done, Settlement BOOKED!! Mon 01 Sep - Sun 07 Sep 2014 (Day 178-182) Just a quick update to let you know PCI was done today. No major issue found just alot of paint touch ups Also the bank valuer were also out to inspect the home And Finally but not least.............final inspection/settlement has also been booked in for next Thursday Finger cross there is no delay on the bank side as they told me it may take up to 10 business days to get the funds ! So by 4pm next Thursday I should have my I am so glad that I am finally getting my .. So much to now organised Concrete Driveway Insurance Curtains Fence I hope everyone else build is moving along Re: Burbank Custom DS- PCI Done, Settlement BOOKED IN!! 317Sep 04, 2014 8:41 pm I am so Happy for you Mentone! You must be thrilled to have a date! Have you worked out when your moving yet? I am glad to hear there where no problems too it must be such a relief! How exciting! I have purchased ezy blinds (paper blinds) to get me started so there isn't a mad rush and my little one will keep sleeping! They are reasonable price too! Wishing you all the luck for handover! Xx Colours - 12/12/13 Contracts - 4/2/14 Slab - 12/3/14 Frame - 26/3/14 Lockup - 21/5/14 My Thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70419 Re: Burbank Custom DS- PCI Done, Settlement BOOKED IN!! 318Sep 13, 2014 1:53 pm Week 36 - Handover / We Got Keys! Mon 08 Sep - Sun 14 Sep 2014 (Day 183-187) Final Inspection was booked in for Thursday @ 9:30 am this week, all paint issues were addressed (The appliance were booked in be delivered and installed a day prior) Settlement was back at main office in Altona and was very quick (1/2 an hour) Here are some photos Kitchen Area- With no appliance Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Butler Pantry (looking into laundry) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Solar Hot water Unit Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And finally but not least ........................ Keys to my new home Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Now the fun starts.. where do I start ????? Concrete preparation and tile sealer booked in first !!! Burbank Custom DS 23/01 Slab 14/02 Frame 15/04 Lockup 13/06 Fixing 02/09 PCI 11/09 Settlement My Build:viewtopic.php?f=31&t=68855 Blog:http://ourmentone3850.blogspot.com.au This certainly doesn't look good. I would be engaging with an independent inspector to have a look at this. As for the unscheduled site visits, most builders are quite… 1 28326 Hi All, Recently we have signed a contract with Burbank and we are not aware that they have just DORSET, SURREY, HAMPSHIRE, KENT, PILBARA and REDGUM bricks from PGH are… 0 3166 It seems very clear to me that your contract states that a security account does NOT need to be established so the answer to the builder is NO. If in doubt find a contract… 1 8511 |