Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Mar 04, 2014 12:33 pm We have signed with National Homes to build our variation of the Brunswick in Madora Bay. We have been 'sitting' on our pre start check list for about 4 weeks now however due partly to our busy lifestyle we haven't progressed to the point where we can return the check list with some colour scheme pre selections. We think we have our floor coverings sorted and maybe external brick and roof colours however we are far from deciding the external front elevation colours, internal paint, bathroom and ensuite tiles etc... A Saturday morning visit to our tile supplier options only served to further frustrate and test our patience. We should be returning the check list so that a pre-start appointment can be made... So, the question is, does anyone know of any prefessionals in the Mandurah area who can provide guidance on these things? Anyone had a similar experience? Any advice appreciated. Thanks Cheers Bralex __________________________ January 2013 - bought our block in Madora Bay February 2013 - Certificate of Title Issued Since - Confused and don't know where to start! Re: Pre Pre-start help Mandurah WA 2Mar 10, 2014 7:01 pm Bralex We found that once we went into Prestart we actually changed a lot of our external and internal paint colours.... Mainly they want flooring, benches, tiles. However you can change it all at Prestart so don't stress it is to prepare you for Prestart I think! Try popping into a solver paint shop and see what they recommend? I found them very helpful. Also what tile supplier did you choose to use? I found one more helpful over the other and might be the same for you deep breathes! Re: Pre Pre-start help Mandurah WA 3Mar 11, 2014 6:06 pm Thanks Rella82, ok, will try to Chil Yes, all can be changed at Prestart. We are actually a little closer now We have 'pencilled in' external colours (inc garage door), bricks; roof and pavers, window and door frames and floor coverings to living areas, theatre and bedrooms. I'm hoping we get a chance to re-visit tile suppliers this week. We have a choice of Crosby Tiles, Imported Ceramics, Magic Tiles and European Ceramics. So, will see how that goes. I look through the posts and everyone seems to be so excited and having so much fun... when does that start? Cheers Bralex __________________________ January 2013 - bought our block in Madora Bay February 2013 - Certificate of Title Issued Since - Confused and don't know where to start! Re: Pre Pre-start help Mandurah WA 4Mar 21, 2014 6:48 pm Posting to follow your build We are currently renting in Madora Bay, and building in lakelands. Where abouts in Madora bay are you building? European Ceramics were definitely better than Crosby Tiles, and we got all ours from European Our home building & decorating blog - http://www.rocknsoul.com.au/blog We've had the offer of a short term tenant whilst waiting for CDC/DA home approval and demolition for our knock down rebuild. It would achieve a pretty low rent as it's… 0 13752 The fastest thing a builder will do is bank your cheque, those systems work perfectly with lightning speed, everything else is slow burn. Just the way it is. 1 8706 Just to makea point about this, an approach that some people have found sucessful in negotiating these rises down, Is to provide some workings to the builder, specifying… 4 81712 |