Building with Wisdom Homes

Hi Everyone,

I have been following this forum for a while now.
I just have a quick question for those who had a variation for sewer peg out ($910).

Wisdom is asking me to pay for $910 variation for sewer peg out or WAE.
As per their email “We have applied for Waterboard Approval, however Sydney Waters Tap In system has returned a “No records found” result which generally indicates that this property is located in an early stage Sub-division and the new sewer is yet to be updated on Sydney Waters mapping system. This application will now need to be assessed by an Accredited Water Service Coordinators (WSC) and a Sewer Peg Out or Works as Executed (WAE) Plan will need to be obtained in order to process your plans accordingly. Once the Sewer Peg Out or WAE is completed, the application will be re-assessed.”

I sent a copy of Sewer Works As Executed Plan to Wisdom which was done by the developer.

However, Wisdom is still asking me to pay for $910 variation.
As per email “plumber have confirmed they can utilise the document, however the $910.00 will still be required to carry out the worked.”

I am just wondering if this is usually the case?
I just want make sure that I really need to pay for this variation before I send it back to them.

Thank you.

Yes, it’s usually the case if building in a new estate

Hi Wash32,

Im in that battle at the moment!
What area are you building in?

Thanks MandM+4

Hi GLO,

Im building in Newpark Estate, Marsden Park.
Where about you? and how is the battle with this variation going?

Hi All - anyone have any experience with DA timings with Bayside Council?

From the quote it looks like all the external walls. Its this material:

https://www.bradfordinsulation.com.au/h ... -wall-wrap

Hi doosra, timber https://ehiaustralia.com.au/products/ti ... lantation/

Not sure sqm price we were quoted $8k for 16 windows with 33 panels[/quote]Ahh bugga. Too late. If that's the price for timber, although I don't know sqm, it does sound like a pretty good price. My deposit is already down.

Hi Mickmuch,

I did DA thru Bayside earlier this year. Lodged 16/01 approved 10/04. They are pretty slow compared to other councils.

Bob

Thanks Bob! Hopefully lodge by next weeks so it’s spproved by end of year..

We have received our hydraulic plan. Is this the right time to sign with a demo company and get demo approval for a KDR?

Yes would get quotes but don’t book knockdown until CDC/DA approval. Whichever one applies. If you still have a mortgage over the existing property regardless of how small you will still need their sign off also.
You should also apply for CDC demolition approval now also. The demo company can do that for you.

Thank you Manhattan52

But to get demo approval, don’t we need to sign with demo company first?

Yes you accept the demo quote but don’t proceed with the actual demolition until approval
I meant previously don’t book demolition start date yet

Thanks for the clarification 😊

I tend to have random build anxieties whilst feeding my babies overnight:


1) how deep is your fridge space and how much does your fridge stick out?

2) for those with laundry joinery (underbench dryer and washer), where are your power points and water connection points?

3) power point in vanity yay or nay? Hubby has to recharge clippers and shaver and also occasionally uses clippers whist charging. What is more annoying? To have visible power point, use clippers with vanity door open, is it dangerous to charge the clippers in vanity?

4) I want to store and charge the stick vacuum in the broom cupboard in the laundry, where should I place the powerpoint?

5) where do you store the vacuum cleaner (we are having a cantilevered staircase so no storage)

6) Robot vacuum users, where does yours live?

7) For those with increased ceiling heights, did you need to alter the height of your shower screens?

8 ) Light switch locations, are standard locations ok or should I go through and make sure they aren't behind doors etc?

1) Our space is 900mm deep, not sure how much fridge will stick out, but did give W the measurements of fridge to ensure it fits.

2) Power points for washer and dryer are underbench, not sure about position of the water connection, but since W have our model of our machines, a water connection point will be assumed... We also have a power point above the bench.

3) We have a power point in vanity on the side since it can't be too close to water source.

4) We thought of putting a power point in the WIL for vacuum but decided against it.

5) Plan to put one in the WIL.

Hope that helps.

Thanks, One! My fear is that I shouldn't assume that WH will have thought about all the practicalities. I must admit, my kitchen, colours and electrical consultants have all notified me of issues where they feel something needs to be adjusted or omitted due to logistical issues. My kitchen consultant has been AMAZING. They are human, as am I, so I feel it is naive to expect that everything will function perfectly after the build. I know I'm overthinking a lot of things but I would hate to move in and think "I wish I had changed that when I had the chance"

Hi,

What are everyone doing for stairs?

And are they having an open space below the stairs.

I'm keen on making it my comms room behind the fridge and under the stairs.

Thanks
GLO

1) my fridge sticks out 8cm so not too bad, it's 65cm deep

2) the power point should be in the cabinet so you could just drill a hole between the barrier

3) I've got power points in cabinets as I plan to do LED strip lighting under bench

4) if you want the stick vacuum in the cabinet then you'll need to put a power point there.

5) we don't have much storage for vacuum cleaner as we have floating staircase. We'll probably put it in the linen cupboard in our laundry

6) not planning on robot vacuum

7) we didn't alter shower screen height. They don't go to ceiling anyway so should be fine as is.

I don't like light switches behind doors so I've avoided that too.

In kitchen upgrades, I have seen some of you change the default free standing Cook top oven to separate cook top and oven wondering why is it so ? Is it better to have them separate instead of a single unit?