Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 24, 2016 10:56 am Here goes my building story..
My block is 720 m2 (north facing) and the house will be approx. 32 squares. I am planning to build with the local franchise of the Hotondo Homes Anyone following my thread please feel free to comment on my choices and share your wisdom. Your inputs will be invaluable. My floor plan... http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv38/regvic/Floor%20plan_new_zpskue0adyy.jpg Front elevation http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv38/regvic/Front_Elevation_zpsxygxqbdi.jpg Cheers, Timeline: June 2015 - Paid initial deposit for the land June 2015 - Paid initial deposit for the build and completed soil test Dec 2015 - Settled land June 2015 - Jan 2016 - Drew lot of rough plans until I am satisfied on what I want Feb 2016 - Went back to the builder with the rough plan I liked Jun 2016 - Finalised plan June 2016 - Submitted plan to the council and received star rating 2-Aug-16 - Contracts and plans received 4-Aug-16 - Minor issues fixed and contract re-issued 5-Aug-16 - Contract signed and copy provided to Bank 6-Aug-16 - 5% deposit paid 8-Aug-16 - Plan submitted for building permit 23-Aug-16 - Temp fence up 31-Aug-16 - Received building permit 09-Sep-16 - Bank verbal approval 26-Sep-16 - Loan become unconditional (Formal approval letter received) 04-Oct-16 - Site work started 12-Oct-16 - Slab 17-Oct-16 - Frame 24-Oct-16 - Wrapped 25-Oct-16 - Windows 26-Oct-16 - Gutter and fascia 28-Oct-16 - Roof 31-Oct-16 - Plumbing rough in 04-Nov-16 - Electrical rough in 05-Nov-16 - Skylights 07-Nov-16 - heating/cooling rough-in 10-Nov-16 - Insulation 14-Nov-16 - Plaster 21-Nov-16 - Bricks Dec - slow progress/ Xmas shutdown 11-Jan-17 - Work started again 20-Jan-17 - Kitchen fitout 24-Jan-17 - Painting week 13-Feb-17 - Fitout 02-Mar-17 - Flooring 14-Mar-17 - Site clean 23-Mar-17 - PCI 24-Mar-17 - Handover 24 weeks and 3 days from ground break to handover (including Xmas break and rainy days) Re: RegVic's first build - Custom plan - Local builder 3Jun 24, 2016 12:53 pm I am jealous of your media room, its so big! Are you going to have step down or step ups like in the cinemas and a projector? Avoca 25 in Gainsborough Greens Gold Coast viewtopic.php?f=31&t=81406 Re: RegVic's first build - Custom plan - Local builder 4Jun 24, 2016 1:28 pm vonsta76 I am jealous of your media room, its so big! Are you going to have step down or step ups like in the cinemas and a projector? Avoca 25 in Gainsborough Greens Gold Coast viewtopic.php?f=31&t=81406 Yes Going to have a projector and will have a step up... 2 rows of seating and the back row on a raised platform Re: RegVic's first build - Custom plan - Local builder 5Jun 24, 2016 1:46 pm Oh wow that is my dream setup! I hope you enjoy! Avoca 25 in Gainsborough Greens Gold Coast viewtopic.php?f=31&t=81406 Re: RegVic's first build - Custom plan - Local builder 6Jun 24, 2016 4:21 pm Wow Reg your house is huge!!! Jealous of the mudroom! I love your plan, so big and spacious!!! The elevations looks awesome! Following along of course GJ Gardner Modified Coolum 277 viewtopic.php?t=83643 Re: RegVic's first build - Custom plan - Local builder 7Jun 24, 2016 4:31 pm Thanks Vonsta. Thanks Charli. Re: RegVic's first build - Custom plan - Local builder 10Jun 24, 2016 5:26 pm Yay, you've started your own thread I'm super envious of that media room, how awesome that sounds! Building with Simonds in S.A Re: RegVic's first build - Custom plan - Local builder 11Jun 27, 2016 1:24 pm RegVic vonsta76 I am jealous of your media room, its so big! Are you going to have step down or step ups like in the cinemas and a projector? Avoca 25 in Gainsborough Greens Gold Coast viewtopic.php?f=31&t=81406 Yes Going to have a projector and will have a step up... 2 rows of seating and the back row on a raised platform Sounds amazing!! Jealous of that storeroom of yours also _________________________ Building the Noosa 26 with Coral Homes https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=80794 Re: RegVic's first build - Custom plan - Local builder 12Jun 27, 2016 2:30 pm My initial colour choices.. http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv38/regvic/Colours_zpsjlsrzznh.png I will change the roof, gutter and Fascia colour The brick is Black diamond http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv38/regvic/Brick_zps8lngbbm8.jpg I will post the carpet and vinyl selections Re: RegVic's first build - Custom plan - Local builder 13Jun 27, 2016 2:47 pm I cant see first pic yet, stupid phone is still trying to load it lol, BUT OMG your black diamond brick is exquisite!! Is that PGH? Avoca 25 in Gainsborough Greens Gold Coast viewtopic.php?f=31&t=81406 Re: RegVic's first build - Custom plan - Local builder 14Jun 27, 2016 2:48 pm Can see other pic now. Love your colours. Very brave going with red ensuite, wow that will be something! Cant wait to see it installed! Avoca 25 in Gainsborough Greens Gold Coast viewtopic.php?f=31&t=81406 Re: RegVic's first build - Custom plan - Local builder 15Jun 27, 2016 2:49 pm I've seen them before but I still love them! That brick steals my heart every time GJ Gardner Modified Coolum 277 viewtopic.php?t=83643 Re: RegVic's first build - Custom plan - Local builder 16Jun 27, 2016 2:52 pm Charlibear wow i know, if thats pgh and its an upgraded item, i would have done my whole house in that regardless of cost! Avoca 25 in Gainsborough Greens Gold Coast viewtopic.php?f=31&t=81406 Re: RegVic's first build - Custom plan - Local builder 17Jun 27, 2016 2:55 pm vonsta76 I cant see first pic yet, stupid phone is still trying to load it lol, BUT OMG your black diamond brick is exquisite!! Is that PGH? Avoca 25 in Gainsborough Greens Gold Coast viewtopic.php?f=31&t=81406 Thanks Von.. Its Selkirk http://www.selkirk.com.au/index.php/ext ... ricks.html I am inspired by your "Future timber"..most probably will change my "future timber" and entrance door to stained Merabu..Also couldn't decide whether should I change the garage door to stained Merabu or Monument Re: RegVic's first build - Custom plan - Local builder 18Jun 27, 2016 2:59 pm Me too Von! GJ only offer boral and believe me there was not much to choose from.. I would forgo everything except my battening for these bricks hahaha GJ Gardner Modified Coolum 277 viewtopic.php?t=83643 Re: RegVic's first build - Custom plan - Local builder 19Jun 27, 2016 3:10 pm Thank you very much Von and Charli... I am happy that you both feel it is a good choice..I always doubt my selections..lol The closest I found in Boral in the "Victorian Blue" http://www.melbournebrick.com.au/bricks/boral Re: RegVic's first build - Custom plan - Local builder 20Jun 27, 2016 3:13 pm RegVic Thank you very much Von and Charli... I am happy that you both feel it is a good choice..I always doubt my selections..lol The closest I found in Boral in the "Victorian Blue" http://www.melbournebrick.com.au/bricks/boral The closest my builder offered was the Blue Rio we chose. Not sure how much of an upgrade it is yet as we haven't got our variations back from our selection apt. We are having a similar portico to you Von also in Merabu so I love how yours is turning out Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 76128 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 106785 Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with Arli homes! Interested in your experiences who've built from their stock home designs… 0 24674 |