Browse Forums Building A New House Re: KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 41Aug 25, 2016 1:46 pm Our house is 52 meter square..we opted tiles and carpet package for $6000.. We increased the downstairs area so m charged $2000 more to provide tiles bec of increased area..our main ensuite we are getting tiles floor to ceiling as promotion and ensuite 5 we hav added tiles in contract.. M charged $2200 for basic tiles to ensuite 5 in contract. We went to studio M for tiles selections.. Our damage was $12500 for upgrading the tiles 600*600 for main area, laundry , main ensuite and ensuite 5. We hav added 450*450 tiles in other 3 ensuites.. M charged total $3500 for other 3 ensuites.. Don't know in contract they charged $2200 for one ensuite in contract..but in studio m they charged $3500 for 3 ensuites.. Re: KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 42Aug 25, 2016 2:40 pm Mahadev Our house is 52 meter square..we opted tiles and carpet package for $6000.. We increased the downstairs area so m charged $2000 more to provide tiles bec of increased area..our main ensuite we are getting tiles floor to ceiling as promotion and ensuite 5 we hav added tiles in contract.. M charged $2200 for basic tiles to ensuite 5 in contract. We went to studio M for tiles selections.. Our damage was $12500 for upgrading the tiles 600*600 for main area, laundry , main ensuite and ensuite 5. We hav added 450*450 tiles in other 3 ensuites.. M charged total $3500 for other 3 ensuites.. Don't know in contract they charged $2200 for one ensuite in contract..but in studio m they charged $3500 for 3 ensuites.. Yeah it's never really super clear what they are charging you for. But i'm assuming the price different would be the 600x600 vs the 450x450 for the wall tiling. I reworked my standard wet area upgrades, turns out to be $5k just from upgrading from standard tiling to the 600x600 polished porcelain, big price difference. Re: KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 43Aug 25, 2016 4:30 pm The tiling to the ceiling in wet areas costs a lot, and then they charge you more for the big tiles to cut it up to put into the shower area Metricon Liberty 45 in Ryde NSW viewtopic.php?t=82846 Build thread: Metricon Liberty 45 in Ryde, NSW Re: KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 44Aug 25, 2016 6:34 pm Hi dulie! We're also building with M in QLD! Our timelines look very similar, we've signed our HIA contract and 5% paid on 6 August. Our studio M, tiles and electrical appointments are next week! Can I say your house design looks amazing! And that WIR wow!! Looking forward to following your journey! Re: KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 45Aug 26, 2016 11:43 am beac_faith Hi dulie! We're also building with M in QLD! Our timelines look very similar, we've signed our HIA contract and 5% paid on 6 August. Our studio M, tiles and electrical appointments are next week! Can I say your house design looks amazing! And that WIR wow!! Looking forward to following your journey! Hi beac_faith! Which design did you guys end up going with? Which area are you building in? We have our studio M appointment this coming Monday, it does seem we are very close in regards to timeline build. Will be interesting to see how thing progress! Quirmeball1280 The tiling to the ceiling in wet areas costs a lot, and then they charge you more for the big tiles to cut it up to put into the shower area Yeah cost a lot more than I expected. Oh wells, YOLO! hahhaha Re: KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 46Aug 26, 2016 11:52 am We just got our first Variation back, gotta say not very happy with their random pricing on some items. I'm actually building the same time as my Auntie, so it was also good to compare to see how they charge different things. But look at this, exactly the same change yet I get charged an extra $580 for nothing.... Aunties quote to increase the height of front entry door. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My quote for the same exact item. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This is so not acceptable. I just a big rant email to my SC and CRA yesterday. Guess I wait and see what they respond with. Re: KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 47Aug 26, 2016 11:58 am We're building the modified version of the Metro. We've got a narrow block so unfortunately there aren't many designs that would fit. We're building in the Southside of Bris! What about you? Re: KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 48Aug 26, 2016 12:01 pm Oh nice, love the Metro. It's a very effective use of space in the design. We are also building Southside of Brisbane - Macgregor. Re: KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 49Aug 26, 2016 1:36 pm Oh that random pricing is not good!! How lucky you've got someone to compare with. It makes me wonder what else in our quote they've overcharged us. We're just over at Sunnybank Hills very close! Re: KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 50Aug 26, 2016 5:58 pm Oh wow, you're super close. I'm currently living in Calamvale, gonna have to definitely check out your build! You're also most welcome to see ours when things start on site. My auntie is building the Liberty 42 in Coopers Plains also the same time. All very exciting! Re: KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 51Aug 26, 2016 8:46 pm dulie Oh wow, you're super close. I'm currently living in Calamvale, gonna have to definitely check out your build! You're also most welcome to see ours when things start on site. My auntie is building the Liberty 42 in Coopers Plains also the same time. All very exciting! We're in Calamvale too! absolutely can't believe the coincidence. Do you have a date for site start? I'm feeling stressed about attending those selection appointments next week after reading how easy it is to overspend. Re: KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 52Aug 27, 2016 11:43 pm Wow that is a crazy coincidence! As for start date, nothing yet. The house currently sitting on my land is getting taken away this Wednesday. Hmmm selections, I'm scared too. I have mine on this Monday. Already went way overboard on titles which really hit hard on the wallet. In other news, this is what I have encountered regarding my corner stacker doors. There response to my request to increase the width size of stacker door on family room to 4m. Estimating have confirmed we are unable to increase the width of your doors from the family room because of the length of the beam that will be required to hold the floor above (as outlined below) Our enginner has advised that this span is to large. If you want to increase the width of this door you will need to add the corner support posts back in. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ So this sux butt! Not very happy at all, since I know VistaDream has managed to get 3.6m on the family room side. Might just have to put the corner support back in so I can get the big stacker doors I want! Re: KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 53Aug 28, 2016 1:22 am dulie We just got our first Variation back, gotta say not very happy with their random pricing on some items. I'm actually building the same time as my Auntie, so it was also good to compare to see how they charge different things. But look at this, exactly the same change yet I get charged an extra $580 for nothing.... Aunties quote to increase the height of front entry door. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My quote for the same exact item. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This is so not acceptable. I just a big rant email to my SC and CRA yesterday. Guess I wait and see what they respond with. Dulie, maybe it's my eyes but the replacement door isn't exactly the same as your aunties. Hers says 1200 width whereas yours is 1020 width? Looks like they have made a mistake by quoting you the wrong width door! Easy fix for them I would think. Imagine if the price matched your aunties and you didn't realize the change in door size. You'll end up with a thinner door without knowing. Re: KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 54Aug 29, 2016 10:28 pm vuster dulie We just got our first Variation back, gotta say not very happy with their random pricing on some items. I'm actually building the same time as my Auntie, so it was also good to compare to see how they charge different things. But look at this, exactly the same change yet I get charged an extra $580 for nothing.... Aunties quote to increase the height of front entry door. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My quote for the same exact item. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This is so not acceptable. I just a big rant email to my SC and CRA yesterday. Guess I wait and see what they respond with. Dulie, maybe it's my eyes but the replacement door isn't exactly the same as your aunties. Hers says 1200 width whereas yours is 1020 width? Looks like they have made a mistake by quoting you the wrong width door! Easy fix for them I would think. Imagine if the price matched your aunties and you didn't realize the change in door size. You'll end up with a thinner door without knowing. Nice pickup. Will make sure I double check that when they get back to me. Re: KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 55Aug 29, 2016 10:46 pm In other news, just finished my Studio M selections today. No prices yet, but below are my colours and tapware. Hopefully when they come back with the $$$ I don't faint. Colours... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ All bathroom basins. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ All bathroom mixers Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Kitchen and Pantry Sink Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Kitchen Mixer and Pantry Mixer Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Shower Setup Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Shower/Bath Mixer Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Bath Spout Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 56Aug 29, 2016 10:49 pm Wow, those basin and tap accessories look awesome, very stylish! What type of bricks and roofing are you going with? (Couldn't quite see from the pic) Metricon Liberty 45 in Ryde NSW viewtopic.php?t=82846 Build thread: Metricon Liberty 45 in Ryde, NSW Re: KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 57Aug 29, 2016 11:02 pm Quirmeball1280 Wow, those basin and tap accessories look awesome, very stylish! What type of bricks and roofing are you going with? (Couldn't quite see from the pic) Honestly I don't really know. Everything on the outside is just from the Standard range of goodies. I got the lady designer that was looking after us to pick pretty much the whole colour setup. Figures crossed it'll all look nice, I'm sure she knows what shes doing... hopefully lol. KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 58Aug 30, 2016 5:04 pm We worked with our Studio M consultant on the internals and she gave us some good design advice - I think those people are pretty good with finding generally appealing colour palettes I guess you will have more details once you get the colour schedule and variations document The items we found most tricky were in relation to things we could see e.g air con, insulation (sound and thermal), quality of paint... There's so many options and it's hard to weigh cost against a benefit you can't quite visualise.. Metricon Liberty 45 in Ryde NSW viewtopic.php?t=82846 Build thread: Metricon Liberty 45 in Ryde, NSW Re: KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 59Aug 30, 2016 5:07 pm Wow, those spouts are amazing!!! I think those colours will look great Well done! Re: KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD 60Aug 30, 2016 6:26 pm Hi dulie, we've just completed our tile and studio M appointments today. What a long and tiring day! Our external colours look quite similar to yours! We've also chosen that roof elabana in barramundi colour, and monument window frames. Our bricks are a dark brown. Awesome choice on the tapware! We wanted to go with that too, but thought they look expensive so we've gone with the cheaper range. 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