Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building Simonds Prague in QLD 201Apr 01, 2017 7:15 am Getting a building inspector was some of the best money we spent on our build. We did slab/frame, pre-plaster, & PCI We now have a paper trail that if something goes wrong with something that we were told was fixed, we have the report to fall back on. We built the Rathdowne with Simonds Express in Western Melbourne Site start Oct. 2015 Keys Jan. 25th, 2015 My build thread -here- Re: Building Simonds Prague in QLD 203Apr 03, 2017 9:57 am Horse I don't know if it is normal but I'm already losing interest. So over it. Still no handover date. Building Simonds Prague Re: Building Simonds Prague in QLD 205Apr 05, 2017 8:54 pm Got a call from SS saying he is not yet ready for a pcs tomorrow. Will try next week but not too sure since it will be a short week. I don't think we will be in before easter I was told almost a month ago that the window sills and the driveway will be fixed. Today, it still needs to be fixed. It is frustrating, annoying and a bit sad really... Building Simonds Prague Re: Building Simonds Prague in QLD 207Apr 08, 2017 7:45 pm I see there has been progress in the house this week. Driveway cut is now done. I saw saw some cabinet scraps outside so guessing the wip shelves is done. Painting done as I cannot find stickers in the walls. They also have fixed the brick overhang. Things outstanding: bricks and stormwater drains. There were some houses in the estate that were vandalised. One house already rendered was sprayed on the front. One simonds build garage has writings on the wall. Now im scared if they come back and try different houses in the area. Building Simonds Prague Re: Building Simonds Prague in QLD 208Apr 08, 2017 7:53 pm Horse I see there has been progress in the house this week. Driveway cut is now done. I saw saw some cabinet scraps outside so guessing the wip shelves is done. Painting done as I cannot find stickers in the walls. They also have fixed the brick overhang. Things outstanding: bricks and stormwater drains. There were some houses in the estate that were vandalised. One house already rendered was sprayed on the front. One simonds build garage has writings on the wall. Now im scared if they come back and try different houses in the area. Building Simonds Prague Oh no, it's so disheartening when horrible things happen like this. Hopefully yours won't get done 🤞🏻 Glad to hear that things are happening with the stuff that's outstanding Re: Building Simonds Prague in QLD 209Apr 19, 2017 6:06 pm The agony of waiting... Had to ask today and was given the famous line again "next week" It has been 3 weeks since PCI, but its only been 12 working days thanks to Debbie and easter. Anzac and labor day is coming. Did not think there will come a day that I am not happy with holidays Building Simonds Prague Re: Building Simonds Prague in QLD 211Apr 19, 2017 7:16 pm Marshall5858 Oh no, Horse, that really sucks It does marshall. Found out today occupancy permit not yet issued. Cabinet with scratch needs to be replaced. CRC said she will push the certifier and site supervisor. Its so hard extending lease on a week to week basis. Building Simonds Prague Re: Building Simonds Prague in QLD 213Apr 21, 2017 8:51 pm Eek it is stressful, I've been thinking the same, don't think we'll be ready by the 16th May Re: Building Simonds Prague in QLD 214Apr 21, 2017 8:57 pm Do you have someone you can stay with horse? Juggling timeframes can be so stressful. - B A vue of the pines on the Gold Coast forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=87210 Re: Building Simonds Prague in QLD 215Apr 21, 2017 9:01 pm SS told me today we will schedule pcs next week. But could i trust him? Iwas told next week for four weeks now. Just found out the reason why occupancy was not yet issued. They need to add 3 control joints to the brickwork. Below is one of them ...(Brace yourself as you are about to have a heart attack....) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Its so ugly!!!! I was told i don't have a choice, and simonds doesnt have a choice as it was the engineers who pointed out where it should go... Will check tomorrow how it looks with the joints...im pretty sure It will break my heart. Building Simonds Prague Re: Building Simonds Prague in QLD 216Apr 21, 2017 9:05 pm Bridgetwitch Do you have someone you can stay with horse? Juggling timeframes can be so stressful. - B A vue of the pines on the Gold Coast forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=87210 We dont have any family here. They are all abroad. I might try to ask some friends but it is very difficult for a family of four. Building Simonds Prague Re: Building Simonds Prague in QLD 217Apr 21, 2017 9:40 pm Have you considered an Air BnB or something like that? You can get some for like $79 a night, so not much more than a rent. But will only really work if you know when handover is Re: Building Simonds Prague in QLD 218Apr 21, 2017 9:45 pm allblaqk Have you considered an Air BnB or something like that? You can get some for like $79 a night, so not much more than a rent. But will only really work if you know when handover is Browsing airbnb at the moment allblaqk Building Simonds Prague Re: Building Simonds Prague in QLD 219Apr 21, 2017 9:50 pm Horse SS told me today we will schedule pcs next week. But could i trust him? Iwas told next week for four weeks now. Just found out the reason why occupancy was not yet issued. They need to add 3 control joints to the brickwork. Below is one of them ...(Brace yourself as you are about to have a heart attack....) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Its so ugly!!!! I was told i don't have a choice, and simonds doesnt have a choice as it was the engineers who pointed out where it should go... Will check tomorrow how it looks with the joints...im pretty sure It will break my heart. Building Simonds Prague That is so disappointing, so sorry for you. And hopefully you will get your keys when promised, and can say goodbye to renting! - B A vue of the pines on the Gold Coast forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=87210 Re: Building Simonds Prague in QLD 220Apr 22, 2017 7:16 pm So sorry to hear your situation Horse... It appears the brickies didn't read the engineering plan properly.. that expansion joint looks like they have cut into the finished wall to put one in..... Hope you have PCI next week... Hi, I contracted a Builder to do a Garage to Bedroom + ensuite conversion (Class 1a), the Builder engaged the Certifier and Engineer and received BDA from the Certifier… 0 4902 Hi all. 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