Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 26, 2017 2:01 pm First time build and we are underway after a lot of block hunting and back and forth with builders.
We have ended up with a block in Hammond Park and building with New Choice Homes after going through design and quote process with NCH, Celebrations and Impressions. Very friendly, patient and efficient sales, contracts and pre-start process which was a relief for first timers. Have been given a 6 month time frame from slab pour which will hopefully be the end of this week weather permitting - earthworks completed last Friday despite the weather. Timeline 13/3 Block Contract Signed 28/4 Block Settled 29/6 Build Contract Signed 17/7 Prestart 31/8 Final signoff of plans/variations 21/9 Supervisor Assigned 22/9 Sand Pad Completed 30/9 Slab Poured 13/10 Brickies Started 31/10 Brickies Finished 6/11 Roof Carpenters started 10/11 Roof Carpenters Complete 17/11 Gutters Installed 21/11 Roof Cover Complete 26/11 Internal Render Complete 29/11 Ceilings and Cornice Hung 5/12 Windows Installed 14/12 White Set Plaster Complete 15/12 Lockup Re: 1st Build - New Choice Homes 2Nov 05, 2017 7:03 pm Hi JS15, We are also building with New Choice Homes, simular timeline so far only 2 months behind. Re: 1st Build - New Choice Homes 3Nov 06, 2017 11:32 am Choosy Hi JS15, We are also building with New Choice Homes, simular timeline so far only 2 months behind. Nice, we had brickies finish on Tuesday and Building Inspector I used only found a couple of minor issues so pretty happy with timeframes and quality so far. Re: 1st Build - New Choice Homes 4Nov 10, 2017 6:55 pm From everthing that we've read and experienced to date NCH appear to be proactive in addressing any issues. Re: 1st Build - New Choice Homes 5Nov 11, 2017 8:33 am Got a plan for all of us nosey forum members to have a look at? Find my build thread here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=88694&f=31&p=1729530#p1729530 Re: 1st Build - New Choice Homes 7Nov 21, 2017 5:37 pm Looking good! Nice progress! I am building with NCH too. Mine just finished brickworks last week and hopefully roof frames will be delivered this week. I am hoping mine progress as fast as yours. I think I am about 3 weeks behind you. Re: 1st Build - New Choice Homes 8Nov 21, 2017 5:52 pm Yep was about a week between bricks finishing and Roof Carpenters starting which was just about the biggest gap we've had. They got it all done in 4-5 days and then the Plumbing and Electrical wasn't far behind. Roof guys were there this morning starting on the Colorbond Re: 1st Build - New Choice Homes 12Dec 07, 2017 11:32 pm $276!!! ouch! The front design of your house looks pretty much identical to mine! How wide is your block? Re: 1st Build - New Choice Homes 13Dec 08, 2017 10:45 am I think it was the frontage from New Choice's Khazana display, but our design evolved so much it is a hodge podge of a few different plans! Our block is super long and skinny. 11.8m wide, and 37/42m deep. Main hallway can double as a bowling alley/indoor cricket centre. My wife wanted the blade wall between garage and front door stone clad but when the pre-start pricing came back it was a big fat no deal!....maybe one day. Re: 1st Build - New Choice Homes 14Dec 08, 2017 11:19 am JS15 I think it was the frontage from New Choice's Khazana display, but our design evolved so much it is a hodge podge of a few different plans! Our block is super long and skinny. 11.8m wide, and 37/42m deep. Main hallway can double as a bowling alley/indoor cricket centre. My wife wanted the blade wall between garage and front door stone clad but when the pre-start pricing came back it was a big fat no deal!....maybe one day. Free bowling alley? Sounds like a good deal. Got to love how the pre-start upgrades keep you dreaming when you find out the costs haha. Looks like it is all coming along nicely Re: 1st Build - New Choice Homes 15Dec 08, 2017 4:42 pm I'd heard stories about how you are pressured to sign on the day, no such issue with New Choice, so we put in all our wishful thinking items and braced for impact!....got the bill and removed 60% of the items! Re: 1st Build - New Choice Homes 17Dec 14, 2017 3:33 pm Your build is flying! I've only just had my lock up meeting booked for next Wednesday. You'll be ahead of me soon. Find my build thread here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=88694&f=31&p=1729530#p1729530 Re: 1st Build - New Choice Homes 19Dec 14, 2017 4:36 pm Will be a race to the finish have you been given any rough finish dates yet? Find my build thread here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=88694&f=31&p=1729530#p1729530 Re: 1st Build - New Choice Homes 20Dec 14, 2017 5:58 pm People in the office gave conservative '6 months from slab' estimate so End of March, SS says he aims for 5 months so end of Feb. I'll have abt 2 weeks of work after keys until move in - floors, paint, blinds, wardrobes, skirting boards etc Hi there, We’ve recently had plans approved to add a 1st storey addition to our existing house for a growing family in Sydney. With the current cost of building… 0 4406 Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with Arli homes! 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