Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Inspired Homes/ Como Homes - Custom Build Corner Block 41Aug 18, 2019 1:08 am Thanks, the stairs did cost me an arm and a leg. But I figured they're pretty much central to the plan of the house (or any house), so worth spending money on stairs rather than something we don't often use or see. Here they are in their finished stain Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My build with Inspired/ Como Homes: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=93656 Re: Inspired Homes/ Como Homes - Custom Build Corner Block 42Aug 18, 2019 1:11 am Well it's been 6 months since the site cut and we're almost done. The stone porch has just gone in (strangely the one we initially chose is nowhere to be found in Australia, so we had to choose an alternative at the last minute) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ and from the other side of the house, it looks like a pretty normal finished house, except with no door. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My build with Inspired/ Como Homes: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=93656 Re: Inspired Homes/ Como Homes - Custom Build Corner Block 43Aug 18, 2019 1:23 am Had the Practical Completion Inspection which I have to say was a bit odd because still so many things around the kitchen to install. No appliances, no hot water system, half the worktops still to be done. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ But apparently those (the appliances) will go in just before handover and they tend to get stolen from empty houses! Go an independent inspector to help with the PCI. Not sure he added a huge amount to the inspection, to be honest. Picked up lots of small cracks, chips, paint and plaster defects and aesthetic stuff. But didn't really check to see if the finished build corresponded with the actual plans - perhaps I was expecting something different. My build with Inspired/ Como Homes: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=93656 Re: Inspired Homes/ Como Homes - Custom Build Corner Block 44Aug 27, 2019 3:49 pm They are correct usually the appliances are fitted on the morning of or as close as possible to handover to avoid them being stolen it’s very common for appliances to be stolen in new builds especially in new estates where there may be barely anyone around. We’ve built twice and both times at practical completion have been similar most of the stuff is done but still some minor works happening but it’s really hard to look and find any issues unless they are obvious we found after living in the home for a couple of months and seeing things from different angles sitting laying on the floor watching tv etc was when we found most of the imperfections which is when you are able to take them to your builder during the maintenance period both builders we have used have been really good at fixing these issues even if it has been outside of the maintenance period. Good luck with your build we are looking at doing it a 3rd time. Re: Inspired Homes/ Como Homes - Custom Build Corner Block 45Feb 23, 2020 7:39 pm Awesome Stairs !! May I know how much was the upgrade cost ? Cheers ! Guys be aware, you are not dealing with least friendly builder. if you have signed a contractor better engage an independent inspector to… 12 3785 Removed the address, thanks for the heads up. Yeah myself and my partner discussed the style of home, i originally wanted a wider country style home like you suggested… 12 2767 Sudars Manko is Crap, and people don't realise they are paying a fortune for a poor quality material. Build it and you will know about it. 19 5803 |