Thomas Archer Bayside Build

Nov 29, 2021
11:42 am

scott2323

Blacktea2sugars

scott2323

Anyone know who pay the electricity bill during construction ? TA or customer ?

I know water is definitely paid by customer , but heard the electricity should be paid by builder during construction

Thanks

Yes builder pays water and power during construction. You get a set time after handover to get the utilities into your name. 👌

Thanks for the reply , I just got the electricity bill (usage + meter installation) and check with TA and been told customer need pay for the electricity / water - not TA

That is why I am confused since I always thought the electricity/water need be paid by the builder during construction

What others have said is correct. Is yours a custom build? If so I'm thinking might be the reason. But I would still question that.

iehn

Nov 29, 2021
12:34 pm

scott2323

Anyone know who pay the electricity bill during construction ? TA or customer ?

I know water is definitely paid by customer , but heard the electricity should be paid by builder during construction

Thanks

From the responses of others here, I'm guessing TA may have updated their contract. We signed in mid-July with TA. Our "Contract Specifications" states under Clause 2 - Services, that the owner is responsible for electricity for the duration of the building works. Same with water.

roadie009

Nov 29, 2021
12:44 pm

Almost finished my build with TA, can also confirm I have not been paying electricity. Started building in April this year but signed the contract just before end of Dec 2020.

anged

Nov 29, 2021
1:13 pm

For those where TA paid, did TA make you open an account with Origin? We are just about to start and signed the contract in Dec 2020. I thought it was odd that I had to open the account where my contract states they will pay.

roadie009

Nov 29, 2021
3:12 pm

I only had to sign a few documents relating to the installation of a gas meter with Origin - don't recall having to do it for electricity.

Hope this helps!

anged

Nov 30, 2021
2:12 pm

Thanks that is helpful. All sorted!

Blacktea2sugars

Feb 16, 2022
10:00 am

Long overdue updates - sorry

So, you know we baulked at the Thomas Archer joinery in the living room. Just didn't love the options and the cost wasn't fabulous either, especially once I'd broken it down.

So, just after Easter last year we got the fireplace done, and the joinery followed later.
fireplace has a Marmorino polished plaster finish, and is amazing to touch. Jetmaster 5X installed.
Joinery is floating and in identical laminate to kitchen.

Also finished late last year was the sideway landscaping

Then we put the shed on the "utility side of the house, near the pool equipment. Done.

Alfresco was delayed twice due to covid, but we got there, eventually.
Wall installed, clad and rendered. Breezeway window to match those in Dining room.
Beefeater Proline barbeque, Rhino heated glass door 218 litre bar fridge, Alfa Ciao pizza oven.
Corian benchtops.

Then all that was left, was the front fence, gate and lighting install

Auto slider to match fence, clad in 42 x 42 LOSP painted in Taubmans matte black. Gate synced to garage remote.
Letterbox is a secure parcel delivery with rear combination lock. 1.4 height.

Only pool deck remains (timber shortage and tradies have had covid). Then we'll be done done!

StructuralBIMGuy

Feb 16, 2022
10:15 am

Blacktea2sugars

Then all that was left, was the front fence, gate and lighting install

Here you might find this post useful
Post Handover
Unfortunately suppliers are going cold on Free Drinks...(Humour)

Blacktea2sugars

Feb 16, 2022
10:47 am

StructuralBIMGuy

Blacktea2sugars

Then all that was left, was the front fence, gate and lighting install

Here you might find this post useful
Post Handover
Unfortunately suppliers are going cold on Free Drinks...(Humour)

Yes it is lockable. Might come in handy!

Joker

Feb 16, 2022
11:43 am

Lovely custom home.

BigDaddy

Feb 16, 2022
12:37 pm

The new additions to the house have come out nice 👍🏽

chars0974

Feb 16, 2022
7:49 pm

Blacktea2sugars

Long overdue updates - sorry

So, you know we baulked at the Thomas Archer joinery in the living room. Just didn't love the options and the cost wasn't fabulous either, especially once I'd broken it down.

So, just after Easter last year we got the fireplace done, and the joinery followed later.
fireplace has a Marmorino polished plaster finish, and is amazing to touch. Jetmaster 5X installed.
Joinery is floating and in identical laminate to kitchen.

Also finished late last year was the sideway landscaping

Then we put the shed on the "utility side of the house, near the pool equipment. Done.

Alfresco was delayed twice due to covid, but we got there, eventually.
Wall installed, clad and rendered. Breezeway window to match those in Dining room.
Beefeater Proline barbeque, Rhino heated glass door 218 litre bar fridge, Alfa Ciao pizza oven.
Corian benchtops.

Then all that was left, was the front fence, gate and lighting install

Auto slider to match fence, clad in 42 x 42 LOSP painted in Taubmans matte black. Gate synced to garage remote.
Letterbox is a secure parcel delivery with rear combination lock. 1.4 height.

Only pool deck remains (timber shortage and tradies have had covid). Then we'll be done done!

Pretty nice front fence, love it....

lilaandco

Feb 16, 2022
7:54 pm

oh wow I LOVE all the finishing touches. It has come together so beautifully what an ultimate entertainers house that is! My favourite part has to be the dog portrait in the living room...we may have something similar ourselves

I'll send you DM have a few questions.
We just finished off the BBQ on ours so our house is now officially complete also! Haha its certainly not a quick process is it! x

Leeota

Feb 16, 2022
8:42 pm

What a well stocked bar 👏 Everything is looking so amazing!

Blacktea2sugars

Feb 20, 2022
7:18 pm

iehn

scott2323

Anyone know who pay the electricity bill during construction ? TA or customer ?

I know water is definitely paid by customer , but heard the electricity should be paid by builder during construction

Thanks

From the responses of others here, I'm guessing TA may have updated their contract. We signed in mid-July with TA. Our "Contract Specifications" states under Clause 2 - Services, that the owner is responsible for electricity for the duration of the building works. Same with water.

That is appalling. Should be the builder. Geez they are scrimping and saving every little penny, lol.

scott2323

Feb 21, 2022
9:25 am

Blacktea2sugars

iehn

scott2323

Anyone know who pay the electricity bill during construction ? TA or customer ?

I know water is definitely paid by customer , but heard the electricity should be paid by builder during construction

Thanks

From the responses of others here, I'm guessing TA may have updated their contract. We signed in mid-July with TA. Our "Contract Specifications" states under Clause 2 - Services, that the owner is responsible for electricity for the duration of the building works. Same with water.

That is appalling. Should be the builder. Geez they are scrimping and saving every little penny, lol.

Can not agree more

shokel1975

Feb 22, 2022
9:13 am

chars0974

Blacktea2sugars

Long overdue updates - sorry

So, you know we baulked at the Thomas Archer joinery in the living room. Just didn't love the options and the cost wasn't fabulous either, especially once I'd broken it down.

So, just after Easter last year we got the fireplace done, and the joinery followed later.
fireplace has a Marmorino polished plaster finish, and is amazing to touch. Jetmaster 5X installed.
Joinery is floating and in identical laminate to kitchen.

Also finished late last year was the sideway landscaping

Then we put the shed on the "utility side of the house, near the pool equipment. Done.

Alfresco was delayed twice due to covid, but we got there, eventually.
Wall installed, clad and rendered. Breezeway window to match those in Dining room.
Beefeater Proline barbeque, Rhino heated glass door 218 litre bar fridge, Alfa Ciao pizza oven.
Corian benchtops.

Then all that was left, was the front fence, gate and lighting install

Auto slider to match fence, clad in 42 x 42 LOSP painted in Taubmans matte black. Gate synced to garage remote.
Letterbox is a secure parcel delivery with rear combination lock. 1.4 height.

Only pool deck remains (timber shortage and tradies have had covid). Then we'll be done done!

Pretty nice front fence, love it....

The house is looking fabulous! Nothing like finishing touches to make it a home! Enjoy your little piece of paradise

jess1010

Apr 08, 2022
10:48 am

Hi fellow TA builders!
After an insanely LONG planning process my build is finally starting. I spoke to my site coordinator today for the first time, Gary, who seemed lovely however he was very against me engaging with an independent building inspector ( I have engaged with New Home Inspections). He said it would make the whole process negative and unpleasant, which is kind of a red flag! What's been everyone's experiences? My initial building coordinator stated it was very common to engage an independent inspector and was quite open to it.

SJT76

Apr 08, 2022
10:50 am

Was the site coordinator against New Homes Inspections in particular, or any independent inspector in general?

iehn

Apr 08, 2022
3:24 pm

jess1010

Hi fellow TA builders!
After an insanely LONG planning process my build is finally starting. I spoke to my site coordinator today for the first time, Gary, who seemed lovely however he was very against me engaging with an independent building inspector ( I have engaged with New Home Inspections). He said it would make the whole process negative and unpleasant, which is kind of a red flag! What's been everyone's experiences? My initial building coordinator stated it was very common to engage an independent inspector and was quite open to it.

Gary is our site supervisor and he didn't seem to have a problem with our building inspector. We're at lockup now so have been through a few inspection stages already. Having said that, we engaged one and advised TA from the beginning so he didn't have a say in it.