Browse Forums Building A New House Re: SA - new house for us 21Jun 04, 2013 10:39 pm maddutchman that quote was for a fair bit- all new fences, some with retaining some with concrete plinths. Also some retaining at the front with a path with steps, sloped driveway. Paving all around and under the alfresco. lawn, watering system and plants of a decent size. still I didn't think it would be THAT much. ouch lol Re: SA - new house for us 22Jun 04, 2013 11:05 pm our firs t quote was 100k second quote and our budget was 66k trying ourselves to get it lower. but paving and retaining will take most of our budget Initial Deposit 28/09/2012 // Prelim Contract Signed 25/11/2012 Selections 21/1/2013 to 23/1/2013 // Contract Signed 22/2/2013 Site Start 21/5/2013 // Slabbed 30/5/2013 Re: SA - new house for us 23Jun 05, 2013 5:36 pm We had a house with sandstone and red bricks. It was really lovely. The garage in the photo could be classic cream--I'm pretty sure that's what ours were. Re: SA - new house for us 24Jun 10, 2013 3:45 pm after all that rain we finally have a roof and gutters Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Does anyone know if a whirly bird in the roof is compulsory for colourbond roofs ? I thought I read that somewhere. wanting to get an independent inspection this week. Re: SA - new house for us 28Jun 17, 2013 8:54 pm I like the first one Site Works 9/5/13 Slab 4/6/13 Frame 4/7/13 Fascia/Gutters 10/7/13 Windows 11/7/13 Roof 24/7/13 Gyprock 13/8/13 Lock up 26/8/13 Bricks 2/9/13 Kitchen 11/9/13 Tiling 28/9/13 Re: SA - new house for us 31Jun 25, 2013 7:30 pm It's looking super Site Works 9/5/13 Slab 4/6/13 Frame 4/7/13 Fascia/Gutters 10/7/13 Windows 11/7/13 Roof 24/7/13 Gyprock 13/8/13 Lock up 26/8/13 Bricks 2/9/13 Kitchen 11/9/13 Tiling 28/9/13 Re: SA - new house for us 32Jul 09, 2013 5:09 pm we are at lock-up! yeah had lots of deliveries yesterday. the guys were doing second fix carpentry today - not sure how long that takes. The kitchen joinery is being delivered tomorrow and the stone for the front facade had been dropped off. I am getting impatient to move in but must still wait - the end is in sight Re: SA - new house for us 33Jul 09, 2013 5:20 pm first one for the lights house is looking great with the whirly birds we had two put in for our colorbond roof i do not think they are compulsory Re: SA - new house for us 34Jul 27, 2013 5:08 pm some action over the last few weeks. we have the sandstone facade done, kitchen joinery installed but no bench-tops or splash-back yet. The tiler started this week and will be busy for a week or two still. front door Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ pantry shelves Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ laundry Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ kitchen Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ toilet and tiny vanity Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ main bathroom Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: SA - new house for us 36Jul 27, 2013 7:47 pm It's all looking gorgeous your kitchen is beautiful already! Which colour is it? Site Works 9/5/13 Slab 4/6/13 Frame 4/7/13 Fascia/Gutters 10/7/13 Windows 11/7/13 Roof 24/7/13 Gyprock 13/8/13 Lock up 26/8/13 Bricks 2/9/13 Kitchen 11/9/13 Tiling 28/9/13 Re: SA - new house for us 37Jul 28, 2013 6:41 pm thanks guys the kitchen cupboards are two colours, the upper ones are sarsen grey and the lower and island bench is chamois stipple, there are very similar because I just wanted a subtle difference Re: SA - new house for us 38Aug 07, 2013 5:57 pm tiler is still going- may be finished end of the week the painter has made a start on the front because the veranda is coming soon I have chosen whisperwhite for the internal walls. lastly, the built in robes have been installed. hopefully I can get in to take some pics soon Re: SA - new house for us 39Aug 07, 2013 8:13 pm Looking forward to seeing pics of the robes and verandah. Yes well there solution is to blame everyone else while I a 65yr old woman with major medical problems have to just continue to boil water and wash myself in a bucket… 2 16052 If you make sure all taps inside and out are turned off, what does the water meter show if you leave it for a while. 2 20290 13 6697 |