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Browse Forums Building A New House  31 Oct 2013 33 Perth WA Junior Member Re: Dale Alcock build in Roleystone 41Oct 31, 2013 2:53 am DAH Build- Venice Signed Contracts - getting ready for Pre-start Re: Dale Alcock build in Roleystone 42Oct 31, 2013 10:43 am  family_of_3I have loved reading your posts we are building with dha we have our pre start meeting in a few weeks. I love love love your bath! was it a drama to get them to agree to it? did they charge a lot extra to install it? sorry for so many questions. .. how did you go about organising it? I have only just started thinking that I can have things that are not in there display center. I really don't want a standard bath! !! Hi! You can totally have non standard things, I was all over that! We're supplying our own kitchen appliances, we went to Reece bathrooms and selected our own sinks too the standard ones weren't our cup of tea, we wanted above counter ones. The Bath install cost a little extra in tiles but the actual bath was a sales giveaway. I remember the original quote being about 4K though. I think we also had to make the bathroom a touch wider, which was fine as we were planning on moving it out so that we could get a WIR in-between the theatre and the bathroom. The only disappointment with the bath was that we couldn't have a floor spout. They just wont install one as its too fiddly and could end up being in the wrong spot (read: its going to cost us too much to get it right). This was annoying as we're the ones paying for it! 31 Oct 2013 33 Perth WA Junior Member Re: Dale Alcock build in Roleystone 43Nov 01, 2013 12:16 am Hi! You can totally have non standard things, I was all over that! We're supplying our own kitchen appliances, we went to Reece bathrooms and selected our own sinks too the standard ones weren't our cup of tea, we wanted above counter ones. The Bath install cost a little extra in tiles but the actual bath was a sales giveaway. I remember the original quote being about 4K though. I think we also had to make the bathroom a touch wider, which was fine as we were planning on moving it out so that we could get a WIR in-between the theatre and the bathroom. The only disappointment with the bath was that we couldn't have a floor spout. They just wont install one as its too fiddly and could end up being in the wrong spot (read: its going to cost us too much to get it right). This was annoying as we're the ones paying for it![/quote] Oh wow thanks, I will get my A into G and get quotes and stuff. You have inspired me to look into a few things, I want our home to look a bit different to the standard display home  DAH Build- Venice Signed Contracts - getting ready for Pre-start Re: Dale Alcock build in Roleystone 44Nov 03, 2013 10:50 pm My New Home Build with Dale Alcock - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66662 Landscape Design Thread - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=71784 Re: Dale Alcock build in Roleystone 46Jan 14, 2014 10:33 am Unfortunately i have no updates  The site works started around the 27th November and lots of sand was delivered for the pad on about the 5th December and then nothing..... To say this is frustrating is an understatement. The contractor seems disinterested in getting the job finished. We were told that they were called off to another job (annoying but OK that happens), Then we were told they were waiting for the septic system to be delivered to site, it was there and had been there for a week!  Mr H informed our SS of this and he had no idea.They said they were waiting for someone the be able to install the system. Then we were told they would start again on the Thursday before Christmas. Nope didn't turn up. Then we were told they'd start again this week. No one was there yesterday and i'm not holding my breath. No one seems bothered that this is taking so long. work on the block started seven weeks ago and we were excited, things were actually happening. Now, nothing. Is this normal? Did any other rural builds out there have such with their site works? I'd love to hear that we're not alone. 24 Apr 2013 740 WA Gold Member Re: Dale Alcock build in Roleystone 47Jan 14, 2014 2:02 pm My build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64437 Re: Dale Alcock build in Roleystone 48Feb 05, 2014 1:29 pm We have a slab!
 Poured last Friday. Mr H and I went up for dinner on the weekend. Its rather large! Standing at the front door. http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s642/mrshorner86/IMG_1923_zps9ce2b8fa.jpg Taken from further back, i was trying to get the whole slab in. http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s642/mrshorner86/IMG_1928_zpsbe828cef.jpg From the back of the house. http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s642/mrshorner86/IMG_1936_zps42b6d284.jpg We're not happy with some of the rock support for the sand pad. We weren't happy with it at all to start with because we weren't told we'd have it and then when it was there the workmanship was very poor. DAH have agreed to get it cleaned up though. Our (new) SS and jobs starts manager came out to the site after we requested a meeting and they didn't like the look of it either. Glad we got that sorted relatively painlessly. I was in tears when i first saw it. Bricks will be delivered to site soon and then hopefully a brickie not long after. Happy Days! Re: Dale Alcock build in Roleystone 49Feb 05, 2014 1:32 pm And an extra special one of my......I mean our ensuite and WIR. I'm going to need to buy more shoes!
http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s642/mrshorner86/IMG_1926_zps99b760e2.jpg 27 Sep 2012 724 WA Gold Member Re: Dale Alcock build in Roleystone 50Feb 05, 2014 6:30 pm CONSLABULATIONS!!!! Looks massive! Looking forward to following your build 24 Apr 2013 1,082 Secret Harbour Gold Member Re: Dale Alcock build in Roleystone 53Feb 05, 2014 10:48 pm Conslabulations. Looks very commodious* *Word of the week Re: Dale Alcock build in Roleystone 54Feb 06, 2014 12:04 pm oncewerefurriersConslabulations. Looks very commodious* *Word of the week Hahahaha i'm hoping it will be! Thanks all. Its certainly renewed our excitement in the project. Re: Dale Alcock build in Roleystone 55Feb 06, 2014 4:43 pm Hi mrshorner, exciting times ahead. There are lots of ebbs and flows, just keep your eyes on the (beautiful home that's coming) prize! Shannon Dale Alcock Homes. We love building. T: 08 9242 9200 Mon – Fri 8am-5pm Sat - 10-4 thedacrew@dalealcock.com.au http://www.dalealcock.com.au http://www.facebook.com/dalealcockhomes Re: Dale Alcock build in Roleystone 56Feb 06, 2014 4:58 pm Hi mrshorner, exciting times ahead. There are lots of ebbs and flows, just keep your eyes on the (beautiful home that's coming) prize! Shannon Dale Alcock Homes. We love building. T: 08 9242 9200 Mon – Fri 8am-5pm Sat - 10-4 thedacrew@dalealcock.com.au http://www.dalealcock.com.au http://www.facebook.com/dalealcockhomes Re: Dale Alcock build in Roleystone 57Feb 06, 2014 6:47 pm Conslabulations!!!! Next stop, bricks. Building with Dale Alcock Homes in Aveley Our thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=63880 And yes, my pants are indeed fancy. Re: Dale Alcock build in Roleystone 58Jun 18, 2014 2:42 pm I have been a bad bad bad home one blogger lately, i'm sorry. What have i been up to you ask?? Studying, moving twice and lots of little housey tasks. Living with my folks became unbearable so we moved in with Mr H's brother, Sister in Law and niece, in "the Baldives". A lovely area but just so far away from our regular lives, we're eastern corridor people, and the freeway is just painful! Just recently we've moved to a friends place which is near the swan valley (hello wineries!). Only a few more months to go.... Yeah all that's great but how is the house coming along???!?!? Well: Ta da! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Our bricklayers started around the end of March and took about 8weeks to get it finished: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Then the roofing went up quicker than i imagined (06/05/2014): Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Eaves and fascias went in a week later (13/05/2014): Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The plumbers came and went really quickly (photo taken 13/05/2014): Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ then we got some gutters(19/05/2014): Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The electrician came and drew all over the walls,(19/05/2014), this photo is the kitchen. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ We got some roof tiles! (24/05/2014) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ the roof guys were really messy and the site started to look yuk so we asked out CLO about it and she got the SS onto it right away, site is looking much nicer now and it started to feel really dark inside  Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Grey float started (2/06/2014): Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ the renderers also did most of the outside too, we're just waiting on the front to be finished. The ceilings went in (05/06/2014), Sorry for the terrible photo this was taken at night, this is the recessed ceiling in the entry Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The cornicing went in (the guy was there on a sunday! 09/06/2014) http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s642/mrshorner86/IMG_3549_zps43cc1a59.jpg The white set started 11/06/2014): Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ and it started to feel HUGE! Mr H and I (and some friends), got our plumbing skills on and connected the down pipes to the rainwater tank (15/06/2014): http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s642/mrshorner86/IMG_3587_zps2b3002b5.jpg Does anyone remember the game Pipe Mania? where you had to connect all the pipes in time before the little plumber man turned on the tap? Well that was like my training for this task. I rocked it. We've had it checked by an actual plumber and he said it looks great, so phew! Our glaziers installed the windows (16/06/2014), this is the dog door. we're worried its a little low for our lovely lady, Maya (a Siberian husky) to get through, Mr H has spoken to the SS and he is looking into it. http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s642/mrshorner86/IMG_3589_zps0cebef87.jpg And finally, yesterday (17/06/2014), the cabinetry for the bathroom, ensuite and powder went in. i haven't seen these in person yet, Mr H has been painting the ceilings this week and he sent these pictures through. Powder http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s642/mrshorner86/IMG_3590_zps0637775b.jpg Bathroom http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s642/mrshorner86/IMG_3592_zps60845e9a.jpg Ensuite http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s642/mrshorner86/IMG_3593_zpsbc85c31a.jpg Mr H also said the Laundry ones are there but he didn't take a picture (men! honestly). The internal doors have been delivered as has the big entry door and we're expecting lock up at the end of the week! I had to go into Central recently to change the handles we had chosen for our bathroom, en-suite and powder because the cabinet maker didn't have them anymore, we chose something very simple and in the end i think i'm happier with the new choice. That brings you all up to date. We got a bit frustrated waiting for things to happen after the slab went down that we kind of lost interest. Now that things are moving along we're really, really, REALLY excited. We had a change of SS and CLO at the start of May and these new guys are fabulous. Our CLO keeps us up to date (even when there isn't really anything to update), and they're both really good at following up on stuff for us. I thought that whilst i was at it i'd upload a copy of our final plans: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I'm not sure what comes next after cabinets, is it tiling? Re: Dale Alcock build in Roleystone 59Jun 23, 2014 2:17 pm  mrshorner Mr H and I (and some friends), got our plumbing skills on and connected the down pipes to the rainwater tank We've had it checked by an actual plumber and he said it looks great, so phew! Are you reliant on harvested water for potable use? Is the single pipe in the photo with the tank being supplied by all of the downpipes? What size pipe is it? 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using siphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost, siphonic, eaves gutter overflow solution. Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 46744 3 66188 Not recommended! The image presented is for a sublevel area. The footings are down deep with a load bearing wall supporting the upper floor level. If you did that drain… 8 23879  |
