Building in Brooks Reach - Community Thread

Kylez+Mitch2 · Feb 15, 2014 6:39 pm

K+J how disappointing for you. I can only imagine how your feeling, especially when everything was going so smoothly. I hope it doesn't take MJH too long to rectify the issue in a way you are satisfied with.

I do however thank you off posting your problem on here because although we are using different builders we have also extended the back of our house by 500mm and I hope we don't face the same issue in our main bathroom, we will definatly be checking it out.

On another note congrats Kate for coming in under tender and being able to get the additional furniture you wanted ☺ Not long to go now!

K + J · Feb 15, 2014 7:31 pm

Thank James....what was your builders suggestion in relaying the drain in the main bathroom? I don't understand how it can be done without cutting major holes in the slab. I am not a builder at all and don't pretend to understand (well I will when it comes to speaking with MJH lol so will have to do my research) so I can't understand how they can re-run piping seeing the pipes are all underground.

arrrrrrrrgh I just want it to be over already and we are only in our 2 week of actual build construction

K + J · Feb 15, 2014 7:35 pm

Hey Kylez,

Not a problem that is the main reason I posted about it so others would be aware of it. Make sure you check all the pipes not just the bathroom. It is even down to our kitchen drains being out. Every single drain pipe is out by 230 (approx) The plumber just hasn't taken the time to read the plans.

Get it looked at BEFORE the slab is poured. It is a bit hard to work out, we had no idea before the frame went up. You said hubby is a builder, get him in there with his tape measure and measure every one of them out. Better and easier to fix at that stage before the slab is poured.

K + J · Feb 15, 2014 7:40 pm

The main bathroom toilet. You can see where THEY have marked in pencil on the slab where it is suppose to be

K + J · Feb 15, 2014 7:42 pm

This is the laundry drain. Alarms would have rung for me when I was putting the frame ON TOP of a drain

K + J · Feb 15, 2014 7:43 pm

This is the bathroom drain which should be in the centre of the bathroom not next to the wall

Joh + Lach · Feb 15, 2014 11:12 pm

thanks for the advice K! Thats just so devastating for you!!!

We also have lengthened and widened our house. I'll have to have a good look at our slab to check if its all done correctly! I will be getting that inspector, thats for sure!

James+Ash · Feb 16, 2014 4:59 am

K + J

Thank James....what was your builders suggestion in relaying the drain in the main bathroom? I don't understand how it can be done without cutting major holes in the slab. I am not a builder at all and don't pretend to understand (well I will when it comes to speaking with MJH lol so will have to do my research) so I can't understand how they can re-run piping seeing the pipes are all underground.

arrrrrrrrgh I just want it to be over already and we are only in our 2 week of actual build construction

All that was said is the floor would be pulled up and drain moved and tiles relayed they didn't go into much detail (i haven't heard from anyone since and this was brought up back in december before xmas.... although we did just put in our warranty and service list so maybe we shall see some action).
It isn't a major move only needs to come out so its no longer sitting under the wall couple cm's (i'll post up a photo later to give a better idea)

Looking at your photos I can't believe they mounted the frame over the drain

WTF. It even looks like they've chipped away around the drain to cut the pipe shorter?

I agree with you I wouldn't want them jack hammering the slab either not with the slabs having the waffle pods underneath these days. I'd be wanting a new slab as well!! It should be ripped up relayed properly and re-poured its their major stuff up but sadly i see them trying to get out the cheapest way possible

Hope it isn't too much of a headache getting this resolved and they take the appropriate action asap

- James

James+Ash · Feb 16, 2014 8:45 am

This might come in handy for some and could be of use to download and read over.

http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/6759/S_T_GUIDE_07.pdf

matt + loz · Feb 16, 2014 9:54 am

Hi all

First post on here,good to hear everyone's build stories.
We are building in stage 9 polsson st, with Wisdom Homes.
We just had building approval from the cdc so things should start moving soon.
Progress up to now has been steady as she goes.
Looking forward to the first street party.

James+Ash · Feb 16, 2014 10:00 am

Welcome Matt + Loz

James+Ash · Feb 16, 2014 10:47 am

Here are some pictures of what you all can look forward to seeing when living at Brooks Reach

Early Morning Sunrise
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Just after sunset
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K + J · Feb 16, 2014 10:56 am

Thanks for your advice James. Love the photo's and can't wait to be out there but believe now this will be an extensive delay

Nat84 · Feb 16, 2014 11:37 am

matt + loz

Hi all

First post on here,good to hear everyone's build stories.
We are building in stage 9 polsson st, with Wisdom Homes.
We just had building approval from the cdc so things should start moving soon.
Progress up to now has been steady as she goes.
Looking forward to the first street party.

Welcome Matt & Loz

I am also in Polsson St! I'll message you my lot number, see if we're near you

K that is bloody devastating!!! I'm in disbelief that the frame was put over that drain...seriously, that's just plain stupidity. I hope they rectify it the way you want it to be but like you and James say I'm sure they'll go for what's cheapest and convenient for them

what a pain in the bum, keep us posted.

Love those pics James! Definitely makes me more excited to live there - thanks for sharing!

Debbiejo · Feb 16, 2014 4:29 pm

Hi everyone. Hope your all having a great weekend. I have a quick question for you all. We are in the process of finding a real estate agent to sell our house. Was wondering if anyone on here had any advice of who to go with. Also how there fees word. We have never sold a house before so this is all new to us. Thanx guys.

Kylez+Mitch2 · Feb 16, 2014 6:40 pm

Hi Debbiejo I've sent you a pm ☺

MadamImAdam · Feb 17, 2014 9:10 am

K + J

This is the laundry drain. Alarms would have rung for me when I was putting the frame ON TOP of a drain

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That's incredible. Whoever put that frame up, I wouldn't think bad of them - the obviously knew it was a stuff up and needed rectification, but their not about to move a wall or delay the framing stage because of it. They would have known it would be relocated and the wall needed to go up regardless.

You have my sympathies K+J, truly nightmare stuff. It's because of things like this that building a homes is so stressful.

Joh + Lach · Feb 18, 2014 5:01 pm

Had a message from Mick introducing himself as our site supervisor. He said our frames were expected to arrive today and when his guy finishes the frame on a house at the east end, they will start ours

Katiewaity · Feb 18, 2014 5:08 pm

Went for a look around today and so much has happened. The painting has finished, electrician has been and floors cleaned so it's looks ready for them to do the tiles, oh and protective cover has come off the kitchen bench :-)

so happy with the kitchen - here is a pic taken through one of the windows and another of my splash back tiles. The tiles pix was taken on my last walkthrough! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅

Bit excited - 15 more days til handover.

Joh + Lach · Feb 18, 2014 5:24 pm

wow!!! nice