Browse Forums Building A New House Re: SA Largs North First build - Bricks & Carpentry done 101Jan 15, 2014 2:46 pm No idea what the footings cost alone but the tender was dead on (as it should be as they take soil tests etc ) I didn't upgrade much but few i remember are: Door handles to lever type ~$300 for the whole house Front door to door with glass ~$200 Window locks ~$100 Overhead cupboards ~$2000 Most things were reasonable. My Build - SA Largs North First build Re: SA Largs North First build - Bricks & Carpentry done 102Jan 20, 2014 6:06 pm Some progress Kitchen is in, cornices are done, wet areas have been screeded, downpipes in and busted window fixed. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My Build - SA Largs North First build Re: SA Largs North First build - Kitchen & wet areas started 103Jan 21, 2014 9:06 am Looking fabulous. Thanks for the photos. Re: SA Largs North First build - Kitchen & wet areas started 104Jan 22, 2014 9:45 pm Got lucky tonight and the back door was unlocked Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Render done, not yet painted Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Kitchen Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Bathroom cabinet Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Pantry My Build - SA Largs North First build Re: SA Largs North First build - Kitchen & wet areas started 105Jan 23, 2014 9:42 am Frontage looks lovely. So do cupboards--pantry looks especially super. Re: SA Largs North First build - Kitchen & wet areas started 106Jan 23, 2014 10:03 am Thanks Interesting thing with the pantry - i don't think i paid for cupboards - was just expecting shelving. Nice bonus but Also looks like my front porch is going to be tiled - i don't think i paid for it but will take it According to my plans i was not even meant to get a slab under the porch. My Build - SA Largs North First build Re: SA Largs North First build - Kitchen & wet areas started 107Jan 23, 2014 10:05 am Nice work! http://boostaoakfordsa.wordpress.com Site works: 26/8/14 Trench: 2/9/14 Slab: 8/9/14 Frame: 18/9/14 Bricks: 24/10/14 2nd fix: 24/11/14 Handover: End Feb 2015 Re: SA Largs North First build - Kitchen & wet areas started 108Jan 29, 2014 1:47 pm Tiles have started going down Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My Build - SA Largs North First build Re: SA Largs North First build - Kitchen & wet areas started 111Feb 12, 2014 6:29 pm Updates have slowed due to not being able to get in (or have any luck someone being there when i try) Here is a few photos through the windows. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Not much left really, bit of painting, few places the eves are still missing and roller door? My Build - SA Largs North First build Re: SA Largs North First build - Almost complete! 112Feb 13, 2014 5:54 pm Seems to be progressing nicely. Are you close to handover? Re: SA Largs North First build - Almost complete! 113Feb 13, 2014 6:53 pm Very little communication from the builder but it really looks like its almost done. My Build - SA Largs North First build Re: SA Largs North First build - Almost complete! 115Feb 17, 2014 12:04 pm Managed to get in for a look friday night - back door got left unlocked. Electrical is almost complete, Needs shower screens, a roller door, some paint on the exterior, door handles and thats about it. 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Inc slow 3 weeks of christmas My Build - SA Largs North First build Re: SA Largs North First build - Almost complete! 118Feb 21, 2014 10:53 pm Power is on, shower screens in and eaves painted Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My Build - SA Largs North First build If so what were the "special circumstances" under which it was granted? "Note: If the development consent is for 'dual occupancy' an owner-builder permit can only be… 0 12696 hi guys. Please be nice. First time home builder in Qld. I would like some feedback please on whether I should build my granny flat first before my main house at the… 0 2925 A quick update, we didn't have site start before Easter. Summit can't seem to give me a day when they are scheduled to begin, so I'm left with a vague "within 10-20… 4 15318 |