Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Who else is building with Eden Brae? 10382Apr 25, 2014 12:54 pm Slab – 31 Oct 2012 Frame - 15 Nov 2012 Bricks – 26 Nov 2012 Roof - 14 Jan 2013 Lock Up- 11 Feb 2013 PCI- 23rd May 2013 Settlement - 7th June 2013 Re: Who else is building with Eden Brae? 10394Apr 26, 2014 1:17 pm Kerith - Building an Eden Brae Newport 40 in Sydney's North http://kerithsedenbraehouse.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Who else is building with Eden Brae? 10397Apr 26, 2014 4:46 pm Bandie Hi, We purchased a house and land package from EB and just signed the contract and paid the 5% deposit. Prior to signing off the contract tender we did asked about the location of the electrical box, gas meter and the NBN box but was told we have to go through the electrical appointment. We later requested from the CSA to confirm with the position and was told its on the master bedroom wall! A post variation for only the NBN box going to cost $530 to move it to the garage side. The post variation does not mention the associated work involved. Just wondering has anyone come across this? Can't believe there is no common sense in locating any electrical items away from a person's head when designing the home! Very disappointed and not even sure how much it will cost for the other items. Bandie, are you building on a corner block? We had a similar issue as our electrical box was simply going to be plonked in the middle of our corner "feature" developer requirement. I got up management about it as we had not approved its location, they quoted 4k to move it onto the garage wall (otherwise it would have been on our bedroom wall), but in the end thankfully common sense prevailed and it looks that all that has been left on the exposed corner is our water mains. Incredibly grateful for our SS who managed to pull that off for us. Re: Who else is building with Eden Brae? 10398Apr 26, 2014 11:25 pm firsttimers2013 Hey amazingk, just been reading about your slab stuff. We were in the same boat where our land had a slight amount of fall which required drop edge beam and saline affected soil making us go to H class as well. Our price was $10,500 all up for our site costs. This was calculated in March last year so don't forget to factor in price changes every quarter. I think $12k is a good price. You can't jeopardise the foundation of your home to save costs. Regarding the reinstatement stuff, on our last PCV it stated that the slab was M which was incorrect so I kindly told my CSA that I wasn't accepting that. In other news our house has been finished and we have been in for a month now. The finishing a are amazing!! The thing I am noticing now is the paint, which isn't that bad but my god that could have sanded the skirting boards a bit more far out. Our stacker door is on an angle which was discovered during blinds installation and they need to grout a bit more through other areas. Other wise it's perfect! Of course it is it's my home!!! Hi firsttimer2013, Thanks for your response. I thought I was being ripped off but after reading your's and hassenbergg's pricing I fell more reassured. I'll have another go on the tender pricing and see if I could reduce some upgrades. Btw do you know how much it cost for adding additional power points, tv points, and Ethernet connections? Re: Who else is building with Eden Brae? 10399Apr 26, 2014 11:33 pm Hi Binskin, Very glad to hear of the good outcome . Our house is actually located in the middle of the block. We find EB staff are less helpful and cooperative after the deal is sealed. Hopefully, things are going to turn around and that we will get a great SS during the building stage. Re: Who else is building with Eden Brae? 10400Apr 27, 2014 12:17 am amazingk Hi firsttimer2013, Thanks for your response. I thought I was being ripped off but after reading your's and hassenbergg's pricing I fell more reassured. I'll have another go on the tender pricing and see if I could reduce some upgrades. Btw do you know how much it cost for adding additional power points, tv points, and Ethernet connections? Hi amazingk. We had our electrical appointment not too long ago and paid the following for additional items Dbl power points - $81 each Tv points - $110 each Ethernet - $146 We have spent over 10k extra on electrical - it all adds up so quickly! I built with EB back on 2009. Check out this thread on this forum. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=12911&p=154061#p154061 I can't speak for recent expericience however, we had no… 1 23300 A survey must’ve completed by a certified surveyor. This form part of every DA requirement 3 223617 |