Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Smart Homes Build 122Jun 10, 2015 11:32 am Our Build Thread: The "Extended" Marina by Visionone Homes Our Inspirations: Frank Lloyd Wright | Houzz Re: Smart Homes Build 125Jun 10, 2015 6:39 pm Following! Looking good, not too much left to do! Our build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70984 Re: Smart Homes Build 126Jun 10, 2015 6:40 pm archetto Following! Looking good, not too much left to do! Sure isn't archetto, the build has gone so quickly! Re: Smart Homes Build 127Jun 10, 2015 11:44 pm Millbridge I feel like it's going to be strange living in mine too! I am sure it will be normality before we know it!! Re: Smart Homes Build 128Jun 10, 2015 11:46 pm JustinInPerth Millbridge I feel like it's going to be strange living in mine too! I am sure it will be normality before we know it!! It'll feel like we've lived there forever before long! Re: Smart Homes Build 130Jun 13, 2015 5:59 pm I think you could phone them to ask for a PCI date - it can't hurt Re: Smart Homes Build 131Jun 13, 2015 11:57 pm MalSannie I think you could phone them to ask for a PCI date - it can't hurt I emailed my CLO on Thursday and received an automated reply saying she wouldn't be back into the office until Monday. I got a little bit sn*aky on Friday and rung up trevors carpets to see when the builder had booked the carpet in for. Friday at 9am! But now my question is what is there to do at the house all week? All we need is the garage door and fly screen. Fencing structure went in on Friday and I'm not impressed. It is not level at all down the bottom in many place Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Surely they could have moved the sand from underneath ??? Re: Smart Homes Build 132Jun 16, 2015 2:51 am Wow, everything is looking great! I can't believe how fast your build has gone? Have you been able to sort out your fencing yet? And any news on PCI date yet, hopefully its soon Our build - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=74793 Re: Smart Homes Build- PCI next week 133Jun 26, 2015 8:23 pm Hey guys, My apologies for my recent lack of activity. It's been a pretty tough couple of weeks here. In regards to the house, since my last update the carpet and garage door have been installed. That's all that has happened in two weeks! I have been told by my CLO that PCI won't be until late next week as there is a scratched bench top that needs replacing. They are also yet to complete the other outstanding issues I have brought to their attention. I am a school teacher so to have keys during the holidays would be great as it means I wouldn't have to take time off work. At this stage if PCI is late next week then 10 working days until keys means I wont get keys until late into the second week of holidays. Plus i still have to get the flooring done, LED's throughout, glass splashback in kitchen, soak wells as well as move in. Im desperately hoping that it doesn't take then 10 working days from PCI. On top of trying to pack my I will now have a rental inspection during the first week of holidays. I told them i will be moved out by the end of my lease(3rd of August) so i feel that this is completely unnecessary. Just something else that I will have to stress over. The fencing people did sort the fence our and now i have a beautiful straight fence. All in all, hasn't been the best two weeks Re: Smart Homes Build 134Jun 28, 2015 12:53 am Oh no MBW - how unfortunate Can understand that you'd be upset about this. And would the letting agents/owner not let you off if you ask nicely re the extra inspection? Maybe ask to speak to the owner directly? I hope they fix things sooner rather than later so you can have more time to move during the holidays. Re: Smart Homes Build 135Jun 29, 2015 11:01 am Hi MBW - did you find stormwater disposal for 4k from SH was cheaper done when you get your keys by doing your own soakwells? How about footpath crossovers? Have you or any other smart home owners find this is easier to get a brickie to do post handover? Re: Smart Homes Build 136Jun 29, 2015 11:09 am MalSannie Oh no MBW - how unfortunate Can understand that you'd be upset about this. And would the letting agents/owner not let you off if you ask nicely re the extra inspection? Maybe ask to speak to the owner directly? I hope they fix things sooner rather than later so you can have more time to move during the holidays. I'm definitely planning on it. I'm just over building now. I just want to be in tbe house. Hopefully I get my PCI date this week SaberX Hi MBW - did you find stormwater disposal for 4k from SH was cheaper done when you get your keys by doing your own soakwells? How about footpath crossovers? Have you or any other smart home owners find this is easier to get a brickie to do post handover? Hi SaberX, I have still not contracted anyone to so my soak wells. I was given a quote for around $3000 (I think) which is a huge saving on the 6k smart homes quoted me. The builder will be doing my footpath crossover as its just less mucking around in the end. Feel free to PM me with any more questions you may have. Re: Smart Homes Build 137Jun 29, 2015 12:11 pm Hi MBW, Fast response! That's a decent saving. I was quoted 4k but i guess it may proportionately decrease by diy given you've originally had 6k quoted. I'm a bit greenie when it comes to building but thought a cross over was done by a brickie and so you just needed to get the same brick batch number as your driveway to have the same extra bricks delivered. Or alternatively your pavers? Guess for your sake you want in asap whereas i have a good 6 monthd before id rent it out post handover to org these things. Was more curious if the cost savings were worth it and of comparable cost. I have a few other questions as im desperately trying to decide on smart homes vs celebrations by tonight. Im at work now but will pm as soon as i can work out how to via tapatalk app. Thanks! Re: Smart Homes Build 138Jun 29, 2015 3:23 pm Oh millbridge sorry that they are taking so long! I really hope they are able to sort things out and help you out in a speedy fashion! Keep positive! Soon you will be in and all smiles! Re: Smart Homes Build 139Jul 02, 2015 5:30 pm JustinInPerth Oh millbridge sorry that they are taking so long! I really hope they are able to sort things out and help you out in a speedy fashion! Keep positive! Soon you will be in and all smiles! Thanks Justin Finding that it's a bit of a struggle to stay positive. I'm really hoping it's sooner rather than later Re: Smart Homes Build 140Jul 02, 2015 5:32 pm Quick update: Still no PCI date despite what we were told last week. Only thing that has happened are minor paint touch ups. Why must they drag their feet!? We already paid for somfy motors for the blinds. The quote above was purely for “pre-wiring” so the blinds company can install the motors and blinds. That’s why we… 5 16670 Shelly switches require a paid subscription for full access to all features which is ridiulous given the lifespan of a home and if you were to sell it or buy a home with… 2 4556 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 18282 |