Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 1309Nov 01, 2015 6:36 pm Ses_78 Thanks EK and big mama, as our bricks have been going for two weeks now, we have definitely missed our first official walk through will have to follow up on that tomorrow when the lack of communication re the retaining wall is being discussed. No one has ever said anything about a walk through but I guess with the continuous change of staff who would know what has or hasn't happened!! Ses, frame inspections usually occur after bricks and roof. Ours was after these and my notes for other posters suggests theirs were too. So hopefully you haven't missed it but still worth asking them when it will be. We found out our vanities, mirrors, tapware, toilets, showers are all done. Baths not quite in yet though. I have started writing my PCI checklist since that should happen in the next few weeks. Boo for no tiles Loks and boo for cupboard changes Big Mama. Hopefully this week... Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 1310Nov 01, 2015 7:10 pm yes frame inspection after completion of brickwork and roof tiles. Houses we are neck and neck, have they given you a timeframe? I have it in writing that SS wants settlement by end of November, granted it did not state a year so perhaps they are aiming for next year. Can see very little apart from some paintwork that needs fixing so far Awaiting splash back for kitchen. Wet area tiling looks good, light fittings and fixtures are all good. Wardrobes and linens are all complete Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 1311Nov 02, 2015 4:52 pm Loks you are so funny. Actually, given all the delays, you could possibly be right about next year. Guys I saw a few websites that said landscaping should be 5-10% of the total cost of the build, more if there is a lot of retaining walls or decking etc so I guess that is a ball park figure?? Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 1312Nov 02, 2015 5:29 pm that's funny Big Mama, I went googling and got the same sort of costings... I've costed out the turf alone and on a rough estimate approx $3k for our block and that's if we lay it ourselves, we need a retaining wall and some plants would be nice, ahhhh there goes the pool Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 1314Nov 04, 2015 6:15 pm Very nice Loks Our driveway is finished - YAY. Outstanding jobs still incomplete - BOO. Where does everyone's externally ducted exhaust go to? Our SS said it goes into the roof space and I said it bloody well does not. He asked if it was an upgrade and we told him no, it is standard inclusion. Looks like we might end up with another delay... grrr. Sounds like their right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing. Hmph! Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 1315Nov 04, 2015 6:28 pm Think he may be right, we added a electric exhaust vent in our roof as an upgrade to expel the air if it builds, it turns on automatically when required, kind of like the old whirly birds. Don't quote me though, I'm not exactly an engineer lol. YAY on the driveway boo hiss on the incomplete work Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 1316Nov 04, 2015 6:56 pm It's been nearly 3 weeks past and all we had done was upper floor eaves and the downpipes painted. Still waiting for them to take down the scaffolding one level so they can complete the roof. This rain has not helped. Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 1317Nov 04, 2015 7:29 pm Hi to all,
It's been a long time since I've posted as it's been too sad and depressing to write anything at all. We have had mistake after mistake and delay after delay. We have finally had excavation last week after 13 awful and frustrating months! I'm trying to mentally put the pre construction behind us and think about the construction time with a new positive frame of mind. Anyway our site supervisor seems great so trying to put the past behind us now. Congratulations to all of you who are approaching the finish line. It's a big testament of your patience and perseverance. Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 1318Nov 05, 2015 11:01 am quach128 It's been nearly 3 weeks past and all we had done was upper floor eaves and the downpipes painted. Still waiting for them to take down the scaffolding one level so they can complete the roof. This rain has not helped. I'm at the same stage as quach128 - even though I'm supposed to be 2 months ahead!!! Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 1319Nov 09, 2015 3:42 pm Return to shire Oh dear that's no good. Sounds like you are getting the same treatment as us. Two months behind? No good. Boo. We were supposed to be having our final walk through last week. As there is incomplete work (surprise) it was postponed until tomorrow. Work still incomplete so guessing there is no walk through but who knows as there has been no contact from SS (surprise again) EK1976 How are you going with final PCI? Building with Kurmond Homes 1320Nov 09, 2015 6:58 pm Hi big mama, Well all the rain last week delayed the driveway, touch up external paint, and lots of smaller jobs, so full stream ahead this week, driveway due to be done tomorrow/Wednesday and SS said handover this Friday x-fingers but I did email him a long list of things I wanted done before handover that might delay things, but I just want my brand new house perfect... I hope everyone is nearing completion.... Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 77893 I would never build with Fowler homes. I built with them in 2021 and till date maintenance issues are pending. All their existing trades and businesses don't work with… 14 108605 Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with Arli homes! Interested in your experiences who've built from their stock home designs… 0 26138 |