Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Doing it again 102Aug 15, 2016 8:20 pm Building SOR with Dreamstart Homes Customised Dream Dior/Summer Sensation https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=83776 Re: Doing it again 104Aug 16, 2016 2:46 pm Building SOR with Dreamstart Homes Customised Dream Dior/Summer Sensation https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=83776 Re: Doing it again 105Aug 16, 2016 6:34 pm My site supervisor phoned me earlier today to introduce himself and to let me know that... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ ...my slab had been poured... I think i'm in with my slab - don't wanna leave... despite the rain. ... and that the soakwells will be getting done early next week... weather permitting. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ That's me standing 'in' my ensuite I had a bit a dance & skip on the pad. I think i'll be doing more of that in the weeks to come... Building SOR with Dreamstart Homes Customised Dream Dior/Summer Sensation https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=83776 Re: Doing it again 107Aug 16, 2016 6:56 pm Thanks- think i'll wait til the weekend when the bf can join me and wetting the slab Building SOR with Dreamstart Homes Customised Dream Dior/Summer Sensation https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=83776 Re: Doing it again 108Aug 16, 2016 7:24 pm Oh my goodness! How exciting! That's so awesome it's been done already! These guys are powering through. Our Custom Dale Alcock build in the Village at Wellard https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=78620 Re: Doing it again 109Aug 16, 2016 8:09 pm They are indeed - would be great if they can keep up this pace and finish within 6 mths, so that i don't have to extend my lease again Building SOR with Dreamstart Homes Customised Dream Dior/Summer Sensation https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=83776 Re: Doing it again 110Aug 18, 2016 6:32 pm Yesterday, the area project manager phoned & gave me a bit of a brief run-down of what will happen over the next couple of weeks (weather permitting): - slab curing for the remainder of the week - services run-in & soakwells early next week - bobcat site clean - bricks & other deliveries - brickies start - allow 2-3 weeks for them - then meeting on-site with site supervisor So far, I'm very impressed by the communications from dreamstart. Didn't get this sort level of communication during first build with another builder. Window frames and lovely green storage shed were delivered today... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Building SOR with Dreamstart Homes Customised Dream Dior/Summer Sensation https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=83776 Re: Doing it again 112Aug 18, 2016 10:00 pm Where's your storage shed? I can't see it love the colour they use. Very efficient build this far it's great to see Our Custom Dale Alcock build in the Village at Wellard https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=78620 Re: Doing it again 113Aug 18, 2016 10:53 pm Nelly R Love the green storage shed, lol. Congratulations on the slab! Hehe... it coordinates with the portaloo which is the exact same colour Thanks Wellard2ndTimers Where's your storage shed? I can't see it love the colour they use. Very efficient build this far it's great to see Its a very bright green isn't it? I have been very impressed with the progress since i signed up with them. I just hope it keeps going at this pace Building SOR with Dreamstart Homes Customised Dream Dior/Summer Sensation https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=83776 Re: Doing it again 114Aug 20, 2016 3:07 pm Big@ss soakwells going in today Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My pretty lil slab covered in 'crap' Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Building SOR with Dreamstart Homes Customised Dream Dior/Summer Sensation https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=83776 Re: Doing it again 115Aug 22, 2016 8:44 pm The hole for the big@ss concrete soakwells was dug today. I was lucky enough to arrive just as they were finishing digging the hole, so I stuck around until they put all of the soakwells in the ground. Last of the chipping/ digging Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Largest soakwell in Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 2nd soakwell Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 3rd soakwell Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Covers Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ There was a lot of limestone 😣 Hope this doesn't mean i have to find more money to pay for hard digging. I guess i'll find out soon enough. Building SOR with Dreamstart Homes Customised Dream Dior/Summer Sensation https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=83776 Re: Doing it again 117Aug 23, 2016 6:13 pm Apparently the builder is 2 days behind schedule on my build, or so i've been told. Could have fooled me! Building SOR with Dreamstart Homes Customised Dream Dior/Summer Sensation https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=83776 Re: Doing it again 119Aug 23, 2016 7:37 pm Hehe thanks dawn! Soakwells disperse the rainwater from the roof into the ground below. It's not mandatory in Perth to have rainwater tanks & to be honest i didn't even think to ask for a tank instead of soakwells. May be something i'll revisit in the (distant) future Building SOR with Dreamstart Homes Customised Dream Dior/Summer Sensation https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=83776 Re: Doing it again 120Aug 23, 2016 8:40 pm So my site has been cleaned up now My back yard My front yard What will tomorrow bring? I wonder...? Building SOR with Dreamstart Homes Customised Dream Dior/Summer Sensation https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=83776 The DIY project can be broken into two major steps. Planning and Design and Construction. Both of these steps are as important as one another to ensure you give… 0 5177 Hi group, have some damage to the door frame and skirting board. It's a side door to the laundry area. Only has a security door. I had a termite inspection (note drill… 0 5059 0 2024 |