Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 30, 2016 10:32 pm Cheers Nom Newhaven 36 by M Blog - North Shore Newhaven (http://nsnewhaven.blogspot.com.au) Build - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85092 Front Intercom 2Sep 30, 2016 11:19 pm Cheers Nom Newhaven 36 by M Blog - North Shore Newhaven (http://nsnewhaven.blogspot.com.au) Build - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85092 Re: North Shore Newhaven (Sydney) 3Oct 04, 2016 1:32 pm Stilettos & Bricks -our Building Journey Blog https://stilettosbricks.com viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85183&hilit=secret+harbour Re: North Shore Newhaven (Sydney) 4Oct 04, 2016 9:13 pm Cheers Nom Newhaven 36 by M Blog - North Shore Newhaven (http://nsnewhaven.blogspot.com.au) Build - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85092 Re: North Shore Newhaven (Sydney) 5Oct 05, 2016 11:23 am Cheers Nom Newhaven 36 by M Blog - North Shore Newhaven (http://nsnewhaven.blogspot.com.au) Build - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85092 Re: North Shore Newhaven (Sydney) 6Oct 14, 2016 11:18 pm Cheers Nom Newhaven 36 by M Blog - North Shore Newhaven (http://nsnewhaven.blogspot.com.au) Build - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85092 Re: North Shore Newhaven (Sydney) 7Oct 17, 2016 4:29 pm Cheers Nom Newhaven 36 by M Blog - North Shore Newhaven (http://nsnewhaven.blogspot.com.au) Build - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85092 Re: North Shore Newhaven (Sydney) 8Oct 18, 2016 8:59 pm Cheers Nom Newhaven 36 by M Blog - North Shore Newhaven (http://nsnewhaven.blogspot.com.au) Build - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85092 Re: North Shore Newhaven (Sydney) 9Oct 19, 2016 5:49 pm Cheers Nom Newhaven 36 by M Blog - North Shore Newhaven (http://nsnewhaven.blogspot.com.au) Build - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85092 Re: North Shore Newhaven (Sydney) 11Oct 23, 2016 1:43 pm Cheers Nom Newhaven 36 by M Blog - North Shore Newhaven (http://nsnewhaven.blogspot.com.au) Build - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85092 Re: North Shore Newhaven (Sydney) 13Oct 23, 2016 10:09 pm Cheers Nom Newhaven 36 by M Blog - North Shore Newhaven (http://nsnewhaven.blogspot.com.au) Build - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85092 Re: North Shore Newhaven (Sydney) 14Oct 24, 2016 10:56 am nomnomnom beac_faith Wow did the problems encountered during site works cost you more than expected? Hi Beac, It shouldn't. Its a fixed price contract and no one has said to me though this is going to cost extra, please sign a variation. I will wait to see the Slab invoice I guess. I think I remember vaguely our sales consultant mentioned the cost for site works isn't fixed until they actually start.. Because they can't guarantee what they'll find/encounter so that is worrying us. Re: North Shore Newhaven (Sydney) 15Oct 24, 2016 3:50 pm Small site update, I noticed four of the pier holes were unfilled and one was also about 3/4 sitting outside the formwork last week. The concreting team fixed it by widening the hole and filling it up today. Unfortunately the slab pour due for tomorrow is now delayed until Sat. A few days lost but at least it will be done right. I've also included a mini time lapse video of the concrete going into the pier holes manually. Usually done by pump, today down by hand. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ https://vimeo.com/188614756 Cheers Nom Newhaven 36 by M Blog - North Shore Newhaven (http://nsnewhaven.blogspot.com.au) Build - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85092 North Shore Newhaven (Sydney) 16Nov 03, 2016 6:23 pm Our slab was finally poured today despite being rescheduled twice. Third time lucky as they say! Shame thing is the work is a little rough and hasty as shown in the below pics. As my block is on a slope, I appreciate it is a bit of a challenge but they did add nearly $35k in site costs and charges for the drop edge beams so they are more than being fairly paid for the job being done. Issues I picked up were - poor level of finish on drop edge beams (looks almost like pebble render instead of a smooth finish - corners missing when the form work was removed - pipes not set straight and at a slight angle - slab not level in areas visible to the eye I'm not gonna lie, I was actually a bit gutted so I called my Building inspector immediately and have engaged them to check the slab. To anyone contemplating an inspection company, I highly recommend the team at Tyrrells. Alex there has been fantastic in talking with me about various issues and I am confident that with their help these things can be brought to the attention of M for resolution. It's just a shame that we have to ask for reworks where I believe with a little more care and attention these things could be avoided. Anyway, any progress is good progress so onward with the journey. Final pic is of a celebration steak for dinner tonight to mark the occasion that the foundations of our home have been laid! 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Issues I picked up were - poor level of finish on drop edge beams (looks almost like pebble render instead of a smooth finish - corners missing when the form work was removed - pipes not set straight and at a slight angle - slab not level in areas visible to the eye I'm not gonna lie, I was actually a bit gutted so I called my Building inspector immediately and have engaged them to check the slab. To anyone contemplating an inspection company, I highly recommend the team at Tyrrells. Alex there has been fantastic in talking with me about various issues and I am confident that with their help these things can be brought to the attention of M for resolution. It's just a shame that we have to ask for reworks where I believe with a little more care and attention these things could be avoided. Anyway, any progress is good progress so onward with the journey. Final pic is of a celebration steak for dinner tonight to mark the occasion that the foundations of our home have been laid! 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 ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Wow that's one good looking slab Nom (oh and the steak) You'll have a house soon enough Hopefully you don't get landed with any hidden costs with the tree stump, lucky you if it was included in fixed costs Ours says we pay for those extra costs Best of luck with your progress and look forward to following Re: North Shore Newhaven (Sydney) 18Nov 03, 2016 8:16 pm Thanks Emmz. The tree will cost us an extra $300 to have it ground out. *sigh* another cost really but better to get it done than to leave it there and risk a termite nest. But we have a slab and a loo now so that's all good. Next week is completion of drainage works and installation of stormwater lines and our Council required Raingarden. I'm hoping we will have frames up by xmas and hopefully even some Hebel as well. fingers crossed. Cheers Nom Newhaven 36 by M Blog - North Shore Newhaven (http://nsnewhaven.blogspot.com.au) Build - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85092 Re: North Shore Newhaven (Sydney) 19Nov 03, 2016 8:36 pm nomnomnom Thanks Emmz. The tree will cost us an extra $300 to have it ground out. *sigh* another cost really but better to get it done than to leave it there and risk a termite nest. But we have a slab and a loo now so that's all good. Next week is completion of drainage works and installation of stormwater lines and our Council required Raingarden. I'm hoping we will have frames up by xmas and hopefully even some Hebel as well. fingers crossed. So good to get Hebel. It was too expensive here in Melbourne, I'm looking forward to seeing another Hebel dream Re: North Shore Newhaven (Sydney) 20Nov 03, 2016 9:37 pm Thanks Emmz. Once the render is on, it should look awesome. I actually need to write up a post on my blog about Hebel. Piece of Hebel trivia.... Did you know that Hebel powerpanel comes in 2 thicknesses - 75mm and 90mm? The 75mm one is called Powerpanel XL. guess what XL stands for...... extra lite! I couldn't really see the benefits of having a thinner panel with more air and thinner reo so I asked M to change my Hebel to the 90mm panel or I wanted to go back to Brick and they agreed! Cheers Nom Newhaven 36 by M Blog - North Shore Newhaven (http://nsnewhaven.blogspot.com.au) Build - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85092 Hi i am looking to buy an investment near by North Rothbury. How is this area? is there schools inside this estate? please advice good builders around that area to buy… 0 3021 The warning is on the sticker on the door too. Second the aluminium powdercoat 6 18198 Hi, can anyone recommend a custom home builder who can build in north east area? 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