Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Weeks Custom build - Virginia Grove - SA 7Mar 18, 2018 10:59 pm We met with Trevor again today to discuss our 1st draft plans. There was a lot we wanted to chat about. He’s definitely patient and knowledgeable. Are you going brick for you external walls? We’re thinking about Hebel but not sure. We haven’t decided who we’re building through yet but after today’s meeting we’re leaning towards Weeks (purely because of Trevor) 😃 Re: Weeks Custom build - Virginia Grove - SA 8Mar 18, 2018 11:25 pm We are going with Hebel for the energy efficiency and because our family have previously built a two story Hebel home and we have seen the difference it makes to internal temp during summer. I'm super impressed with the process so far and feel 100% confident we have made the right call to build through them. Re: Weeks Custom build - Virginia Grove - SA 9Mar 18, 2018 11:29 pm Infra Red We met with Trevor again today to discuss our 1st draft plans. There was a lot we wanted to chat about. He’s definitely patient and knowledgeable. Are you going brick for you external walls? We’re thinking about Hebel but not sure. We haven’t decided who we’re building through yet but after today’s meeting we’re leaning towards Weeks (purely because of Trevor) 😃 I have a referral voucher you can use if you choose to build with weeks. If you do it will give us both $1000 off our builds. Doesn't sound like much but the way I think of it, that's a stacker door or a few extra power points that you don't have to pay for. 😀 Actually have a few of the vouchers if anyone else is keen too Re: Weeks Custom build - Virginia Grove - SA 11Apr 05, 2018 1:59 pm Hi Hugebloke, Just another question with regards to the Hebel, how did you find it with regards to sound proofing? I’m a bit worried the neighbours will hear me yelling at the kids 😬😆 Also, we signed the first PDA Tuesday to lock in the price before their price increase, not sure if it’s too late to mention you as a referee? We’re 70% certain we’re building with Weeks. Re: Weeks Custom build - Virginia Grove - SA 14Apr 06, 2018 1:45 pm Infra Red Hi Hugebloke, Just another question with regards to the Hebel, how did you find it with regards to sound proofing? I’m a bit worried the neighbours will hear me yelling at the kids 😬😆 Also, we signed the first PDA Tuesday to lock in the price before their price increase, not sure if it’s too late to mention you as a referee? We’re 70% certain we’re building with Weeks. Sound proofing isn't an issue as best I can tell. In laws are rather vocal Italians with alot of tiles and big family affairs it goes ok. No one seems to say much lol Re: Weeks Custom build - Virginia Grove - SA 15Apr 12, 2018 8:22 pm Hugebloke Infra Red Hi Hugebloke, Just another question with regards to the Hebel, how did you find it with regards to sound proofing? I’m a bit worried the neighbours will hear me yelling at the kids Also, we signed the first PDA Tuesday to lock in the price before their price increase, not sure if it’s too late to mention you as a referee? We’re 70% certain we’re building with Weeks. Sound proofing isn't an issue as best I can tell. In laws are rather vocal Italians with alot of tiles and big family affairs it goes ok. No one seems to say much lol Watching with interest. We are building with weeks... roof about to go on next week. Pics etc on my board: New build - Weeks Building Group SA https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_ ... are_type=t Re: Weeks Custom build - Virginia Grove - SA 16Jul 02, 2018 9:41 pm well, it has been awhile and sadly it hasn't been good news. The bank changed policies and revoked our pre-approval due to "changing lending policies" and then we have had difficulty finding another lender because of our circumstances. In the meantime, Weeks have sent through our paperwork for council approval and the final costings forms after all the engineer reports and testing etc came back. Somehow its come up $17,500 more than the original 1st round costing that we signed for. Not only did they somehow to manage to not inform us of the wind speed requirements or the "ministers sound requirements that cost a combined total of 6k for window and sliding door upgrades alone) but they have added on $2500 for "increased, garage size was incorrectly quoted) amongst other things. I haven't been able to get in touch with our original sales agent and the new guy is rather blunt and pushy. $800 for a sliding door in the laundry? $2738 for a 2400x3048mm stacker door??? i think not. I can't figure out how this stuff was not on the original quote and being that they have built many houses in this estate already they should have well known about the "wind speed and ministers sound requirements" its disappointing on many levels because now we have to readjust our budget and do so with the bank as well. Our original sales guy knew from the get-go we were on a very restricted budget and to now add on over 17k in additionals before we have even got to selections means we are going to be incredibly limited in what we can do instead of being able to have at least a little flexibility. not posting this all to bad mouth the builders and we may still find a way to work through this but I'm more so sharing whats happening to us so that others don't get caught by the same surprises. will keep you all posted as it unfolds. Re: Weeks Custom build - Virginia Grove - SA 17Jul 02, 2018 9:45 pm Hope it all works out for you. Building can be so stressful Re: Weeks Custom build - Virginia Grove - SA 18Jul 02, 2018 9:48 pm That sucks! And just goes to show how hard it is to compare builders... I paid extra to change from sliding to normal door in the laundry. Stacker door was under 2k each from memory. Re: Weeks Custom build - Virginia Grove - SA 19Jul 02, 2018 9:54 pm Nawsome Hope it all works out for you. Building can be so stressful Thanks mate. So far the front render n roof colour is the only thing we have done and it was so easy n straightforward. Actually it was really enjoyable. I honestly think if we can get the finance passed n sort the pricing out the rest won't be too bad. Just those two things alone has given me grey hair. but the upswing of that is atleast I match my roof colour now lol. Re: Weeks Custom build - Virginia Grove - SA 20Jul 02, 2018 9:56 pm Monkey55 That sucks! And just goes to show how hard it is to compare builders... I paid extra to change from sliding to normal door in the laundry. Stacker door was under 2k each from memory. 800$ for standard sliding in laundry and 190 for custom roller door on back of garage. Think they will let me put a roller door on my laundry instead? :p And yeah I'm not paying 2700 odd for a stacker. That's mental. The fastest thing a builder will do is bank your cheque, those systems work perfectly with lightning speed, everything else is slow burn. Just the way it is. 1 9083 Can someone please offer some advice? Im DESPERATE. Because I'm completely and utterly exhausted. How long are variations taking with other companies at the moment? We… 0 19155 I'd get the gutters to match your roof and pipes to match the paint - otherwise they become a feature. Nice pick with the paint colours! 1 34727 |