Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building Arden Homes Genoa Verve 26 in North East VIC 81Oct 08, 2018 9:58 pm Build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=90888 Re: Building Arden Homes Genoa Verve 26 in North East VIC 83Oct 09, 2018 4:58 pm _________________________________________ Regards Manj https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=88256 Re: Building Arden Homes Genoa Verve 26 in North East VIC 85Oct 10, 2018 7:40 am Build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=90888 Re: Building Arden Homes Genoa Verve 26 in North East VIC 87Oct 16, 2018 8:23 pm Build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=90888 Re: Building Arden Homes Genoa Verve 26 in North East VIC 91Oct 21, 2018 8:30 pm Build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=90888 Re: Building Arden Homes Genoa Verve 26 in North East VIC 92Oct 21, 2018 8:47 pm Build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=90888 Re: Building Arden Homes Genoa Verve 26 in North East VIC 93Nov 02, 2018 2:09 pm Week 23 This update is LONG overdue, mainly for the fact that we were handed the keys to the house on Friday (26/10/2018.) and we were frantically moving everything in and getting things organised! The handover process proceeded quite smoothly. Most of the issues we had were addressed, with only a few outstanding which we knew of (i.e the ensuite shower screen... plus more but ill get to that later...). Things that were done on the day of handover included the connection of the gas to the house, installation of appliances and installation of the hot water service. We also had the painter through to do some touch ups, however this would not usually be the case for a typical handover... It was that the painter was lazy and didn't come before hand, but I digress... As part of the handover process, we went through the house with our supervisor to note of things that had/had not been addressed, and noted any other issues that we saw (which were limited really). Once that had been done, we handed our supervisor the cheque, he provided us with the keys (and went and showed that the Arden master key no longer works) and we were also given a pack from Arden with a few nice things in it as a congratulations gift. With regards to having the internet connected, I inquired with my supervisor on numerous occasions as to whether the electricians would install the NBN box in the garage wired services cabinet ("WSC") to which I was told that they would. However on the day of handover the electricians were on site installing the ethernet ports in the WSC and I asked them about the NBN box, to which they replied "NBNco do that, not us" which is what my original understanding was! It seems there was a miscommunication between myself and my supervisor as to what the NBN box was that I was referring to!! So those building in new estates, note that you should get in contact with your preferred RSP to get the process moving along asap! The trades had left by around midday and the house was finally ours! We spent most of the day moving everything in as we rented a truck. I also received a call from Origin energy (Arden's provider) regarding the switch of the power and gas from Arden to ourselves... They really took no time at all to swap that out of their name! I also noticed that the solar inverter did not seem to be working. I checked the switch board and the switch for the inverter was locked to the off position, which I found strange... this I investigated further the following week. Finally, regarding our ensuite... Not only is the shower screen wrong, but also the height that they roughed-in the pipe for the shower head/rail was way to low. This was a result of the plumbers not considering that we custom ordered a shower head and rail and they roughed-in the connection at their standard height, rather than an appropriate height for the fitting. This will mean significant works to be done to address this... more in the next update. Overall we are very happy with the quality of the home. There are the odd things that we would have liked done differently and some things that we think were not done very well, but for most things the job has been done fantastically! We are very happy with our new home and can forgive some of the minor annoyances (as these should be fixed). Build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=90888 Re: Building Arden Homes Genoa Verve 26 in North East VIC 94Nov 02, 2018 2:39 pm Week 24 This will be the last "weekly" update as the house is now completed (except for minor maintenance and repairs). This week has seen a number of "teething" issues crop up which are or have been addressed. I will try to start from the start as to which trades have been through the house this week. Let's start with the electricians. These guys returned on Monday to fix 2x issues that I had noticed over the weekend, one much more serious than the other. The serious one was that they left a live double power-point out of the wall in the ensuite. This wall-point was taken off so that they could put a power-point in the hot water system cavity, however they forgot to come back in and connect the point back to the wall!! Due to the issues with the ensuite we have not been using this room anyway so it was not too much of an issue. The second issue was that 2x of my ethernet (data) points were not connected at all and one was not connected properly... They addressed this also in their visit. The electricians then returned the next day also as the antenna was not installed (i.e. it was forgotten about). So this was installed on Tuesday. I then attempted to set up my wireless access point for the WiFi and networking and was having significant trouble with this. I ended up determining that the cable that runs to the location of the wireless access point on the roof has been damaged somehow and does not work properly. This makes 4 out of my total 7 data points faulty on handover... poor form electricians! I'd hate to be someone who has no clue about this stuff! The electricians have not yet been out to fix the cable for the wireless access point (they should be coming tomorrow morning, nice and early... sigh...). Next will be the plumbers. One of my worst fears came true... Blocked sewerage pipes. We noticed that the toilets were not flushing properly at first, but it took a day or two to fully realise the problem. When my wife was in the shower I noticed that all the drains were "bubbling" air up from them, it was rather odd, I then proceeded to have a shower and the shower base was filling with water, till all of a sudden it wasnt. I figured that there must have been enough pressure to remove the blockage... how I was wrong! It turned out that the water rose to such a height that it began overflowing into the backyard!! We required a drainer to come out and clear the blackage, we have not had an issue since fortunately. However my supervisor informed me that the first drainer noticed that there was a crack in once of the pipes and sent another guy out to fix that. However I was not aware of this so I told the drainer not to worry and sent him home. Looks like I will be having them back yet again to fix the pipe. In my defence, my wife who was home when the first drainer was working told me that the first drainer had told her there was no damage to the pipes, so I was not to know any better! The plumber did also come back on Thursday to start works on the ensuite by removing the relevant tiles to raise the pipe for the shower rail. He also tightened a leaky tap out the front. I think it is still leaking a little though, so I will have to look into this more. Next will be the carpenter. He came back to install the lock on our second smaller master bedroom door. He was also to correct our lounge room sliding doors which were not originally installed correctly. I also had him fix our striker plates for our doors (the best he could, still not great but better than it was) as the latch for the internal doors were hitting the door frame before the striker plate, damaging the frame and the paintwork. The privacy lock for the master bedroom was also installed on the ensuite toilet door instead, so this was to be changed, long-story short here is that we are going to be provided with another privacy lock for the master bedroom door instead due to issues with removing it from the ensuite toilet door. We had a cauker in briefly on Thursday just to touch up under the island bench as well. In terms of getting the internet sorted, the process actually were smoother and significantly faster than I thought! From signing up with our internet service provider on handover day (Friday), NBNco came out on Tuesday and hooked up the connection from the street and since I was home they also installed the relevant hardware in the garage. I was connected to the internet the same day. 3 business days to connect is amazing and quite lucky, but I am very happy with this! My brother and I have also started mounting security cameras and other security equipment. I think I am also getting someone today to install all our light fittings, one of my brothers friends who is a licensed electrician. My brother (who is a carpenter) will also be getting up in the roof this evening to connect the security cameras. Other than that, we had furniture delivered and have been cleaning and unboxing things all week! I'm certainly glad I took a week off of annual leave to get all this sorted, but man I feel like I havent rested in a week! So much for rest and relaxation on annual leave! Once we are settled and have done some landscaping I will post some completed pictures. I will also do some more updates here and there as I go! Build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=90888 Re: Building Arden Homes Genoa Verve 26 in North East VIC 96Nov 15, 2018 10:39 am MangoC Any updates? I am sitting on the edge of my seat for some final photos Most things are in now, I will see to some pictures when I am home tonight from work! Build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=90888 Re: Building Arden Homes Genoa Verve 26 in North East VIC 97Nov 19, 2018 5:55 pm Interior Pictures Here are some pictures of our nice and clean areas, most other bedrooms are full of stuff still! Entry way Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Master Bedroom Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ensuite (Still work to do on the shower, hence no image of shower) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Lounge Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Lounge Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Living/Dining/Kitchen Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Dining/Kitchen Like ⋅ 1 comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Living Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Kitchen/Fridge/Pantry Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Pantry Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ So much room in our new home, we love it! Build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=90888 Re: Building Arden Homes Genoa Verve 26 in North East VIC 98Nov 19, 2018 6:46 pm Kollosche how beautiful! What lovely taste you have. It has all worked out so nicely. What was your living area floor choice? Colour and type? How delightful for you xx Re: Building Arden Homes Genoa Verve 26 in North East VIC 99Nov 20, 2018 2:39 pm Treedance Kollosche how beautiful! What lovely taste you have. It has all worked out so nicely. What was your living area floor choice? Colour and type? How delightful for you xx Thank you! The flooring is vinyl planks from Perfect Timber Floors in the colour Nevis. We also upgraded to "no quad". Build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=90888 Re: Building Arden Homes Genoa Verve 26 in North East VIC 100Nov 20, 2018 4:54 pm You've done that up really nice! I am going to push the friendship and ask for outside shots! This is lime a display home for us as we are building the same house. As you probably know there's no displays on atm. Well done May I ask why you chose not to use GJ Gardiner? I'm actually meeting with one of the sales guys tomorrow for an appointment. Definitely not signing anything yet… 3 13695 The warning is on the sticker on the door too. 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