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Just passed to construction yesterday. Very excited! I can't wait to start seeing progress on our land.
Looking forward to it !!! May I ask where are you building.
Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Boutique Homes 3413Aug 14, 2019 10:32 am bottledfrog Hi, Firstly, some great posts and information here, but why have people stopped posting about Boutique Homes? We're about to embark on a Montauk KDR and have some questions: * Are electrical and other wiring connections to island benches in place before the slab is poured or do they grind out a recess for that stuff after the slab is done? * In two story homes, how do people replace the downlight drivers / transformers or completely integrated downlight in the enclosed cavity? Do you just find someone with a small hand to reach in through the hole to unplug it from the socket or do you need to start cutting plaster? * Do people normally get a lawyer and building inspector to go over the HIA contract? * Has anyone had Boutique upgrade insulation to acoustic grade, or even had it placed in internal walls? * How receptive are Boutique to let you run your own cabling in the house once the frame is up? * How do people decide how many downlights they need for a large room? * And finally, what do people normally do regarding house insurance during the build? Thanks! Warranty service is ok but paint was appalling and they categorically state it's fine. We've been in over a year and the home is waterproof. Go nuts with insulation and double glazing upgrades Re: Boutique Homes 3414Aug 14, 2019 2:28 pm I have few things to add that i hope will be useful.
Re: Boutique Homes 3416Apr 27, 2020 2:22 pm r1d3r This thread has been dormant for a while now. Any one building with Boutique? Those who have already built with Boutique, were there any major issues post handover? All of the Boutique chat happens over in the FaceBook group. Re: Boutique Homes 3418Jun 06, 2020 5:02 pm I just got back from visiting a couple of display homes; my gosh, did I have the most disgusting sales person I've ever had in my entire life at Boutique homes in Point Cook. Who practically didn't even want to talk to me without knowing my budget, If i was happy to get a 'base' legit home my budget is irrelevant; tells me that my site costs will be 35k, and I said mate you havent even seen my block they could come in at 20k and then i've got 10k more towards my budget. He kept telling me thats not how boutique work, all I wanted to know was is the height of the bench-top in X display home was the standard inclusion? If youre looking to go with boutique visit rockbank over point cook, don't want him getting any commission.... Thank F the lady at Rockbank was ALOT more nicer, willing to offer information of standard inclusions Re: Boutique Homes 3419Jun 07, 2020 5:43 pm You must of had a great warranty rep coz somehow all my repairs get delayed. I would never build with boutique again. What we have experienced is just a whole lot of bullsh*t, but according to the warranty manager what we have is nothing to compared to what his seen. House is nearly 4 yrs old, I have 4 walls that are completely warped, squareset cornices all pulled apart, my tile spilt into 2, grout cracked apart from tiles, I had 2 waterfall features in the 1st year and currently cracking on every single walls. In fact I can fit credit card through about 5 walls. Only thing i am looking forward too is private inspector doing a inspect again and giving me a report. kdring I have few things to add that i hope will be useful.
Re: Boutique Homes 3420Jun 30, 2020 3:08 pm bottledfrog r1d3r This thread has been dormant for a while now. Any one building with Boutique? Those who have already built with Boutique, were there any major issues post handover? All of the Boutique chat happens over in the FaceBook group. Anyone has link of the FaceBook group mentioned above? How to join? 10 15752 Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 74709 |