Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Hamptons inspired architect design with attached granny 155Sep 26, 2019 5:04 pm Like you I am happy to wait for a good product at the end. I think one of the reasons we are having some problems is we are possibly treating our build a bit like a custom project, but with a 'non-custom' type builder. This builder we have, are probably doing 40+ houses per year, and also our supervisor is new to this role which hasn't helped. Maybe we should stop watching Grand Design episodes and just let them do what they want?! How do you assess yourselves in terms of how fussy you have been? Also do you find you are picking up on issues much yourselves? and lastly how do you feel your building supervisor deals with ideas/issues you raise? We are kind of made to feel too fussy, and when we ask for things to be sorted out at times it feels our supervisor goes out of his way to do the opposite unfortunately. Look overall I need to stay positive, because like you say I am sure we will enjoy living in the house and it will be better than most volume builds I think in terms of comfort and natural light etc. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Check our Homeone build blog here Hamptons inspired architect design with attached granny flat 156Sep 27, 2019 12:25 pm darb74, you know, that’s an interesting question re have we been “fussy” - I had to think about it for a bit! I didn’t start this process knowing anything about building and building design at all. But while working with the architect, I did lots of research and imaginary walkthroughs of the plans so by the time we had a design to go to tender I knew exactly what I wanted. The architect’s construction drawings set out EVERYTHING, right down to the smallest detail so really all the builder had to do was follow the drawings. Where he has come across snags (ie where the drawings don’t translate to real life), he’s informed me of the issue and presented a solution. Most of the time I’ve been fine with the solution, occasionally I’ve come up with my own. Any changes I’ve wanted to make have been fine, I’ve never been made to feel like a bother or too fussy. That said though, I’ve not ever had to ask them to re-do work due to poor quality. The builder is very meticulous, the supervisor even more so. They are a small custom builder and have around 3 - 5 houses on the go. The tradies they use they know personally and have used them for years. I’m almost a bit embarrassed to say that this has been a very stress-free build (apart from the issues with the utility companies at the start which weren’t to do with the builder). In short I think the quality of the builder has meant that I haven’t needed to be fussy! Hamptons inspired architect design with attached granny flat 157Oct 18, 2019 1:17 pm Weekly site meeting with the builder, this time the main topic discussed was landscaping. We’ve gotten quotes from landscapers, picked one, and now we’ll meet up with him again to discuss the finer details of the plan. And hopefully reduce costs a little! Meanwhile the ceiling over the dining and living area has been installed. Even unpainted I love it! Due to a miscommunication, the exposed rafters were not in the plan, but I’m so glad I insisted on them. At the edges of the ceiling I also got them to install pelmets for the curtains to go behind. An energy efficient item, as well as aesthetic. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Coming up in the next couple of weeks, stairwell to be painted, stairs going in, architraves installed. We have decided on Corian integrated sinks and vanity tops for all bathrooms. They’ll take a bit longer to manufacture as we wanted splashbacks to be included in the vanity tops. Less grout to clean! Re: Hamptons inspired architect design with attached granny 160Oct 19, 2019 7:35 am Hillsbuilds Have been buying things for the house as they go on sale! So far, Kitchen tap Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Kitchen island pendants x 3. Got these from the Laura Ashley closing down sales. RRP $300 each, got all three for $290! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Dining pendant Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Sofa main living area Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ viewtopic.php?f=31&t=92728&p=1836761#p1836761 Hi all, Been browsing project builders' website and saw Masterton with attached granny flat design Seeing bad reviews from masterton in this website/facebook, does… 0 18248 I would suggest you simply go and talk to council about your proposal, most councils are getting onboard with ancillary dwellings. There is no benefit in keeping it… 1 4069 I think I know the answer but just checking to see if anyone has had experience with it. I want to build a small 20 square metre retreat in my backyard, it will have a… 0 13836 |