Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Coral Homes general build thread 11543Jan 15, 2020 6:18 am M Y C U S T O M C O R A L B R O N T E 43 ...............Kitchen! 16 Nov 2016 https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=79581 Re: Coral Homes general build thread 11544Jan 26, 2020 4:26 pm catchganu amyelizabeth137 catchganu Another one I noticed in design is ...it's states Porch SLAB poured part of Driveway ? Is that normal... I thought like outdoor alfresco the slab will be part of Main slab. Is that normal to exclude porch from main slab. Please suggest You would want your porch area to look the same as your driveway wouldn't you? Imagine have a plain concrete porch and then an exposed aggregate drive. Good point. But in one of my friends home built by Coral- the porch after few years have gone down by few mm, as it was not poured as part of Main slab. Looks bit odd. Got response from Coral, stating due to termite barrier protection and few issues, they no longer offer porch slab as part of Main. It's only included as part of Driveway now We are new to this site and found the discussions to be invaluable. Thank you! We are about to sign our building contract with Coral Homes to build the San Marino 23 on the NSW Central Coast. We had planned on deleting the driveway and arranging our own contractor but now realise that this also deletes the front porch. Just not sure what to do now. Does anyone have any idea of the cost of arranging with a private concreter to do the driveway (to double garage), path and porch in coloured concrete? Also, are there other pitfalls we should be aware of with this? Re: Coral Homes general build thread 11545Feb 04, 2020 4:06 pm Hi all, Thinking about building the Noosaville 27 and am currently waiting for a quote. How much over the "turn key"" price did your build end up? We are thinking we will definitely add ducted air conditioning, will have to include septic system, fly screens and ceiling fans. I am also thinking a caesarstone bench for the kitchen. I am learning a lot reading your posts so thanks everyone! Re: Coral Homes general build thread 11546Feb 04, 2020 5:00 pm We had Coral do the rear patio slab as part of the main slab as we thought that would give a better finish (and it did). We did the front patio and driveway ourselves, used Corals concreter and saved around $4K. He knew exactly what was required to be done as far as termite barrier etc. Only slight negative is that these works cannot be completed until after handover (but this is dependant on your site supervisor, so not always the case). Positive is that you can get other concreting works done at the same time, ie: paths. Suggest you get all of these items included in your quote from Coral so you can compare the cost and then take out what you want done yourself. Re: Coral Homes general build thread 11547Feb 04, 2020 6:20 pm Tess840 Hi all, Thinking about building the Noosaville 27 and am currently waiting for a quote. How much over the "turn key"" price did your build end up? We are thinking we will definitely add ducted air conditioning, will have to include septic system, fly screens and ceiling fans. I am also thinking a caesarstone bench for the kitchen. I am learning a lot reading your posts so thanks everyone! Hi Tess, We built the Daydream 28 (in 2017). Starting price was $209k (before site and basix). Our contract price came in at $270k, plus we spent around $7k additional in colour selections (tiling and carpet upgrades on top the flooring package we paid for as we selected items outside of the 'builders range') We done our ducted a/c and all concrete (driveway/alfresco) after handover so this was another $20k on top. We made some big changes to our original floor plan though, and upgraded a few things along the way (waterfall edges and stone benches throughout, under mount sink, concealed rangehood, gloss cabinetry throughout, extended ensuite vanity, double shower heads in ensuite, extended the ensuitre by 2m etc.) I hope this helps 😊 Re: Coral Homes general build thread 11548May 20, 2020 1:44 pm We just got John Bayley as our SS. Has anyone else had him here? Building Grange 22 by Coral Homes in QLD -> https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=97426&p=1860633#p1860633 Re: Coral Homes general build thread 11549May 24, 2020 11:07 am Hey guys - looking to build the Baltimore 38 (modified design as per the display up here on Rochedale QLD). We went very thorough with our quote have ended up adding almost a $100k more on top of their elegance upgrades (gulp). Had a great sales rep though who is open and transparent as possible. Anyone else building or built the Baltimore? Anything to keep in mind? We’re still in the pre tender stage and waiting to get the contract so we can get it valued along with the land contract one time. Re: Coral Homes general build thread 11550May 24, 2020 2:37 pm nujee Hey guys - looking to build the Baltimore 38 (modified design as per the display up here on Rochedale QLD). We went very thorough with our quote have ended up adding almost a $100k more on top of their elegance upgrades (gulp). Had a great sales rep though who is open and transparent as possible. Anyone else building or built the Baltimore? Anything to keep in mind? We’re still in the pre tender stage and waiting to get the contract so we can get it valued along with the land contract one time. Hey Nujee, I am not building the Baltimore however if you don't get any responses on the Homeone forum as its been very quiet as of late there is a Facebook group called 'People building with Coral Homes Aus Wide' if you arent already a member. I'd suggest to join it's a great resource. Re: Coral Homes general build thread 11551May 24, 2020 5:20 pm Hey Nujee, I am not building the Baltimore however if you don't get any responses on the Homeone forum as its been very quiet as of late there is a Facebook group called 'People building with Coral Homes Aus Wide' if you arent already a member. I'd suggest to join it's a great resource.[/quote] Ok good to know thanks! Re: Coral Homes general build thread 11553Aug 22, 2020 11:18 am We selected the Baronese 274 as our new home back in 2009. It suited us beautifully ... dealing with the sales people was great, getting all the paperwork was easy ... all the boxes were ticked and all looked good. Then the building began ... and that's where problems started to arise. Lots of little things, but if we hadn't been there to nip them in the bud, we wouldn't have the house we wanted. Now, after 10 years, we are seeing MORE problems that have remained hidden. Cracks in cornices and down walls, ceilings pulling away from the joists, cracks in brickwork, nails holding porch ceiling dropping out and sheets separating. The company must have hired the cheapest "tradies" they could to get the work done fast and over with. After 10 years, we are having to get plasterers in to secure ceilings in 4 bedrooms, garage, sunroom and family room. They will need to install expansion strips in two locations in hallways. A lot of the minor 'repairs' we have carried out... too many to mention here. One of the worst problems occurred soon after we moved in. We had a heavy rainstorm and we noticed water pouring from a hole in the backfilled section leading to the water tanks. Someone had driven a stake through the water pipe, not once but twice. The water undermined the house to some extent, how bad we won't ever know, unless the place breaks in half. These are just a FEW of the plaster problems ... I have managed to fill many in preparation to getting the rest done and the house painted again. Coral Homes may be a great company to deal with, but you just have to be lucky with whom they get to build your home!!! 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 ⋅ Re: Coral Homes general build thread 11554Aug 22, 2020 11:22 am We selected the Baronese 274 as our new home back in 2009. It suited us beautifully ... dealing with the sales people was great, getting all the paperwork was easy ... all the boxes were ticked and all looked good. Then the building began ... and that's where problems started to arise. Lots of little things, but if we hadn't been there to nip them in the bud, we wouldn't have the house we wanted. Now, after 10 years, we are seeing MORE problems that have remained hidden. Cracks in cornices and down walls, ceilings pulling away from the joists, cracks in brickwork, nails holding porch ceiling dropping out and sheets separating. The company must have hired the cheapest "tradies" they could to get the work done fast and over with. After 10 years, we are having to get plasterers in to secure ceilings in 4 bedrooms, garage, sunroom and family room. They will need to install expansion strips in two locations in hallways. A lot of the minor 'repairs' we have carried out... too many to mention here. One of the worst problems occurred soon after we moved in. We had a heavy rainstorm and we noticed water pouring from a hole in the backfilled section leading to the water tanks. Someone had driven a stake through the water pipe, not once but twice. The water undermined the house to some extent, how bad we won't ever know, unless the place breaks in half. These are just a FEW of the plaster problems ... I have managed to fill many in preparation to getting the rest done and the house painted again. Coral Homes may be a great company to deal with, but you just have to be lucky with whom they get to build your home!!! 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 ⋅ Re: Coral Homes general build thread 11555Nov 09, 2020 2:00 pm jayandkelly Hi everyone! Needing some advice please- we've been given the news we are the dreaded E class soil (conventional mono) as well as P due to trees Can anyone give us an idea of how much we are looking at for site costs please if anyone has had similar? Thank you How did you guys go with this? We're also looking to build in lockyer valley with Coral for the first time. Jess Re: Coral Homes general build thread 11556Mar 04, 2021 10:16 am Question about handover inspection. I was looking at booking someone, however Coral advises they have their own outside party that will do it which is KSPEC. I've seen great reviews about KSPEC, but I am not sure if I should get another one on top (out of pocket) on the off chance that maybe KSPEC and Coral are on good terms now and they aren't as picky on some of the smaller faults that they might notice. Re: Coral Homes general build thread 11557Mar 04, 2021 11:07 am I would definitely get ur inspector because mine picked up things that coulr have had major issues down the line. They tried to discourage me also but it ended up saving me heaps. Re: Coral Homes general build thread 11558Mar 05, 2021 11:02 am 61ang Question about handover inspection. I was looking at booking someone, however Coral advises they have their own outside party that will do it which is KSPEC. I've seen great reviews about KSPEC, but I am not sure if I should get another one on top (out of pocket) on the off chance that maybe KSPEC and Coral are on good terms now and they aren't as picky on some of the smaller faults that they might notice. M Y C U S T O M C O R A L B R O N T E 43 ...............Kitchen! 16 Nov 2016 https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=79581 Re: Coral Homes general build thread 11559Mar 05, 2021 11:17 am MrsJM 61ang Question about handover inspection. I was looking at booking someone, however Coral advises they have their own outside party that will do it which is KSPEC. I've seen great reviews about KSPEC, but I am not sure if I should get another one on top (out of pocket) on the off chance that maybe KSPEC and Coral are on good terms now and they aren't as picky on some of the smaller faults that they might notice. KSpec work closely with Coral particularly supporting them at NCAT. If I were selecting an inspector on that basis I wouldn’t go with KSPEC. This was what I was afraid of. I wouldn't be selecting KSPEC, Coral are already having KSPEC come through as part of the contract (must be a new thing because this didn't happen last time I built with them). My question is if it's worth getting another inspector on top of KSPEC that I pay out of pocket. Re: Coral Homes general build thread 11560Mar 25, 2021 8:12 pm 61ang MrsJM 61ang Question about handover inspection. I was looking at booking someone, however Coral advises they have their own outside party that will do it which is KSPEC. I've seen great reviews about KSPEC, but I am not sure if I should get another one on top (out of pocket) on the off chance that maybe KSPEC and Coral are on good terms now and they aren't as picky on some of the smaller faults that they might notice. KSpec work closely with Coral particularly supporting them at NCAT. If I were selecting an inspector on that basis I wouldn’t go with KSPEC. This was what I was afraid of. I wouldn't be selecting KSPEC, Coral are already having KSPEC come through as part of the contract (must be a new thing because this didn't happen last time I built with them). My question is if it's worth getting another inspector on top of KSPEC that I pay out of pocket. M Y C U S T O M C O R A L B R O N T E 43 ...............Kitchen! 16 Nov 2016 https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=79581 You should check your detail drawings, it may show downpipe within brick pier. 14 14927 Ask the council if there is a chance of getting build over easement exemption. Sometimes easements are unused and 24cm is not all that much. Good luck. And yes any builder… 2 15191 Hi so sorry for the late reply. I already contacted them and they wouldn't tell me instead they tried to get me to talk to one of their home coordinators and I'm not… 2 6680 |