Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast 51Apr 10, 2023 2:58 pm dandaman21 AFALDT Construction Day 50-54 (Week 32): 16-18, 20-21 March 2023 Scaffolding has been erected for the cladding to go up, with cladding finally going up yesterday near the Front Door. We chose an upgrade over the standard Weathertex options the builder had, instead going with the Classic Smooth 200, this was about $5K extra. Roof still not finished off, not sure when they are due back for that. I spoke to YourBuildingInspector again to get some clarity on how defects should be handled, as the Frame Stage report neither included specific photos of the defects they raised, nor specifically mentioned which part of the standards the work was not compliant to. After some back and forth they agreed that for an additional charge (~$100) they could provide this additional detail in future reports. I am keen to hear what others experience has been, and whether it is expected to have to ask for this level of detail. I feel that without this information, I have no way to confirm that the builder has indeed rectified the work (or that they actually knew what work needed to be rectified). Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Just on your building inspectors claims, we have had two inspections so far, both have been very detailed, with photos of the defects (they also mark them onsite with paint), explanations, and excerpts of the relevant codes/practices etc. Most have also advised how they need to be rectified. Seems bizarre that they are trying to charge you extra for what from my research nearly all private inspectors include anyway? If it's any use, we're using Allinspect in Brisbane - their sample reports on their website give a good indication of the info they include. Thanks dandaman21 good feedback. Amusingly after wrangling them to provide the additional details in the next stage inspection, the inspector has since resigned, and they are not taking on new work until they are able to recruit a replacement. I have since reached out to some new inspectors, and the two that replied have indicated that they do provide this additional detail (noting they are both about the same price as the old one when you include the additional $100 they were going to charge me). Re: Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast 52Apr 11, 2023 5:20 pm I find it bizarre that you inspector was not providing defect photos and was trying to charge you extra for that. Not many builders will agree to fix a defect unless there is a photo provided as an evidence. Definitely look for someone else. Re: Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast 53Apr 13, 2023 6:20 pm Construction Day 59-65 (Week 35): 3-6, 11-13 April 2023 Cladding is now almost done, perhaps 1 or 2 more days on the Alfresco and First Floor. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Builder was saying this part of the Alfresco should be gyprock (the half built section) and not cladding, so I'll get on to them about that. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Electrician has been out to start roughing in some wiring. Apparently they are ahead of schedule and had some spare time, so they are out early. We did a walkthrough on Wednesday and adjusted a few items, but no major dramas. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Neighbour sold their house a few weeks ago and new neighbours want a colourbond fence in. We've agreed to go halves ($4K), it is in Woodland Grey and is almost done, perhaps another day or two of work. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Builder says the flooring will be arriving next week to acclimatise, and needs to go in before the plumbers and electrician can start. Re: Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast 54Apr 19, 2023 5:59 pm Construction Day 66-69 (Week 36): 14, 17-19 April 2023 Cladding and eaves are now almost complete. Electrician has continued to rough in the wiring. Some of the remaining window and stacker door pieces have been installed. 'Enclose' stage invoice has been sent through, and I've booked in a new Independent Building Inspector (Coastal Home & Building Inspections) to do the inspection next Friday (28 April). New fence is completed, just waiting to receive the invoice. I think it looks pretty good, and the Woodland Grey blends in well. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Hardwood flooring arrived today, and looks like they've been busy distributing the wood to the rooms to acclimatise. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast 55Apr 21, 2023 8:58 pm Interesting they have put that floor in prior to gyprock. It's an extremely messy trade, I'm guessing they will have to cover it entirely? Re: Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast 56Apr 21, 2023 10:07 pm Hi theownerbuilder, I can only pass on what the builder has told me. The hardwood flooring is acclimatising for 1-2 weeks, and once ready, will be fully laid throughout the house. After this the electrical and plumbing will be completed, and after that the plasterboard / gyprock can go in (including where we have asked for sound-proof insulation for certain rooms). Re: Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast 57Apr 22, 2023 6:16 am Hey Mate, great to see your progress. "Coastal Home Inspections" triggered something in my mind, so I did some digging, this was the guy recommended to me from a guy at work who used him for their build. He was extremely happy with him, unfortunately he wouldn't travel down to us, but I think you'll have a much better experience with him. Just to give you some reassurance! Re: Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast 58Apr 22, 2023 9:27 am Thanks Dandaman21, it certainly is hard finding tradies who are available for work, in your area, with good reviews and a reasonable price! Coastal are a bit on the pricey side, but not a lot of choice, and their reviews are very good. Inspection is booked in for Friday 28 April, will see how we go. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast 59May 05, 2023 7:06 pm Construction day 74 (Week 38 ) : 5 May 2023 A slow few weeks. Builder says the hardwood flooring will be ready to start laying next week. Independent Building inspector has been delayed, as the site is not safe with the wood layed out, and the builder / inspector forgot to discuss it. Windows and stacker doors all installed, but still need to be adjusted. Sofit eaves installed. Electrical rough in seems to be done, waiting for walkthrough once the floors are laid. Downpipes mostly installed now, but not connected to the water tanks yet. Electrician wired in some new lights and powerpoints under the house, for future workshop / studio. Some eaves still to be completed (Master balcony, Front entrance). Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Builder says the scaffolding will be taken down over the next couple of days. It appears the painter has finished the undercoat, so not sure how he'll finish it off? Perhaps he's fully finished already on those sections where scaffolding is required? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ We've engaged AAA Design & Engineering (same as did the house engineering) to do engineering for the front yard retaining wall against the house, so that we can level the yard same as the ground floor level. We need engineering as the retaining wall is within 1.5m of the house and at one part is more than 1m high. Disappointingly after advising on a 10 day lead time, it's now been 5 weeks and the work is not yet done. No explanation given for the delays. Disappointingly our mower was stolen from underneath the house. Looks like the steel cable lock was cut through with an angle grinder. Nothing else appears to have been taken. Very weird, as not visible from the street, and can't be used without the batteries and key which weren't there. Neighbours didn't hear or see anything. Reported it to the police. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast 60May 19, 2023 8:32 pm Construction day 78 (Week 40) : 19 May 2023 Scaffolding all removed now. Exterior painting has been fully completed on much of the house (First Floor, and rear of Ground Floor). AAA Design finally sent through the engineering for the retaining walls, but it is way off what we were expecting, so will need to change plans (they wanted 1.35m wide footing for 1m high walls, and 1.85m wide footing for 1.5m high walls). Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Hardwood timber floors (spotted gum) were deemed ready to lay on 10 May, and a new carpenter gang on-site to start the work with instructions from the 'lead' carpenter for the builder. Slow work over the next few days, and apparently on 16 May the builder had decided they were not working out well enough and finished up with them. The builder's main carpenter gang back on site today, 19 May. Overall about 25% of First Floor flooring laid, and about 25% of Ground Floor. At the rate the new gang is going, perhaps 5-6 days of work remaining. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ducting for the Ground Floor exhaust fans is in, $500 each (not including the exhaust fan)! You can see where they exit in the second photo. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Interior Designer (Tahn Interiors) was out today for the first of two site visits. Wife has engaged her to do Living + Master suite furniture and soft furnishings, and she has previously done the exterior colours. Picked our 'modern' white hamptons (picket) fence. https://www.islandthatch.com.au/pvc-fencing/. Ours will be 1200mm high, not the 1800mm high shown. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Independent Building Inspector deferred again, as flooring not ready. Next update once the flooring is finished. 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