Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building the NBG Ellington 25E - Lock up 107Sep 28, 2009 8:00 pm I haven't posted anything in a while because sadly again dont have much progress to report. builder was on holiday for the last two weeks and it looks like all the tradies thought it would be a good time for them take a break aswell. There were some things that were due to be finished by end of last week but nothing has been done. Husband went past this morning and found the builder there noting down what needs to be done, and discovered some bad news, looks like our house has been subjected to copper theft, and done in a really cruel way. They've gone around snipping pieces here and there, builder is sure it's copper theft. So now all the electrical work needs to be looked at again! We are still due to have the plaster done by the end of this week. Bricks were cleaned today finally, and plaster arrived later in the day so im hoping the electrician can come fix the electrical wiring tomorrow so that plaster can start on Wednesday. Re: Building the NBG Ellington 25E - Subjected to copper theft 108Sep 28, 2009 8:11 pm That's horrible Abbey and you are really some luck to turn around things. I hate to say this but in a couple of years you will remember this time and have a giggle but it is certainly not funny now. My thoughts are with you and fingers crossed for a turn around soon. Harribeka Re: Building the NBG Ellington 25E - Subjected to copper theft 109Sep 29, 2009 10:52 am I am sorry to hear that Abbey... the people responsible are just horrid. Unfortunately, such thefts occur frequently during building. Try and not to worry too much about it, as these things are factored into their margins. But good to hear that your builder is on top of it. He will be sure to keep an eye out for any faults. Re: Building the NBG Ellington 25E - Subjected to copper theft 110Oct 15, 2009 9:45 pm I have alot to update since my last post, its been hard to get time to upload some photos, but i will try to get some posted up over the next couple of days. Our build finally feels like its all systems go, it has to with only 6 weeks left for the contract date!!! After the destruction of all the electrical wiring, theres been someone on site almost everyday including weekends doing work on the house, and it certainly looks a lot different for only 2 weeks of work. - the electrical wiring had to be done all over again - ducted vaccum piping got installed - Alarm wiring went in - Plumber cam back to fix some tap placements - Gas pipe damaged along with the electrical had to be fixed - Plaster arrived and was put up in just 1 day! four blokes arrived very early on a sunday morning and worked until 7.30pm and were completely done, was very impressed - The entire plaster job was completed in 3 days. cornices started right after that and were also done in 2 days. - Downpipes installed - Mouldings are the front windows done - bathtub and laundry trough delivered Carpenter is due to come in on Monday to start fixing which is meant to take only a week according to the builder, so getting excited about seeing all the cupboards etc going in. Painting is due to start the following week. So plenty of action finally which we are very pleased about, it finally feels possible that we can get the keys on time hopefully if they keep working at this pace. Will definitely post some photos up soon Re: Building the NBG Ellington 25E - Plaster & cornices done 111Oct 16, 2009 10:08 pm Well here are the pics finally. Went past today and was pleasantly surprised to see that all the cabinetry was installed Theatre room: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Master bedroom (Left door leads to ensuite, right door lead to WIR): Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Downpipes: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Looking into master bedroom: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Sitting room: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ensuite: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Theatre room fitout: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Building the NBG Ellington 25E - Pics of kitchen & plaster 116Oct 19, 2009 11:26 am Wow Abbey, Looking absolutely fantastic. With the cabinetry in...it feels like home! So glad to hear that the copper theft hasn't hindered the progress much. Don't you just love it when the builder picks up speed when things go wrong to make up for lost time...it almost feels like you're in a fast moving train cause every visit you make to the house, you see something new Our final leg i.e. lockup to fixing & to PCI was under 6 weeks (double storey). I am sure yours will be done prior to that if your builder continues with the excellent progress speed. Re: Building the NBG Ellington 25E - Pics of kitchen & plaster 117Oct 19, 2009 1:44 pm Hi Abbey, The pics are great and your house is coming together nicely Your ensuite vanity colour looks very similar to what we used in our kitchen. Were you able to pick different colour cupboards for the kitchen or did you have to pay extra to do so? Can't wait to see more unfold, especially the red splashback (that I desperately wished we went for now ) Re: Building the NBG Ellington 25E - Pics of kitchen & plaster 118Oct 21, 2009 8:58 pm mundie mansion Hi Abbey, The pics are great and your house is coming together nicely Your ensuite vanity colour looks very similar to what we used in our kitchen. Were you able to pick different colour cupboards for the kitchen or did you have to pay extra to do so? Can't wait to see more unfold, especially the red splashback (that I desperately wished we went for now ) Thanks mundie mansion the ensuite and bathroom vanity colour is shadow, it does look very similar to yours, do you still remember the colour you picked? We didn't have to pay extra for the two colours which was good. The colour we chose was quite dark and theres quite a bit of cupboards in that space so we thought if we put a lighter colour on the top it would lighten it up a bit and of course show the capsicum red once it goes in, i can't wait to see it all come together. Your kitchen looks fantastic though, you have nothing to be sad about blessedpeople Wow Abbey, Looking absolutely fantastic. With the cabinetry in...it feels like home! So glad to hear that the copper theft hasn't hindered the progress much. Don't you just love it when the builder picks up speed when things go wrong to make up for lost time...it almost feels like you're in a fast moving train cause every visit you make to the house, you see something new Our final leg i.e. lockup to fixing & to PCI was under 6 weeks (double storey). I am sure yours will be done prior to that if your builder continues with the excellent progress speed. 6 weeks for a double storey!!! wow you've definitely made me feel more positive about getting this house on time now, its hard to believe that the house could be ours in just 5 weeks!. Last week it definitely felt like we were riding a fast moving train, it was quiet for 3 days, called the builder yesterday and was dissappointed to hear that no one would be coming until friday or monday next week. I drove past anyway this morning and to my surprise the carpenter was actually there! he had already done quite a bit of work and he said all he needs is 3 to 4 days for all his work to be done. Re: Building the NBG Ellington 25E - Pics of kitchen & plaster 119Oct 22, 2009 9:37 am Abbey, you're really on a roll. Our builder really picked up the pace towards the end as he was already clocking in penalty payments Can you believe that the inside of our home was done under 6 weeks while the external (which is usually the quicker part) took over 9 months ? But you know something, once you're in your home, its all worth. Every evening, as I drive into our garage, I am still in awe...the house is just gorgeous. Still can't believe it is ours. Soon you'll be enjoying that same feeling Re: Building the NBG Ellington 25E - Pics of kitchen & plast 120May 09, 2011 1:38 pm We are building the Ellington too. Do you have updated photos as you would be in now I hope. 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