Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building @ Harcrest, Wantirna South 147Jul 12, 2011 10:28 am Tramsok Building Montana 27 with Carlisle Homes @ Harcrest 23/10/11 Land Ballot 05/12/10 Deposit 27/07/11 Contract 20/08/11 Site Start 13/09/11 Slab 22/09/11 Frame complete 13/10/11 Lock-up 25/11/11 PCI Re: Building @ Harcrest, Wantirna South 154Jul 12, 2011 11:50 am Thanks - that's what I figured. I think cost aside, doing it myself means I get to choose the type of tank I want, the colour, the design etc. without having to just accept what the builder provides in his price. There's a tank guy not too far from where I live and I might pay him a visit. People do install these things in existing homes as well so its just a matter of weighing up the cost/convenience of both options... thanks again for the responses..much appreciated. Re: Building @ Harcrest, Wantirna South 155Jul 13, 2011 3:50 pm Hi, Does anyone the location of their front tap? Not sure if that is decided on by the council or Mirvac? The builder seems to think that the council will determine the location. Just reading other forums where the tap has been placed in front of a driveway or entrance to the front door, this preventing decking being done in some other estates. It costs 2K to move the tap once it is installed, want to make sure that doesn't happen on our block. Does anyone know and who would be responsibile for determining its location? I've e-mail Mirvac, just waiting for a response Tramsok Tramsok Building Montana 27 with Carlisle Homes @ Harcrest 23/10/11 Land Ballot 05/12/10 Deposit 27/07/11 Contract 20/08/11 Site Start 13/09/11 Slab 22/09/11 Frame complete 13/10/11 Lock-up 25/11/11 PCI Re: Building @ Harcrest, Wantirna South 156Jul 16, 2011 6:47 pm Hi Tramsok, Generally the relevant water authority (South East Water or Yarra Valley Water?) will determine the location of the front tap/meter and I would almost guarantee it will be in a place that annoys you. There is not much you or your builder can do to avoid this as I think both do the connection themselves. Re: Building @ Harcrest, Wantirna South 157Jul 18, 2011 9:34 pm Thanks ralbubs, yeah it seems South East Water determine the tap location. Has anyone thought about their letter box yet? I know Mirvac again have strict guidelines on the type, design and style of letter box you can get. If anyone has got any links or done any research on letter boxes, be great to share! Tramsok Building Montana 27 with Carlisle Homes @ Harcrest 23/10/11 Land Ballot 05/12/10 Deposit 27/07/11 Contract 20/08/11 Site Start 13/09/11 Slab 22/09/11 Frame complete 13/10/11 Lock-up 25/11/11 PCI Re: Building @ Harcrest, Wantirna South 158Jul 20, 2011 5:47 pm Hi All, Anybody has there plans approved by Mirvac and got planning permission from Mirvac or Council to start building? We are nearly there, my builder tells me there is an issue or delay in Mirvac giving out planning permission, hence may not be able to start in July. You can many different design letter boxes from Bunnings and other hardware shops, best to have a look online. Gren Re: Building @ Harcrest, Wantirna South 159Jul 22, 2011 7:55 pm I see there's a Mirvac house & land package for sale at Harcrest at $899,000 http://www.domain.com.au/Property/For-S ... 2009126941 Re: Building @ Harcrest, Wantirna South 160Jul 24, 2011 1:04 pm Hi all, Our soil classification just came back as 'P' which means our site costs will increase substantially I'm trying to get hold of the soil reports as done by the builder as the reports provided by Mirvac recommends we can use a modified M Slab or H1 slab. I'm not an engineer but I'm keen to hear if anyone is getting similar results from their builders. We're on Cerise Street and I'm hoping to hear from other residents with lots on this street. Adam Baines Grad Cert Bldg Surv / Grad Dip Bldg Surv / MSAAPA Accredited Building Professional APB20210035 Builders Lic 183023 Pest Control Lic 84868 Ph 0412202336 PO… 3 47790 Well these guys are not looking good... I sent them a written enquiry last week and they have not yet replied. If they cannot respond to a simple… 4 11162 Keen to hear from people in the area who have got KDRB done on whom they got the build from? Looking for recommendations. Thanks 0 21845 |