Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jan 02, 2013 1:23 pm : : : : : : : : : : : : 2014 | Time to move to the country 2012 | Our Build with Dale Alcock https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61943 Re: Perth NOR Build 4Jan 02, 2013 2:21 pm : : : : : : : : : : : : 2014 | Time to move to the country 2012 | Our Build with Dale Alcock https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61943 Re: Perth NOR Build 5Jan 02, 2013 2:25 pm : : : : : : : : : : : : 2014 | Time to move to the country 2012 | Our Build with Dale Alcock https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61943 Re: Perth NOR Build 6Jan 02, 2013 2:42 pm : : : : : : : : : : : : 2014 | Time to move to the country 2012 | Our Build with Dale Alcock https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61943 Re: Perth NOR Build 9Jan 02, 2013 2:58 pm : : : : : : : : : : : : 2014 | Time to move to the country 2012 | Our Build with Dale Alcock https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61943 Re: Building Perth Northern Suburbs - DAH 11Jan 03, 2013 1:22 pm Building the Riva by Dale Alcock Homes. Follow our progress here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=57075 Re: Building Perth Northern Suburbs - DAH 12Jan 03, 2013 8:35 pm Serialbuilder Can't wait to see some more pics Photos to come - the sun isn't working with me when Im on site . Must visit early in the morning I think. : : : : : : : : : : : : 2014 | Time to move to the country 2012 | Our Build with Dale Alcock https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61943 Re: Building Perth Northern Suburbs - DAH 13Jan 03, 2013 8:42 pm also looking forward to seeing more pics love the plan also a fan of being different Re: Building Perth Northern Suburbs - DAH 14Jan 03, 2013 9:39 pm Another {little} follow up of our journey to date. When we signed up DAH had a deal on with their finishing packages so we chose to get the Exposed Aggregate, we used two of the Floor covering packages for timber flooring to all areas except wet areas and we originally chose the 6 star package (insulation etc) but as standard we get 3.0R Batts and Permivac Insulation to all cavity walls so we opted out of that package and went for the Internal Wall Painting throughout. It may have cost a little more than us arranging to do it ourselves (honestly we didn't even compare it) but the thought of moving in with everything done we figure was worth it.. That and the thought of painting a house with three kids helping There are a few 'different' things in our design but we were after a different plan that suits us and not something off the plan that is the same as everyone else. We have rented a few homes and some things in those homes worked, others didn't so this home is a combination of both - a few examples being: # only one row of tiles to the kitchen # no overhead cupboards in the kitchen # a lot of storage in the laundry # freezer in the Larder # guest room for the grandis to stay in as they visit often # our kids don't use a bath so we have a larger hob-less shower in their bathroom # hobless / semi-frameless showers - argh I hate cleaning shower doors One of the reasons we chose DAH was they have DAH Central in Ossy Park ... With kids who dislike shopping the idea of everything in one place without the need of spending our weekends looking at tile shops and showrooms it was priceless to us. The Kids room with toys and a TV in DAH Central is also great! We could keep an eye on the kids watching tv and playing while we did our pre-start and colour selection. The other main reason was their standard specs - I think the clear winner was the vitreous china toilet as opposed to a plastic one! During prestart we did upgraded/deleted a few thing which I'll list as I read lots of threads with lots of things that I wouldn't have thought of.... # Roller door rather than Sectional as Hubby tinkers with cars and apparently a roller door allows for more lighting in the garage : # # Color bond Gutter Fascia & downpipes. (I would have thought this be standard spec but wasn't too much to upgrade) # Paving down the both sides of the house. With school aged kids and a hubby that works long hours again we thought it easier to just get it done. Hopefully the Landscaping from the Developer will finish the rest of the yard. # Grey mortar rather than cream. We saw the brick and mortar combo in a DAH display and liked the look of them in the Alfresco # All mirror sliders in the Master (yes, we have sliding doors in the master bedroom! we have them now and they work for us! Our consultant (sorry not sure of the abbreviation) must have thought we were mad - the original design had a lovely Dressing Room and I said No thanks! # All cupboards to drawers in the kitchen and have aluminium finger grips instead of handles # Changed the style of the Shelf in the Bathroom/Ensuite # Deleted soap holders - we never ever use ours! # Drawers to the Ensuite/Bathroom # Extra Towel Rail in the Kids Bathroom so one doesnt have to hang their towel on the door # Pull Out bin drawers in the Laundry for dirty washing (woah they had better be worth it) There may have been a few more but that's a {quick} summary. : : : : : : : : : : : : 2014 | Time to move to the country 2012 | Our Build with Dale Alcock https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61943 Re: Building Perth Northern Suburbs - DAH 15Jan 03, 2013 10:01 pm Love all the storage in our laundry. This was actually inspired by a Blog I used to follow - Super Organiser Mum. I discovered Blogs before we started building and ever since Hubby is worried about what I'll find next to paint/cover/build. I would have like a single glass door instead of the sliding door but I was over-ruled *whoops didnt delete the txt when editing* http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/beachside_/IMG_5853_zps9a0ba864.jpg http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/beachside_/IMG_5854_zps914d69f6.jpg A drawer each for the kids - hopefully this will keep things a little more organised http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/beachside_/IMG_5852_zps0d9e16f4.jpg http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/beachside_/IMG_5843_zps99327be1.jpg More of the kitchen - Many sleepless nights over this design. Originally the sink was on the island bench which I really didnt like and we our F&P Dish-drawers ALL the time so we wanted them near where we would pile plates after meals. The only things on the kitchen bench will be our Nespresso machine and Thermomix. We are old school and use a gas kettle so am loving the hotplates with the extra 'kettle spot'. http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/beachside_/IMG_5851_zpsae1c5fe9.jpg Kitchen was inspired by this one I saw on Grand Designs a long time ago http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/beachside_/075_GDS_0409_3_zpse1f8deef.jpg http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/beachside_/IMG_5848_zps8a2fd9de.jpg http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/beachside_/IMG_5847_zps2da7ea00.jpg And our favourite little extra http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/beachside_/IMG_5849_zpsad73af88.jpg Our Master bedroom faces direct west so I'm looking forward to soaking in here watching the sunset! : : : : : : : : : : : : 2014 | Time to move to the country 2012 | Our Build with Dale Alcock https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61943 Re: Building Perth Northern Suburbs with Dale Alcock Homes 16Jan 04, 2013 12:00 am Luvely Beachside. Nice choices. Your kitchen is really interesting. I didn't quite understand why you have sink and dishwasher on different sides but maybe I didn't read it properly? 3 large drawers in kids bathroom, great thinking, no fighting over the space. What a huge shower for the kids. Lucky ducks. I know what you mean about laundry drawer. I nearly had a coronary with our kitchen bin drawer and had to let the laundry one go instead Cheers, SB Re: Building Perth Northern Suburbs with Dale Alcock Homes 17Jan 04, 2013 12:06 am Love the layout! The only cupboards I have in the kitchen is under the sink and the pantry. I replaced the rest with t draws! Much more practical! I wish I had known about the bin draws, though I think it get have been one of the things I had to give up I had wanted draws in the ensuite vanity but at nearly $1000 for two sets just couldn't justify it. Re: Building Perth Northern Suburbs with Dale Alcock Homes 18Jan 04, 2013 12:11 am Did you get to see the oven at the selections centre? It's MASSIVE! Building the Riva by Dale Alcock Homes. Follow our progress here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=57075 Re: Building Perth Northern Suburbs with Dale Alcock Homes 19Jan 04, 2013 12:49 am Yes MissEm!!! We were going to upgrade to a freestanding oven ... Then we saw what came as standard!!! Very Nice indeed. : : : : : : : : : : : : 2014 | Time to move to the country 2012 | Our Build with Dale Alcock https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61943 Re: Building Perth Northern Suburbs with Dale Alcock Homes 20Jan 04, 2013 12:58 am Serialbuilder yes you read correctly. The sink is hiding in the corner and dish drawers are under the island bench - yet something else a little different. fmac Thanks! our bin drawers were expensive for what they are (well I thought so)! We'll use one to hold our rubbish bin and one for laundry. Where we rent now the bin is located almost out of the kitchen so we are hoping it will work - just a matter of getting used to it I hope. I'm almost certain it didn't cost that much to change our vanity around - ill have to have a look. : : : : : : : : : : : : 2014 | Time to move to the country 2012 | Our Build with Dale Alcock https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61943 It's crucial to check your contract and local regulations regarding late completion penalties. If your builder said the permit issuance means no more penalties, you should… 8 10709 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 8 17169 I am not sure whether Perth has its own way of doing things in regards to this. Most of Perth has class A (sandy soil), except for some areas near rivers or hills. 2 12979 |