Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Hammond Rise (WA) - Content-Living Build 64Mar 03, 2013 9:39 pm My build with Content-Living in Hammond Rise Estate (WA) viewtopic.php?f=31&t=62257 Re: Hammond Rise (WA) - Content-Living Build 65Mar 04, 2013 5:20 pm Jen Building with HomeGroupWA (started as Scott Park Homes ) - Grand Wisteria Check out my Build Thread!! Time line on P1. Re: Hammond Rise (WA) - Content-Living Build 66Mar 06, 2013 12:17 am My build with Content-Living in Hammond Rise Estate (WA) viewtopic.php?f=31&t=62257 Re: Hammond Rise (WA) - Content-Living Build 70Mar 11, 2013 8:57 pm Hey Jason, Cheers, I also was weary of the main problems with laminate (echoy sound and a generally unsolid feel) But yes this stuff seems very good quality and very durable! The guy at Carpet Call said this stuff is used in shopping centres in Europe so I hope means they are very hard wearing! The smart cabler guys already sent me an invoice for the wiring so I went over to have a check before I paid and it all looks in order! I think I've run too many conduits now, looking at it now but hey in future I can really network up my house. It's all about "future proofing". No new photos today. I will probably head over tomorrow or on Wednesday. I'm surprised the Colorbond hasn't been started yet but they have brought in a bobcat and skip bin to clear up the site a bit. I'm hoping that I can get keys by the end of May, but maybe I'm being too optimistic? Quality of workmanship though has been very good so far, No complaints yet! My build with Content-Living in Hammond Rise Estate (WA) viewtopic.php?f=31&t=62257 Re: Hammond Rise (WA) - Content-Living Build 71Mar 11, 2013 9:12 pm Likemike55 The smart cabler guys already sent me an invoice for the wiring so I went over to have a check before I paid and it all looks in order! I think I've run too many conduits now, looking at it now but hey in future I can really network up my house. It's all about "future proofing". sounds like my fiance... we have 43 networking sockets in our house! future proofing is good though and apparently you can run pretty much anything through data points! we have led lights on the shelving in our pantry now... controlled by the network somehow hahah Jen Building with HomeGroupWA (started as Scott Park Homes ) - Grand Wisteria Check out my Build Thread!! Time line on P1. Re: Hammond Rise (WA) - Content-Living Build 72Mar 13, 2013 10:47 am Hi Newbie, Sorry been overseas and got back this morning. Yes I have my plans back from the builder now. I will try and put up for you later. Mike, I have appointment this Saturday for smart wiring but not sure what it all means. Are you able to tell me how much you paid and what that included? Re: Hammond Rise (WA) - Content-Living Build 73Mar 17, 2013 12:43 pm gibbo74 Hi Newbie, Sorry been overseas and got back this morning. Yes I have my plans back from the builder now. I will try and put up for you later. Mike, I have appointment this Saturday for smart wiring but not sure what it all means. Are you able to tell me how much you paid and what that included? Thanks Gibbo i figured it would be easier to show them rather than draw it out Location: Landsdale Builder: Celebrations House: Gibson Re: Hammond Rise (WA) - Content-Living Build 74Mar 18, 2013 9:39 am gibbo74 Hi Newbie, Sorry been overseas and got back this morning. Yes I have my plans back from the builder now. I will try and put up for you later. Mike, I have appointment this Saturday for smart wiring but not sure what it all means. Are you able to tell me how much you paid and what that included? Ah Didn't get a chance to read your post till today. It's probably too late but I paid around $3200 in total for my smart wiring. Breakdown was: $2000 for NBN basic package which includes 2 data/coaxial ports and 1 data point and all that equipment in the garage. $1000 for the alarm system with 3 sensors. $200 for about 5 extra conduits for running cables myself later on. I know it is a bit pricey but I wasn't in the mood of "shopping" around and just bit the bullet and went through them . Oh wow 43 network points Enelya! I guess it's better to have too many than too little. In the house I'm currently living in, we have network cables running along the floor into the rooms so I'm trying to avoid that in this house at all costs . Progress seems to have stalled again on the house The colorbond roof was booked for last week but I went to visit on Saturday and the only progress in the whole week is the gas lines being put in. They must really be having problems with the roofer contractors, the other trades have been very efficient though. Also the neighbor behind me started building 3 weeks before me and now they've overtaken me! Argh! My build with Content-Living in Hammond Rise Estate (WA) viewtopic.php?f=31&t=62257 Re: Hammond Rise (WA) - Content-Living Build 75Mar 18, 2013 7:10 pm Hi Mike, Had appt with intelligent homes on Saturday. Haven't got my quote yet but I know it's going to be very high as it was an extra $200-$300 for each tv point, around $300 for the aerial, I'd say all up around $4000 for the wiring. They are also doing a quote up for perimeter alarm as the guy said it has to wired up in the building stage. He gave me a round about figure of $3500-$4500 for that.... Came home and thought about it a bit and decided I was better off just getting the basic package and getting all the extras added myself at a much cheaper price. Today I made a couple of calls and I have found someone that can smart wire the whole lot including Antenna and extra data/tv points for $1400. Then for $700 he can put in the base security system which is the same one intelligent homes uses. He also said that can be upgraded at a later stage to add perimeter alarm I just need to pay $150 to have bigger box installed to handle the extra wiring later on. Only thing is they are not accredited so they can't do anything until after key handover which is fine by me, we are getting a lot of things done ourselves so won't be moving straight in anyway. Hope that roof goes on soon. Re: Hammond Rise (WA) - Content-Living Build 76Mar 18, 2013 7:12 pm Hi Mike, Had appt with intelligent homes on Saturday. Haven't got my quote yet but I know it's going to be very high as it was an extra $200-$300 for each tv point, around $300 for the aerial, I'd say all up around $4000 for the wiring. They are also doing a quote up for perimeter alarm as the guy said it has to wired up in the building stage. He gave me a round about figure of $3500-$4500 for that.... Came home and thought about it a bit and decided I was better off just getting the basic package and getting all the extras added myself at a much cheaper price. Today I made a couple of calls and I have found someone that can smart wire the whole lot including Antenna and extra data/tv points for $1400. Then for $700 he can put in the base security system which is the same one intelligent homes uses. He also said that can be upgraded at a later stage to add perimeter alarm I just need to pay $150 to have bigger box installed to handle the extra wiring later on. Only thing is they are not accredited so they can't do anything until after key handover which is fine by me, we are getting a lot of things done ourselves so won't be moving straight in anyway. Hope that roof goes on soon. Re: Hammond Rise (WA) - Content-Living Build 77Mar 18, 2013 10:52 pm Hey Gibbo, Yes they charge quite a lot for any wired port, think it was $160 or $180 just for a data point! Conduits are more reasonably priced, but still cheaper to do through the builder. I was happy with the service though and the guy did explain everything clearly, but yea the mark-up is just too much. They wanted I think $400 for the TV antenna but I'll do that my self (I installed the one on my parents house and it was pretty easy). Sounds like you've found a very good deal for the smart wiring and cabling, and I'll definitely call around next time for a better deal. Adding to my list of things to do myself is putting in some overhead cupboards in the kitchen and I'm also considering sealing the garage floor with some sort of penetrating sealant after reading a few threads on here! Also I'm investigating whether it's worth using those paint spray guns for internal wall painting, or is the good old fashioned rollers good enough? Must research more! My build with Content-Living in Hammond Rise Estate (WA) viewtopic.php?f=31&t=62257 Re: Hammond Rise (WA) - Content-Living Build 78Mar 19, 2013 2:40 pm gibbo74 Hi Newbie, Sorry been overseas and got back this morning. Yes I have my plans back from the builder now. I will try and put up for you later. Mike, I have appointment this Saturday for smart wiring but not sure what it all means. Are you able to tell me how much you paid and what that included? Hi Gibbo have you had a chance to post up any pictures of your plans? have my meeting with content tomorrow to finalise the master bedroom changes. if its easier you can email it to me - nothing to detailed - something similar to what you posted already of your plan. Thank you. Location: Landsdale Builder: Celebrations House: Gibson Re: Hammond Rise (WA) - Content-Living Build 80Apr 03, 2013 8:49 pm I'm really enjoying reading this and all the photos - thank you! I would be wary. Is you site demilished but nothing else done? 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