Hey Kate,
Look so beautiful and elegant.
How did your PCI go? Any advice for people like me who are to go to their PCI soon
Regards
Thank you! PCI is on Monday so we haven't had it just yet! Any advice to us would be great too haha.
Browse Forums Building A New House Re: The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread 7061Jun 17, 2016 2:55 pm kumargaurav83 Hey Kate, Look so beautiful and elegant. How did your PCI go? Any advice for people like me who are to go to their PCI soon Regards Thank you! PCI is on Monday so we haven't had it just yet! Any advice to us would be great too haha. http://kateandnathsblog.blogspot.com.au/ Carlisle Homes Addison 24 - Warralily, Armstrong Crk, Geelong • Colour: June 1 Tender: June 9 Contract: July 3 • Site Title: Dec 2015 • Site Start: March 1 2016 • H/Over: June/July Re: The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread 7062Jun 20, 2016 8:19 am What are the options if we are not happy with everything in the contract before signing? Has anyone here had changes made? or just signed as is and everything turned out fabulous? My Build Thread |Carlisle Homes - Matisse 33 |Auburn Facade (modified to meet developer regulations) |Ramlegh Springs 578sqm |Land Title - June 28 2016 |Site Start - August 12 2016 Re: The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread 7063Jun 20, 2016 10:50 am STAINLESS What are the options if we are not happy with everything in the contract before signing? Has anyone here had changes made? or just signed as is and everything turned out fabulous? Probably need a bit more specific here to get a response. If you are not happy you can raise it with them and get options from CH. I only signed around 4 -5 weeks after I was given the contract. Re: The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread 7064Jun 20, 2016 8:36 pm In particular, the wet area construction "alternate solition" And all the, what appears like, extra responsibilities they put on the owner to ensure there is no water damage to wet areas. My Build Thread |Carlisle Homes - Matisse 33 |Auburn Facade (modified to meet developer regulations) |Ramlegh Springs 578sqm |Land Title - June 28 2016 |Site Start - August 12 2016 Re: The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread 7065Jun 20, 2016 9:04 pm Judging from what I've read on this feed, there just like any other volume builder, and do the bare minimum ! If u go ahead with them, get an independent building inspector, worth every cent apparently. Re: The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread 7066Jun 20, 2016 9:09 pm independant inspector cant ask them to do something thats not in the contract. My Build Thread |Carlisle Homes - Matisse 33 |Auburn Facade (modified to meet developer regulations) |Ramlegh Springs 578sqm |Land Title - June 28 2016 |Site Start - August 12 2016 Re: The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread 7067Jun 21, 2016 1:29 pm Damo5 Judging from what I've read on this feed, there just like any other volume builder, and do the bare minimum ! If u go ahead with them, get an independent building inspector, worth every cent apparently. I personally highly recommend Carlisle Homes. They have been awesome the whole way through our build! Just like all things, there are pro's con's to each builder. Things sometimes go wrong and sometimes it's smooth sailing! http://kateandnathsblog.blogspot.com.au/ Carlisle Homes Addison 24 - Warralily, Armstrong Crk, Geelong • Colour: June 1 Tender: June 9 Contract: July 3 • Site Title: Dec 2015 • Site Start: March 1 2016 • H/Over: June/July Re: The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread 7068Jun 21, 2016 1:33 pm KateRG88 Things sometimes go wrong and sometimes it's smooth sailing! That they do, and like i said in another post, it's how they handle those things that matters. And so far Carlisle have been 100% cooperative with anything i've brought up and remedied anything that needed it. My Build Thread |Carlisle Homes - Matisse 33 |Auburn Facade (modified to meet developer regulations) |Ramlegh Springs 578sqm |Land Title - June 28 2016 |Site Start - August 12 2016 Re: The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread 7069Jun 21, 2016 1:39 pm STAINLESS In particular, the wet area construction "alternate solition" And all the, what appears like, extra responsibilities they put on the owner to ensure there is no water damage to wet areas. If that is your only concern than you can ask CH to waterproof the whole wet areas. It is an up sell and will cost you extra of course. It is very much getting a 10L tin of waterseal (rubber) paint, using a roller and paint all the area up. You can get it from Bunnings if you seen or done a bathroom reno before. But of course, when CH do it they will add in labour cost, management overhead and etc. Re: The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread 7070Jun 21, 2016 1:42 pm STAINLESS KateRG88 Damo5 Things sometimes go wrong and sometimes it's smooth sailing! That they do, and like i said in another post, it's how they handle those things that matters. And so far Carlisle have been 100% cooperative with anything i've brought up and remedied anything that needed it. Totally agree! With all of the variations we had post contract they never charged us that $500 fee or put up much of a fight with what we wanted to change. Plus with our PCI yesterday even though we had a few things to get fixed up our SS was still really cooperative and lovely and wrote everything down and was still confident we would be in next week. Our CLE has always been a good communicator and our colour selection specialists were really nice and helpful too. So far only good things about CH from us! http://kateandnathsblog.blogspot.com.au/ Carlisle Homes Addison 24 - Warralily, Armstrong Crk, Geelong • Colour: June 1 Tender: June 9 Contract: July 3 • Site Title: Dec 2015 • Site Start: March 1 2016 • H/Over: June/July Re: The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread 7071Jun 21, 2016 1:49 pm STAINLESS independant inspector cant ask them to do something thats not in the contract. Independent Inspection is just an "audit", they will highlight and document issues and provide high level recommendation. I think they are not in the position to enforce anything. I think the whole building standard code process is flawed. There is a building code, but builder can have alternative solution or not apply them by paying a building surveyor to do it. There is not in dependency. I thought there was a review of the relationship between builders and surveyor following the collapse of the pit at Mt Waverly and the fire at a Docklands apartment, not sure where that is at. Re: The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread 7072Jun 21, 2016 1:54 pm ericaust23 STAINLESS In particular, the wet area construction "alternate solition" And all the, what appears like, extra responsibilities they put on the owner to ensure there is no water damage to wet areas. If that is your only concern than you can ask CH to waterproof the whole wet areas. It is an up sell and will cost you extra of course. It is very much getting a 10L tin of waterseal (rubber) paint, using a roller and paint all the area up. You can get it from Bunnings if you seen or done a bathroom reno before. But of course, when CH do it they will add in labour cost, management overhead and etc. Yer i have emailed my CLE and asked for the Alternative Solution Report. But for the sake of a 10L tin, why even bother veering away from the NCC-BCA? I'm sure nobody will complain if it was just included into the base price from the start. Just worries me a bit when I have to sign something that says I must always have a shower mat on the floor. My Build Thread |Carlisle Homes - Matisse 33 |Auburn Facade (modified to meet developer regulations) |Ramlegh Springs 578sqm |Land Title - June 28 2016 |Site Start - August 12 2016 Re: The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread 7073Jun 21, 2016 2:06 pm STAINLESS ericaust23 STAINLESS In particular, the wet area construction "alternate solition" And all the, what appears like, extra responsibilities they put on the owner to ensure there is no water damage to wet areas. If that is your only concern than you can ask CH to waterproof the whole wet areas. It is an up sell and will cost you extra of course. It is very much getting a 10L tin of waterseal (rubber) paint, using a roller and paint all the area up. You can get it from Bunnings if you seen or done a bathroom reno before. But of course, when CH do it they will add in labour cost, management overhead and etc. Yer i have emailed my CLE and asked for the Alternative Solution Report. But for the sake of a 10L tin, why even bother veering away from the NCC-BCA? I'm sure nobody will complain if it was just included into the base price from the start. Just worries me a bit when I have to sign something that says I must always have a shower mat on the floor. Yeah I know 10L < $150-$200 at Bunnings. But hey it is opportunity to up sell their services I suppose, and if every builders are doing the same. Don't squeeze the golden goose ??? hahaha Same goes for tiling what the difference between laying 400x400 and 450x450 tiles costing a few $k more in labour. Re: The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread 7074Jun 28, 2016 1:47 pm HI, Thought just to introduce myself as a new Carlisler and say hellow to all. It is a very nice thread indeed. Thanks all for your valuable contribution. I am building Carrington 35 (Double Storey) Bryson Façade in Cranbourne North. Just wondering, is anybody already built or building Carrington 35 with Bryson Façade? If so are you guys happy with the House size ,orientation & façade? Also, is anybody upgrading their heater to 5 star with zoning with bigger ducted points and future provision for Ice add on? Any sort of approx. cost will be highly appreciated. I am confused about heating & cooling system and for double storey what will be the recommended combination? Many thanks. Regards Re: The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread 7075Jul 05, 2016 12:31 pm Anyone had or have Mathew Lukaczynski as their construction supervisor? Second Build, this time with Carlisle 2016, can't wait! Beckham: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=67280 Canterbury: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=81175 Re: The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread 7077Jul 07, 2016 2:04 am Hi everyone, We have been keeping quiet about our build in the Berwick area hoping things will come good but that has not happened so I think its time we report on some of the issues we have been facing with Carlisle as they were just about to present us with a ridiculously sub-standard house! I would like to know if anyone has had anywhere near the amount of issues with their build as us: 1 Unlevel concrete slab. Many areas of the overall concrete slab deviates greater than the tolerance level of 4mm over a 2meter straight edge or 10mm per room 2 Defects in frame work. Multiple areas greater than the 4mm over 2meter tolerance for straightness, out of plumb, misalignment or bow. 3 Defective (Boral - Glenfern) bricks, especially double beveled bricks laid throughout. Note: There is also a ""line"" defect in some bricks. Which looks like a vertically sliced line on the brick face. Note: We have not yet been permitted by the SS to conduct a complete and thorough examination of the brick work. We have easily noticed these defective bricks via casual glances at the walls. " 4 Several bricks in intersecting corners laid out of step to adjoining bricks. 5 Mortar joins vary excessively in width. Ranging from 3mm to 25mm. Many of which may be the result of the bevelled bricks. 6 Brick overhanging by 50mm at rear corner of Meals (WIPantry side) area. 7 Plaster work: The same areas mentioned as defective in frame report (and many more) are now plastered areas that are bowed, misaligned, not straight or out of square. Including walls, architraves, skirting & cornices. 8 Unfinished paint work. Some skirtings, architraves and even a few walls have not been painted with more than a base coat or are not yet the right colour. eg. Skirtings painted grey instead of white, or some walls are a much lighter shade of grey than most others 9 Relocated joist in lounge room ceiling damaged and never rectified as recommended by joist manufacturer 10 First floor chipboard flooring has visible gaps between flooring sheets in many areas. 11 Front Balcony: 11.1 Top posts not bearing down evenly on bottom posts or beams. 11.2 Beams are offset (skewed) from roof beams. Balcony floor is not square. Beams are different lengths. 11.3 Balustrade installed over unrepaired brick sized cavity in right side pillar. 11.4 Front balustrade posts installed out of plumb. Horizontal handrail misaligned with vertical posts. 12 Windows. 12.1 All window installed without flashing. 12.2 Many windows have excessive gaps of over 30mm between window frame and surrounding timber frame. 12.3 Some windows present with gaps that without architraves installed permits you to see straight into the house. 13 Window in WIPantry out of plumb by 7-9mm. External bricks surrounding this window are also out of plumb 14 Meals room window: 14.1 Timber framework under the window is bowed. 14.2 Internal: reveal badly damaged and warped 14.3 External: deep scratches and dent Note: Many window frames, door frames, downpipes and guttering have visible scratches and dents. 15 Timber frame of the 3 slider entertainer door in Living room/Alfresco is out of plumb on left side. Consequently aluminium slider presents as OOPlumb and rubbers are damaged at floor level. Similar issue with the Activity/Rear Balcony sliding door." 16 Most ankascrews inadequately fastened!! Can remove them by hand! 17 Insulation batts in some external wall areas not R2.5 rated as paid for. Batts appear to be half the thickness of others. Specifically noticed sections in theatre/garage wall & bed 4 wall. 18 Kitchen overhead cabinetry misaligned by 4mm with adjacent cabinets 19 Cabinetry above refrigerator not installed securely to wall. Wall is out of square. The rear right side of the cabinetry is hanging off the wall by approx 10mm 20 Studs in WIPantry and behind kitchen cabinetry have been overcut, very poorly re-nailed and inadequately re-packed. 21 WIPantry stone benchtop and cabinetry is overeaching the edge of the pantry wall when it should be flush with wall. Note: The timber wall studs are the underlying issue here. 22 Bowed walls in powder room WC 23 Bowed and 20mm out of square walls in Laundry WIL 24 Kitchen lower cabinets are meant to have a "licorice linea" shadowline 25 <2mm wide but approx 1 meter long cracks appearing in concrete in garage area 26 Cracks appearing in internal corners of plaster and skirting. 27 Downpipes installed on 11/5/2016 still not connected to drainage, causing soil erosion and pooling around slab in various locations. 28 Basin in powder room is not installed in the middle of the bench top as per plans and Carlisle showroom display. The tap is not positioned at 45 degree angle of basin circumference and is installed far too close to the tile splashback . 29 Poor finish on cedar cladding including render smeared onto cladiing and large gap between cladding and brickwork. 30 Master WIR top shelving bowed due to vertical section not sitting at same height. 31 Junction box installed way too close to downpipe outside of meals window. only 3mm gap 32 Garage roof lead flashing poorly installed with many lapping segments of varying sizes. 33 Roof tiles in valley above master WIR needs straightening. 34 Water ingress in garage damaging plaster Note: initial issue was the incompleted garage/theatre guttering valley in roof. Subsequent issue related to the safety railing on garage aiding the water ingress. 35 Master bedroom chipboard floor has 2 x circular cutouts following electrical fitouts. Insufficiently secured and the sections pivot when stepped on. 36 Tile in Master ensuite not level with metal end trim. 37 Stormwater pipe in front of garage is noticeably leaning over. Pipe has since been buried under construction site debris and bricklaying sand." 38 Master/front Balcony slider has cement sheet infill. This is not reflected in the contract drawings. We believe it should be either brick or aluminium. 39 Holes drilled in floor joists for wiring are too close (less than 300mm) to support point. 40 Excess mortar bridges brick wall cavity almost completely in many areas inspected. Most of these issues were notified to our SS at a stage where rectification work would have been simply done but we were told to "Trust" him on several occasions and it seems he has screwed us over! Some of these issues are now so far gone we do not know what solution will be presented to us as we will not accept this house as it currently stands. It is so dis-heartening to see our dream home being built with such carelessness and unprofessional standards. We have reported these to management & are currently waiting a response. I will update when we know more but I just wanted to put it out there. Sometimes getting the dream home on the cheap means cheap, rushed labour that is really not even up to Australian Building codes & standards. We are severely disappointed to date but are still hoping for a positive outcome. (Are we still in dreamland?) I would appreciate any of your comments and happy to answer any questions. CARLISLE - Milano 48 Slab pour: 21 Jan 2016 YES - a lot has gone wrong!! Lets hope they fix them all! Currently approaching completion - maybe: July 2016. Re: The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread 7078Jul 07, 2016 2:40 am melbfhb Is Carlisle liable to level out the slab in the garage - does anyone know? Our garage was one of the areas that was out of level by 7mm in a large area (BCA tolerance level is 4mm over a 2meter straight edge / level area.) I believe they have to fix it and this is an area they actually did fix for us but only recently; flooring installation stage. A self-levelling screed compound was poured over the effected area. CARLISLE - Milano 48 Slab pour: 21 Jan 2016 YES - a lot has gone wrong!! Lets hope they fix them all! Currently approaching completion - maybe: July 2016. Re: The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread 7079Jul 07, 2016 6:37 am Oh boy! My Build Thread |Carlisle Homes - Matisse 33 |Auburn Facade (modified to meet developer regulations) |Ramlegh Springs 578sqm |Land Title - June 28 2016 |Site Start - August 12 2016 0 2182 We are at the stage on our build in Kilcoy, Queensland where we need to get our fencing installed but we cant get any contact details for our neighbours to give them… 0 2797 You should check your detail drawings, it may show downpipe within brick pier. 14 8590 |