Monday this week was our handover.
I am so exhausted with this process and just completely written off. We have started to take a few things to the house this week and doing a few external bits and pieces like concrete pathway and fencing before we move in so our little furry child can come with us once we move completely.
Appliances go in tomorrow and someone from sentinel alarms should be there to install our ducted vacuum. I think it will start to feel much more surreal once we are sleeping there but never the less, feels amazing to know its all over and that we can start enjoying our home.
Anyone else who is building, good luck with the rest of your build or the start of your build wherever in the process you may be.
I will be uploading photos, sometime after we have all of our furniture in and after we start our landscaping.
Our pool should be starting hopefully by mid to late October.
Watch this space......
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Sunday, September 16, 2018
week 34: And it still continues............
And so, the never ending process of building is still continuing.
Week 34 - did our walk through and pointed out things that need to be fixed. Extremely unhappy with the paintwork as it looks like a five year old picked up a paint brush and painted everything carelessly. Our list was the below
1. Benchtop Markings need to be buffed.
2. Bottom of the doors need to be sanded and painted.
3. All blue taped areas need to be puttied and painted or sanded and painted.
4. Final clean needs to be done
5. Tile near the stairwell needs to be fixed.
6. Tiles in the main bathroom window sill needs to be laid.
Luckily, it was nothing structural and all cosmetic stuff that needed to be fixed. Anyways, our SS said that he would have the painters back to fix all the touch ups. (this was the day after our walk through). So we decided to head over to the house after the painter had finished and check it out. Needless to say - highly disappointed again. Walked in and looked up at the ceiling to find a huge blister mark in the paint near the down light. Anyways, I don't want to start because then I won't stop.
There has been other things that have been completed on site:
1. Gas installation.
2. Air-conditioning unit installed.
Our driveway is still to be poured - is actually due to be poured today however, they stuffed this up also. It was meant to be a double car driveway and they had only formed it up for a single. Over the weekend when we went to visit, it was still single so I hope they don't stuff it up and pour as the framework is now. They should have gone there to form up before the concreter goes there today but hey, I am not a tradie what do I know right......
SIGH feels like this is never ending and that we will never be getting our keys.
Oh and as per usual, post our walk through, they were quick to send the invoice!
Won't be paying until I am completely happy with the work done on the house, end of story.
Apparently, we are set to have handover on the 24th.. but like I said, I won't be accepting until all my problems with the place are put to rest.
Week 34 - did our walk through and pointed out things that need to be fixed. Extremely unhappy with the paintwork as it looks like a five year old picked up a paint brush and painted everything carelessly. Our list was the below
1. Benchtop Markings need to be buffed.
2. Bottom of the doors need to be sanded and painted.
3. All blue taped areas need to be puttied and painted or sanded and painted.
4. Final clean needs to be done
5. Tile near the stairwell needs to be fixed.
6. Tiles in the main bathroom window sill needs to be laid.
Luckily, it was nothing structural and all cosmetic stuff that needed to be fixed. Anyways, our SS said that he would have the painters back to fix all the touch ups. (this was the day after our walk through). So we decided to head over to the house after the painter had finished and check it out. Needless to say - highly disappointed again. Walked in and looked up at the ceiling to find a huge blister mark in the paint near the down light. Anyways, I don't want to start because then I won't stop.
There has been other things that have been completed on site:
1. Gas installation.
2. Air-conditioning unit installed.
Our driveway is still to be poured - is actually due to be poured today however, they stuffed this up also. It was meant to be a double car driveway and they had only formed it up for a single. Over the weekend when we went to visit, it was still single so I hope they don't stuff it up and pour as the framework is now. They should have gone there to form up before the concreter goes there today but hey, I am not a tradie what do I know right......
SIGH feels like this is never ending and that we will never be getting our keys.
Oh and as per usual, post our walk through, they were quick to send the invoice!
Won't be paying until I am completely happy with the work done on the house, end of story.
Apparently, we are set to have handover on the 24th.. but like I said, I won't be accepting until all my problems with the place are put to rest.
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Week 33: Walkthrough Date Finalised
Our walk through date has been finalised.
Thursday 13th September @ 3.00pm (which is the end of week 34)
Whats been completed up until now:
Assuming the finishing touches like carpet etc will be done before walk through this week.
Cannot wait to go through the house with a fine tooth comb and hopefully have a date of handover soon after.
This weekend was a very busy weekend for us as we arranged all of our final things that needed to be purchased like our Fridge, our mattress and we also ended up buying a recliner for upstairs lounge room as hubby really wanted one for his SPORTS watching days at home.
We have so many things to do after handover that I am almost dizzy just thinking about it.
The list as it stands today:
Thursday 13th September @ 3.00pm (which is the end of week 34)
Whats been completed up until now:
Rails for bathrooms.- Rest of the light
switches and power points need to be covered.
Tiles in ensuite need to be fixed by tiler.Door locks.Laundry tub to go inLaundry shoot needs to be cut out.Linen & Walk in Robe shelving.- Aircon Unit.
House Clean.- Driveway.
- Carpet.
Assuming the finishing touches like carpet etc will be done before walk through this week.
Cannot wait to go through the house with a fine tooth comb and hopefully have a date of handover soon after.
This weekend was a very busy weekend for us as we arranged all of our final things that needed to be purchased like our Fridge, our mattress and we also ended up buying a recliner for upstairs lounge room as hubby really wanted one for his SPORTS watching days at home.
We have so many things to do after handover that I am almost dizzy just thinking about it.
The list as it stands today:
- Concrete for the granny flat pathway
- Kitchen in the granny flat (probably a flat pack)
- Fences for our puppy
- Landscaping
- Brick Fence to be completed from hubby
- Pool build commences
- Wardrobe for the upstairs dressing room
That's about all I can think of at the moment..
Sunday, September 2, 2018
Week 32.1: Walk through Date
FINALLY!
Supervisor called hubby to let us know that our walk through is booked in for next week on the 13th September.
Feeling: Not sure, iffy, want to trust his word but because of let downs before, kinda skeptical that this will probably change. I want to be excited...... but... I feel like I shouldn't hold my breath.
Sigh.....
Supervisor called hubby to let us know that our walk through is booked in for next week on the 13th September.
Feeling: Not sure, iffy, want to trust his word but because of let downs before, kinda skeptical that this will probably change. I want to be excited...... but... I feel like I shouldn't hold my breath.
Sigh.....
Week 32: Site clean......
So, this week don't think much happened on site as we have not been in contact with our supervisor.
Hubby went to head office and spoke to some people to check on what was happening and apparently there are a few tradies who have to go back to patch things up. Not sure why we weren't really notified but whatever, like I said I am quite over it at this stage.
So, we went passed the house to see what was going on and the only thing we were able to see was that there has been a site clean up done, the carpenter was back to patch the fronts of the doors with small wood panels (not sure what the technical term is)..... and I think that is about it.
So, trying to forget the drama's with the house, we decided to go shopping. First we started at pool furnishings, then pavers and ended up in homeart shopping for recliners cause hubby wants them upstairs. Didn't really find many that we liked besides one in Harvey Norman which was grey and nice fabric that we both liked - didn't get a photo of it.
Anyways, below are some photos we got from the pool tiles, pavers to FIREPLACES.
Yes, we are thinking of doing a fireplace after we move in. Most likely not straight away as winter has now ended. I also saw an amazing room divider that I could use in the front room to match all our furniture!
Hubby went to head office and spoke to some people to check on what was happening and apparently there are a few tradies who have to go back to patch things up. Not sure why we weren't really notified but whatever, like I said I am quite over it at this stage.
So, we went passed the house to see what was going on and the only thing we were able to see was that there has been a site clean up done, the carpenter was back to patch the fronts of the doors with small wood panels (not sure what the technical term is)..... and I think that is about it.
So, trying to forget the drama's with the house, we decided to go shopping. First we started at pool furnishings, then pavers and ended up in homeart shopping for recliners cause hubby wants them upstairs. Didn't really find many that we liked besides one in Harvey Norman which was grey and nice fabric that we both liked - didn't get a photo of it.
Anyways, below are some photos we got from the pool tiles, pavers to FIREPLACES.
Yes, we are thinking of doing a fireplace after we move in. Most likely not straight away as winter has now ended. I also saw an amazing room divider that I could use in the front room to match all our furniture!
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Week 31: Glass blocks, Pantry Shelving and Kitchen Splash back
So its WEEK 31 and there has only been three things that have been done in ONE WHOLE WEEK.
Sigh, you can imagine my frustration at this stage.
1. Glass blocks for granny flat done
2. Pantry shelving completed
3. Kitchen Splash Back in.
Still to be completed:
1. Door locks
2. Rest of the light switches and powerpoint caps need to be placed on.
3. Rails for bathrooms need to be completed.
4. Laundry tub needs to go in.
5. Laundry shoot needs to be cut out
6. Linen & Walk in robe shelving
7. Aircon Unit
8. Carpet
9. Driveway
I feel like this damn list is never ending. Realistically we should be in by now, but who knows when that will be cause our supervisor hasn't been in contact with us for almost TWO WEEKS.
Yeah I can't wait until this is over. To be honest, I am more over it than excited. It sucks.
I don't have pictures this week cause I refuse to give them free marketing this week for only doing THREE things on the list of many to be done. Almost two weeks over the contract date. Wonder what the excuse is this time.........
Sigh, you can imagine my frustration at this stage.
1. Glass blocks for granny flat done
2. Pantry shelving completed
3. Kitchen Splash Back in.
Still to be completed:
1. Door locks
2. Rest of the light switches and powerpoint caps need to be placed on.
3. Rails for bathrooms need to be completed.
4. Laundry tub needs to go in.
5. Laundry shoot needs to be cut out
6. Linen & Walk in robe shelving
7. Aircon Unit
8. Carpet
9. Driveway
I feel like this damn list is never ending. Realistically we should be in by now, but who knows when that will be cause our supervisor hasn't been in contact with us for almost TWO WEEKS.
Yeah I can't wait until this is over. To be honest, I am more over it than excited. It sucks.
I don't have pictures this week cause I refuse to give them free marketing this week for only doing THREE things on the list of many to be done. Almost two weeks over the contract date. Wonder what the excuse is this time.........
Sunday, August 19, 2018
Week 30: Garage Door, Water unit and Glass Blocks
This week we are 100% through contract time. The builder says they always allow 3 weeks after contract date for public holidays, wind days and rain days. Whatever. Just cannot wait for this to end so we can move in!
Anyways, this week saw the completion of the below:
- Garage Door
- Painting
- Water Unit
- Glass Blocks for Granny Flat (somewhat). So this is a little bit of a tricky one, they went to put the glass blocks in and found it didn't fit so, they left it as is. No word from Supervisor....... nothing.
Cannot wait for this to end!
So hopefully the following week will see the below completed:
- Rails for bathrooms
- Door Locks
- Laundry Tub
- Laundry Shoot Cut out
- Linen/Pantry and Wardrobe Shelving
- Splashback
- Driveway
- Carpet
SS says handover by next week but I don't see how!?
Also another issue, we thought we selected white for the cladding............ to match the garage door...... guess I'll have to double check the paperwork.
Anyways, this week saw the completion of the below:
- Garage Door
- Painting
- Water Unit
- Glass Blocks for Granny Flat (somewhat). So this is a little bit of a tricky one, they went to put the glass blocks in and found it didn't fit so, they left it as is. No word from Supervisor....... nothing.
Cannot wait for this to end!
So hopefully the following week will see the below completed:
- Rails for bathrooms
- Door Locks
- Laundry Tub
- Laundry Shoot Cut out
- Linen/Pantry and Wardrobe Shelving
- Splashback
- Driveway
- Carpet
SS says handover by next week but I don't see how!?
Also another issue, we thought we selected white for the cladding............ to match the garage door...... guess I'll have to double check the paperwork.
Monday, August 13, 2018
Week 29: Shower Screens, Mirrors, Alarm & Main Floor Tiling
Week 29 saw most things being done which was kinda taking ages to do.
The below are what has been completed:
- Shower Screens
- Mirrors
- Alarm System
- Ducted Vacuum Fit out
- Patching for Final Coat of Paint
- Main floor tiling
- Alfresco Tiling done
- Feature Tiling done
Still to be completed:
- Rails for Bathrooms
- Door Locks
- Garage Door
- Laundry tub to go in
- Laundry shoot still to be cut out
- Electrical - some light switches still need to be done
- Shelving in pantry/linen/wardrobes
- Final coat of Paint
- Glass blocks in Granny Flat
- Carpet
- Driveway
- Kitchen Splash back
I feel like there is still so much to do!
Contacted our SS today and he said he has started our handover procedure and will contact us as soon as he knows of a handover date. As per usual.... not wanting to commit to a date.
Below are some photos!
The below are what has been completed:
- Shower Screens
- Mirrors
- Alarm System
- Ducted Vacuum Fit out
- Patching for Final Coat of Paint
- Main floor tiling
- Alfresco Tiling done
- Feature Tiling done
Still to be completed:
- Rails for Bathrooms
- Door Locks
- Garage Door
- Laundry tub to go in
- Laundry shoot still to be cut out
- Electrical - some light switches still need to be done
- Shelving in pantry/linen/wardrobes
- Final coat of Paint
- Glass blocks in Granny Flat
- Carpet
- Driveway
- Kitchen Splash back
I feel like there is still so much to do!
Contacted our SS today and he said he has started our handover procedure and will contact us as soon as he knows of a handover date. As per usual.... not wanting to commit to a date.
Below are some photos!
Upstairs Main Shower
Alfresco
Leisure Tiling
Alfresco
Porch
Alfresco Tiles & Feature
Ensuite Shower
Ensuite
Upstairs Main Bath
Porch Feature Tiles
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Week 28.1: Photo's & Updates
Update on what still needs to be completed:
1. Shower screens
2. Bathroom Rails
3. Door Locks
4. Garage Door
5. Mirrors
6. Laundry Tub
7. Laundry shoot needs to be cut out
8. Finish off Electrical (Power Point fittings etc)
9. Alarm System
10. Ducted Vacuum hole cutouts
11. Pantry Shelving
12. WIR Shelving
13. Driveway
14. Kitchen Splashback
15. Final Coat of paint
16. Main Floor Tiling
17. Second Floor & Stairs Carpet
I feel like there's really not much to be done and yet WH wants to have handover in 4 weeks. Just seems like a heck of a long time. Not looking good. We probably won't be able to be in the house by my birthday and even after handover, we will still have SO much to do!
This list below reflects our plans post handover:
1. Concrete around the house to create a path all the way around.
2. Need to get plans made for the pool we want to build ASAP.
3. Once these plans are through, dig and fill with concrete.
4. Pave the area around the pool.
5. Fencing
6. Small veggie patch
7. Flower garden at the front near the three windows.
8. Pebble the front instead of grass.
9. Vertical flower garden near the alfresco area
10. Build a shed for tools etc.
I feel like this list is really never going to end. Seems futile to resist the challenges we are going to face at this point. Not to mention how much money it's going to cost. Mood: Bleh
Anyway here are some photo's
1. Shower screens
2. Bathroom Rails
3. Door Locks
4. Garage Door
5. Mirrors
6. Laundry Tub
7. Laundry shoot needs to be cut out
8. Finish off Electrical (Power Point fittings etc)
9. Alarm System
10. Ducted Vacuum hole cutouts
11. Pantry Shelving
12. WIR Shelving
13. Driveway
14. Kitchen Splashback
15. Final Coat of paint
16. Main Floor Tiling
17. Second Floor & Stairs Carpet
This list below reflects our plans post handover:
1. Concrete around the house to create a path all the way around.
2. Need to get plans made for the pool we want to build ASAP.
3. Once these plans are through, dig and fill with concrete.
4. Pave the area around the pool.
5. Fencing
6. Small veggie patch
7. Flower garden at the front near the three windows.
8. Pebble the front instead of grass.
9. Vertical flower garden near the alfresco area
10. Build a shed for tools etc.
I feel like this list is really never going to end. Seems futile to resist the challenges we are going to face at this point. Not to mention how much money it's going to cost. Mood: Bleh
Anyway here are some photo's
Shower in the laundry
Where the Laundry Tub will be
Powerpoint in Laundry
Powder Room
Powder Room Toilet
Under Stairs
Ensuite Double Vanity
Ensuite Toilet
Ensuite Shower
Main Bath Vanity
Upstairs Main toilet
Upstairs Main Shower
Upstairs Main Bath
Rangehood
Friday, August 3, 2018
Week 28: Baths and Toilets
This week has seen our baths and toilets gone in, upstairs floors have been sanded for carpet..
So far that is what the house stands at. Oh and I believe the garage door will be going on as well.
Also should mention, the glass blocks that are meant to be going in the granny flat bathroom; we have ANOTHER issue. Hubby has to go back and make the opening bigger because oh what do you know, wrong measurements were given to him. There comes a point during your build that when you get these types of news, all you can do is just laugh.
SS called us and said walk through with THEIR boss will happen smack bang on week 30.
This is whats in store for us
Week 29: Locks on doors and other small stuff to happen
Week 30: Main floor tiling and carpet (Walk through with Wisdom SS's boss)
OVER TIMELINE
Week 31: Anything that needs to be fixed up will be done this week as per boss's advise.
Week 32: Our walk through.
Week 33: Hopefully Handover.
Lets see how things progress.
Not too happy about going overtime but whatever, at this point I am just not feeling it anymore. So disappointing cause this is meant to be something everyone should look forward to.
WELL NO, not anymore. So exhausted of the whole process and emotional roller coaster.
Anyway, hopefully it will get better and things will just flow from here. Don't want to give myself false hope but hey, if you don't have hope, what do you have right?
So far that is what the house stands at. Oh and I believe the garage door will be going on as well.
Also should mention, the glass blocks that are meant to be going in the granny flat bathroom; we have ANOTHER issue. Hubby has to go back and make the opening bigger because oh what do you know, wrong measurements were given to him. There comes a point during your build that when you get these types of news, all you can do is just laugh.
SS called us and said walk through with THEIR boss will happen smack bang on week 30.
This is whats in store for us
Week 29: Locks on doors and other small stuff to happen
Week 30: Main floor tiling and carpet (Walk through with Wisdom SS's boss)
OVER TIMELINE
Week 31: Anything that needs to be fixed up will be done this week as per boss's advise.
Week 32: Our walk through.
Week 33: Hopefully Handover.
Lets see how things progress.
Not too happy about going overtime but whatever, at this point I am just not feeling it anymore. So disappointing cause this is meant to be something everyone should look forward to.
WELL NO, not anymore. So exhausted of the whole process and emotional roller coaster.
Anyway, hopefully it will get better and things will just flow from here. Don't want to give myself false hope but hey, if you don't have hope, what do you have right?
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Week 27: Not much was done
Yep, one whole week went passed and not much else was done.
I think the painter went back to do a few things but other than that, we had the promise of shower screens and tapware but nothing..........
So very unfortunate.
I think the painter went back to do a few things but other than that, we had the promise of shower screens and tapware but nothing..........
So very unfortunate.
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Shopping: Washer/Dryer, TV and Microwave
So, this weekend hubby and I went out shopping for a fridge. Unfortunately we bought many other things besides the fridge. Isn't that just always the case?
All things were from Bing Lee as they have good prices and warranties. They also had a promotion with a gift card which ended Sunday so we spent hours upon hours reading reviews of different things and finally came to an agreement and bought everything (besides the fridge we went out for) all in one go.
Below are our selections:
Electrolux Washer/Dryer
EWW14013
Price: $1,470.00
Now I know there's so much stigma that is applied to the washer/dryer combos however I really think after reading some reviews online that it could potentially be the best washer we have had as long as we know how to use it with its proper functions. We got an added 4 Year Warranty for this machine at $199.00
The next Item I'd like to talk about is the TV we purchased.
We didn't want a MASSIVE TV, so we went with a 65" LG Super UHD HDR Smart TV.
Model: 65UK7550PTA
Price: $2595.00
Added 4 Year Warranty $319.00
and now our microwave. This was a whim purchase as we weren't planning to purchase a microwave however it was done because we needed a new one. This is a LG 25L S/S Smart inverter 1100W
Model: MS2596OS
Price: $199.00
Added 2 Year Warranty: $30.00
I think considering all that we got, we got an okay price but probably splurged a little on the washer/dryer.
Now all that is left is to purchase a fridge... which was our original intent this weekend.
All things were from Bing Lee as they have good prices and warranties. They also had a promotion with a gift card which ended Sunday so we spent hours upon hours reading reviews of different things and finally came to an agreement and bought everything (besides the fridge we went out for) all in one go.
Below are our selections:
Electrolux Washer/Dryer
EWW14013
Price: $1,470.00
Now I know there's so much stigma that is applied to the washer/dryer combos however I really think after reading some reviews online that it could potentially be the best washer we have had as long as we know how to use it with its proper functions. We got an added 4 Year Warranty for this machine at $199.00
The next Item I'd like to talk about is the TV we purchased.
We didn't want a MASSIVE TV, so we went with a 65" LG Super UHD HDR Smart TV.
Model: 65UK7550PTA
Price: $2595.00
Added 4 Year Warranty $319.00
and now our microwave. This was a whim purchase as we weren't planning to purchase a microwave however it was done because we needed a new one. This is a LG 25L S/S Smart inverter 1100W
Model: MS2596OS
Price: $199.00
Added 2 Year Warranty: $30.00
I think considering all that we got, we got an okay price but probably splurged a little on the washer/dryer.
Now all that is left is to purchase a fridge... which was our original intent this weekend.
Week 26.1 - Bathrooms Completed & Other Bits
End of week 26 saw the below all being completed or started:
Also, more good news is that our SS called and said we may be able to have walk through in 4 weeks!
-
Wall tiles
complete.
-
Benchtops in
for the kitchen.
-
Painting
started
-
Niches done
with mosaics
-
Benchtops in
bathroom complete
-
Sinks on in
the bathroom
-
Kitchen sink
went in
-
Painting started
-
Cupboard
doors painted
-
Window
architraves painted
-
Stairwell
gypbrocked
-
Mosaic tiles
in bathroom complete
-
Air vent
cutouts done
-
Power point
cutouts done
We are beyond excited at this point. Cannot believe this is actually happening and that we may be in our brand new home next month!
Some photos below :)
Shower Niche Mosaic Tiles
Vanity tops and sink
ensuite Shower
Ensuite Vanity
Air vent cutouts
Leisure Room Electrical Cutout
Kitchen Sink
Kitchen Benchtops
Powder Room
Laundry
Single Toilet Upstairs
Main Bath Upstairs Shower
Monday, July 16, 2018
Beacon Lighting Update
So, on my last post I stated that we had chose our lighting. I decided to upload some photos of what we had chosen just so I can look back at these posts when it is all done and remember all the steps it took to get there!
Firstly, our dining room will have three pendants all the same on a white bar from Beacon as per below.
There will be the below pendants hanging on this bar all the same length.
Light for the stairwell:
All the bulbs will be the same as the below as we wanted to keep it uniform and structured.
Next is our alfresco light/fan :)
I am so excited to see all our selections come together!
Not long to go now for us and it is just so hard to concentrate on anything else when I know that we could be moving so soon. I have a little bit of anxiety packing all my stuff though I must say. Especially all my products and makeup - eeeeeeeeeek.
Firstly, our dining room will have three pendants all the same on a white bar from Beacon as per below.
I am so excited to see all our selections come together!
Not long to go now for us and it is just so hard to concentrate on anything else when I know that we could be moving so soon. I have a little bit of anxiety packing all my stuff though I must say. Especially all my products and makeup - eeeeeeeeeek.
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