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 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

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