The work seems to be going pretty slow of late and we have now almost reached the 22 week mark, which btw was the time that M&M and Andy had handover of their Cremorne41. We have been told that we should have handover in around four weeks which means that PCI (Practical Completion Inspection) will be in three weeks. Need to get onto 'K' to book him for the inspection too!
They have now added the door knobs to all the doors and cupboards. All std fittings but none the less all very nice looking. Here is a pic of the cupboard knobs.
And here is a pic of the door handles.
They had also installed the roller door to the rear of the garage and the sectional overhead door to the front, but due to the crappy Melbourne weather I hadn't been able to get any photos, so here they are. Both are in 'paperbark' colour.
Here is a current shot of the house as it stands. We're still waiting for the coloured render to be applied to the balcony. I also can't wait for the Bobcat to come in and clean up all the mess! It should be interesting to see what the ground levels will be left like too, in terms of the landscaping. We were told they would create flat areas alongside the house, as part of the site costs, due to the slope of the land. May need to remind 'F' of this ;-)
Our shower screens have also been installed along with the mirrors for both the ensuite and bathroom. At the time of publishing this post they had also the day before, replaced the vanity basins in the ensuite (finally) to the correct ones. They had to install 'another' new bench top as the hole sizes were different. The old one now taking pride and place on top of the scrap heap out the front.
All the heating and cooling ducts have been added and once again no pics as yet as they were only installed yesterday. The tilers still need to come back and finish off the grouting and a few tiles in both the kitchen and bathrooms, and the painters need to do a fair bit off touching up and finish repainting the rumpus room where they pulled down the adjoining family room wall and bulkhead.
***LATE BREAKING NEWS***
Got a phone call from 'F' two days ago advising us that the tinted mirror splashback which we had been told could no longer be provided, had been INSTALLED!! What the (insert expletive - sounds like duck)!
He said it was news to him, as he had been advised that they would not be producing that version anymore due to maintenance issues and hence why we had to source our own (see previous posts). 'F' asked us to go round and check it out and make sure we were happy with it so that they could continue with the tiling of the originally selected tiles for the alcove bench. We popped over and checked it out and it looks great. Originally, when we decided to source our own mirrored splashback, we told 'H' to advise 'F' (who was away sick) to proceed with the original tiles for the alcove as they would match anyway. Seems that once again the the PD communication train failed to meet its destination. Come on people, communication in a business like this is so vital and we have had so many issues as a result which has really marred the experience.
As yet we don't have any photos of the splashback but rest assured they will be in the next post.
9 comments:
Wow, I can't believe where you are at! You are nearly there! Bathrooms look great, pleased that they finally got the right basins in for you. Thanks for the pics. Love looking at them. I actually really like the standard door handles and looks like we may have the same set up as you - knobs on linen and robes and lever everywhere else. Looking good guys, roll on the PCI!! Oh, and what a nice surprise for you both re the splashback but shame that you had to do to so much trouble trying to source your own. Grrrr!
Hi guys :)
It's looking great - Great news about the splashback too.
Oh and you have saved us a few hundred, I was going to upgrade the standard door handles but looking at your picture I actually think they look really nice :)
Good luck with the PCI
Great post, guys - worth the wait ;-) LOL!
It's all looking fabulous. What a ridiculous situation with the splashback! At least it's in done, finished, and one less thing to worry about after handover.
If you're feeling like it's dragging - we started a week before you guys....and technically still not at lock up, despite having been sent the bill (one set of external doors has just been sitting there for a couple of weeks!)
It looks like everything's pretty much fixed so you'll be in in no time!
Oh, and what a waste of cabinetry -I really HATE that!!!! Grrr...
Hi guys. Well done on drawing another step close.
Good that those basins have finally been corrected, but I am sure the cost of those wasted benchtops will be added on to the next poor unsuspecting PD client...!!
Love that nice big garage...
How frustrating and yet pleasing to have the mirrored splashback - still don't understand how that can happen. Imagine all the stress that could have been avoided if PD had said yes in the first place. However, seems problems are part and parcel with building - what will we all do with our time once ours homes are completed?
Love the door handles - as with HTB, these are the same as we are having so pleased to see your post.
We too have the paperbark garage door so really good to see that up as well.
House looks terrific - how long til you move in?
Great that you have some idea of PCI date. If the weather holds off for a few days you might see some big changes outside. Monday - Wed is supposed to be good. Hope things happen quickly for you!
Hi T & L,
I think we just bought the block next to you lot 716 and are going to sign for a PD home this week! I am amazed that we found you on the net and not in front of the house!
Hope to meet you in passing
J and S (and assorted hangers on! commonly known as family)
Forgot to say all the best with selling your current place - hope that all happens quickly and smoothly!
Oooh, new neighbours - how exciting!LOL!
I wont believe that having this kind of roller for shower screens could greatly help on a bathroom.
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