Driveway being poured

We are having an exposed aggregate (concrete) driveway. The estate covenants require it to be dark grey, so lets hope it turns out ok!

Progress shots

Ahhh.....well we have been moved in for a couple of weeks but have been struggling to find the time to update the blog. We have been doing some furniture shopping so now have all that we need for the short term.

 

We still haven’t got our driveway done, which is currently on the top of the ‘to do list’. After that we will be installing our water tanks in readiness for the developer to do our front landscaping which was part of the package when we bought the land.

Moved in!

 

Fencing in

The contractors have finished off the fencing. Just a little concerned that they are in the wrong spot! So we will be going out to the block tomorrow armed with our plans, and a tape measure!

We have a date!

Just had a call from our Customer Service Consultant and we have a date booked for handover!! Our PCI (Practical Completion Inspection) is scheduled for 12 November, with handover expected to be a week later on the 19^th. Very exciting!!

Render painted

They have been busy this week. Painting the render (has come up ok), installed the carpet and a few other bits and pieces. We expect to be called for an inspection any day now.

Progress photos...again

And still more….

More progress photos

Here are some of our latest photos.

The home stretch

We went to visit the house today to get another quote for our driveway. We were fortunate that a tradie was there who let us in for a look.

We were very excited to see the amount of progress in the last seven days. The mirrors and shower screens have been installed, along with the sinks in the kitchen and laundry. All tapware and toilets have been fitted.  The internal door handles are on and the ducted heating system has been fitted.

The electrician has been busy and is 75% through his fit off of lights, switches and power points.

We still have not got a completion date yet, but we must be within 2-3 weeks in my estimation. The few things remaining include; Installation of the garage door, painting the laundry door, painting of the render, painting the ceiling of the garage and alfresco, replace window in family room, complete electrical fit off, install splash back, install hot water system.

Our site supervisor is on annual leave for another week, so I hope this doesn't hold us up to much.

Long overdue update

We have been away for a couple of weeks (getting married etc.) and it has been a long time without an update. We had a slight setback when we had some tiles and a basin stolen but we are now back on track. The house is moving along well and whilst we have yet to receive an official completion date, I am guessing we are 3-4 weeks away from handover. The ceilings have been fitted in the garage and the alfresco, the kitchen bench top has been installed and the tiling has been done (both floor and wall tiles) and we are happy with our selections. They have also stained our timber bi folds that lead out to the alfresco and have painted our front door.

 

The things yet to be done are the electrical fit off, laying the carpets, the cabinetry in the wardrobes, painting of the render and the final finishing touches. I am heading out to get a quote on a driveway this afternoon.

 

Work has commenced on the block next door and their slab has been laid. I haven’t met the new neighbour  yet but I am hoping their house gets built quickly so we don’t have tradies making a mess on our block.

Downpipes being fitted

We are away in Perth (getting married tomorrow) but have been very grateful that are neighbours are keeping us up to date on the progress of our house. The downpipes have now been fitted, the balcony is complete and the painters are back. Looking forward to checking on the progress next week when we return!

The painting is underway!

Update from our friendly neighbour

Our roof tiles are on the garage and the alfresco, and I understanding the internal painting is well underway. We are heading back to Perth for a couple of weeks, so look forward to seeing the progress on the house when we return. It is starting to get very close to handover. I am hoping we can be in at the end of October as we have family visiting the first week of November.

Looking good!

This is the latest image of the house. The garage walls are complete and the roof trusses are on ready for the tilers to return and put on the roof. The render was put on during the week, but is yet to be painted.

Laying the gas mains

Balcony render