Thursday, June 10, 2010

Mirror Mirror on the wall

We have mirrors, mirrors and more mirrors. They are in a few different sizes and actually look a little funny in a couple of the wet areas. Not too fussed though.

A couple of pics for you to decide for yourself.

Bathroom Mirror



Wash Closet Mirror



Ensuite Shower Screen



Ensuite Mirrors



Powder Room Mirror

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Handover Booked in for 17th June 2010!!!

Went out to the house to check out the concrete work this afternoon and take some pics. Looks like a few other things have also been done. External painting has had its first coat on, the guys have also moved the water tank closer to its final location and though I couldn't see it I have been told that the mirrors have been installed in the bathrooms.

Also got a call from the SS tonight letting us know that handover will be next Thursday. He was going to try to push it to this Friday so that we can have the house for the long weekend, but I told him to take his time and finish off what needs to be done. Our independent inspection will be happening this Friday. So it will also give Wisdom a few days to fix up any issues that might arise as well.

Now that we have a handover date booked in its time to start organising everything for the move. We also need to organise a few things for the new house like TV antenna, Internet connection and foxtel.

Front Cladding has been painted



Concrete path on one side of the house.



Concrete slab for the shed



Rear of the house with weatherboard painted and water tank moved

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Driveway Poured

Got a heads up yesterday that the concretors have finally been able to get to our site and pour our driveway. I couldn't help myself this morning and had to get out there for a look. It was still a bit dark this morning while I was there, but it looks ok from what I can see.

Still no word from our SS about when handover will be. But given that the weather has now cleared up I am hoping we can get in by Friday. If not some time next week the keys should be ours.

Just a couple of pics of the driveway today.



Wednesday, June 2, 2010

We have had our PCI....not long to go now

We went through with our PCI today even though there were a few more things that needed to be done. The PCI went pretty well. There were the standard paint touch ups that needed to be done and a few other minor items that needed adjusting, cleaning or replacement.

Even though we are getting close to having the keys, there are still a few things that need to be done before we have handover. Handover is still penciled in for late next week. However, that will be dependent on the Sydney weather and how fast our bank is to release the final payment.

The following items should be happening over the next week before handover:
  • Shower Screens
  • Mirrors
  • External Painting
  • Some downpipes
  • Water Tank
  • Driveway and concrete path
The following will get installed after handover
  • Dishwasher
  • Cooktop and Oven
  • Air Conditioning
Pics from the PCI below:

Kitchen











Staircase



Dining Room





Foyer



Leisure/Lounge Room



Upstairs Hallway



Bedrooms







Ensuite



Upstairs Lounge

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Rain rain go away!!!

Given the rain over the week and the forecast for more rain next week, I don't think we will be into the new house prior to the Queen's birthday long weekend. The house is pretty much complete on the inside. However we need a few days of clear weather to knock off the remaining outdoor items such as downpipes, cladding paint and driveway. There's not much we or the builder can do about the weather so we will just sit tight and hope its clears up soon. Since the last update it looks like the cleaners have gone through and done their thing. The tiles look great after the clean. A few pics taken through the windows below.

Kitchen



Dining Room



Leisure/Lounge Room



Driveway waiting for some good weather



The main thing left to be done internally is the carpet and possibly the shower frames and mirrors. Hope this gets all done this week and then we just have to wait for sunshine.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Internal Pics!!

Finally got into the house this morning courtesy of the painters starting nice and early. The boys were putting the final coat of paint on. Plenty of pics below for all the internals that have been done in the past week or so.

Kitchen glass splashback has been installed



Home Theatre Room



Powder Room Toilet & Vanity



Kitchen and Dining Room



Bathtub



Bathroom shower with completed niche tiles



Ensuite with complete niche tiles



Ensuite vanities with taps installed



Home theatre room cabling



Foyer view as you walk in

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Tiling Complete

Not able to get in again today, but looks like the lads have completed the tiling to the ground floor. Just a few quick pics below.

Front Portico



Dining Room and Kitchen



Dining Room



From my discussion with the SS yesterday the following should be happening next week.
  • Driveway and other concrete
  • Carpet
  • Painters complete second coat
Hopefully the weather isn't too bad for the required days so the boys can do the concrete and painting outside.