For the Blinds - they do offer to measure / install for a fee, but it's really not hard (easier than a simple Ikea table)
The blinds come already built, it's…

Guys - It's been a long time between visits (my Porter Davis Rochford was finished a couple of years ago) but thought it would be worth recommending the company i…

thanks for your comments - I'm hoping to finish off my floor over the weekend so will post some more pics.
Regarding the skirting, I flip flopped a bit on this…

For anyone considering installing your own floor - I did (and glad I made the decision)
We had a preference for wood over laminate (even though it has come a long…

Re - Demonlition
We used Vic Wide Demo's - and although their communication was poor (called on Friday and they confirmed they would start Monday, then when no one was there…

Pungentia - makes sense to pay less earlier in the build - after all it gives you more leverage to make sure they complete, and you'll just be paying more…

We used New Home Inspections - friendly to deal with, didn't mind the fact that we had to postpone the PCI four times and their written report is clear, provides…

We used New Home Inspections - friendly to deal with, didn't mind the fact that we had to postpone the PCI four times and their written report is clear, provides…

Question especially for the Knockdown Rebuild gang
We went from a overhead power line to a pit, and the electrical connection is fine and sorted.
The demolisher also snipped the telephone…

rdevanat - a lot of people can and do choose to source and install floors/window coverings/lighting/some other items after handover instead of getting PD to do it, and you're right,…

Well - at 4th time lucky for a PCI (was last Monday, then Wednesday, then this Friday - now next Monday) can someone help me out with the 'rules' around…

While I'm sure the quality of Birk Blinds are very good - that package for a mix of shutters and blinds for a double story house at 22.5k seemed a…

Everything you ever needed to know about fixing things to Hebel:
http://www.csrhebel.co.nz/ResourceDocum ... al%205.pdf
We're building ith PD and about a month away from completion (fingers crossed) and…

Hi all,
Long time lurker, building a PD Rochford and currently just finished the framing stage (roof is going on now)
Thanks for the discussions as it has given me a lot…