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We had our drive way, front path and patio area done before we moved in. Since then we have had a shed built and used the same mixture for the…
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Hi All,
I have been following both Tamara's and Nics builds and looks like both are now going well. Tamara will soon be polishing the tiles and thinking about Landscaping and…
Tamara1975 - Moved in - A few pics :)
Hi Tamara,
I have been quiet posting comments lately but have been keeping an eye on all the usual suspects building a Coral home.
Your home is coming along very nicely and…
Coral Builders come on in for a chat!
Hi all, can't get away without me sticking my nose in!!! (and you may not have seen my nose!!)
I suppose we are actually ex Coral Home builders because we are…
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Well, what can we do this week? I know lets build a random shape boulder wall, a what!!! A RANDOM SHAPED BOULDER WALL, any way here goes!!!
Firstly we need…
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Hi all,
It has been a while since our last update, time has got away from us and we have made several trips back and forth from Penrith NSW to our…
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Getting close to finishing the house now.
Cleaners have been through and electrician…
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Hi Tamara,
PM sent re: electrical costs etc.
A little more progress to report. Cabling and data now installed including an Alien Communications Device on the roof
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Tradies still working well.
Plumbing being completed including fitting of new Water tank,
Shower screens, mirrors and wardrobe doors fitted
Electrician doing his bit with power points, some basic lights (Haven't finalised most…
Tamara1975 - Moved in - A few pics :)
Congratulations Tamara,
You will soon forget about all the delays and be…
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Hi Nic,
From our experience with Coral Homes and especially CB the local site supervisor, he has a good working relationship with all the tradies and runs a tight ship and…
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Sorry for the delay in updating our build progress, our photographer has been busy doing her own thing (very inconsiderate, might have to check details in the will!!! …
Tamara1975 - Moved in - A few pics :)
Hi Tamara,
Don't let the waiting get you down, once it's all go you will have another batch of emotions to cope with, excitement, anticipation, frustration, excitement, anticipation, frustration and so…
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Hi Nic,
21 working days before we go on "holiday".
Thats when the hard work starts with the main bulk of the packing, then back to site for PCI. 1 to 2…
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Tiling in wet areas and kitchen splash back now finished and grouted.
Internal doors all fitted now
Painting should have started today, fingers crossed.
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
More progress.
Tiling started in wet areas. This is the ensuite floor
Main bathroom.
Laundry.
Kitchen splash back.
Tiler isn't working over the week end (sons wedding tomorrow, how inconsiderate
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Hi Melinda (mgb)
Hope you are recovering from your illness and looking forward your home being completed.
We found your home on the estate and actually talked to the builder. I believe…
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Hi Nic,
Must have known something about moving to QLD when we bought the Patrol (could have been blue over silver). Really looking forward to the move now so we can…
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Hi chook07
It has been quite uneventful (keep fingers crossed) so we are feeling pretty relaxed at the moment, but still have to get into the difficult part of packing up…
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Hi Tamara,
Marilyn is looking forward to trying out the new kitchen, I am looking forward to teaching the dishes to swim (in the dishwasher) , we are both looking forward…
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Bit late with this post after visiting our new home for the first time, been busy packing and things you have to do in preparation for moving.
Latest photos showing our…
Need your suggestion to select a QLD builders
As Mr Forgetful has said, it will be difficult to get a 27 - 30 square home for that sort of money.
Our home is not by any means high end,…
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Hi Tamara,
Thanks for letting Melinda know how to post pictures, I use a couple of forums and have been using Photobucket for some time, but originally it took a few…
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Hi mgb,
Nice to here from you and to find you are in the same street as us. Are you building on a corner block also, further up or down the…
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Progress report,
Brickwork nearly finished, should be complete on Friday.
Plaster work well under way
Having 70mm Cove Cornice and 10mm radius corners
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Hi chook07,
Yes we are building up a full album of all the various stages of build. Marilyn likes doing the Scrapbooking albums and this will be a coffee table edition…
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Hi Nic and Tamara,
Yes, a big relief to have a quick sale of our current home, just to get over the cooling off period …
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Still moving along.
Roof pointing done.
Brickwork about two thirds finished
Plasterboard and Villaboard being installed.
More good news, looks like our existing home is sold (1 week on market). Holding deposit paid earlier…
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
Brickies started 23/02/11. Their work looks first class as far as I can see from my daughters photos. Very good work ethics and housekeeping from the team, never seen such…
Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
More progress,
Bricks delivered
Plaster and villa board delivered
Electrical rough in
Spaghetti junction!!!
Hot water Solar Panel installed, still protected by Cardboard and plastic until filled with water.
Brickies should be on site tomorrow, weather…
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