Thanks guys. Things have been going so slow so I'm very happy to see that they have started the bricking. I had some concerns with my mortar as I thought…

So finally I have some action on site again... bricking started last friday

Hi guys, long time stalker of the forums and I can finally join in on the fun with my very own build thread.
Building my first home with Fairmont homes in…

Great selections chrisprw! itll look great.

Thanks Fairmont, it is so exciting.

yesterdays progress

Oh the electrical plan is soo hard. Just write on all those extra items and make up your own symbols and put a legend to the side of the plan.…

haha those tradies aren't very good at locking doors are they, handy for you tho
Its all looking great macmanluke!!

Looking great! you tiler has done a wonderful job so far

Woohoo congrats tristam, its so exciting when they start!! you'll have a slab in no time

Everything looks lovely Lucinda

Framework is up!!! They started last thursday, the 6th and had it complete by monday afternoon. Crazy how quick it goes up. There…

Frame timbers, porta-loo and a skip bin have all been delivered!!
Ready to start any day now...

Thanks Lucinda! yes fingers crossed for some more action soon, although I'm not in a big hurry...not that ill let the builders know that

Congratulations ST13! very exciting

Looks gorgeous! loving your doors <3

After about 6 weeks of no action with my build, Friday I got my first delivery...
BRICKS!!!

Thanks Lucinda, yea I'm not sure what to do. I'm thinking Ill probably need to call my site supervisor and discuss my options. Maybe they can just tack them on.…

Welcome chrisprw!! You plan looks great, I really like your ensuite/WIR configuration and your window splashback is going to look amazing! My kitchen doesn't have a window but if it…

Your flooring looks gorgeous!!! I love it.
Can I ask an odd-ball question. How are your skirting timbers fixed to the wall? are they nailed and glued? I'm getting flooring done…

I have sent you a PM ST13 with some upgrade costs I found

Everything looks great Lucinda!! your nearly there

Thats ok, Ill need to check my paperwork though as I cant remember off the top of my head. Ill get back to you once I get a chance to…

Hey ST13, yay another fairmont build that's great!
Yea I was the same, hoping I hadn't gone overboard with the grey but I think its a great base scheme and…

Not a lot to report on the house front. Yesterday they put in the Septic tank in the front yard. No pics sorry. There is now a huge pile of…

Hi everyone, just after anyone's experience with ikea sofas. I'm currently debating between the Ikea Stockholm (fabric) and a different sofa I found at Plush. The stockholm is around $1000…

So this is my list of selections for anyone who is interested. All internal items were through direct interiors and Supreme Kitchens. I was going for a grey and white…

Id just draw all those extras on there. I did for the junction boxes and it wasnt a problem

Yes I was very thrilled AmyMumma23, its…

Welcome joffofoz! the portobello is a great design. I'm building with fairmonts also, the capri. Selections is lots of fun, a little daunting, but fun. my upgrades were mostly…

It was a great surprise
I drew them on the electrical plan, but then discussed it again at my final builders interview. Alternatively you could get…