Bowskie posted:Allcastle - who else has built with?
We have had a mixture of both admin and quality issues. Lots of issues with people working from the wrong plans, 'forgetting' to add things to the tender, changing…
Bowskie posted:Allcastle - who else has built with?
We are currently building with them. Can't wait until they have finished and we have our house and we no longer have to deal with them. Wouldn't build with…
Bowskie posted:Building the AllCastle Grandworth 42.5+
I agree it would be tough but to get them to accept it but at the end of the day, you are the customer and if they stand by their…
Bowskie posted:Building the AllCastle Grandworth 42.5+
The main one was an issue with the flashing and roof tiles not being correctly installed on the portico. Others were mainly poor workmanship and incomplete works in regards…
Bowskie posted:Building the AllCastle Grandworth 42.5+
Update on our build and tips for yours...
We engaged our own independant building inspector to do two inspections, one at frame stage and another at practical completion. He managed…
Bowskie posted:Building the AllCastle Grandworth 42.5+
It really is very different for every build. It depends on so many factors like land conditions, upgrades, electricals etc etc. Most of the sales people we spoke…
Bowskie posted:Building the AllCastle Grandworth 42.5+
Did you pay for the shelving in your wardrobes?
Were the overburden from the land cut? How much did you have to cut your site?
How many meters of piering do you…
Bowskie posted:Building the AllCastle Grandworth 42.5+
I've calmed down since my last post and after MUCH convincing, we now have our wardrobe shelves and hanging rails back at no cost. In the interest of saving…
Bowskie posted:Building the AllCastle Grandworth 42.5+
High grove Mk4 which is a modified grand worth
Bowskie posted:Building the AllCastle Grandworth 42.5+
Hi All,
Just an update on where we are at with our build. I cannot stress enough how important it is to check and re-check EVERYTHING at everysingle stage. …
Bowskie posted:Issues with recessed HWS?
Has anyone had any issues with their recessed HWS? We have had a recessed 6 star instantaneous gas HWS system included in our building tender from day one and…
Bowskie posted:Allcastle Homes
FYI - we are going through the process with them at the moment and it is painful but I have heard this is to be expected with almost all builders.…
Bowskie posted:Allcastle Homes
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Here is a link to the same question a couple of days ago, hope this helps
Bowskie posted:Allcastle homes feedbacks
They do it differently to most builders and you don't actually sign contracts until after council approval. So basically you go through council and jump through all the hoops…
Bowskie posted:Allcastle homes feedbacks
We are at final tender stage with them and I would recommend doing your homework thoroughly beforehand. They were quite good to begin with, some small mix ups and…
