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9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Update 2 yrs on: Build with Dreamstart homes

Double congrats Sofia! New born and new house!
Mine is at the similar stage at yours. Done second PCI few more things to rectify before I want to book in for…

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

I have got my PCI date which is on 1st of Oct! Wuhoo!! Could be a week earlier but both my wife and I won't be available.
Here's a few shot…

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

Everything is ready except the blinds and garage door. Pci is next Thursday.
Exciting!!

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

The splashback tile is "Lanka FAS311H (not sure what she wrote) Fashion White", it's white base with horizontal strips on it.

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

Took this picture just before the tiler left
Really like the splashback tiles we selected! And we added 3 extra rows on top of the standard 1 Row of splashback
Yea! They…

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

Wow I have not been here for almost a month! Time to clear some spider web with some updates using images.
Basically I'm now at lock up stage and everything is…

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Yanchep WA Build with Dreamstart (PLANTER AND LETTERBOX)

Thanks for the great info!! I will buy them for my house too! my house is No. 98 Like the number!!

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

Absolutely right, that's why I was not quite impressed when ds said no. But nvm. I may look into options of placing a pole between the island and the ceiling.…

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

I felt thankful with the progress I had so far too. What SS u got again Sofia? Mine is Rob.
I tried to compare my timeline with yours, Emily, and…

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

Thanks! My wife's back is not good hence i simply try to avoid any chance for her to bend down reaching stuff.

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

Just behind my wife (the picture showing my wife washing hand). During the planning stage, I asked ds whether I could have gpo on the floor where my future island…

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

It was my idea. :D haha I hate that dead corners hence modified it to be such.
To me it is to get rid of that…

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

Lock up Stage
Kitchen Cupboard delivered.

Kitchen cupboard installed! My wife pretended washing her hands.
Can't wait to see all these doors installed.

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

LOL nah, I din pay them any extra. Perhaps just luck.
Few updates,
- my rear glass doors and all glass window has gone up.
- Ceiling and cornice has been…

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

Inside is done too, grey colour.

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

== update ==
Wall Plaster work commenced! Wuhoo!

Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]
9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Yanchep WA Build with Dreamstart (PLANTER AND LETTERBOX)

Congrats on PCI !!!! Yeah!!!
Maybe throw a party and invite all homeone members? XD

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

Love the discussion atmosphere happening here. I am fine with it. Haha.
Oh, so I'm getting R3 am I right, the R4 something is the one with insulation right?
Looks like…

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

Yes! they did, and i have already signed the papaerwork.
On the paperwork there, there's a note saying "The owner acknowledges that this variation order will increase the time to complete…

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

Yeah, my SS & CLO said, the loose bit was for the flashing (anyone explain to me what it is?). So i assume some more work needed to be done…

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

Photos as promised

plumber works for shower

taken on Friday the 22th

taken on Saturday the 23th
interesting to find there's a small piece of sheeting appears at random location

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

A lot has been done this week, updated my construction timeline on Page 1
WK10 - Week Ending 24 May
- 18 May 2015: Wall chased
- 19 May 2015: Electrical Cabling in…

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

You are correct. I have contacted the telstra contractor recommended by DS and hopefully they could get it done asap before they put the roof cover on.
Thanks for the info…

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

You sure that you have the conduit ready for the connection from street pit to front of house ? Like where can you find it ? I just emailed my…

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

=== Update ===
- Roof Frame completed
- Wall chasing completed
- garage ceiling is up
== Discussion ==
I have also contacted telstra contractor to quote for phone & nbn wiring, here's his quote:
-…

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

He said the plaster would cover up the gap.
With extra data point and stuff, he reckons I should confirm it to CLO as soon as possible because the process of…

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

Time to do some updates!! Wuhoo!! First to reply few questions above:

The meeting was short and simple, I arrive on time and start inspecting the progress of the build…

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

You are totally right. I have a pairt of those powerline adapters and they are really unstable as far as mine did. I will lean towards hard wire everything because…

9 years9 yearsJJhomeJJhome posted:
Wellard WA Build with Dreamstart Homes [PCI & Handover]

=== update ===
Sorry for not keeping up to date with my build progress. Here's pictures I took on Monday:

front view of the house! The cars are not mine. Haha.…

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