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11 years11 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Definitely the brick change would be for the whole house - I haven't heard of anyone not getting their first choice - so I would think you would have to…

11 years11 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

edited - an extra digit snuck in there on the garage door - sorry if I gave you a heart attack

11 years11 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
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372 to upgrade garage door - and i didn't upload the document that I thought i had - sorry to send you on a wild goose chase
The insinkerator has a…

11 years11 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

I went with 4 in each room - and it is just fine
I'll see if i can locate that info

11 years11 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
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I had LED and wooden garage door upgrades done - the info / costs in on the blog, I'm driving right now, so i can't look it up

11 years11 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

My home loan company required proof of insurance before releasing the final construction loan cheque. That was when I got it - (The insured date from was my settlement date)

11 years11 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

We moved in a couple of weeks ago, not a whole has been accomplished since as i got a phone call on good Friday that I had to leave that…

The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
11 years11 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Easiest way to answer this: Just click on my blog, the last post listed the things that I spotted and also my independent inspectors report.

11 years11 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Yes, there were quite a few items on my PCI list, it probably took too long, but I had a lot of travel commitments during that time so I was…

11 years11 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

I settled today and got my keys :)
Very pleased with my experience.
Now time for the move ::dizzy::

The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
11 years11 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Yes, we upgraded tiles, put laminate throughout the non wet areas down stairs and quite a few other changes including electrical upgrades, i think I spent the most there along…

11 years11 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

We are almost finished our build of the Odessa. An essential range house

11 years11 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

They cleaned and cleared our block about a week before PCI

11 years11 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
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Ha, no - it is a line from Blues Brothers, trying explaining my extended absence from updating the blog.
The PCI is for issues to be fixed prior to settlement.…

11 years11 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

I just posted my PCI report and my independent inspectors report on the blog if anyone is interesting in the items that were identified.
Again, I really see value in…

11 years11 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Had my PCI on Thursday and New Home Inspections go through on Friday. Once I get Kevin's report, I'll get my settlement date!
:z:

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12 years12 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
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We couldn't get the doors we wanted being an Essentials house - so I had them put in the base level ones, I'll change em out after handover.
But happy to…

12 years12 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Can I ask an approx cost of getting this done?

12 years12 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Updated the blog with the latest photos and also my pre-plaster inspection if you wanted to see.
Brickies should be finished this week.

The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
12 years12 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Mine took about 2 weeks (2 story) - they go up quick.

12 years12 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Oh, just had my pre-plaster inspection last Tuesday ($550) - they identified 8 issues - I am going tomorrow to inspect the fixes. Plaster is due to start Tuesday. All…

12 years12 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

it needs to be mutually scheduled with the inspector and your SS.
In my case, I notified my SS and CLE that the inspections would be happening. The SS then…

12 years12 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
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Click on my blog to see the report mate.
Contact New Home Inspections now, they will get you set up, then advise your SS that you will be doing inspections.…

12 years12 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Quick update, framing is complete and roof is on, I'm happy with the progression. I had a pre-frame inspection with New Home Inspections. They picked up 7 defects that 6…

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12 years12 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Just another photo update from the framing stage

The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
12 years12 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
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Almost looking like a house, looking forward to it being a home

The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
12 years12 yearsnashvillebluenashvilleblue posted:
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mine went up same time frame - all looked fine - no expert though

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