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NathanRetreat298

Caboolture QLD
Joined 24 March 2019
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4 years4 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Building our first home - A Retreat 305 in D'aguilar with Ha

It is possible that they may not cut it. They told us one date and did it 3 days later! Lucky we visited daily otherwise we would have missed it!

Building our first home - A Retreat 305 in D'aguilar with Ha
5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Sealing grout in tiled areas.

Hey,
Send me a message or add me (search for Nathan Shane and my profile is a head with mask and goggles) on Facebook chat as it is easier to…

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5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Build Feed: Hallmark Homes - Vouge 298 - Caboolture QLD

Fixing was everything inside except for appliances.

5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Build Feed: Hallmark Homes - Vouge 298 - Caboolture QLD

PCI done and handover completed. Driveway was poured yesterday. Turned the light on in the pantry and it didn’t work. They don’t have bulbs as they are all in one…

Build Feed: Hallmark Homes - Vouge 298 - Caboolture QLD
5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Practical Completion inspection

Hey, so I have my PCI on the 23rd and have found this checklist very helpful.
Has anyone pulled the builder up on the condition of the Slab? For example:…

5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Build Feed: Hallmark Homes - Vouge 298 - Caboolture QLD

On Friday we received our PCI appointment letter. The house is looking amazing. This week was a HUGE week on the block: ovens, cooktop, taps, door handles, toilets, LED down…

5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Custom build on acerage in Ipswich QLD

We chose Como Grey.

Custom build on acerage in Ipswich QLD
5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Build Feed: Hallmark Homes - Vouge 298 - Caboolture QLD

Where you building and what design are you building? We are now at day 86 and they have just installed all our electrical and plumbing fit off. Amazed how our…

5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Build Feed: Hallmark Homes - Vouge 298 - Caboolture QLD

Day 80: We are officially halfway through our contracted period of 161 days from our start date (15 April) and I estimate we are about 80% complete. Today we visited…

5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Build Feed: Hallmark Homes - Vouge 298 - Caboolture QLD

Yeah it is amazing. But I want it to come quicker hopefully before baby 4 comes 1 August

5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Custom build on acerage in Ipswich QLD

Have fun with that. We have neighbours from hell at our last house. It was so much fun.

5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Custom build on acerage in Ipswich QLD

What bricks 🧱 did you choose beforehand?

5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Custom build on acerage in Ipswich QLD

Sounds like your neighbours are absolutely delightful people. Bet you are looking forward to having a drink with them!

5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Building Defects - New Build

My wife and I have nearly completed our build I with Hallmark Homes QLD and are approaching the inspection stage.
Is it acceptable to engage a private defect inspector to…

5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Build Feed: Hallmark Homes - Vouge 298 - Caboolture QLD

Visited site today and plastic sheeting has gone up over the windows ready for painting. Couldn’t see into the house through the windows however they have not covered the glass…

5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Build Feed: Hallmark Homes - Vouge 298 - Caboolture QLD

Sorry about the delay in my response. The tiles are 45x45.

5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Retreat 305 - Hallmark Homes - Logan Village

Yeah we are a little behind you. We commence painting tomorrow.

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5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Build Feed: Hallmark Homes - Vouge 298 - Caboolture QLD

So happy with how the build is progressing. Our site supervisor seems to believe we will be done in 6 weeks. Woo Hoo!

Build Feed: Hallmark Homes - Vouge 298 - Caboolture QLD
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5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Retreat 305 - Hallmark Homes - Logan Village

How is the build progressing?
Our SS thinks we should be done in 6 weeks.

5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Progress Payments

Yeah I understand this. So far it has been no issue.

Build Feed: Hallmark Homes - Vouge 298 - Caboolture QLD
5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Build Feed: Hallmark Homes - Vouge 298 - Caboolture QLD

No Regina Grey is in the standard range however only on the 30x30 size. We paid extra to upgrade to the larger size.

5 years5 yearsNathanRetreat298NathanRetreat298 posted:
Build Feed: Hallmark Homes - Vouge 298 - Caboolture QLD

#day73 Tiles have been laid and grouted in the wet areas. Kitchen splashback has been glued and are awaiting grout. #happy #tiles #reginagrey @beaumont.tiles #grout #kitchen #splashback #brickhouse #building #newhome…

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My wife and I are building our first home with Hallmark in a small estate developed by QM Properties. Hammond Crossing in Caboolture. We are constructing an adapted…

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