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pommybloke

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14 years14 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
Lilydale/Tuscan /CastellaToppings

Thanks Cozmo.
I tried the hose last night and it wasnt working too well. There were big patches where the sand has joined together which was making it look worse.
After…

14 years14 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
Lilydale/Tuscan /CastellaToppings

Well I think i messed it up !
Got part of the topping a bit too wet and when i compacted it all of the sand colouring etc has come to…

14 years14 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
Lilydale/Tuscan /CastellaToppings

Hi all,
Im laying some tuscan topping this weekend over a base of roadbase that i have previously laid.
Having never done this before, I want to make sure I do it…

14 years14 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
Smoking tradesmen - Am I being fussy?

We had the exact same issue.
Were both smokers (but dont smoke inside the house) but were still appalled that tradies would smoke in the house, especially after the paintwork had…

14 years14 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

I stayed with iPrimus.
As its Telstra lines, they couldnt provide my previous Big Kahuna package ($80 for 200gb).
As i complained to them on the phone, they then said they could…

14 years14 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

Did anyone cop any storm damage this week? My friend in werribee had some cracked tiles and internal water damage on her house not four weeks after she got keys…

14 years14 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

Thanks all !
Just had the phone call and were getting the keys on Wednesday !!! :)

14 years14 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

you cant do handover until you get the occupancy certificate.

14 years14 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

Well, we had our Final Inspection last night and theres still a few items outstanding, but Carlisle have said that we should be ok to move in next Thursday !…

14 years14 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

You cant get the driveway laid until after handover. The builders wont let you do anything before then as if they damage it then it is their responsibility.

14 years14 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

Alf is the concreter that we were speaking to and he would only supply a 19mm conduit, not a 90mm pipe.
We have ended up going with Rob, booked in for…

14 years14 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

Were building with Carlisle.
No we arent using Rob. Would you recommend him?
If so, I would like his details to get a quote ASAP.

14 years14 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

Hi all,
This is really a question for anyone that has already moved in and had their driveway done.
We have had a quote for an exposed aggregate driveway and I advised…

14 years14 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

Congrats !!
Weve got our PCI booked in for Monday 22nd.
Hoping to move in 1st week of March.

14 years14 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

hi all,
just a quick update.
had a few electrical issues over the last few weeks, just some things missing and items in the wrong place.
went and sorted it all out yesterday…

14 years14 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
Removalist Recommendations in Melbourne?

Hi all,
Mods - if this is in the wrong forum please feel free to move.
Were building in Williams Landing and it looks like were going to be ready to move…

15 years15 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

We got one yesterday too !
Ours was:
Item 1: Please ensure external aircon unit is located below the roof ridgeline as per design standards and approved plans.
Comments: Please reposition as required.
I…

15 years15 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Hey Daring2Build !
Sorry about the blog, weve been a bit slack with it lately !!
We have got quite a few more pics and the site should be updated shortly.
Theres been…

15 years15 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Sorry to hear about what happened to you moogle.
Hope it all gets sorted out quickly for you!
I must admit, this is something that I'm starting to get worried about.
We are…

15 years15 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

Very sorry to hear that mate !
Seriously, whats the point ?? If I ever caught someone doing that they would be in for some serious trouble !

I would also…

15 years15 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

If the Asset Protection is what I think it is (basically a form that you have to fill out noting down any existing damage to the footpath, drainage covers etc…

15 years15 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

I can recommend Darren Love from Darbecca.
He recently did an inspection for us at Williams Landing and his report was excellent.
Very detailed and we had the report in our hands…

15 years15 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

We organised to get our 1st inspection at lockup stage (but before plaster goes up!).
We are going to get another independent inspection at handover time.

15 years15 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

Each builder will tell you that they have their own independent inspector, but for a cost of $550 you can have your own peace of mind by organising one yourself.
Even…

15 years15 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

We went to the bbq too.
We met our neighbours and quite a few other couples who were close by ! All in all it was a great idea, just…

15 years15 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

Me too !!!!
My gf has been down to our site a few times during the week, at varying times of the day and has yet to see anyone working on…

15 years15 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

Yep just got this too !
Oh well, should be better weather by then hopefully !!

15 years15 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

Yes, were definately going to be there !

15 years15 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

Just a bit of an update.
Our frame is now up, roof on, internal gas and plumbing rough-in completed and brickes are starting this week.
Site supervisor has advised that they are…

15 years15 yearspommyblokepommybloke posted:
williams landing

I took a drive past yesterday, and was really surprised to see our frame almost completed !!
When I went past last weekend it was just the slab !
And also met…

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