Sparkyf posted:Building a Doulton in Geelong
No. It sort of indicates favouritism or company in the back pocket. They get paid regardless, so I guess if they don't find "issues" then it's less expenses for the…
Sparkyf posted:Building a Doulton in Geelong
Wow!!
Thats awesome bro
Here is the list currently:
Sparkyf posted:Building a Doulton in Geelong
All defects rectified (except three at this stage).
One is for the termite barrier to be fixed where they penetrated with pipes.
The others are an overhanging frame and misplaced…
Sparkyf posted:Building a Doulton in Geelong
The staircase sold us on the Doulton, but we have easements and overlooking issues, so we couldn't build the 56. That in addition to a 3.2M corner to corner slope.....…
Sparkyf posted:Building a Doulton in Geelong
I think it was Carlisle that said they couldn't build on our block, as the slope was greater than 1M! They have some nice houses too!
Sparkyf posted:Building a Doulton in Geelong
$3K credit on the ducted gas heating, as we changed to Daikin FDYQN250 reverse cycle ducted 10 zone split system, about $25K. We are having a solar system to offset…
Sparkyf posted:Building a Doulton in Geelong
There is insulation in the ceiling, walls, and we have double glazing.
Sparkyf posted:Building a Doulton in Geelong
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Yes, quite correct, despite the photo being a bit blurry! One of many items picked up by Darbecca today!
Sparkyf posted:Building Doulton 50 with Metricon
That was in 2018 when we got quotes. They expired in April 2019, and they had other offers (such as Kitchen Upgrade, Butler's Pantry Upgrade, Flooring Upgrade, priced separately, and…
Sparkyf posted:Building Doulton 50 with Metricon
That offer wasn't around when we got our house quote in Oct 2018!
But we got a $30K discount and free Butler's Pantry upgrade pack (stone benchtop, overhead cupboards, tiling,…
Sparkyf posted:Building Doulton 50 with Metricon
25K for 16 zone Daikin reverse cycle ducted split system, and 3K back for the gas ducted heating that it replaces.
Sparkyf posted:Building Doulton 50 with Metricon
With builder. How big is the box in the roof? At least it will all be complete when we move in!
Sparkyf posted:Will metricon do this?
It's like one I saw on Facebook, they have front half of house is Doulton (for the stairs) and back is Hampshire!
I asked how they can do that, they said…
Sparkyf posted:Building Doulton 50 with Metricon
356 days building period, 260 days of actual building work.
We did change to reverse cycle refrigerated air con. They give a refund on the ducted gas heating. We are having…
Sparkyf posted:Building Doulton 50 with Metricon
Sure, we are only just past slab stage, frame is not finished yet.
Sparkyf posted:Building Doulton 50 with Metricon
Is that 5 months to start construction? With all the building activity, don't forget the planning permits can take a while too!
Sparkyf posted:Building a Doulton in Geelong
A week and a half with no obvious activity, just a few wall boards put up!
Sparkyf posted:Building a Doulton in Geelong
My wife said it looks small when the slab was down. Then when the frames went up she said it's shorter than the neighbour's house also!
We will see when it's…
Sparkyf posted:Building a Doulton in Geelong
Well we aren't supposed to! Some people are using drones to get pics inside and above, without having to trespass!
Sparkyf posted:Building a Doulton in Geelong
End of the day. All seem to be up, none on the floor now?
