HANDOVER EVE and 10,000 Bloggers

Who would have thought my little House Blog would create such interest?
The power of social networking.



Thank You to all who have read, scoffed, cringed, enjoyed, laughed, learnt, blogged by mistake and in particular 'commented' on the build of  'Our Savannah 28'.  It has been an almost daily enjoyment to share the trials and tribulations of the construction and journey to our new home.

In this crazy, all consuming 'building a new house' part of our life the networking support and friendships I have made along the way are truely inspirational and certainly at times kept 'its just a house' in perspective.

As we approach Handover I look forward to following my fellow 'Buildees' journey whilst sharing (the occassional) turning our 'House into a Home'.

Happy Homes
Debra

Tomorrow, Tomorrow....

After speaking to Carlisle CLE this morning - all systems go for 3.00 p.m. tomorrow.......



Independent Inspection, PCI Checklist Completion and hopefully Handover!

Booked in anticipation; round two for Blinds, Heating/Cooling Commission and Ducted Vacuum Fit-off.

Are We There Yet?....Please!

What a long month it has been - Carlisle Homes due to rectification and incomplete work have scheduled and missed our Handover date twice
(11th and 25th March).

We think Handover is now scheduled for this Thursday/Friday?


Our Independent Inspector was able to inspect late Wednesday but this did not suit Carlisle.  Apparently they are trying to contact him and reschedule......still no confirmation as to when this will take place.



Frustrating and disappointing - it has taken Carlisle four months to construct a house and one month to rectify what appears to have been approximately four days work.
SS assures, all will be correct - he needs time to make perfect.....we expected that the first time!

I have not phoned nor heard from anyone at Carlisle Homes today - got my rant out of my system and just want our Home albeit Industry Standards and Tolerances adhered to.  On my visit to house today the Painters and a Renderer were on-site - a good thing!

Could it possibly only be the Cleaners tomorrow?.....too good to be true.

HANDOVER CANCELLED

Unfortunately, there will be no 'Handover' tomorrow.....it was clear Wednesday evening although rectification work was complete; finishing details, painting, re-render and 'New Home Presentation' cleaning would not be to the standard we expect from Carlisle Homes nor ready for the return of our Independent Inspector today.

Following telephone calls and discussions with SS and CM on-site this morning we re-iterated our expectations of presentation - professional, not rushed with both parties 100% satisfied.

Consequently, Independent Inspection will be re-scheduled for early next week - Handover to follow.

Sooooo close!

Some good news - we will have communication this Century; Telstra are to install copper pipe in our street by 20th April.

Rectification Work Update

Surprise phone call from Carlisle Site Supervisor this morning -
Handover scheduled for Friday 25th March!

Site Supervisor and Construction Manager confident all rectification work will be completed.  Work underway with relevant tradesmen on-site.
Fantastic if achieved, will be interesting to check on progress early next week.

I informed SS there will be no Handover until 'total completion and new home presentation'. 
Our Independent Inspector has spoken to CM on our behalf and will also inspect house next week.

Are we really that close!!!

Practical Completion Inspection

Site Supervisor informed us PCI is booked for 4th March.
We will also use the services of New Homes Inspections - Handover anticipated 11th March.

TRU Energy called today - Gas Meter installation imminent with Gas and Electricity transferred to us at Handover.

Tiling continues.  WIR, Minor Bedroom Robes, Linens and Pantry fitout next week.
Following tiling - plumbing fixtures, showerscreens, mirrors, glass splashback, carpets, flyscreens, garage door, feature rendering etc etc......next five weeks will be exciting!

ACE Fencing measured today, Sharons Blinds booked for measure and quote next Tuesday including Cabinetmaker for Theatre Room built-in cabinet.

Driveway, Alfresco.....the list goes on!



                         HAPPY 33rd BIRTHDAY TO OUR BEAUTIFUL SON JARRAD