There's a house with a wall, with a wall, with a wall...

Saturday 27th November 2010

A usual, I parked the car on the side of the lot, grabbed my camera, got out and stepped gingerly through the sand to get to the slab to see if I could spot any differences.

I noticed that a line of bricks have been laid around the slab.

It wasn't until I turned around to head back to the car that I saw this.

I have a wall!

Part of the garage wall has been put together. It's sort of like looking at a jigsaw puzzle and seeing someone put together the edge pieces before filling in the spaces.

Despite all my neighbours (come to think of it, everyone around the Canning Vale area) choosing the light coloured bricks that resemble limestone, I am really happy with my choice of brick. It's a nice earthy tone and it will stand out amongst all the other homes.

Monday 22nd November 2010

Door frames were at the site today.

Sunday 21st November 2010

The site looks a lot neater so it looks like they're going to be doing all the brickwork before the holiday break.

Today I noticed that they have delivered some cement and equipment for the bricklaying, which they have stored in the little makeshift metal shed.

The large hole at the front of the block has been covered up and levelled.

Wednesday 17th November 2010

Bricks are beginning to be delivered.

Monday 15th November 2010 - Update

I drove out to the lot today and saw this metal makeshift shed set up on the rear of the property. I amused myself thinking that this is it. This is the house I paid for. It's 'completed'. A tiny dwelling with a large garden.

Standing on my slab. This is mine.

Amusing picture on the portaloo parked on the lot.

Friday 12th November 2010 - Update

It's all beginning to happen now!

Over the past few weeks I've been stopping by the block every few days to see what else has been delivered in preparation for the construction to begin.

The slab looks like it was being covered up with more dirt!

The aluminium frames for the doors and windows have been delivered and are propped up against the neighbour's house. Hope they don't mind!

The view from across the street. I can just picture my house behind my car *smile*

Foundations are Down!

Sunday 7th November 2010

Woo!

I drove past the block yesterday and braked to a sudden stop when I first saw a large hole dug up in the front of the block. Then, as my eyes crept upwards, lo and behold -

I HAD A CONCRETE SLAB!!

I sat in the car, in the middle of the street, jumping up and down in my seat and squealing in disbelief. Then as I rounded the corner to the rear of the block, I started tearing up. Tears of excitement, joy and relief. Relief that all the heartache and frustration I've gone through over the past year is finally materialising into a physical form.

As with all other slabs I've seen, mine looks incredibly small. It's hard to believe that it's going to big enough to form my house. I had to peek into the neighbour's house (who are building the same house as me) to convince myself that my house is going to be of normal size and not a miniature version.

The view from the front.

The view from the back.
The large space is for where the garage and alfresco are to go.

These are the plumbing works for my ensuite bathroom.

Here's where the kitchen is going to be!
It's such a far cry from the state it used to be in.

*sings*
I'm so excited!
And I just can't hide it!
I'm about to lose control and I think I like it!

Let the Construction...BEGIN!

Thursday 4th November 2010

In between errands on Sunday just gone, I drove past my block and squealed in delight when I saw that the rubbish had been cleared and the dirt had been levelled out!!


It's about frikkin' time!!

I drove back on Monday after work and was fortunate to meet my neighbours. We'll be discussing fencing quotes shortly.

I also received a progress report from the builders to inform me that my house is now 1% complete. HA! Only took over a year. I hope the rest of the construction goes relatively smoothly and quickly.