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.
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.
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*
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.
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!
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 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 large space is for where the garage and alfresco are to go.
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.
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.
Let the Construction Phase....Begin!
Saturday 16th October 2010
Yes, folks.
I finally received word from the builders that I have now entered the 'Construction Phase'.
I drove past my block today and there is a huge pile of yellow sand sitting in one corner of it. Is it there in preparation for levelling out my block??
...stay tuned!
Yes, folks.
I finally received word from the builders that I have now entered the 'Construction Phase'.
I drove past my block today and there is a huge pile of yellow sand sitting in one corner of it. Is it there in preparation for levelling out my block??...stay tuned!
Wednesday 13th October 2010
I drove past the block on the weekend and was irritated to see how much garbage had accummulated from the ongoing construction on the neighbouring properties.
It was rather windy too, so this metal mesh had actually blown up off the neighbour's block and was obstructing the road.
The builders told me they'd written a cheque to cover the verge bond and inspections and forwarded it to the Council. I'd better call up tomorrow to check that they have received it.
I drove past the block on the weekend and was irritated to see how much garbage had accummulated from the ongoing construction on the neighbouring properties.
It was rather windy too, so this metal mesh had actually blown up off the neighbour's block and was obstructing the road.
The builders told me they'd written a cheque to cover the verge bond and inspections and forwarded it to the Council. I'd better call up tomorrow to check that they have received it.
Saturday 2nd October 2010
Good thing I didn't hold my breath.
I drove past my block yesterday on the way home from work and just like it's been for the past few months, it's just accummulating leftover bricks and debris from the construction of the houses on either side.
I was able to get home in time to call the builders up to ask them what was happening with my builders licence that I was told should be ready last week. They told me that they were still waiting on the Council to sign off on it. They suggested I could call the Council and try to push things along.
So, I did.
I spoke to a lovely lady in the Building Services department and she informed me that my licence was on hold (and has been since 21 September 2010) because they're waiting to receive payment from the builders to cover the verge bond and inspections that are required. The verge bond is to cover any damage that may be caused to the concrete verges that are in place on the front and back boundaries of the block of land.
I was so not happy, Jan.
I called the builders straight back and told them the situation and they replied that the payments were already made because they make a combined payment by cheque for all their jobs each month. Being 4:55pm on a Friday, there was nothing I could expect them to do to chase this up so now I'm expecting a call Monday morning to let me know what is going on. Did they make the payment and the Council have stuffed up, or have they not made the payment but think that they have?
Either way, it's annoying. If I hadn't chased this up, it could have been months down the track before someone bothered to find out what was going on. I doubt the Council would call the builders to remind them of the payment. My licence application would probably just sit 'on hold'. The builders would just tell me that they're waiting on the Council and that it is not unusual for the Council to take forever to get through paperwork.
I need a chill pill.
Good thing I didn't hold my breath.
I drove past my block yesterday on the way home from work and just like it's been for the past few months, it's just accummulating leftover bricks and debris from the construction of the houses on either side.I was able to get home in time to call the builders up to ask them what was happening with my builders licence that I was told should be ready last week. They told me that they were still waiting on the Council to sign off on it. They suggested I could call the Council and try to push things along.
So, I did.
I spoke to a lovely lady in the Building Services department and she informed me that my licence was on hold (and has been since 21 September 2010) because they're waiting to receive payment from the builders to cover the verge bond and inspections that are required. The verge bond is to cover any damage that may be caused to the concrete verges that are in place on the front and back boundaries of the block of land.
I was so not happy, Jan.
I called the builders straight back and told them the situation and they replied that the payments were already made because they make a combined payment by cheque for all their jobs each month. Being 4:55pm on a Friday, there was nothing I could expect them to do to chase this up so now I'm expecting a call Monday morning to let me know what is going on. Did they make the payment and the Council have stuffed up, or have they not made the payment but think that they have?
Either way, it's annoying. If I hadn't chased this up, it could have been months down the track before someone bothered to find out what was going on. I doubt the Council would call the builders to remind them of the payment. My licence application would probably just sit 'on hold'. The builders would just tell me that they're waiting on the Council and that it is not unusual for the Council to take forever to get through paperwork.
I need a chill pill.
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