The good, the bad and the downright ugly!

I promised that this blog would show all sides of the build to assist others in their journey to build a house. Well, whilst I was expecting there to be issues that arise from the independent inspections especially painting, I didn't think there would this MANY. They do seem relatively minor to my untrained eye and not structural. I think PCI is further away than what I thought it would be :-( HnK Ryan's report came through last night and left me feeling fairly deflated or even more deflated than my headcold and house selling is already. I haven't posted all 25 pages of the report but a sample of the photos documenting the issues. 

Brad & I have decided to reengage the services of our independent inspector to return & make sure issues have been fixed satisfactorily - peace of mind for me. (And this is by no means a reflection on our SS, Troy. It is the trades that EBH get to subcontract that are not showing pride of workmanship)

Tyrrells PreCompletion Inspection

This inspection occurred yesterday rather than the scheduled today. I think all is pretty OK and usual. Lots of paint & plaster issues. There are two outstanding issues noted in bold & red ink on the first page that have not been completed from the first inspection.
Today should see our next independent inspection completed.

Site fencing gone

....portaloo gone and house cleaned. Here are some photos of the exterior. Still some painting to go at the front. The yellowish corbel is to be painted the same colour as the render and the cladding right up the top is to be that colour too.

I can sniff the end now!

Matt rang tonight to update me on what has happened since we last spoke (and in his absence for 3 days this week). Everything has been done as per schedule though there was something (?) that materials were in short supply for. Timber for wardrobe rectification works? Can't remember what Matt said.
Matt told me that the house clean is still scheduled for tomorrow with Tyrells booked in for Wednesday September 18 and the painters/plasterers ready the following days for touchups. At this moment in time, carpet is due for installation on Monday 23rd though this could get pushed back depending on what is discovered at the Tyrells inspection.

I have been so impressed with Matt and the way he has taken this on board for 2.5 weeks. He has a few extra houses added on top of his workload making him extra busy. We are way ahead of schedule so he could have just let it ride whilst Troy was away. To the contrary! Lots of calls and emails, easy to talk to, organised some things to fix that he noticed were not quite right. Thank you Matt fromt he bottom of our hearts - what a legend!

Wood stain

All very quiet on the building front. It looks like someone was there for a few hours on Monday but nothing since. Both supervisors are on leave. Hopefully that means that the job scheduled for Monday/Tuesday has been completed already.

I have been discussing with AJ from re-do my space the colour we selected for our staircase stain. As this occurred 12 months ago, I had no recollection or record of it. All I knew was that it was Taubmans Walnut. Research online and at my local Bunnings proved fruitless. We were desperately hoping that it wasn't too red in tone as the furniture we have bought is more of the chocolate variety. It would be too late to change it as well. Rather than emailing and waiting for a response from Home Options Gallery, I decided to pay them a visit this morning. Phew! Walnut (right hand side) is a nice brown colour and Jarrah (left hand side is the redder one)

Basin mixers swapped over

Matt sent me a photo tonight of the new mixers that have been placed in all vanities today in lieu of the long (bath) ones - much more practical and pleasing on the eye. Thanks Troy and Matt.

Upcoming schedule

Received an email from Matt last night informing me of the items he has booked in to occur at the house.

"Please note the below update of progress and what is booked leading up to Troy's return.
-    Friday 6th, Tilers to complete main floor areas
-    Sat / Mon - Fixing carpenter to return to install Bed room smart robe door units, and a few other items per my inspection list
-    Bed 3 Ceiling, requires repair over the internal door, as there is a slight undulation, Frame carpenter booked to return Mon / Tues to rectify
-    Plastering contractor booked for Thurs 12th to meet with myself / to complete defects as marked, Cornices to garage, Bed 3 ceiling repair.
-    House cleaner Initial clean - Friday 13th.
As discussed, I will also be on annual leave Monday 9th to Wed 11th, however the above items have been booked / confirmed to be carried out."

I think the tilers might have finished already if everything went according to plan yesterday. The site was cleaned (sort of) today - there still seems to be a lot of junk lying around?? My latest screenshot has the site fencing being removed tomorrow. I hope the house is locked up a little more securely than it has been from now on.