Maxwell House MkII - Eden Brae Foxley 30: 2015

We changed the kitchen slightly to make the kitchen bigger and the pantry smaller. It is still huge as it is!

Things To Do After Handover

Attic stairs and flooring.
Pebbles around outdoor kitchen.
Build outdoor kitchen.
Clothesline.
Grass in back yard.
Grass in front yard.
Garden in back yard.
Garden in front yard.
Build shed.
Whirly birds
Fence and gate.
Small retaining wall in backyard.
Small retaining wall across front.
Steps in backyard.
Steps to driveway from side path.
Concrete for paths, shed and outdoor kitchen.
Retractable clothesline on Alfresco.
Curtains.
Laundry fitout.
Garage cupboards.
Unpack.
Security Cameras.
Fit lights we bought ourselves.

Timeline

2016-11-02 - *** Target for handover. ***
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2016-10-26 - Practical Inspection done.
2016-10-25 - NBN hooked up.
2016-10-20 - Tiler fixed some titles.
2016-10-20 - Glass splashback fitted.
2016-10-19 - TV aerial fitted.
2016-10-19 - Carpet finished.
2016-10-19 - Flyscreens fitted.
2016-10-19 - External trims around some windows and Alfresco door.
2016-10-18 - Security fence removed.
2016-10-18 - Mirrors & towel rails fitted.
2016-10-17 - Carpet started.
2016-10-13 - Site cleaned.
2016-10-11 - House cleaned.
2016-10-10 - Main floor tiling complete.
2016-10-07 - Main floor tiling started.
2016-10-07 - Driveway Poured.
2016-10-06 - Shower screens fitted.
2016-10-05 - Robe/Linen fitout
2016-10-04 - Electrician finished.
2016-10-04 - Door handles fitted.
2016-09-30 - Driveway formed up.
2016-09-30 - Electrician starting fit out.
2016-09-27 - Plumber fitted taps and drain etc. Still has bath to fit.
2016-09-27 - Aircon vents fitted.
2016-09-27 - Pantry shelving fitted.
2016-09-24 - Painting finished.
2016-09-19 - Patch up gyprock imperfections after 1st coat of paint.
2016-09-13 - Bench tops installed.
2016-09-12 - Internal painting commenced.
2016-09-11 - Tiling mostly complete (except main floor). Tiler ran out of tiles.
2016-09-07 - Alfresco tiled.
2016-09-07 - Wet area floors tiled.
2016-09-05 - Tiling started.
2016-09-05 - Architraves & skirtings done.
2016-08-31 - All the floor/wall tiles delivered.
2016-08-31 - Kitchen & bathroom cabinets fitted.
2016-08-29 - Kitchen cupboards delivered.
2016-08-29 - *** House locked up. ***
2016-08-29 - Internal doors fitted.
2016-08-26 - Waterproofing in wet areas done.
2016-08-26 - Internal doors and skirting boards delivered.
2016-08-25 - Garage door fitted.
2016-08-23 - Remainder of downpipes fitted.
2016-08-18 - Cornice finished.
2016-08-17 - Gyprock finished.
2016-08-16 - Gyprock started.
2016-08-15 - Gyprock delivered.
2016-08-15 - Insulation installed.
2016-08-12 - Insulation delivered.
2016-08-11 - Aircon installed.
2016-08-10 - Electrician finished.
2016-08-09 - Rubbish removed.
2016-08-09 - Half the downpipes fitted.
2016-08-09 - Rainwater tank fitted.
2016-08-05 - Electrician been, but not finished.
2014-08-04 - Expansion joints filled with silicon.
2016-08-04 - Eaves done.
2016-08-01 - Scaffolding removed from roof.
2016-07-30 - Bricks cleaned.
2016-07-28 - Materials for the Eaves arrived on site.
2016-07-26 - Bricks finished. (except for 2 bricks on Living Room window sill)
2016-07-25 - Brickie back.
2016-07-25 - Roof finished.
2016-07-21 - Roof started.
2016-07-20 - RAIN ALL DAY :(
2016-07-19 - Scaffolding changed for the roof.
2016-07-18 - Fascias and gutters fitted.
2016-07-15 - Fascia and gutters arrived to be fitted. Scaffolding also erected.
2016-07-14 - The extra bricks arrived.
2016-07-12 - Ran out of bricks!
2016-06-22 - Bricks arrived and so did the brick layers.
2016-06-20 - Rubbish cleaned up on site.
2016-06-20 - Sand and Cement arrived on site
2016-06-16 - Plumbing done.
2016-06-15 - Frame complete and windows fitted.
2016-06-14 - Frame started.
2016-06-09 - Frame and windows arrived. Pipes also backfilled and powerbox installed.
2016-06-08 - Power connected & security camera installed.
2016-06-07 - Drains and Sewer pipes installed and connected
2016-05-30 - Slab poured.
2016-05-30 - Slab due to be poured.
2016-05-26 - Slab due to be poured. (Now delayed due to rain)
2016-05-24 - Slab due to be poured. (Now delayed by concretor)
2016-05-18 - Started forming up slab. Waffle pods also arrived.
2016-05-13 - Port-a-loo arrived
2016-05-10 - Security fence erected
2016-05-09 - Piering done
2016-05-06 - Block Leveled
2016-05-06 - ******* START OF BUILD *******
2016-04-08 - Survey pegs are in the ground
2016-03-09 - Construction Certificate Issued
2016-02-19 - Plans Approved By Council
2016-02-11 - Plans Lodged with Council
2015-12-18 - Plans Stamped by Mines Board
2015-12-18 - Plans Stamped by Hunter Water
2015-12-10 - H2 Slab Variation Signed
2015-11-25 - BASIX Variation Signed
2015-11-25 - Tiles Variation Signed
2015-11-25 - Carpet Variation Signed
2015-11-25 - BASIX Variation Received
2015-11-25 - Tiles Variation Received
2015-11-25 - Carpet Variation Received
2015-11-20 - Electrical Variation Signed
2015-11-19 - Electrical Variation Received
2015-11-17 - Tiles Quote Received
2015-11-16 - Carpet Quote Received
2015-11-16 - Plumbing Variation Signed
2015-11-16 - Kitchen Variation Signed
2015-11-11 - Kitchen (amended) Quote Signed
2015-11-11 - Kitchen (amended) Quote Received
2015-11-11 - Electrical Quote Signed
2015-11-10 - Electrical Quote Received
2015-11-10 - Day 2 Home Options Appointment (Electrical/Carpet/Tiles)
2015-11-03 - Blinds Quote Signed
2015-11-03 - Aircon Variation Signed
2015-11-02 - Plumbing Quote Signed
2015-11-02 - Kitchen Quote Signed
2015-10-30 - Kitchen Quote Received
2015-10-30 - Colours Variation Signed
2015-10-30 - Colours Variation Received
2015-10-30 - Aircon Quote Signed
2015-10-30 - Aircon Quote Received
2015-10-26 - Plumbing Quote Received
2015-10-26 - Day 1 Home Options Appointment (Colours/Kitchen/Plumbing/Aircon/Landscaping/Blinds
2015-10-07 - Tender Contract Signed
2015-10-07 - Balance Of Deposit Paid for House
2015-08-25 - Balance Of Deposit Paid for Land
2015-08-11 - Initial Deposit Paid for House
2015-08-07 - Initial Deposit Paid for Land

Maxwell House MkII - Eden Brae Foxley 30

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