Electrical Selection

We went overboard with electrical and included batten everywhere. Some of point to be seen in below photos-

• Power socket for electric blind
• Theatre speaker pre-wiring
• Conduct in Study room for any future wire
• Fan/light in all rooms

Colour Selection

Went to new office location of Word of Style of Porter Davis. No information was provided about the parking or directions. Selected the upgrades as per previous blog.
Some of selections were:

• Moved Dishwasher to Pantry
• Have Microwave space instead of Dishwasher
• Changed sink in Pantry
• Double trough in Laundry
• Semi Frameless shower in Master Suite
• Soundproof insulation between ground and first floor

Did not went with:

• Lights – will get done after handover
• Curtains
• Theatre door – It was costing $4000+

Tender Process

We went to Narre-warren office and met the tender person who was very helpful. The process went really smooth and we met our building contractor for first time.
 The biggest shock was the site cost that increased from $40 to $47k. We were told that this is due to soil test report and estimated on higher side for any future risk.
We asked for changes in the plan to stay under the budget which were quicky updated. Provided $10K deposit and ready for colour selection and demolition process.

Learning: You will need full half day for tender process – so make sure you have made arrangement for kids to be picked up.