Framing started

Frame material delivered.. Nothing happening

Frame material was delivered a week ago but nothing happening. Received an email from building coordinator advise about frame work completed by 19 December 2014. Seems planning to 2nd Payment before Christmas Holiday..

Slab Pour

Slab preparation in process>>>>

 

 

Slab Poured…..

 

 

Work Started – Cut and Fill

The work started and land is cut-fill as per the drawings. Retaining wall and pier work performed-

The land looks quite high from the back. Landscaping will be expensive :-)

 

Site Cost Increased

Received an email from Building coordinator that site cost will increase by $12k. What the hell. The reason given were:

 

 

With no option left and stuck, we proceed with this. Felt really cheated and can’t believe PD did so much underestimate…

Monash Council – Nature strip backfill

Received letter from Monash Council to backfill the nature strip in 2 days else fine will be issues. Found quite wired as we still need to build the house and this all will damage. Called them but was very unhelpful. Finally ordered topsoil from Garden Gear and backfill the nature strip. Send an email to Council with no reply….

Second Soil Test

Informed Porter Davis that land is ready for handover to them. PD ordered second soil test. Seems all going good!