We got our keys yesterday. Post Handover work starts in full swing from Day one. Landscapers were the first at the site to finish off back retaining wall and fencing. Termite protection installation followed next. We were prepared for the vinyl installation, and surprised to know that carpet will also be installed today as they are not free on next Tuesday when it was originally planned. So, there were at least 12 tradesmen were working at the same time on different things. here is the status at day-end:
Landscaping: Retaining wall and Fencing done at the back, now we are fenced on all three sides. Our landscaper apologized a few times that he couldn't finish it earlier this week. The fence looks good, gives us some idea of the size of the back yard: not big but not too small as well.
Termite Protection: Installation was booked considering the Handover date, it is done now. So, we can work on driveway next week.
Carpet Installation: Carpet installation to Bedrooms, Walk-in-Robe and Home Theater is done, took around three hours!
Vinyl Installation: Boys have done a really great job today, nearly 50% area is complete. They started with floor preparation, as it was not even took five bags of cement (gone another 500$)! At the end of the day, hallway, kitchen, pantry and part of living area flooring is complete. Tomorrow they will finish the vinyl, then skirting boards will be installed (they are already painted, left to dry up in garage floor).
In between, someone from Blind company came to assess how many blinds need to be replaced, will take about two weeks or so to get the brand new ones! The painter also visited to finish some paint touch ups.
Will post some photos once I get home!
The house is very dusty all over again. Planning to do some clean up after Monday when electrical work will be done!
Very productive day indeed.
Landscaping: Retaining wall and Fencing done at the back, now we are fenced on all three sides. Our landscaper apologized a few times that he couldn't finish it earlier this week. The fence looks good, gives us some idea of the size of the back yard: not big but not too small as well.
Termite Protection: Installation was booked considering the Handover date, it is done now. So, we can work on driveway next week.
Carpet Installation: Carpet installation to Bedrooms, Walk-in-Robe and Home Theater is done, took around three hours!
Vinyl Installation: Boys have done a really great job today, nearly 50% area is complete. They started with floor preparation, as it was not even took five bags of cement (gone another 500$)! At the end of the day, hallway, kitchen, pantry and part of living area flooring is complete. Tomorrow they will finish the vinyl, then skirting boards will be installed (they are already painted, left to dry up in garage floor).
In between, someone from Blind company came to assess how many blinds need to be replaced, will take about two weeks or so to get the brand new ones! The painter also visited to finish some paint touch ups.
Will post some photos once I get home!
The house is very dusty all over again. Planning to do some clean up after Monday when electrical work will be done!
Very productive day indeed.
Hi Zerin,
ReplyDeleteCongratulation and your house looks really nice.
I am also building my house with Mojo homes and will do the floorings after handover.
I wonder IF you can share your flooring and landscaping contractors details please?
Thanks
Shiv
Thanks, may I ask which area you're building?
Deleteplease find below:
Flooring: Carpet Court
Landscaping: Shane from Clark Landscaping
Thanks a lot , I am building at Edmondson Park . The house I am building is Nova30. My frames just finished, waiting on windows.
DeleteI am considering Timber flooring upstairs , Just tossing between Bamboo, Laminate or Vinyl. I think your house has Vinyl. Any particular reason to go with Vinyl?
Hi, two reasons we went for the vinyl. As this is a open plan living, the kitchen area needs to have same flooring. As tiling was off our list, we though Vinyl is more water resistant than bamboo and laminate. The second reason is durability and low maintenance: we got super active twin-toddlers who are dragging their cars, toys, dropping things and what not!
DeleteThat's good to know, we got two Boys ( 3 and 7 year old) .
ReplyDeleteI am inclined towards Timber due to carpet allergies . Downstairs my wife like to have Tiles . My friend recently build his house and he went with Bamboo flooring. I may start visiting shops to finalize my flooring choices as I can see time flies too quick. Your house is coming along so nicely, Congratulations again to both of you. Great choices.
Thanks again for responding to my queries.
I have long list to do after handover: Driveway, Flooring , LED Lighting , Landscaping , Fencing and Laundry fit out and some security mesh etc