So it feels like a lot has happened in just a week – I think this feeling is more to do with the fact that I had a good chat with our Site Supervisor rather than a heap of work being done, but some work still did get done and it is also good to know a lot more about where things are at.

I called around the house last Wednesday only to find the SS doing a check on where things are at with the house.   I introduced myself and he was happy to give me an update.  It was so much easier just running things through with him then and there rather than by email or phone.   Anyway, he told me that:

– The third coat of paint (walls) had been ordered to be done asap (by end of week – which it was) and then external painting will continue.

– Tiling should start next week

– The plumbers have been called to get the downpipes in asap.

– Front façade should be finished soon

– Driveway would be done soon, at some time as neighbour around the corner

– Splashback and Garage door to be ordered

– Sparky and plumber will be back once tiling done

I think there was more but that just about covered it.  Whilst I was there I noticed that the pantry, walk in robe, linen closet and wardrobes have all been fitted out, and look great.

So it would seem that the next few weeks should give a better indication of how much longer we have to wait….. hopefully not too long!

Pics are of linen closet, pantry and wardrobe – I forgot the WIR this visit.

 

White noise

Painting has commenced – or, more accurately, commenced and nearly finished. The inside looks complete and the eaves, porch and back alfresco all have an undercoat.  I would imagine that they would be ‘finished’ in the next few days. However, the front façade is still not finished so I am guessing that the painters will have to return at some stage to do this, plus some of the skirting is still missing (where the cabinetry was put in) so it will be the same story there.  I am happy with the colour – the walls are a slightly off white to contrast with the trims and ceiling.  However, I can see through the paint in several places – even just be looking through the window – to the plaster beneath, so it looks like it needs another coat.  I will be adding that to the list of things to tell the Site Supervisor – not that I am getting anything at all from him lately.  I feel that I can’t complain because at least the build is progressing, however it does feel like I am talking to a brick wall sometimes.

Backtracking a bit, the bricks were cleaned a few weeks back and the stone benchtops are in.  Moving forward, the tiles have been delivered so I am guessing that is next. This actually concerns me a bit as there are a few things that need finishing off before the bathroom walls get tiled – two power points are still missing, and I need to talk to the tiler about the feature tiles, as we need to change the location.  I will send yet another email off to the SS tomorrow and hopefully get some sort of response.

Fingers crossed!

Inside garage:

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Living room

Ensuite

Kitchen (my favourite pic!)