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8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

Another builder probably illegally dumped it, quiet common and unfortunately normally means a cost for you to remove

8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

Coral are blaming the paint colour. But we paid extra for dark paint so expect it to actually look good? Will keep pushing it ( now 6months since handover and…

8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

Ok, who has dark media room walls? How did they turn out? This is corals 3 or 4th attempt and say there is nothing they can do?? Not happy.

Coral Homes general build thread
8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

We built a 100sqm shed, put up water tanks, fences, septic system and earth works all while coral where building.
Just asked SS and he said go for it.
And one of…

8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Certificate of occupancy declined

Depends what the contract states. We had to do our own walls, septic tank and water tanks. Without all of these the house is unlivable so I think it's standard…

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8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Certificate of occupancy declined

I would of thought you could get a interim occupancy certificate and just not get the final one until the wall is complete

8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
HELP re: payment of utility bills during construction

It's stating the builder will pay the connection fees for each service (gas power etc) but you must pay for the actual use of them.

8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

Express is a option offered in particular areas and estates.

Coral Homes general build thread
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8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Need help with Kitchen Design!!!

We had the same problem not being able to visualize! This is ours, raven island and fresh concrete other benches with white subway tile
We love it, only thing we are…

Need help with Kitchen Design!!!
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8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

We never got a email or call off SS unless we called.
Tried to keep it to every 2 weeks and he still seemed to be annoyed we where calling for…

8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

Technically that is breaching contract. Payment is due 10 days after PC as per contract.
Unfortunately is what we all signed.

8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

For memory painted isn't part of this stage, better check the contract though.

8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

These are our timber looks tiles (300x600) sorry for photos, didn't really have many of just floors but can get more.

8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Advice on Retaining Wall

Yep sadly majority of the time, person that is retaining pays. So they have payed when they where retaining their land. If you now need to add a new one…

8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

And people that have had paint and used gloss for trims, has there been a reticules amount of brush marks?

8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

Has anyone had scratches on there stone bench top? Guessing coral won't care! Not a massive thing just in the one spot you always look right at start of bench!

Coral Homes general build thread
8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

Curiously, how much are they quoting you to upgrade to shaker?

8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

Ours is 2970x1100 and no join. Not an island, as one edge is against a wall but still same sized slab.

Coral Homes general build thread
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8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

Yep, they have to do all wet areas including laundry so it passes interim occupancy certificate.

8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

Don't think so, maybe for bench tops but the cabinets would of been ordered long ago as they are standard sizes off the plans.
After they install the kitchen, I…

8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

No problems! Classic cedar in wood grain finish. Was $478 upgrade from standard.

8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

PGH will also post you sample bricks if you ask them, we got one delivered to check it out.

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8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

It is presto hotham from PGH and its part of the standard range and our roof and gutters are basalt to give you a reference.
Can also get it in single…

8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

Anyone who has finished or nearly finished their coral build - would you mind sharing a pic of your bricks and the colour names for me pretty pleeeease? I am…

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8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

We are in Newcastle but paid $500 for our front fence to get pegged out, it's 65m frontage.

8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

I chose 10mm gold foam. It looks like a air cell type underlay, is that good ?

8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Coral Homes general build thread

Hi everyone, does anyone know what brand of underlay coral use under there carpets? We upgraded to 'gold' and doesn't feel very soft. We have some off cuts but it…

8 years8 yearsalex_and_emmaalex_and_emma posted:
Building with coral homes - Manhattan 23

Unfortunately that's exactly how coral work, our site supervisor has nearly 30 jobs at the moment and all of his sites use the same guys so they are constantly leaving…

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