The base tint was incorrect. The taubmans rep confirmed they had changed the base paint so our selection was mixed with the new base paint (has more black) and should…

We didn't have an independant inspection as my fiance is in the construction industry and as we lived around the corner and watched the progress daily, we felt there was…

Hi guys,
We settled on the 22nd of April after one last hurdle.
EB booked us for a final inspection on the 22nd but then turned around on the day and…

Here is a link to the commitment EB guarantee as part of the contract.
http://www.edenbraehomes.com.au/a/76.html
http://www.buildsure.net.au/

Not in yet
The most important repairs have been completed which was all of a few days work. The painters have returned yet again…

It's been 10 weeks since our original practical completion inspection notice from EB.
It's been 10 weeks to complete the driveway, footpath, change a front door and complete paint touch-ups.
We had…

Your right southies, this is beyond a joke. We may just have to contact the Construction Manager although think we will speak our mind first.
Almost 40 weeks and EB didn't…

Week 39 - Grrrrrrrrrrrrr...... the neighbours behind us (built with EB) started almost 4 weeks behind us got their keys on Monday just past. We are happy for them but…

The correct 1200mm Corinthian front door and frames with clear glazing were installed today. Along with the correct 750mm horizon pull handles which looks fantastic!
The driveway was poured last Thursday,…

That does sound odd Southies, I would want it clarified

themax - as we could only use a Taubmans paint, I found bristol moonriver to be the closest match to dulux hog bristol.
We ended up going with Taubmans pebble bay…

I agree with SuH, the red is gorgsous but not sure if I am that big on red. Like Michelle said, the kitchen does need colour but should it be…

hi southies, I have updated my blog with photos. Our SS name starts with 'S' and he seems to be getting things done - fingers and everything crossed he keeps…

themax - my fiance fell in love with the red buff splashback too. Your right - I think it is because it's very similar to a glass of deep red…

Some good news
There has been a bit of action onsite over the past few days and from what we can see a…

Thanks Bel, will keep you posted on the progress. I hope your experience is a little more pleasant then ours. We have been through a few site supervisors which I…

We met with our new site supervisor last Thursday, 5th Feb and although the house was not anywhere near practical completion we had to use this opportunity to discuss our…

Thanks guys,
Southies - great idea, I will check them out.
Hermyleen - thanks for the suggestion, will head back to H.O.G if no luck with Decoglaze.
Will keep you posted on my…

Thanks for the suggestion hermyleen. Do you know who your friends used to supply their splashback? We are going outside of EB for this as it became to hard to…

Wow, thanks for the replies everyone
Although I personally really like mosaic tiles, I agree that the kitchen really does need a light…

Hi all,
Any advise on splashback colour is welcome. We are thinking white on clear glass (without green tinge) but not sure?
This is our kitchen which is near complete.
Flooring is…

Hi all,
Just after any ideas on what colour glass splashback we should have.
This is our kitchen which is near complete. We will be having spotted gum timber flooring and our…

We have received notification from Eden Brae that our practical completion inspection is scheduled for this Thursday, 5th February.
We would be more excited if we didn't have a long…

Hi Amanda,
Check out Armourfloor by Big River Timbers
www.bigrivertimbers.com.au
We shopped around and found they had a better product. We are having spotted gum although their photos on…

Thanks Clarity,
Great to see so many sydney siders here

Hi Stonecutter,
Our Facade colours are Woodland grey on the parapet (front door area) and Kid Skin to the rest (kid skin is like a very light latte colour). No…

Its been a long time but there has been heaps of progress to the house.
Second level bricks and facade bricking was completed last week and the roof tiles were delivered…

Check out Regal Homes. They have been around for about 30 years building in the ACT and NSW. They have an extremely good team and an excellent reputation for their…

Thanks Chrissie and Graham, we will be bringing our blog up to date shortly so will have plenty of pics to go around …

Hi Southies,
More like a vampire, I sleep by day and work by night.
Its great, as you can tell some nights its not so busy …