The Ponds landscaping grant - if you deviate?
Hi guys,
We have nearly completed our landscaping for our new house at the ponds.
We ended up slightly deviating from the approved landscaping plans I.e. Used different plants and positioned at…
New construction - test run stage by builder
Hey guys,
We are building with Clarendon at The Ponds. The house is virtually completed with few touch ups needed. I noticed absolutely nothing was done during the whole of last…
What does Carpentry stage mean
Thanks guys. Yes I think its the final aspect of each item. I.e. kitchens done just with the splashback still outstanding.
Dotgif - on the Clarendon journey flowchart, we just…
What does Carpentry stage mean
Hey guys,
We are building with Clarendon at The Ponds.
Currently at lock up stage. In the construction journey flowchart, there's a step called "carpentry completed". Can anyone please let me…
How long is the lock up stage?
Thanks dotgif! Hope it'll be soon.
BTW - I think your's is essentially the same as ours. So far we're pretty happy with Clarendon. Few hiccups during DRP submission and then…
How long is the lock up stage?
Hey guys,
We are building the Waterfall 34+3 with Clarendon at The Ponds.
We've completed insulation and about 1/4 way into Gyprocking. Then then house will be at lock up.
How long…
Timeframe for internals
Hey guys,
We are building the Clarendon Wentworth 33+4 (similar to Waterfall) at The Ponds.
We have completed Brickwork and Roof tiles. The next stage will internals.
Can someone please let me…
H Class slab v M Class - how to spot difference
Hey guys,
I'm building a house at the ponds with Clarendon.
According to my tender I have paid my builder close to $3k for a H Class slab upgrade.
However, from a quick…
Building with very few piers
Thanks Bashworth! this is exactly what we were after. Very helpful.
Building with very few piers
Hey guys,
We are building the Clarendon/Domaine Wentworth 33 in the Ponds.
We've been advised they are only using 7 piers for the whole structure. Can anyone please let me know…
Fence / Boundary issue - new build
Hey all,
We have entered into a contract with Clarendon to build on our land. We envisage construction within 3-4wks.
Eden Brae has commenced building (foundation stage) on the block to…
Outsourcing external colour/upgrades - Clarendon
Hi Stacey,
Thanks for your response. That sounds great!
Just out of curiousity. How much were you charged for rendering? i.e. per sqm
We've been qouted $2700 and $3000 for the front of…
Outsourcing external colour/upgrades - Clarendon
Hey all,
We are building the Clarendon Wentworth 33+4.
We would like to render the front of the house. Clarendon has quoted $13,000. I’ve received quotes from external plasters to complete…
The Ponds - Land prices & Ridgeline release (latest )
Hey all,
We purchased a 'rear access' battle-axe block back in 2010 and since have been quite curious about the land price trends at The Ponds.
With the latest Ridgeline release, I've…
Nature strip - does the council complete landscaping
Fu Manchu - Many thanks for the response!!
I'll get in touch with the council sometime this week.
In the event we do the landscaping/adding lawn - is the council likely to…
Nature strip - does the council complete landscaping
Hey everyone,
We are building a home in The Ponds (NSW 2769) on a "rear access but street facing battle axe block". I.e. the garage is at the back of the…