As we’ve reached the end of design development, I’m beginning to freak out a little at how much is still left to do. I need to finish off some design concepts for the outstanding areas:
- kitchen
- meals
- lounge
- laundry
- exterior
- alfresco
I might try modelling them in sketchup, and maybe revisit some of the ones I’ve already done. That stuff needs to get done before pre-start.
And I also still need to get demolition quotes.
And we have a massive post-handover list too. Some of it needs to get done before we move in, some can be done afterwards. This is what needs to get done before we move in:
- Hot water system
- Lighting
- Painting
- Flooring
- Skirting boards
- Alfresco paving
- Letterbox
- Driveway
- Fence & gates
- TV antenna
- Clothesline
- Landscaping
- Blinds & Window dressings
- Security screens on windows
- Wardrobe fitouts
And the stuff we can leave until after we move in:
- Doorbell
- Additional cabinetry
- Solar panels
- Rainwater
- Greywater
- Security system
- Attic Ladder
So the next lot of posts will have to be on designs, although I’m keen to get started on getting actual quotes for things as well.
Isn’t this a marvellous pool?
Your after handover-before moving in list scares me too. For both our sakes. Though I reckon you could move some of those to the after moving in list if you wanted to – but they are some of the smaller items. Glad to see grey water is on the after plan… I was worrying about that yesterday… thinking I should have had it sorted out already.
With the grey water, it’s a good idea to have the plumbing provisioned in but the actual system can be done at any time. Some things like the landscaping *could* be done afterwards, but I kind of don’t want to move into a house surrounded by a desert so it’s going into the “before” list! But yeah, I think I’m going to have to put on my project manager’s hat to get it all prioritised, organised and done. Can’t wait until it’s over and we can have a proper housewarming party!
I have a feeling that unless you have money to burn and outsource everything, that the reality is that our houses won’t look exactly how we like them for a year or two. I’m dreaming of housewarming parties (plural) too!
Looking at the pool and the type of features you have I reckon you should check out “natural swimming pools”
I love the natural swimming pools, they look amazing! I think our budget will only stretch to a pond or two at this stage though…