The bricks have arrived!!

Now for some reason I am very excited about the arrival of the bricks. The window frames have also been delivered - but
look a bit sorry for themselves. Might have to save up for the double glazing in a few years - the quote we got was for $47,000 so needless to say double glazing was taken off the must-have list.

George thinks that the bricks look good??? Not that he would know.

Slab and drains

I'd gone by the site on Friday morning as I was going to school and noticed that the slab was being poured - yehhh!

I'd had a phone call that Luke had hurt his arm but expected to be back on site within 30 mins to watch the slab go down.

That didn't happen - we were in hospital till late Sat night and so eventually got to see it on Sunday.

IT'S TINY :-(

How on earth are they going to fit 5 bedrooms in there? I have no idea!!

Today, Monday, the drains are going in.  Don't really know much more than that - but there were quite a few workmen there which I thought was a good sign - either that or there was a problem of some sort. Hopefully the former!

Note to self: Double check spelling etc when typing on the iPhone!!

Footings

Lots happening today!!

The cement truck arrived to pour the footings or foundations. Seemingly the slab will be poured tomorrow and will take a few days to dry out.

The weather has been very hot, around 35 degrees so hopefully it should well and truly dry out over the weekend.

Toilet has appeared

Went past this morning and a portaloo has appeared. The ground has been levelled and there are posts at the boundaries.

Plans finalised and sign is up

At last we have finished the Pre-start selections and signed on the dotted line on Friday morning. By Tuesday the WB sign went up. We had a phone call from the construction supervisor telling us that the slab should hopefully be laid next Friday. So things are starting to happen.

The goal, ok OUR goal, is to get the keys by Christmas!!

Site Cleared

Drive past one afternoon to see a huge digger on the block and within 24 hours the house was cleared and the block empty.

Block Purchased

We purchased our 751sqm block in March 2011 and settled in April 2011. It is located in Mosman Park in the western suburbs of Perth.

The current house will be demolished and a brand spanking new 5 bed double-storey house will be built. Webb & Brown-Neaves will be the builders.