In order to provide a clearer picture of the work involved in completing a knockdown/rebuild I thought it would be useful to provide a timeline of events that took place aver the journey.
Hopefully this provides guidance to others who may follow a similar path.
Building with Henley
2022
August 11
Concrete slab complete
A major milestone was reached on Thursday August 11th – the concrete slab was successfully poured. Henley invoiced me for the base progress payment before the first concrete truck arrived. Make of that what you will.
July 22
Underground power and drains installed
Conduit and wiring from the power pit at the front of the property was laid, As was the storm water and sewer drains. Photos are here.
July 15
Bored piers completed
The bored piers are needed to stabilize the concrete slab. They are bored (drilled) into the ground, re-enforced, then concreted. There is a photo of them here
July 12
Construction begins
On site construction finally begins with the site cut/fill and set out. Check photos here
June 23
Transferred to construction
This was the day my file was internally transferred from Henley admin, to construction. About bloody time.
June 10
Power pit installed
If you are unfortunate enough to be dealing with AusNet, you should set low standards, then you won’t be disappointed. Just hopeless.
May 13
Building permit issued
My project required a building permit only, not a planning permit.
April 29
5% Deposit paid to Henley
The final deposit was paid to Henley. From here on, it will be progress payments
April 28
Builders insurance received
Receiving the builders insurance is important for a number of reasons, at this stage I needed it for my finance company,
April 27
Contract signed
This was the day I finally signed my building contract. Read more here
Building with Henley
2022
August 11
Concrete slab complete
A major milestone was reached on Thursday August 11th – the concrete slab was successfully poured. Henley invoiced me for the base progress payment before the first concrete truck arrived. Make of that what you will.
July 22
Underground power and drains installed
Conduit and wiring from the power pit at the front of the property was laid, As was the storm water and sewer drains. Photos are here.
July 15
Bored piers completed
The bored piers are needed to stabilize the concrete slab. They are bored (drilled) into the ground, re-enforced, then concreted. There is a photo of them here
July 12
Construction begins
On site construction finally begins with the site cut/fill and set out. Check photos here
June 23
Transferred to construction
This was the day my file was internally transferred from Henley admin, to construction. About bloody time.
June 10
Power pit installed
If you are unfortunate enough to be dealing with AusNet, you should set low standards, then you won’t be disappointed. Just hopeless.
May 13
Building permit issued
My project required a building permit only, not a planning permit.
April 29
5% Deposit paid to Henley
The final deposit was paid to Henley. From here on, it will be progress payments
April 28
Builders insurance received
Receiving the builders insurance is important for a number of reasons, at this stage I needed it for my finance company,
April 27
Contract signed
This was the day I finally signed my building contract. Read more here
