TimeLine

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

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

TimeLine

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

Building with Henley

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