The news is not good I'm afraid and yet not unexpected also.
PD are behind in their expected work schedule with the slow progress since the start of December continuing.
Our SS arrived back from holidays today to declare work had not progressed as he had hoped during his leave and there was no way PD could complete our home by our scheduled PCI inspection date. In addition, the heat of the this week has slowed everything down (us included I must admit) AND they are experiencing a delay in rectifying our staircase.
So despite our Administrator's very definite " We are PD and we never miss a PCI date", we have been informed our PCI date will be delayed at least a week.
Must admit, we have no problems with weather related delays and do not expect the tradies to work in such extreme heat. However, if PD had worked just that bit harder during the last 8-10weeks, all would be completed by now.
Lets hope they can stick with the new PCI date of 12.2.09 and handover on 19.2.09 or we may well be without a home as we have to move out of the rental by 26.2.09! Fingers crossed.
AS for the progress that has been made on the job during the last 4 weeks:
- downpipes have been completed in the last couple of days. Unfortunately there are a few faults that will need to be rectified. Photos to follow in next post.
- Tiling has been completed. We actually met the tiler and were able to ensure our shower tiles were layed diagonally (like we had requested). This was lucky as apparently now that the various PD depts have merged, all shower bases must be layed "horizontally" in accordance with the Prestige layout! Something for the Lifestyle people to keep in mind.
- Plaster has been added to alfresco and garage roofs but cannot be stopped until the weather drops below 35 degrees.
- Heating and cooling ducts in.
- Electricals have been fitted but some lights are in wrong spot and some are still missing. Will take this up at PCI.
- Have received final invoice from PD - of course.
- Have received driveway and fencing quotes.
- Have ordered a couple of couches.
- Have ordered the carpets.
- Site has been cleared and house has been cleaned - well sort of anyway.
And to top it all off, the rental we are staying in is now up for sale so we have to keep the house spick and span and be ready for inspections, photos, etc. etc. Gotta luv it. Hopefully next post will be better news.
2 comments:
G&V, congrats on reaching final stage. Hopefully the delays are not too much to handle and don't drag on .
R&C
Hi G&V. I've been missing in action since taking over our house, so have just had a look through the blogs. Your house has progressed well since I saw it last, but bummer that you had anticipated it being further. Never mind, your approaching the final stages. Looking forward to seeing it completed
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