Weeks 7&8: floors and essential services

With the Anzac Day on a Wednesday we delayed our photoblogging trip so this shows progress during weeks 7 and 8.

The floor in all its glory

22,500 litres water tank - hope it will be big enough!

Our very own sewage treatment plant = already hooked up to the builders bathroom!

A European eccentricity - insulation to a kiwi house!

Week 6: the pink flush of growth

Complete with generator (no power yet) the builders have made remarkable progress in three days this week. However, I think the house is blushing since the floor is left naked with only its joists showing. It was quite something to see the full extend of the floor plan, complete with bay windows and demarcation between the house and the veranda foundations.

View from the corner where our bedroom will be

The panorama looks even better now!

The veranda has arrived.

Week 5: growing foundations

Following approval by the Upper Hutt City Council we now have a house sprouting from the ground - well the foundation piles have been cemented in and a dry spell to allow them to set. There is also a rather menacing saw on site, a charming site container and a builders bathroom. All mod cons really.

Close up on the foundations.



Ok, so it might be primative but at least it will keep the builders comfortable.

Week 4: Sprouting a house

With a few stakes in the ground and a huge trench for the power lines it looks like our house is sprouting from the ground.

View across the building site

Look back up the drive

In-fill of the top paddock

Week 3: At least the rain has stopped

Not much has been happening on site this week - it's a waiting game until the builders can get on site. At least that the rain has stopped - it's amazing how the sun can dry things up.

The views still look good though!

Week 2: what harm can a little rain do?

After a week of changeable weather we approached the Kaitoke Grand Design site with some apprehension. Would there be anything done? Would it just be a quagmire. The answer to both those questions is yes!

A real drive!

A real flat building platform
Hmm, closer inspection sees the effects of two days of downpour

Still, plenty of progress and the views are still stunning

At least some of the garden has been kept intact

The Kilmister Bees at home in their new paddock

Week 1: the diggers move in

It doesn't take long for a your front gate to become an advertising billboard!Former view to from the drive

New driveway forming for excavating vehicles parking

Former view of building area and valley beyond

Now turned to this......

Site for future garage and cottage

Former residents in soon to be driveway and reshaped grounds!

Not much grass for grazing now!