27th August 2013

PCI was today and it went really well. Most things were picked up last week when MJH did their inspection. Peter our SS was fantastic. Everything we wanted fixed, he said no worries too. It took approximately 2.5 hours, but there was a bit of chit chat too.

The things that needing fixing/replacing are:

1. Change light switches to match electrical plan (3 x switches were wrong)
2. Fit gripper catches and cut holes in desk
3. Paint touch ups
4. Change ensuite shower screen door (as there were scratches on it)
5. Final clean to be done and brick clean

Everything else was already fixed, so we walked away with big smiles on our faces. Everything will be fixed or replaced over the next 6 days. The only thing that may turn up a little later is the shower screen door, which is no drama.

Peter asked us when we wanted the appliances and hot water system delivered and installed. We agreed on delivery for next Tuesday, which is the day we get our keys and they will be installed the following day.

One thing I asked about which we found disappointing was that MJH don't bring in a bobcat to take off the top layer of soil, the rocks they put in the driveway and the excess sand, because tradies have left rubbish, cigarette packets, cigarette butts, drink bottles, broken bricks, food packets etc. There is a lot of crap embedded in the soil from the rain. It would have been nice for them to get rid of the mess the tradies left seeing as we pay so much money. We are going to have to bring in extra fill, but we are going to have to remove the excess rubbush which is annoying before we put the fill on top.

The splashback was finally installed. It had been done yesterday. I don't like the colour. Its a little more grey than I thought it would be. It will probably look better once all the appliances are in and eventually we will be changing the pantry doors to the nice stained ones. We wanted to leave the doors till after handover as MDJ charge a lot for the stained doors.

Next Tuesday when we get our keys we are going to spend the day painting the skirting boards in preparation for the flooring going down. We have organised for our floorboards to be installed next Wednesday, the skirting boards Thursday and the carpet Friday, so will move in next weekend.

After PCI today, we went shopping. We ended up buying a fridge, microwave, dishwasher, dryer and 100" fixed screen and projector for the media room. It seems neverending. There is so much stuff to buy. We just need to win lotto now to pay for it all...lol

The reality of moving into our new home is finally kicking in. We are so excited and can't believe we get our keys in 7 days. OMG!!!

Some pics of the splashback...