Shawn Says...Part 9

"Plumbers started the rough in yesterday and did not finish. They cannot get me back on schedule until 2/4. I am very frustrated with my plumbers currently. This is not how we do things. I am working to get them in prior to that date. I am working with my area manager and the owner of the plumbing company to get this job completed. I am sorry and I now this isn’t what you wanted to hear this afternoon. Hopefully I will have better news for you next week."

Needless to say, Dave and I were very disappointed with this update. Dave and Shawn communicated (much more eloquently that I ever could) and Shawn is confident that this time will be made and and ultimately won't change our anticipated completion date. 

We still went over to check things out today and we were happy to see some changes. We also go through our friends' new build when we go over on Sundays so they can see their updates via FaceTime. It's just one of the many services I provide :)

The weather was super cold and rainy in NC today and we were very pleased to see how well our property was draining. No backyard soup or random rivers running through our yard!

First thing we saw, was two bath tubs in our garage

Ge-Ge's shower

Some plumbing for the kitchen island

 

Lots of pipes in the downstairs ceiling

Laundry room

A bunch of random pipe connectors in Sam's closet

Master shower randomly placed between a couple rooms

The master shower bench is in place

Our master bath is currently in the master bedroom

Dave and I tried out the tub 

Shawn Says...Part 8

"Plumbers are confirmed for 1/25-26. Electrical rough in will follow on 1/27-28. Inspections for both will happen once each trade has completed. Framing inspection will take place after rough ins pass inspection."

So not much happened this past week and we saw no changes when we visited he house today. Jack suggested we have a picnic in the house so Dave and I joined him for a rather chilly picnic in our new house. Sam and Kate decided to stay warm at home with Ge-Ge.

Enjoying a chilly picnic in our dining room.

Dave and I purchased some new furniture for the house this week. We picked out stuff for the living room and the dining room. Good thing we found something we like as the turn around time is about 17 weeks!

We are getting a three seat sofa, a two seat love seat, and a recliner like this.

This table has a leaf to make it larger and can easily seat 6 people. 

These are a sample of the stains we will use for our table, chairs and sideboard.

Our sideboard will be the grey stain.

Below is our floor plan to give a better idea of the layout of the house. Ours is just reversed.

We are really looking forward to seeing the progress next weekend when we head over!

Shawn Says...Part 7

"Mechanical rough in has been completed. Inspection will take place next week. Plumbers are on schedule 1/25-26. They are currently behind due to Covid. They have a few crews sidelined currently. Electrical rough will take place once plumbers have completed."

This is the final design of our house.
Ours is elevated a bit so we have steps leading to the front door.

The current state of the exterior.
We have windows and exterior doors installed.

Some of the duct work in the laundry room

Duct work at the top of the stairs

Duct work in the attic space

This is the pocket park that is across the street and
just a few doors down from our house.

Best news of all:  Elizabeth's dear childhood friend,
Marisa and her family are moving in two doors down!

Shawn Says...Part 6

 "We are ready for rough ins. Plumbers have walked the home to be sure all there needs are met. They are on schedule for 1/20. My mechanical crew is on schedule for Monday and Tuesday. Once they are completed I will have the inspection scheduled. We will have a little time before the plumbers. We are ahead of schedule and I couldn’t move the plumber up. Electricians will follow the plumbers."

Ge-ge's room...she's contemplating jumping out the window

Looking from the living room toward the front door and Dave's office

Looking toward the living room and dining room

The beginning of the screened porch

The game room

Jack's room!

Sam's room!

Kate's room!

Master bedroom

Kate on the first floor looking up...

at Sam who is looking down from the second floor.

Shawn Says...Part 5

 "Framing will be completed by Monday. My crew is cleaning up odds and ends. Shingles installed today. Windows and exterior doors are on schedule for Monday. Trades will begin rough ins at the end of the week. 

I hope you and your family have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

Front view from the end of the driveway

Kitchen island

Nook between the Kitchen and Screened Porch

View into the living room and fireplace

Jack in Ge-Ge's room

Demonstrating how Ge-Ge will climb 
out her window

Up the Stairs

Down the stairs

Kate's room

A heart cut into the window of the
master bathroom

Master bedroom/owner's retreat

Middle of the upper floor looking into 
the master bedroom

Sam's Room

Jack's room