Our new home

[Razzman]

Congrats Mike on your soon to be new digs!

We did this 20 years ago and from our perspective we'll never do it again, drove us crazy! We wanted pretty much the same as we had big plans so a large lot was needed. Electrical pre-wired everywhere, alarm system, blah, blah. Had to fight the builder, subs, electrician, inspector, builder again, subs more, landscaper, city, builder more. You get it. I seriously hope your experience is better than mine was!

The only real advice i can give is to watch everything the best you can and make sure everything is documented and all parties are informed! I made full videos of each stage of construction and i'm glad i did!

[wolfeman131]

I made full videos of each stage of construction and i'm glad i did!

This is awesome advice! I did the same and have found myself reviewing the tapes (yes, I said tapes. We built the house 12 yrs ago) before I do any projects where I'm cutting into walls, etc. I've saved myself from destroying plumbing & electrical.

[mmandley]

Update: got the plans approved by the city and we break ground Monday and the foundation should be done sometime next week

[mmandley]

If you want to follow this still and are interested in watching it be built threw my families eyes then you can contact me in PM, Email or on Facebook

email is

[email protected]

look me up in facebook.

Michael Mandley

peace out im done here.

[mmandley]

Interesting i cant edit my above post. After many requests to update this thread i have decided to keep it updated for those interested. Lots of changes so there going to be lots of pics all the sudden, i go out to the site 3 days a week and spend a couple hours there looking and watching. Here are the pics i have ready.

The one doing the real work Cat 312C

Breaking ground

[mmandley]

Back of property

Foundation going in

[mmandley]

Double G concrete crane truck very cool to watch