New Lot Owner in Mohave Valley, AZ

[Mark G]

Any progress??

 

[wishiknew]

what is happening on this

 

[CobraDave]

Sorry guys once the Tapatalk App stopped working I don’t get all of the notifications. The build is going pretty slow. The foundation is poured and some framing is up. I’ve heard some HVAC installation has begun. I’ve yet to go out there….. this is the last pic I received in January.

 

[bk2drvr]

I’m right behind you, literally. I see your house going up when I pull onto my street. Good luck with everything. I’m out there every week if you need anything.

 

[CobraDave]

I’m right behind you, literally. I see your house going up when I pull onto my street. Good luck with everything. I’m out there every week if you need anything.

Does it have a roof?

 

[bk2drvr]

Does it have a roof?

I’ll be there Sunday and can let you know.

 

[CobraDave]

I’ll be there Sunday and can let you know.

Thank you for rolling by. Here are the current pics as of today. I’m not sure what the black things are on pallets. Roof shingles maybe?

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Looks like tile roof!

 

[CobraDave]

wish it was going a little quicker but it’s going. Cool to see windows and roof starting to go up. I bought a badass metal front door. Can’t wait to see that installed.

 

[bk2drvr]

Thank you for rolling by. Here are the current pics as of today. I’m not sure what the black things are on pallets. Roof shingles maybe?

Yep those are roof tiles.

 

[CobraDave]

A couple more….

 

[Mark G]

A couple more….

Looks good. I've put a hold on my plans to build right now up in Sunridge. Prices are wild and projects are taking to long.

 

[TheRaptor76]

Here’s 1/2 of a duplex we’re getting started on in Havasu that is close to fitting in 50’ drawn by JDL design. I build at the beach on 40 to 50’ wide lots all the time and it can be tough . Is the max allowable ht. In that area low? Living space on this is 1650 and garage door is 18’ width which is always nice to actually be able to pull 2 vehicles in. Length on this plan or something similar could be stretched deeper to make a better master/ great room for a SFR. We’re at about 320k per side to build this turn key with garage A/C , 3 toilets, synthetic stucco, TPO and tile roof, cultured stone veneer , RE-bar in the slab with A/B layer under it etc but that’s our cost as the GC. Framing lumber, labor, and trusses are the budget killer currently followed by concrete.
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Would you build 2 of these in Blythe? Have 2.5 acre flat lot with 190ft of riverfront (deeded land).

Would like to have 2, 1 flipped so the great rooms touch and open it up as 1 big great room. Only need 1 kitchen, 2 families sharing the lot/house.

Email me or message me if possible.

 

[TheRaptor76]

Here's my lot...if I can get someone to build, I'd pull it off the market!

0 Colorado River Rd, Blythe, CA 92225 | Zillow

0 Colorado River Rd, Blythe CA, is a Vacant Land home. The Rent Zestimate for this Vacant Land is $2,084/mo, which has increased by $2,084/mo in the last 30 days.

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[CobraDave]

Finally went out and looked at the property. Slow progress but the electrical, plumbing looks mostly done. I’m realizing the rear garage door can fit a car/truck through but both of my trailers won’t fit through it. SMH! Nothing I can do at this point. Other than that garage is plenty big I think. The plans right now call for just one mini split in the garage. It’s almost 1000 sq feet I think and 10ft high. Do you think I will need a second one? They don’t think so…..

The front door is mostly in and windows. I’m noticing the ceiling is a flat and mostly low. Something I never even thought about. I’m sure it will be fine. I might go by there again and take some better pictures on the way home tomorrow. Also
I see a crack in the foundation. Something to worry about or just a surface crack and normal with concrete? The wife gave me the green light to epoxy the floor so I’m exited about that.

 

[CobraDave]

Drive by the house today. Here are some updated pics. I thought it was stuccoed until I got closer and saw it’s just foam lol. Slowly but surely. The builder is saying August or September now.

 

[CobraDave]

Sorry for the doubles.

 

[jailbird141]

In regards to your question about the mini split in the garage. I recently finished my build in Havasu and did two mini splits for approximatelty 1600 sqft of garage. Last summer when it was over 110 outside, I was able to keep the garage at 70 while I painted doors in it. I dont know if you insulated your garage or not but I insulated my walls and used insulated garage doors.

 

[CobraDave]

In regards to your question about the mini split in the garage. I recently finished my build in Havasu and did two mini splits for approximatelty 1600 sqft of garage. Last summer when it was over 110 outside, I was able to keep the garage at 70 while I painted doors in it. I dont know if you insulated your garage or not but I insulated my walls and used insulated garage doors.

Cool thank you. I’m just under 1000 sq ft. I AM insulating the walls and the door will be insulated. Talking with the AC company, he says one will be fine with the idea of being 80 degrees or below in the summer. He says I might have a warm area to the back near the rear exit door but it should be fine. I went back and fourth but I went with one right now. I’ll just make sure it’s a stronger unit.

 

[CobraDave]

Are the ripples in the ceiling concerning to anyone? Drywall experts?

 

[CobraDave]

Never mind. I guess just a paint error and it’s getting redone..

 

[Havasu blue label]

Nice home

 

[BHC Vic]

Are the ripples in the ceiling concerning to anyone? Drywall experts?

Thats not a paint error. Looks like a sprayer and tip error… they need to sand it down and re skim it. DO NOT LET THEM PAINT IT.

 

[CobraDave]

Thats not a paint error. Looks like a sprayer and tip error… they need to sand it down and re skim it. DO NOT LET THEM PAINT IT.

So this happened during texture? If they were to just paint over it it would still show then I’d imagine.

 

[snowboat]

Thats not a paint error. Looks like a sprayer and tip error… they need to sand it down and re skim it. DO NOT LET THEM PAINT IT.

DITTO from another drywaller.

 

[CobraDave]

Thanks for the responses. They say they will make it right so we will see. Glad to see this mini split in. I hope it can keep up. A little bit of tile going in. Sorry no lights in the house so it was dark.

 

[bk2drvr]

Thanks for the responses. They say they will make it right so we will see. Glad to see this mini split in. I hope it can keep up. A little bit of tile going in. Sorry no lights in the house so it was dark.

Nice! Ive been peaking over there from time to time. How long has your build been going now? Seems looong.

 

[CobraDave]

Nice! Ive been peaking over there from time to time. How long has your build been going now? Seems looong.

Yeah it has been. I’m at a year right now I think. It’s like every trade kept postponing and postponing. Slab to framers to plumbers to electricians, etc etc.

I’m paying the mortgage on this thing now so I want it done. Hopefully another month.

 

[bk2drvr]

Yeah it has been. I’m at a year right now I think. It’s like every trade kept postponing and postponing. Slab to framers to plumbers to electricians, etc etc.

I’m paying the mortgage on this thing now so I want it done. Hopefully another month.

Good stuff. I bet you can’t wait to do your final walk-through and get the keys. If you ever need anything let me know. I have a shitload of tools and stuff and a strong back.

 

[v6toy4x]

congrats, you are on the home stretch, this time next year all the waiting will have all been worth it.