Ashleigh’s uplifting journey, building her dream home with Redink Homes.
The Beginning: From Block Purchase to Builder Challenges
In 2021, Ashleigh took the first step towards building her dream home by securing a block of land. Like many first-time home builders, Ashleigh was filled with excitement and anticipation. However, her journey soon met with obstacles, as she had to move away from her first chosen builder.
Determined to get her dream home, Ashleigh knew she needed to find a more reliable partner to help her bring her vision to life.
A New Hope: Signing with Redink Homes
In April 2023, Ashleigh’s Redink journey started when she met Rhys, one of the sales managers at Redink Homes. Rhys understood her vision and the challenges she had already faced. Through his guidance and support, Ashleigh signed with Redink Homes, setting a new path towards her dream home.
They worked together from a standard Redink home design and with a red pen created her dream home. With a build time guarantee in place, Ashleigh could finally look forward to a structured and timely construction process.
Personal Touch: Ashleigh’s Prestart and Design Choices
Ashleigh’s shared one of the most exciting steps was the prestart phase. Working closely with our team in prestart, she made crucial design choices that would reflect her personal style and preferences. This phase included an interior design consultation with Ashlea, who helped her see the selections take shape on a small scale.
From selecting flooring to choosing paint colours, every decision was a step towards creating a home that was uniquely hers. The experience of seeing these choices manifest in the actual build was very rewarding for Ashleigh!
Kitchen Splashback – Crosby Tile, 191337
Kitchen Cupboards – Laminex, Planked Urban Oak
Kitchen Flooring – Carpet Call, Silkwood
Milestones Achieved: From Slab Down to Key Handover
The construction journey with Redink Homes kicked off with the slab down on 18th September 2023, marking the solid foundation of Ashleigh’s new home. Just a couple months later, in November 2023, the brickwork commenced, bringing the structure to life.
January 2024 saw the roof cover being completed, followed by the lock-up stage in February 2024. These milestones were not just dates on a calendar but significant steps that brought Ashleigh closer to her dream.
Once her build time hit 10 months the tiling, plumbing, electrical finals and all internal fit offs had been complete!
The Final Steps: Key Handover and Reflections
The journey reached its culmination in August 2024 with the key handover. For Ashleigh, holding the keys to her new home was a moment of immense pride and accomplishment. At just 28 years old, she had successfully navigated the complexities of building a home on her own.
Reflecting on her journey, Ashleigh’s favourite part was witnessing the transformation from a bare foundation to a beautiful, completed home. It was a tangible representation of her hard work, resilience, and the journey with the Redink Homes team.
Today, Ashleigh can proudly say that she built her dream home, overcoming challenges and making her vision a reality.
Ashleigh’s Home Tour
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*This post was published on 26th September 2024. Colours and selections featured in this blog may appear different on screen as opposed to real life. To confirm any information please call our office on 9208 1111 or submit an online enquiry on our website.