Rahillion, Donabate - New build

Lyncher101 · 09-05-2019 2:08pm

SpursLady wrote: »

Hi there,
I don’t have Gordon’s new number, perhaps some else on the forum might. You could try email, he is great getting back on that....do you have it?

Hi

Thanks for the mail. Turns out he still has the same number so please scrap my post!

stiofan85 · 09-05-2019 2:26pm

SpursLady wrote: »

Hi there,

Yes I was told the same end of May. I contacted Gordon yesterday and he said that there has been some delays, so snagging is now aimed for July.
I expected it though reading this forum and I’ve been watch the progress slow down over the last month or so.

Seems we're all in the same boat and receiving consistent messaging from Gordon as I emailed him this week too and got the same response. He's pretty quick to respond tbf.

If Gordon reads the thread, perhaps set up an account and drop a weekly status note to the group. Good/Bad/On track - it doesn't matter to me provided I have information up front so I can plan accordingly.

Looking forward to cracking open a bottle of champagne when this is all over and never, ever, ever moving again.

MrsHegsy · 09-05-2019 5:39pm

Hi All, were May snaggers phase 3 or 4? I’m guessing our phase 4 (I think 4 is right final phase!) move in date of September is off the table now?

stiofan85 · 10-05-2019 12:36pm

MrsHegsy wrote: »

Hi All, were May snaggers phase 3 or 4? I’m guessing our phase 4 (I think 4 is right final phase!) move in date of September is off the table now?

Have you been out to the site at all? I pop out every two weeks to see how progress is going. Last weekend #14 & 15 of Rahillion Way were up to roof level. Everything to the East of that, 16 RW >> North side of the drive is up and #37-43 on RD look to be completed entirely and have all the fencing taken down.

Everything west of 14 & 15 Rahillion Way is still at ground level, so I imagine they will take 6+ months from now to be completed based on how long it's taking for the others.

TBH, it's best to ask Gordon and he'll give you guidance, then keep an eye on the site.

I've attached the site layout and also the plans I got a while back in case it's helpful.

lynnmcgowan · 11-05-2019 10:47am

Hi all.

Has anyone managed to get a ladder fitted to the attic? I was told it cant be done but surely it can?

Many thanks

Lynn

MrsHegsy · 11-05-2019 10:58am

stiofan85 wrote: »

Have you been out to the site at all? I pop out every two weeks to see how progress is going. Last weekend #14 & 15 of Rahillion Way were up to roof level. Everything to the East of that, 16 RW >> North side of the drive is up and #37-43 on RD look to be completed entirely and have all the fencing taken down.

Everything west of 14 & 15 Rahillion Way is still at ground level, so I imagine they will take 6+ months from now to be completed based on how long it's taking for the others.

TBH, it's best to ask Gordon and he'll give you guidance, then keep an eye on the site.

I've attached the site layout and also the plans I got a while back in case it's helpful.

Thanks for this! We have been out to site most weekends since we signed but we haven’t been out properly with Gordon so we don’t know the layout, phases etc yet! Site plan is very helpful thanks so much!

Homer007r · 13-05-2019 10:03am

Hi,

I noticed that there was a large block sale completed of units 1 to 9 on Rahillion Walk last month and was wondering if anyone know whether this was a "Cuckoo Fund" purchase or social housing?

SpursLady · 13-05-2019 10:26am

Homer007r wrote: »

Hi,

I noticed that there was a large block sale completed of units 1 to 9 on Rahillion Walk last month and was wondering if anyone know whether this was a "Cuckoo Fund" purchase or social housing?

Hi,
As far as I had heard it is for social housing, the percentage that has to go with every new build. That’s where I was told they were going to be positioned when purchasing ðŸ˜Š

stiofan85 · 13-05-2019 2:36pm

another question - I saw someone bringing rolled grass through their side entrance the other day. Does that mean the back gardens don't come with grass?

airportlackie · 13-05-2019 4:08pm

SpursLady wrote: »

Hi,
As far as I had heard it is for social housing, the percentage that has to go with every new build. That’s where I was told they were going to be positioned when purchasing ��

<SNIP>

Mod Note

Unsubstantiated rumour removed. Feel free to PM a link from a reputable source and I'll see about reinstating it.

SpursLady · 13-05-2019 9:10pm

stiofan85 wrote: »

another question - I saw someone bringing rolled grass through their side entrance the other day. Does that mean the back gardens don't come with grass?

Oh really? I am expecting grass as per the showhouse as that was what was sold to me.

Lyncher101 · 14-05-2019 7:50am

Hi

Can anyone give their recommendation for broadband within the estate. We used Vodafone before in Donabate and it was perfect so possibly will do the same again as I don't think the Sky bundle reaches Rahillion.

How long was it before you could get connected up to anyone who has already moved in?

Thanks

Min89 · 15-05-2019 9:41am

Lyncher101 wrote: »

Hi

Can anyone give their recommendation for broadband within the estate. We used Vodafone before in Donabate and it was perfect so possibly will do the same again as I don't think the Sky bundle reaches Rahillion.

How long was it before you could get connected up to anyone who has already moved in?

Thanks

Hi,

We are in over a year now and love it. We went with Virgin for broadband. No problems at all.We initially went with sky but then they informed us they could not provide the broadband at that time. I think we were waiting about 4-6 weeks to get virgin but it was due to a delay in cabling in the estate etc so hopefully that won't be an issue for you.

Min89 · 15-05-2019 9:49am

SpursLady wrote: »

Oh really? I am expecting grass as per the showhouse as that was what was sold to me.

Hi there,

They will seed the garden for you. We moved in April 2018, ours was seeded but the grass never stood a chance with the weather we had last summer:), and the hose pipe ban.My husband dug it up again and reseeded. It really only started to take off in the last few weeks.

Aaron134 · 15-05-2019 10:33am

Min89 wrote: »

Hi,

We are in over a year now and love it. We went with Virgin for broadband. No problems at all.We initially went with sky but then they informed us they could not provide the broadband at that time. I think we were waiting about 4-6 weeks to get virgin but it was due to a delay in cabling in the estate etc so hopefully that won't be an issue for you.

Does anybody know if Sky is available in the estate now?

Lyncher101 · 15-05-2019 12:06pm

Min89 wrote: »

Hi,

We are in over a year now and love it. We went with Virgin for broadband. No problems at all.We initially went with sky but then they informed us they could not provide the broadband at that time. I think we were waiting about 4-6 weeks to get virgin but it was due to a delay in cabling in the estate etc so hopefully that won't be an issue for you.

Hi Min89

That's good to know. As I said, we never had a problem with Virgin broadband in Donabate previously so will opt for that if Sky isn't available when we move in.

Thanks.

dcresham · 16-05-2019 10:05am

Aaron134 wrote:

Does anybody know if Sky is available in the estate now?

No Sky Broadband as Eir haven't installed lines. Around 5 weeks after we moved in Virgin connected. Have Virgin Internet & Sky TV no issues with either

Homer007r · 18-05-2019 1:02pm

MrsHegsy wrote: »

Hi All, were May snaggers phase 3 or 4? I’m guessing our phase 4 (I think 4 is right final phase!) move in date of September is off the table now?

I would guess given the vague excusses for the delays are probably caused by the priority placed on completing the social units in the estate.

MrsHegsy · 18-05-2019 1:36pm

Homer007r wrote: »

I would guess given the vague excusses for the delays are probably caused by the priority placed on completing the social units in the estate.

Have all the social units been placed together? I thought they were being peppered over the entire development?

Margra123 · 20-05-2019 11:01pm

Hello,

Just bought a house in Rahillion and I'm wondering if anyone else chose the "Ocean White" marble counter top for their kitchen and if it would be possible to see a picture of it? I love the look of it in the kitchen place in Navan but it is only available to see on a tiny sample square. Thanks a million!

Homer007r · 21-05-2019 9:51am

MrsHegsy wrote: »

Have all the social units been placed together? I thought they were being peppered over the entire development?

It would appear that the 9 units are together.

stiofan85 · 22-05-2019 9:45pm

Anyone hear anything on snagging?

mchurc01 · 23-05-2019 7:45am

stiofan85 wrote: »

Anyone hear anything on snagging?

Yep looks like in the next 2-3 weeks for some, we've got our date from Gordon ðŸ˜€

stiofan85 · 23-05-2019 10:06am

mchurc01 wrote: »

Yep looks like in the next 2-3 weeks for some, we've got our date from Gordon &#55357;&#56832;

Sweet. Looking forward to hearing how people get on.

Born78 · 01-06-2019 9:54pm

stiofan85 wrote: »

Anyone hear anything on snagging?

Hi there,
we bought in Rahillion Drive and for the unit - 13 to 19 should be going in snagging by the 3rd week of June.
We have 2 daughters: 4 yrs old and 20 months and looking forward to meet new people.

Homer007r · 04-06-2019 8:36pm

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a tiler that they have used before?

Which bin collection company would anyone recommend to sign up with?

Many thanks

JohnRDublin · 10-06-2019 6:18pm

Just jumping in here all, we have bought elsewhere (new build) and looking for a snag surveyor. A friend recommended <snip> to us and said they were very good. Has anyone had any dealings with them? Any recommendations?

Mod Note
All recommendations by PM

stiofan85 · 10-06-2019 6:25pm

JohnRDublin wrote: »

Just jumping in here all, we have bought elsewhere (new build) and looking for a snag surveyor. A friend recommended <snip> to us and said they were very good. Has anyone had any dealings with them? Any recommendations?

Won't be using your company John.

Now, back to Rahillion. Anyone any updates?!

Lyncher101 · 18-06-2019 11:19am

Hi All

If you have a chance could you please let me know how long it took for the builders to fix everything found by your snagging engineer and approximately how many weeks from date of snagging to receiving the keys?

Thanks

rcallagh · 18-06-2019 8:05pm

Lyncher101 wrote: »

Hi All

If you have a chance could you please let me know how long it took for the builders to fix everything found by your snagging engineer and approximately how many weeks from date of snagging to receiving the keys?

Thanks

Hi,

Builders had snag list completed in just over a week. We did the 2nd check ourselves and there were no issues. From 1st snag to keys was about 4 weeks.
Best of luck

Wexforllion · 18-06-2019 8:37pm

Are there loads of council houses going in here?

Lyncher101 · 19-06-2019 9:47am

rcallagh wrote: »

Hi,

Builders had snag list completed in just over a week. We did the 2nd check ourselves and there were no issues. From 1st snag to keys was about 4 weeks.
Best of luck

Hi rcallagh

Thanks very much for the quick response. Hopefully everything will go nice and smoothly!

Regards

SpursLady · 26-06-2019 9:16pm

Born78 wrote: »

Hi there,
we bought in Rahillion Drive and for the unit - 13 to 19 should be going in snagging by the 3rd week of June.
We have 2 daughters: 4 yrs old and 20 months and looking forward to meet new people.

Can I ask how did the snagging go? Thanks

Lyncher101 · 01-07-2019 10:55am

SpursLady wrote: »

Can I ask how did the snagging go? Thanks

Hi

We snagged recently on The Drive and the chap we used didn't find anything bar cosmetic issues and few small leaks around taps etc. Said that he had performed snags in a few of the houses and reckons the build and attention to detail in Rahillion is far superior to most new builds he regularly snags.

Maldini2706 · 02-07-2019 10:37pm

Would anyone know the square footage for the 3 beds off-hand? Looking to get quotes for flooring downstairs and carpeting on the hall, stairs, landing and bathrooms.

stiofan85 · 02-07-2019 11:01pm

Maldini2706 wrote: »

Would anyone know the square footage for the 3 beds off-hand? Looking to get quotes for flooring downstairs and carpeting on the hall, stairs, landing and bathrooms.

Look back through my posts on this thread. I put up the plans a while back and they have sqm per floor

Pipmae · 12-07-2019 3:13pm

Can I ask if anyone bought a 5 bed and if they're in it yet. What's the verdict?

I'm coming to the party very late on but I really like the look of the houses. If I'm to believe DAFT there is only one 5 bed left. I've left an enquiry with the agent but he's on annual leave.

Prashant Singhania · 13-07-2019 11:45pm

Homer007r wrote: »

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a tiler that they have used before?

Which bin collection company would anyone recommend to sign up with?

Many thanks

Hey,

Tiler named <SNIP> worked at my home and i found him total unprofessional with no work ethics.
One tile already broken in few months and multiple tiles making hollow sounds.
I asked him to fix his own work and he refused on my face. Shameless fellow.

Just sharing whom not to go with.

Happy17 · 15-07-2019 2:24pm

Hi,

I was just wondering if any of you have a copy of the floor plan for the type J four bed houses?
Thanks a million

stiofan85 · 15-07-2019 6:35pm

Happy17 wrote: »

Hi,

I was just wondering if any of you have a copy of the floor plan for the type J four bed houses?
Thanks a million

Here are some files I got from Fingal Co Co planning website. Hope it helps.

Anyone snagging/closing at the moment? We are still waiting for our snag date

stiofan85 · 15-07-2019 6:36pm

stiofan85 wrote: »

Here are some files I got from Fingal Co Co planning website. Hope it helps.

Anyone snagging/closing at the moment? We are still waiting for our snag date

And the other one

SpursLady · 17-07-2019 7:42pm

stiofan85 wrote: »

Here are some files I got from Fingal Co Co planning website. Hope it helps.

Anyone snagging/closing at the moment? We are still waiting for our snag date

19-23 Rahillion Way have started snagging. I’m in this block, my snagging is the end of July. Can’t wait

RochelleDJ · 24-07-2019 8:55pm

HI All,

Not strictly house related, but does anyone have any updates on the creche which is being built on the estate ?

I have moved to Donabate but not Rahillion and really struggling with creche spaces/child care. I was told there is one being built in Rahillion so I was wondering if anyone has any updates/info ?

Any help would be very greatly accepted

Thank you so much in advance

gtj10 · 25-07-2019 8:08am

RochelleDJ wrote: »

HI All,

Not strictly house related, but does anyone have any updates on the creche which is being built on the estate ?

I have moved to Donabate but not Rahillion and really struggling with creche spaces/child care. I was told there is one being built in Rahillion so I was wondering if anyone has any updates/info ?

Any help would be very greatly accepted

Thank you so much in advance

Hi,

I spoke to the builder last week to enquire about the creche, it will be built after the last phase of houses and likely finished around spring.

Hope that helps!

stiofan85 · 25-07-2019 8:18pm

Quick one for those who have moved in: what's the water pressure like? Are showers pumped?

Aaron134 · 28-07-2019 10:01am

Is there anyone that's moved into a three bed that can give me dimensions of the living room?

Looking to find the distance from the angle to the door opening as per photo on the wall where the couch is positioned?

SpursLady · 01-08-2019 10:47am

Can someone PM me Gordon’s mobile please? Thanks in advance

stiofan85 · 02-08-2019 9:21am

SpursLady wrote: »

19-23 Rahillion Way have started snagging. I’m in this block, my snagging is the end of July. Can’t wait

how'd the snag go? we're still waiting. I don't have his number unfortunately.

SpursLady · 02-08-2019 7:18pm

stiofan85 wrote: »

how'd the snag go? we're still waiting. I don't have his number unfortunately.

Snagging went well, Mostly cosmetic issues

Hopefully you will hear a snag date soon

James Flynn · 13-08-2019 9:04pm

Does anyone know if you can install a smart heating system for the houses?

Rahillion, Donabate - New build

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