lot 138 house

[fishinpox]

started this thread to show the progress of a new house im building ..... i have it listed on MLS right now but still considering moving into it just not sure yet

dirt work
form not kicked off yet
digging footings
post tension cables

[longsidelandry]

Looks good man!

[LaAngler]

i love seeing construction progress, keep us updated

is this the mike murphy design?

[fishinpox]

i love seeing construction progress, keep us updated

is this the mike murphy design?

Yep ML Murphy design group is the ar****ect . He is a bad arse

[fishinpox]

i love seeing construction progress, keep us updated

is this the mike murphy design?

Yep ML Murphy design group is thar****ectct He is a bad arse

[fishinpox]

front elevation

[fishinpox]

Passed foundation inspection today

[fishinpox]

poured the slab thursday 3100sqft slab 115 yrds of concrete:work:

[mcjaredsandwich]

thats a long skinny house...reminds me of that house from full house.

[fishinpox]

thats a long skinny house...reminds me of that house from full house.

yeah this neighborhood is designed like river ranch . my lot is only 48x123 . rear load garage no backyard but a side /court yard .

[meaux fishing]

yeah this neighborhood is designed like river ranch . my lot is only 48x123 . rear load garage no backyard but a side /court yard .

I hope you are building better quality houses than the ones river ranch ;)

[fishinpox]

I've only driven through RR 1 time .... Dink was sayin the same thing ... Not just RR though you'd be suprised how crappy most home builders build these days. I watch what's goin on and don't let my subs get away with any bullsheet . I want to know my customers will have no problems for years to come

[LPfishnTIM]

I've only driven through RR 1 time .... Dink was sayin the same thing ... Not just RR though you'd be suprised how crappy most home builders build these days. I watch what's goin on and don't let my subs get away with any bullsheet . I want to know my customers will have no problems for years to come
Check out some D.R. Horton homes built after katrina.

[fishinpox]

Check out some D.R. Horton homes built after katrina.

Check out 99% of any house built after Katrina.... Everyone decided to become a contractor after Katrina . That's how I made a name for myself .... People hiring my company to go back n fix everyones jacked up framing and trim work

[Gerald]

yeah this neighborhood is designed like river ranch . my lot is only 48x123 . rear load garage no backyard but a side /court yard .

Wow....that is a small lot. Bet that neighborhood looks more like Condominiums than houses and you can hear your neighbors when they make any noise.

The lots in my neighborhood are 4+ times that size and I also bought the lot that is behind me so I don't have to look at anybody's back yard behind me.

[Big Flounder]

Check out some D.R. Horton homes built after katrina.
I was one of the stupid ones to buy a D.R. Horton piece of junk! Been for sale for almost 2 years now. Cant give this thing away! Too many people know about their shady houses now.

[fishinpox]

Wow....that is a small lot. Bet that neighborhood looks more like Condominiums than houses and you can hear your neighbors when they make any noise.

The lots in my neighborhood are 4+ times that size and I also bought the lot that is behind me so I don't have to look at anybody's back yard behind me.

it is close quaters in there but when the houses apraise for $207.00-$275.00/ sqft its not so bad from an investment stand point!

[fishinpox]

new crib shaping up ......one tall SOB

[calcutta37]

looks good pox

[fishinpox]

looks good pox
thanks ...write me a check for it:)

[all star rod]

Nice crib pox......what do you want for it.....199K

[Dink]

Whoa! That is tall! 3 story? Don't let salty see that port-o-let......hell go over and dump it!

[fishinpox]

Nice crib pox......what do you want for it.....199K

Sure I'll let the lot go n what I have in it now for 199k

[fishinpox]

Whoa! That is tall! 3 story? Don't let salty see that port-o-let......hell go over and dump it!

Naw 2 story but I could put a 3rd story bonus room .... This thing is eatin some wood up!!!

[longsidelandry]

Lookin good man! Can't wait to see the finished product!

[fishinpox]

framed up ,hvac done , plumbing done, exterior trim almost done

[southern151]

Lookin good man! The view of that grand wall is gonna be great for the new owners! LOL!

Man, seriously, that's a beautiful home, no doubt but, you'd have to put that thing on about 3 acres or so for me! That being said, I'm not much of a people person, either! LOL

[Salty]

thats a long skinny house...reminds me of that house from full house.

"Shotgun". :rolleyes:

[jpeff31787]

nice man!! Is that going to be your place?

[fishinpox]

It's for sale ..... Might move in but I prefer to sell it

[fishinpox]

front porch ceiling, mahogany entry doors, entry door transom

[bjhooper82]

Hey pox, are you a custom home builder?

[fishinpox]

Hey pox, are you a custom home builder?

Yes, I also have my own framing and interior trim crews .

[bjhooper82]

Cool. I'm hoping to build in the next year or two. I'll have to give you a call. It's hard to find someone that does quality work and takes pride in what they do these days.

[fishinpox]

Cool. I'm hoping to build in the next year or two. I'll have to give you a call. It's hard to find someone that does quality work and takes pride in what they do these days.

Sounds great! Let me know if u ever want to come by a job n see how we do things different

[fishinpox]

Side porches..... http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6890e94-7c21-c1b9.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/a6890e94-7c34-4b93.jpg

[harry65]

I"ll trade you my camp LOL Nice place but I love the country

[fishinpox]

How bout when u sell your camp u just hire me to build u a new one :)

[harry65]

We will see. Nice looking homes. Would be nice on the bayou.

[Mediumheavyaction6'6]

Looking good Mike! If you get a chance give me a shout we can finish our convo from yesterday.

[fishinpox]

few more of the walls primed some of the interior molding and cabinets not painted yet

[fishinpox]

more trim cabinets , brick fireplace/ walls and beam are to be painted and beam white washed

[fishinpox]

some of closets in guest beds and bonus room

[southern151]

Ya almost look like you're doing something wrong in that last pic. LOL!

The house is looking great! Hopefully, I can slide away from here one day and get a tour. Got some stuff that I've had for you for a while anyway.

[eman]

Like the brick columns. That you writing a big check for them marble slabs???

[fishinpox]

Like the brick columns. That you writing a big check for them marble slabs???

Yeah lol

[DUCKGOGETTER]

Looking good great work

[fishinpox]

Here are some pics of the wood floors I'm putting in. Random width 3", 4",6" and8" planks reclaimed dirty top heart pine going everywhere except the baths http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6890fe5-59ec-1355.jpg

Decided to go dirty top in case I move in so my dogs won't destroy a smooth sanded heart pine floor

[BayBolt23]

Nice dude! Looks like top notch work;)

[fishinpox]

These aren't the actual floors it's a picture from my wood supplier house/showroom . That is what they will look like though. If I don't move in this one , when I build mine I'm going to recess the slab and put sleepers and have 16" wide planks dirty top floors ... I live that look of old wood

[PaulMyers]

I'm going to recess the slab and put sleepers and have 16" wide planks dirty top floors ...

That's what I'm talking about. I',m going to have to get with you when we build our next house. Pick your brain a little. ;)

[fishinpox]

That's what I'm talking about. I',m going to have to get with you when we build our next house. Pick your brain a little. ;)

Any time just holler

[Bluechip]

Nice looking place Pox....love a custom build.

[PaulMyers]

Any time just holler

I appreciate that and my wife will appreciate it even more. :)

EVO

[mriguy]

Flooring looks awesome.

[jlsch1]

Looks really nice.
Makes huge difference running your own framing and finish crews.
Love best one years ago a builder who was my customer had some jacklegs do his slab work and they didn't put the anchor bolts in. Don't ask what simpson fasteners cost to fix that problem. Laughed my tail off almost as bad as Dr Horton.

[southern151]

BTW, since Mike isn't here any longer, I have been told that the deal is done on this house. It is sold! Regardless of how anyone here feels about him, he is a great builder! Ya oughta see his products! I'll try to get some finished pics when they are available to post on his behalf.

[mikedatiger]

BTW, since Mike isn't here any longer, I have been told that the deal is done on this house. It is sold! Regardless of how anyone here feels about him, he is a great builder! Ya oughta see his products! I'll try to get some finished pics when they are available to post on his behalf.

I met Poxy and Lucas for lunch on Saturday and then headed over to check out his handy work on the house. All I can say is WOW - absolutely amazing work. I only wish I lived in LA to take advantage of his skills. For those in the BR area looking for a new home, or just remodeling work, definitely give him a look.

[PUREBAY2200]

X2. I've walked that house a few times from when mike first formed it to about 1 month ago. It's amazing!!
I've seen a few of his other masterpieces and he is definitely on the short list of premier builders in the BR area!!
Plus he's an honest guy , doesnt take short cuts, does it the right way every time, stays ontop of his crew & will do whatever is needed to please his customers.

[weedeater]

Its hard to find people you can trust to do good work and do it right... we have several people in the Lake Charles area that do houses but I would not trust many, looks like he has put allot into that house and done quality work

[southern151]

I'm hoping to roll out of the shop here pretty quick and get up there to see what he has going on with it. I know he closes Monday so, I gotta beat the new owners to it! I'll post pics if I get the chance to go.

[southern151]

Check this out! Here is the final on Lot 138!

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3 DxciYD4gsp5s%26context%3DC3537846ADOEgsToPDskLIgaZ k2TzMGb7Kfx77aTZg&h=lAQH4uHx4AQGv7quLAIdzzkYiTHFu3DZEWVPl9DG7oXa8fA

[Jordan]

Why dont Mike come back here ?

[weedeater]

that's a fine house, I like all the little trimout and ceiling beams......nice work

[simplepeddler]

Man that is nice!

[bjhooper82]

Very nice house.. I obviously missed something, why isnt pox here anymore?

[fishinpox]

hey guys thanks for the kind words! ......new owner purchased the lot next door and we a now designing a outdoor kitchen/living area that is fit for a king! 48" range, grill, rotisserie, brick pizza oven, boiling station, and a ton more!

[calcutta37]

What up big dog

[fishinpox]

What up big dog

what up homie!!

[fishinpox]

Just had 10 LED 3D tv's installed for the owner today along with a $20,000.00 upgraded security system that can accessed by iPhone or iPad to view cameras, arm/disarm alarm , climate control ect..... The "outdoor kitchen" is now being designed but has turned into a heated/cooled outdoor kitchen with a flat roof/ balcony that can be accessed from the 1st and second story of the existing home! This thing is gonna be a beast!

[specktator]

Just had 10 LED 3D tv's installed for the owner today along with a $20,000.00 upgraded security system that can accessed by iPhone or iPad to view cameras, arm/disarm alarm , climate control ect..... The "outdoor kitchen" is now being designed but has turned into a heated/cooled outdoor kitchen with a flat roof/ balcony that can be accessed from the 1st and second story of the existing home! This thing is gonna be a beast!

Fook me that sounds sick!

[SULPHITE]

Fook me that sounds sick!

Ery day i'm hustlin'

[fishinpox]

Here is the bar countertop that got installed today . ZINC! $450.00/ sqft

[redaddiction]

That counter is bad AZZZZ! So is the price!! :eek:

[Dink]

Here is the bar countertop that got installed today . ZINC! $450.00/ sqft

Das purdy! Mike, next time try a colored onyx and light it from underneath.....it looks awesome!

[fishinpox]

Das purdy! Mike, next time try a colored onyx and light it from underneath.....it looks awesome!

I did it in a home last year

[DirtyD]

That countertop looks awesome! Nice job

[2ndamendment]

What is the square footage of that piece of zinc? Guessing around 18 to 20 sqft. If so, that would put that piece of zinc in the $8,000 to $9,000 range.

[fishinpox]

What is the square footage of that piece of zinc? Guessing around 18 to 20 sqft. If so, that would put that piece of zinc in the $8,000 to $9,000 range.


you are correct , just over 7500.00 for the bar top ! they also had 50,000.00 in rugs delivered today and 40,000.00 in window coverings last week!

[MossLake]

Got any pics of the outdoor kitchen?? Starting a pool next week and looking for ideas.

[fishinpox]

We have not started it yet . I have some pics of other ones we have built I'll post when I locate the file on my computer