Whose Line Is It Anyway? Those Phone Numbers on Construction Notices Don't Always Get Answers
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Cargo container homes don’t have to look like they just got off the boat.
I enjoy exercising my curiosity. Just a few days ago I heard that there was a home being built on Peavy Road out of shipping containers. Sounds interesting, to say the least, so of course I had to investigate.
This area of East Dallas is no stranger to alternative structures. The Underground House is less than a brisk bike ride away, and the eco-friendly development on Oates Road by Solutions 4 Living is currently being sold.
So, when I heard that a home was going to be built at 422 Peavy Road where a bland, four-bedroom ranch once stood. I was intrigued. I have a few lines out to sources, but when I called the phone number on the site’s construction notice, I was surprised not only that the phone number for Herman Darden LLC went straight to voicemail, but it was more of a shock to hear a Spanish-language recording. We’ll see if anyone returns my call.
Those numbers are supposed to be lines out to construction companies to report violations, but what good are they if you can’t get through to them? I’ve called the city of Dallas to see what’s up with that, too.
Anyway, back to the construction rumors — this lot faces White Rock Lake, and if they build high enough, the owners could have an unobstructed view of the entire lake, from the southern tip over which you can see the skyline, all the way North to Mockingbird Lane. I can’t wait to see what they do.
So cool but why would the owners be so difficult to get hold of? Surely they want more work…or do they?
Hmmm, intriguing indeed.
lol, why are you posting a picture of a house in Costa Rica to accompany your article without attribution?
In the last two days, they have used a crane to haul three or four rectangular storage containers (like the ones you see in Wal-marts parking lot) onto the second floor. Looks very odd.
What email address do I send them to?
I'll try.
On Monday I took several photos of them moving the 7 cargo containers into place. I spoke with the owner and he said 7 more containers will be added in about 30 days. The completed home will have a large front porch and a roof deck! Such an amazing project to watch go up.
Pics?
http://www.pv14house.com
Candace,
I have pictures of the cargo house on Peavy Rd. and the pictures of Grandwick (the house that burned down on Buckner Blvd.), but I don't know the email address to send them to.
[email protected]!
[…] We’re still waiting for that interview with the homeowners, but until then, we’d like to show you the progress on the Peavy Road home we talked about a few months ago. […]