Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 461Nov 19, 2014 7:49 am jotor0 - Building the Forsyth 38 also - Our electrical came to around $12,000. We have downlights throughout downstairs, and the main area upstairs, including the master bedroom. The other bedrooms have batten lights. We have three powerpoints in every bedroom and quite a few downstairs. We have not included a security system or intercom and will do these after handover. If you send me a message with your email I can send you our full electric plan with prices... if that helps? Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 462Nov 19, 2014 7:50 am jotor0 - Building the Forsyth 38 also - Our electrical came to around $12,000. We have downlights throughout downstairs, and the main area upstairs, including the master bedroom. The other bedrooms have batten lights. We have three powerpoints in every bedroom and quite a few downstairs. We have not included a security system or intercom and will do these after handover. If you send me a message with your email I can send you our full electric plan with prices... if that helps? Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 463Nov 22, 2014 8:56 pm withlove jotor0 - Building the Forsyth 38 also - Our electrical came to around $12,000. We have downlights throughout downstairs, and the main area upstairs, including the master bedroom. The other bedrooms have batten lights. We have three powerpoints in every bedroom and quite a few downstairs. We have not included a security system or intercom and will do these after handover. If you send me a message with your email I can send you our full electric plan with prices... if that helps? Hi withlove i just sent you a PM with my email address for those electrical plans. Thx again Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 465Mar 27, 2015 12:31 pm Hi all, We had our Tender Appointment on Monday and although it did not go well (siteworks completely blown out) I thought I would post our upgrade costs to help others in need Our house is/was the Essex 27 - so for anyone building this or similar sized house. 1. Bushfire Assessment Level - $7,460 (I choked when I saw this) 2. Cavity sliding doors to Cinema Lounge - $1,076 3. Glazing to ensuite window - $96.00 4. Two 1800 x 600 wide awning windows (in lieu of standard) to family room - $447.00 5. Upgrade to Boutique Stacker sliding door to family rear - $1,268.00 6 Credit to remove 1500 x 900 window from Cinema Lounge - ($76.00) 7. Upgrade to sliding robe doors in all bedrooms x 3 - $504.00 8. Paradigm Square 005 Trade Satin Chrome deadbolt to front entry - $132.00 9. 600mm Satin stainless steel pull handle to front entry - $357.00 10. Privacy locks x 3 - $12.00 11. 2340 x 1200 clear glazed pivot front entry door - $1,835.00 12. Credit to remove melamine shelving from WIR - ($143.00) 13. Brickwork neutraliser - $138.00 14. Additional render to front façade (Griffith Façade) - $1,156.00 15. Cat 7 Brickwork to front Façade feature - 1,324.00 16. Stainless steel kickplate for freestanding oven - $163.00 17. Mizu Soothe chrome wall mixers - $122.00 each 18. Posh Bristol shower on rail in lieu of standard in bathroom - $41.00 19. Posh base sink mixer - $7.00 20. Capped cold water point to fridge space - $126.00 21. Kado Arc inset basin - $24.00 each 22. Mizu Sooth basin mixers - $46.00 each 23. Soundscreen insulation around WC - $210.00 24. Upgrade to digital thermostat for heating - $314.00 25. Stain for front entry - $91.00 26. Stepeco underlay to all bedrooms - $298.00 27. Silk finish to all kitchen cabinetry - $1,406.00 28. Underbench microwave space with drawer under - $425.00 29. 20mm overhang to overhead cupboards - $110.00 30. Set of 3 pot drawers to one side of oven - $213.00 31. Drawer for Bin (note: drawer only; bin not included) - $170.00 32. Base cabinetry and laminate bench to Galley - $1,400.00 If you build the Essex or another design that has a Galley, check what is included! We assumed (incorrectly of course) that the Galley was like the kitchen and would come with cupboards and a bench (Laminate). But during our WOS appointment we discovered that it only comes with 2 melamine shelves (like a pantry). Also, don't let them try and tell you you have to upgrade to a Colorbond roof because of your BAL rating! (unless it's in your design guidelines) We were originally being charged an extra $5.5k to upgrade our tiled roof to Colorbond because our BAL was 12.5. I politely told them this is BS and our tender consultant had to go and check. They promptly removed this. Does not fill me with confidence that they tried this. Anyway, hope that helps. Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 466Mar 27, 2015 1:06 pm withlove For anyone who has gotten a recessed cable thing for behind their TV, where did you put your powerpoint? Behind the TV or down near the floor? Ours has a power point behind the tv Plus a hdmi cable and aerial cable. Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 467Mar 27, 2015 1:09 pm JP79 Hi all, We had our Tender Appointment on Monday and although it did not go well (siteworks completely blown out) I thought I would post our upgrade costs to help others in need Our house is/was the Essex 27 - so for anyone building this or similar sized house. 1. Bushfire Assessment Level - $7,460 (I choked when I saw this) 2. Cavity sliding doors to Cinema Lounge - $1,076 3. Glazing to ensuite window - $96.00 4. Two 1800 x 600 wide awning windows (in lieu of standard) to family room - $447.00 5. Upgrade to Boutique Stacker sliding door to family rear - $1,268.00 6 Credit to remove 1500 x 900 window from Cinema Lounge - ($76.00) 7. Upgrade to sliding robe doors in all bedrooms x 3 - $504.00 8. Paradigm Square 005 Trade Satin Chrome deadbolt to front entry - $132.00 9. 600mm Satin stainless steel pull handle to front entry - $357.00 10. Privacy locks x 3 - $12.00 11. 2340 x 1200 clear glazed pivot front entry door - $1,835.00 12. Credit to remove melamine shelving from WIR - ($143.00) 13. Brickwork neutraliser - $138.00 14. Additional render to front façade (Griffith Façade) - $1,156.00 15. Cat 7 Brickwork to front Façade feature - 1,324.00 16. Stainless steel kickplate for freestanding oven - $163.00 17. Mizu Soothe chrome wall mixers - $122.00 each 18. Posh Bristol shower on rail in lieu of standard in bathroom - $41.00 19. Posh base sink mixer - $7.00 20. Capped cold water point to fridge space - $126.00 21. Kado Arc inset basin - $24.00 each 22. Mizu Sooth basin mixers - $46.00 each 23. Soundscreen insulation around WC - $210.00 24. Upgrade to digital thermostat for heating - $314.00 25. Stain for front entry - $91.00 26. Stepeco underlay to all bedrooms - $298.00 27. Silk finish to all kitchen cabinetry - $1,406.00 28. Underbench microwave space with drawer under - $425.00 29. 20mm overhang to overhead cupboards - $110.00 30. Set of 3 pot drawers to one side of oven - $213.00 31. Drawer for Bin (note: drawer only; bin not included) - $170.00 32. Base cabinetry and laminate bench to Galley - $1,400.00 If you build the Essex or another design that has a Galley, check what is included! We assumed (incorrectly of course) that the Galley was like the kitchen and would come with cupboards and a bench (Laminate). But during our WOS appointment we discovered that it only comes with 2 melamine shelves (like a pantry). Also, don't let them try and tell you you have to upgrade to a Colorbond roof because of your BAL rating! (unless it's in your design guidelines) We were originally being charged an extra $5.5k to upgrade our tiled roof to Colorbond because our BAL was 12.5. I politely told them this is BS and our tender consultant had to go and check. They promptly removed this. Does not fill me with confidence that they tried this. Anyway, hope that helps. What's the brick neutraliser for? Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 468Mar 27, 2015 3:23 pm It wasn't an 'upgrade', but because of the bricks we chose (Cat 1 'Buff'), they charged us for the brick neutraliser. It 'neutralises' the bricks so they don't get that lime build up on them apparently. Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 469Mar 28, 2015 11:26 am Hi everyone, long time lurker of this forum, but finally ready to contribute. My partner and I are building the Montague 19 in Mernda, with the extended kitchen and grand alfresco upgrades. Our quote for additional upgrades is as follows: Façade – Barwon (though we might change to Abbey) $1,900 Personal Touch (garage door, high ceilings, flyscreens, locks, internal garage door, showerhead, double vanity) $5,999 Cook Up a Storm (upright cooker, dishwasher, essastone benchtops, tiled splashback, sink mixer, soft close cupboards, pot drawers & additional overhead cupboards) $5,999 Extended Kitchen Upgrade $1,200 Grand Alfresco: $7,000 Provide 1No. approximately 2000mm high Crystal Tech shower screen to Ensuite 1 shower in lieu of standard. $393 Provide an extended mirror over the bath in the Bathroom. (approx. 900mm extension) $92 Provide 1No. 2100mm high x 3600mm wide Aluminium sliding stack door to Family rear external wall in lieu of standard 100mm high x 2400mm wide Aluminium sliding door. $1535 Provide 1No. 2040mm high flush panel grooved cavity sliding door in lieu of standard opening. $388 Provide 1No. Corinthian Quickslide RMDF2 unit including 2No. 2040mm high x 720mm wide flush doors with finger grips in lieu of standard 2040mm high x 720mm wide Flush Panel robe doors. $406 (for two sets) Provide 1No. 2040mm high flush panel grooved cavity sliding door in lieu of standard flush panel door. $167 Provide full height Category 1 wall tiling to Kitchen rear external wall in lieu of standard plaster finish. $337 Provide additional Category 1 wall tiling to the Bathroom in lieu of standard plaster finish. $77 Provide full height Category 1 Ceramic wall tiles to Ensuite/Living and side external walls in lieu of standard finish. (this is worded so strangely – it’s for a full-tile look in the ensuite) $345 Provide 1No. 1200mm high x 2400mm wide Aluminium square set reveal sliding window to Kitchen in lieu of standard 1000mm high x 2400mm Aluminium sliding window. $13 (this drops the window to the benchtop and will let us transfer food to the BBQ area) Provide 1No. AFA Cubeline double bowl undermount sink to the Kitchen in lieu of standard $884 Provide Laundry Cabinet Option 3 including approximately 700mm wide Laminate cabinet (2No. doors) to the Laundry/Bedroom3 wall, and 1No. 45ltr White by-pass insert trough, approximately 400mm high Category 1 wall tiles above 32mm Laminate benchtop in lieu of standard Laundry layout. Note: Price includes standard Laminex handles. $515 Provide 1No. 600mm high x 2400mm wide Highlight sliding windows to Family Room in lieu of brickwork $600 (this should say ‘master bedroom’) Additional Category 1 20mm Essastone to Extended Kitchen in lieu of standard $800 Category 1 20mm Essastone to Ensuite in lieu of laminate $450 Cold water point and additional powerpoint to roof space for future evaporative cooling $200 Additional site costs due to addition of Grand Alfresco 1.0 $727 $800 1000mm high x 600mm wide sliding window to Ensuite in lieu of 1800mm high x 600mm wide sliding window. $100 Hebel to the entire home. $2,999 (this option saved us thousands! On a corner block, we had to render 3 sides of the house, but building in Hebel gave us the rendered finish anyway) Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 471Mar 28, 2015 7:47 pm tlblhayward What is a Crystal Tech shower screen? I suspect it's the brand/the type of glass used. Will confirm with PD sales consultant. We enquired about "semi-frameless" after reading elsewhere on the forum that the term is rather misleading. We got this added to our quote because my partner is really tall, the shower screen is a bit too low at standard height. Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 472Mar 28, 2015 7:49 pm corygee tlblhayward What is a Crystal Tech shower screen? I suspect it's the brand/the type of glass used. Will confirm with PD sales consultant. We enquired about "semi-frameless" after reading elsewhere on the forum that the term is rather misleading. We got this added to our quote because my partner is really tall, the shower screen is a bit too low at standard height. Was this a PD suggestions or do you have a link to some more information? Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 473Mar 28, 2015 7:53 pm tlblhayward corygee tlblhayward What is a Crystal Tech shower screen? I suspect it's the brand/the type of glass used. Will confirm with PD sales consultant. We enquired about "semi-frameless" after reading elsewhere on the forum that the term is rather misleading. We got this added to our quote because my partner is really tall, the shower screen is a bit too low at standard height. Was this a PD suggestions or do you have a link to some more information? All we asked for was a larger shower screen as this is what showed up on our quote. TBH I had overlooked the term, thank you for pointing it out. Had a quick search online but this is all I can find: http://www.crystalglaze.com.au/ Will ask during the week and let you know. Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 474Mar 30, 2015 11:42 pm Just wondering if anyone has increased the width of their sectional garage doors and if so, how much PD charged? Also has anyone had mirrored sliding BIR doors added? And finally have people had 2.5 soundscreen added between floors and in internal walls? Any idea of cost per square metre? TIA KDR Chadwick 41+ Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 475Apr 03, 2015 7:22 pm Hi firsttimepdbuilder I was quoted $916.00 to increase sectional garage (profile slimline) door to approx 2150mm x 5200mm in lieu of standard roller door. I asked about adding soundscreen between floors and was told this wasn't possible due to downlights. Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 477Apr 04, 2015 12:48 am Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 479Apr 05, 2015 3:08 pm SandringhamJo Hi firsttimepdbuilder I was quoted $916.00 to increase sectional garage (profile slimline) door to approx 2150mm x 5200mm in lieu of standard roller door. I asked about adding soundscreen between floors and was told this wasn't possible due to downlights. Thanks SandringhamJo, Does anyone know the standard size garage door? KDR Chadwick 41+ Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 480Apr 05, 2015 8:24 pm I think it was about 30cm less in width but if someone could confirm ... 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