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bradk

12 November 2016

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Nov 12, 2016 8:54 am

Hi everyone, I'm at a very initial phase of looking at builders for my new build but I'm shocked to see what few people had to go through with MJD. I just had my first meeting with the sales guy. In fact after reading the forum I'm reconsidering to even visit them again or not. Seems like my build ...

After building with them and just moving into our new house, I will not recommend them to anyone. And this is purely ba...

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bradk

20 October 2016

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Oct 20, 2016 9:46 pm

Hey all, We are looking at Building with McDonald Jones homes and have some questions: We went to the colour selection studio and they advised: Porcelain tiles are FROM $145 per m2 (installed) Ceramic tiles are FROM $115 per m2 (installed) Gerfloor was around $120 per m2 price off memory (installed...

Hi Tahlia If you think the 2 week wait is slow wait until you have issues after handover. 2.5 years and they ignore my ...

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bradk

10 October 2016

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Oct 10, 2016 4:44 am

Just a word of advice....try and arrange your PCI weeks in advance to your handover scheduled date as this should hopefully allow plenty of time afterwards to fix any major defects you are not happy with and allow for contingencies if necessary. Our PCI was scheduled 1 week before handover but unfo...

And it doesn't get any better. We are 2.5 years on and still chasing them to fix issues we raised at the 13week report....

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bradk

13 September 2016

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Sep 13, 2016 3:36 pm

For those who went through an independent inspector for their build, did you have them inspect the house during PCI or before? I spoke to one (ad was showing int this forum) and was advised they will usually do it before the PCI or after. I don't get how it can be done after PCI as I would assume c...

Get them in before or at PCI.. don't sign anything until they have been. They rejected some of my issues because 'it wa...

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bradk

10 September 2016

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Sep 10, 2016 10:33 am

I have not posted here for a while, but after a quick look it seems like a few are also experiencing issues with quality and after sales service. I have been arguing over 2 years to have a number of items resolved. Only when I actually went to fair trading did MJH do anything about it. They also aks...

I have not posted here for a while, but after a quick look it seems like a few are also experiencing issues with quality...

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bradk

25 May 2016

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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May 25, 2016 1:38 pm

How did you go with getting your driveway fixed bradk? The plan is, they will be here this Monday to start ripping it out, ready for a new pour on Tuesday. Then once cured they will be back to re-colour. They are making positive steps now

The plan is, they will be here this Monday to start ripping it out, ready for a new pour on Tuesday. Then once cured th...

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bradk

30 April 2016

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Apr 30, 2016 12:15 pm

So, I have been complaining about the driveway being cracked for 22 months now. from the image below, I am sure you can see why it started cracking. http://www.aulink.net/20140502_172020Lge.jpg And they wonder why it has cracked? They let it erode during the build and never packed it correctly. This...

So, I have been complaining about the driveway being cracked for 22 months now. from the image below, I am sure you can ...

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bradk

12 April 2016

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Apr 12, 2016 6:01 am

We were told that we would get a call when the peering was being done so we can see how much was used I was told the same thing. But they never called!

I was told the same thing. But they never called!

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bradk

11 March 2016

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Mar 11, 2016 5:38 pm

I think censorship has come to this forum! So much for sharing positive and not-so-positive experiences with our builder. Seriously?? Why don't they spend more time making their customers happy by fixing the issues than complaining about the bad experience they have given them to the forum admins. ...

Seriously?? Why don't they spend more time making their customers happy by fixing the issues than complaining about the...

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bradk

23 February 2016

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Feb 23, 2016 7:14 am

We have not long been advised we need a retaining wall prior to slab going down?? (SURPRISE) Anyone recommend someone in Newcastle area. We need for early/mid March? Excited to be starting our build. Thanks all. I highly recommend Chris from Everlast Landscapes. http://www.everlastlandscapes.com.au/

I highly recommend Chris from Everlast Landscapes. http://www.everlastlandscapes.com.au/

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bradk

10 January 2016

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Jan 10, 2016 10:01 am

I'd be asking the SS for a PCI date and following up with your CLO, and questioning the contract date and whether it will be met. I think we spent a couple of hours at PCI.. They did not rush us. We also had our own inspector attend on another day. Our handover was around 3 weeks after PCI, but I d...

Hi Brad Just had a look at your blog and your house is looking great. The yard is coming along nicely. This is our thir...

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bradk

8 January 2016

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Jan 08, 2016 7:54 pm

Generally when people are given handover dates from their site supervisor how long before actual handover do they give you the date? Our completion date under the Contract is just over 2 weeks away and we have heard nothing. We are not too happy especially when we first signed up with them they sai...

Nope, we have heard nothing. A lot of people seem to get their keys weeks before their contract completion date. So ann...

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bradk

8 January 2016

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Jan 08, 2016 7:11 pm

[quote="CathyLeigh"]Generally when people are given handover dates from their site supervisor how long before actual handover do they give you the date? Our completion date under the Contract is just over 2 weeks away and we have heard nothing. We are not too happy especially when we first...

Generally when people are given handover dates from their site supervisor how long before actual handover do they give y...

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bradk

7 January 2016

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Jan 07, 2016 3:47 pm

Deleted my last post as I read the previous post wrong ;)

Deleted my last post as I read the previous post wrong

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bradk

9 December 2015

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Dec 09, 2015 3:56 pm

hi everyone been in the house for 17 months and wopuld like to share my experience with Mcdonald jones still have outstanding issues which im sure they will ignore. don't bother putting a comment down the bottom McDonald Jones to contact Warranty etc. they just ignore you ANYONE RECOMMEND A GOOD BU...

Romishem, We have been in for 18 months. I confirm our experience is the same. Different issues to yours obv, (ours are...

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bradk

24 October 2015

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Oct 24, 2015 3:55 pm

For those who have had their homes completed, or nearing completion, was it shorter, the same or longer than the contract build time? About 1.5 months prior to the contract date.

About 1.5 months prior to the contract date.

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bradk

16 October 2015

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Oct 16, 2015 8:54 am

Hey guys, anyone know much about the termite protection included with the MJH homes? How and when it's installed? Maintenance? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks! After the slab is down they will come and install the termite barrier. Maintenance, they require a yearly inspection to maintain y...

After the slab is down they will come and install the termite barrier. Maintenance, they require a yearly inspection to...

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bradk

15 October 2015

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Oct 15, 2015 6:02 pm

More progress today, few things got fixed up and mjh got cleaners to get all the paint splatter off everything that wasn't supposed to be painted.... Kitchen cupboards , Windows, desks etc. slept here Two nights now so still discovering .... One shower is super noisy (as in the drain ) anyone had t...

Yes the 'continuous hot water' I think they call it? Takes ages to reach the tap in the kitchen. Bathrooms not as bad. ...

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bradk

20 September 2015

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Sep 20, 2015 8:59 pm

We are not very happy with the after sales service. I wish is was like our commercial job with a 5% retention till complete . Totally agree with this. their after sales service sucks! We are 15months in and still waiting for items to be resolved. The last time I had a whinge in this forum, I got a ...

Totally agree with this. their after sales service sucks! We are 15months in and still waiting for items to be resolved...

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bradk

8 September 2015

Weeds in newly laid turf - How to eradicate?Landscape & Garden Design

Sep 08, 2015 6:53 am

So a little while ago, I put down some new turf. The area was clean and weed free and I imported about 15cubes of soil from the landscape supplies. There was a few days in between putting down the soil and laying the turf. Not long after laying the turf it rained quite a lot. I noticed some weeds st...

So a little while ago, I put down some new turf. The area was clean and weed free and I imported about 15cubes of soil f...