Hi everyone, we are building Forsyth 35, we signed the contract in January and just awaiting for the site start. Below is the list of our upgrades:
Total cost $334,914.00
Forsyth 35 $233,900
Site cost $14,403 (Includes Excavation $3715, H2 class waffle slab $10,307 and Services $381.00)
Estate Covenant requirements (Brickwork over garage, Render finish to front, recycled water system and so on.) $5,709
Local Government & OHS $2,201
Ashford facade $4,900
Provide Category 2 Homestead Blackwood bricks $1,654
Provide off white mortar ilo standard $858.00
6 Star requirement $2,052 (PD took care of R6.0 and R2.5 insulations to ceiling and external walls respectively, we were only charged the cost of double glazing the affected windows)
Get Advantage Designer inclusion Floor package $9,990
Get Advantage Designer Finishing Style $7,499
Credit for Upright Cooker, Dishwasher, and Rangehood $1527.00-
2590mm High ceilings to ground floor $3,718
Alfresco option $4,500
Soaker Tub option to bathroom $1,200
Extended kitchen and galley option $2,900
Extended shower option to Ensuite $1,600
1600mm long vanity cabinet to Ensuite $856.00
Relocate fridge space to kitchen ilo standard $219.00
Provide laid back gutter with S type flashing to garage boundary wall ilo standard $407.00
Window upgrades to A&L Georgian and Armadale awning windows $2,600
Provide 700mm high x 2600mm wide fixed window to kitchen $450.00
Provide 500mm High x 1500mm wide sliding window to Galley $230.00
Provide Double glazing to family 2100mm High x 1800mm wide $567.00
Provide two 2040mm high x 820mm wide PMAD 101 front entry doors $886.00
Provide Deadlatch Nexion Vision Element L3 lever to front door $176.00
Provide privacy adaptors to powder and WC $7.00
Provide door to Laundry/Powder Hallway $191.00
Provide keyed locks to 2 sliding doors $160.00
Provide 2100mm high x 3250mm wide Boutique sliding door to Dining/Alfresco $1,484
Provide 2100mm high x 2400mm wide Boutique sliding door to Family/Alfresco $734.00
Provide 1390mm high x 480mm wide x 300mm deep plaster void to the Living/Dining wall. $149.00
Provide wall oven tower to kitchen and cabinets with soft close drawers $7,215
Provide shadowline features to kitchen and galley benchtops $474.00
Provide 900mm Technika Cooktop ilo standard $471.00
Electrical $5,252 (No downlights)
Plumbing $2,345
Heating upgrade to two zones $2,448
Provide Traditional Stair Option 2 $4,626
Provide Traditional Option 2 Balustrade to first floor stair void ilo standard plastered dwarfed wall $2,074
Tiling $1,908
Provide Category 3 Lenton Brae Carpet to Stairs $841.00
Provide Stepmax underlay ilo standard $984.00
Provide category 3 Lenton Brae carpet in lieu of promotional category 1 carpet $1,807
Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs
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2590mm High ceilings to ground floor $3,718
Hi,
I am not sure if you have already signed the tender. How much more it would be to go for 2.7M ceiling? It makes a huge difference in the overall feel.
Good luck with your build.
2590mm High ceilings to ground floor $3,718
Hi,
I am not sure if you have already signed the tender. How much more it would be to go for 2.7M ceiling? It makes a huge difference in the overall feel.
Good luck with your build.
Hi anna_amit_waldorf,
I'm sure it would have been just a couple of grand extra. We just wanted something higher than standard andsince we're not very tall in our family, we thought 2590mm is okay.
But i do agree with you that 2.7mm is much better.
We are building the Vancouver 33 in Truganina. Due to increase in Alfresco and extended garage, it's 34 squares. Our sales rep has put in an electrical allowance of $4500. I am not sure if that's enough. I calculated around 40 downlights. Does anyone know how much does it cost per downlight from PD ? And will it be cheaper to get it done outside ? Will PD give points for it and allow us to install LEDs externally ?
We are building the Vancouver 33 in Truganina. Due to increase in Alfresco and extended garage, it's 34 squares. Our sales rep has put in an electrical allowance of $4500. I am not sure if that's enough. I calculated around 40 downlights. Does anyone know how much does it cost per downlight from PD ? And will it be cheaper to get it done outside ? Will PD give points for it and allow us to install LEDs externally ?
I suspect you'll need to budget more than that if you want PD to do all of your electrical. This was the price list we received a few months ago so you might want to confirm with your SC or Argus themselves that these are the current prices. Other things to consider are external lights, extra power points, any internet/networking, alarm/intercoms etc. It really adds up.
Regarding whether to get PD to do your down lights or get them post hangover (PD won't let other people onto site to do anything during the build), it's a bit easier because you are building a single storey. If you had a 2 storey, it's apparently very difficult to retrofit the ground floor. We initially looked at retrofitting our upper floor, but with the price for our electrician on top of off-setting the included batten lights, it was minimal difference in cost. Obviously depends on the cost of your electrician, but might be worth investigating since you are building a single storey.
Lighting
Standard batten light (in centre of room)
$ 48.51
Lighting
Offset charge (to move batten light)
$ 15.00
Lighting
Batten & noggin (pendant provision for greater than 800gm)
$ 104.00
Lighting
Basic wall light
$ 46.20
Lighting
LED downlight (white)
$ 106.00
Lighting
LED downlight (brushed chrome)
$ 112.60
Lighting
LED Plus downlight (white)
$ 119.20
Lighting
LED Plus downlight (brushed chrome)
$ 125.80
**NOTE: LED Plus can be dimmable with the inclusion of a dimmer switch**
Lighting
Single fluorescent tube light
$ 107.00
Lighting
Double fluorescent tube light
$ 123.20
Lighting
Under cupboard triangle light (white)
$ 115.50
Lighting
Under cupboard triangle light (brushed chrome)
$ 130.90
Lighting
Under cupboard recessed downlight (white)
$ 115.50
Lighting
Under cupboard recessed downlight (brushed chrome)
$ 130.90
**NOTE: to have recessed downlights a cut out will need to be made in their Kitchen Culture appointment – approx. price is $88 per cabinet**
Lighting
Standard square step light
$ 123.20
Lighting
Single Paraflood Light with Sensor
$ 130.90
Power
Standard Single power point
$ 40.04
Power
Standard Double power point
$ 43.12
Power
Double Power Point with switch
$ 69.30
**NOTE: Good addition for under cupboard light switch**
Power
Quad power point
$ 80.08
Power
Kitchen island bench double power point
$ 107.80
Power
Single weatherproof power point
$ 86.24
Power
Double weatherproof power point
$ 107.80
Power
Surge protection (single phase)
$ 200.20
Power
Power Point with USB Charger
$ 123.20
Switches
2-way switch
$ 55.44
Switches
3-way switch
$ 110.88
Switches
1 switch with 1 dimmer
$ 77.00
Switches
2 switches with 2 dimmers
$ 154.00
Exhaust/ Heat
Standard Exhaust fan
$ 200.20
Exhaust/ Heat
Heat/fan/light with 2 lamps
$ 284.90
Exhaust/ Heat
Heat/fan/light with 4 lamps
$ 361.90
TV/Network
Wall mounted TV pre wire with GPO
$ 385.00
TV/Network
Digital TV Roof Mounted Aerial
$ 360.00
TV/Network
Free to air TV point
$ 55.44
Security
Smoke detectors
$ 123.20
Miscellaneous
Junction Box (Brick)
$ 70.84
Miscellaneous
Junction Box (Pillar)
$ 132.00
Miscellaneous
Junction Box (Internal)
$ 55.44
**Please note; prices are current as of 05.12.2014 and are subject to change.
I keep getting asked about this, so...
Bradford R2.0 between-floor insulation - $97 per square inc GST.
Bradford R2.0 between-floor insulation - $97 per square inc GST.
Building a Bermuda 23 in Metro North
PD want to lock us into a fixed price contract for site costs and have set the at $22,000 however that seems quite excessive.
I really don't see how they should be more than $12,000.
House $166,900
Metro North Service $4,000
Riva Façade $1,900
Alfresco $4,200
Floor Coverings Pack $5,999
Finishing Pack $4,999
Brickwork above garage $1,166
Alfresco Gas Point $189
Render $1,200
450mm wide eaves $2,562
Ensuite Shower Niche $176
Sliding Robe Doors $203
Capped Cold Water Point $126
Tiled Shower Base $244
Vent for rangehood through roof $362
BAL 12.5 $5,800
NBN $1,385
PD want to lock us into a fixed price contract for site costs and have set the at $22,000 however that seems quite excessive.
I really don't see how they should be more than $12,000.
House $166,900
Metro North Service $4,000
Riva Façade $1,900
Alfresco $4,200
Floor Coverings Pack $5,999
Finishing Pack $4,999
Brickwork above garage $1,166
Alfresco Gas Point $189
Render $1,200
450mm wide eaves $2,562
Ensuite Shower Niche $176
Sliding Robe Doors $203
Capped Cold Water Point $126
Tiled Shower Base $244
Vent for rangehood through roof $362
BAL 12.5 $5,800
NBN $1,385
Building a Bermuda 23 in Metro North
PD want to lock us into a fixed price contract for site costs and have set the at $22,000 however that seems quite excessive.
I really don't see how they should be more than $12,000.
House $166,900
Metro North Service $4,000
Riva Façade $1,900
Alfresco $4,200
Floor Coverings Pack $5,999
Finishing Pack $4,999
Brickwork above garage $1,166
Alfresco Gas Point $189
Render $1,200
450mm wide eaves $2,562
Ensuite Shower Niche $176
Sliding Robe Doors $203
Capped Cold Water Point $126
Tiled Shower Base $244
Vent for rangehood through roof $362
BAL 12.5 $5,800
NBN $1,385
PD want to lock us into a fixed price contract for site costs and have set the at $22,000 however that seems quite excessive.
I really don't see how they should be more than $12,000.
House $166,900
Metro North Service $4,000
Riva Façade $1,900
Alfresco $4,200
Floor Coverings Pack $5,999
Finishing Pack $4,999
Brickwork above garage $1,166
Alfresco Gas Point $189
Render $1,200
450mm wide eaves $2,562
Ensuite Shower Niche $176
Sliding Robe Doors $203
Capped Cold Water Point $126
Tiled Shower Base $244
Vent for rangehood through roof $362
BAL 12.5 $5,800
NBN $1,385
I wouldn't consider most of those "site costs" but optional upgrades.
Building a Bermuda 23 in Metro North
PD want to lock us into a fixed price contract for site costs and have set the at $22,000 however that seems quite excessive.
I really don't see how they should be more than $12,000.
House $166,900
Metro North Service $4,000
Riva Façade $1,900
Alfresco $4,200
Floor Coverings Pack $5,999
Finishing Pack $4,999
Brickwork above garage $1,166
Alfresco Gas Point $189
Render $1,200
450mm wide eaves $2,562
Ensuite Shower Niche $176
Sliding Robe Doors $203
Capped Cold Water Point $126
Tiled Shower Base $244
Vent for rangehood through roof $362
BAL 12.5 $5,800
NBN $1,385
PD want to lock us into a fixed price contract for site costs and have set the at $22,000 however that seems quite excessive.
I really don't see how they should be more than $12,000.
House $166,900
Metro North Service $4,000
Riva Façade $1,900
Alfresco $4,200
Floor Coverings Pack $5,999
Finishing Pack $4,999
Brickwork above garage $1,166
Alfresco Gas Point $189
Render $1,200
450mm wide eaves $2,562
Ensuite Shower Niche $176
Sliding Robe Doors $203
Capped Cold Water Point $126
Tiled Shower Base $244
Vent for rangehood through roof $362
BAL 12.5 $5,800
NBN $1,385
I wouldn't consider most of those "site costs" but optional upgrades.
No at the bottom are the upgrades we've chosen however the site costs are being quoted as an additional $22K, we've opted not to go with a fixed price contract.
Building a Bermuda 23 in Metro North
PD want to lock us into a fixed price contract for site costs and have set the at $22,000 however that seems quite excessive.
I really don't see how they should be more than $12,000.
House $166,900
Metro North Service $4,000
Riva Façade $1,900
Alfresco $4,200
Floor Coverings Pack $5,999
Finishing Pack $4,999
Brickwork above garage $1,166
Alfresco Gas Point $189
Render $1,200
450mm wide eaves $2,562
Ensuite Shower Niche $176
Sliding Robe Doors $203
Capped Cold Water Point $126
Tiled Shower Base $244
Vent for rangehood through roof $362
BAL 12.5 $5,800
NBN $1,385
PD want to lock us into a fixed price contract for site costs and have set the at $22,000 however that seems quite excessive.
I really don't see how they should be more than $12,000.
House $166,900
Metro North Service $4,000
Riva Façade $1,900
Alfresco $4,200
Floor Coverings Pack $5,999
Finishing Pack $4,999
Brickwork above garage $1,166
Alfresco Gas Point $189
Render $1,200
450mm wide eaves $2,562
Ensuite Shower Niche $176
Sliding Robe Doors $203
Capped Cold Water Point $126
Tiled Shower Base $244
Vent for rangehood through roof $362
BAL 12.5 $5,800
NBN $1,385
I wouldn't consider most of those "site costs" but optional upgrades.
No at the bottom are the upgrades we've chosen however the site costs are being quoted as an additional $22K, we've opted not to go with a fixed price contract.
Site costs are only estimates. With PD they over estimate which you'll get credited back anyway in the end.
I'm not with PD anymore and we took the fixed option with another which were glad because in a year prices have escalated and unfortunately not being fixed you'll pay for more in the end. As you see I'm with M now but I've been tracking the 3 main builders since and Carlisle will be one the expensive ones. Best of luck with your build
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)
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)
Hi. We are building the same house. Barwon facade. Grand Alfresco with extended Kitchen.
Just a quick question regarding your ensuite.
Did you have the shower bedroom wall moved back 220mm like in the display house or did they forget to mention that to you.?
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)
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)
Hi. We are building the same house. Barwon facade. Grand Alfresco with extended Kitchen.
Just a quick question regarding your ensuite.
Did you have the shower bedroom wall moved back 220mm like in the display house or did they forget to mention that to you.?
I'm sorry, which wall? Also, why might we want to move it 220mm? The ensuite is small enough as it is.
Which display are you referring to? We took measurements of the house at the time and I can't recall there being any difference.
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)
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)
Hi. We are building the same house. Barwon facade. Grand Alfresco with extended Kitchen.
Just a quick question regarding your ensuite.
Did you have the shower bedroom wall moved back 220mm like in the display house or did they forget to mention that to you.?
I'm sorry, which wall? Also, why might we want to move it 220mm? The ensuite is small enough as it is.
Which display are you referring to? We took measurements of the house at the time and I can't recall there being any difference.
Im talking about the ensuite bedroom wall as in the display at Berry Lane. The display home's shower dimensions are much larger from the bedroom wall compared to the standard dimensions. When asked about it I was told the wall in that display were moved back into the bedroom by 220mm
Hi. We are building the same house. Barwon facade. Grand Alfresco with extended Kitchen.
Just a quick question regarding your ensuite.
Did you have the shower bedroom wall moved back 220mm like in the display house or did they forget to mention that to you.?
I'm sorry, which wall? Also, why might we want to move it 220mm? The ensuite is small enough as it is.
Which display are you referring to? We took measurements of the house at the time and I can't recall there being any difference.
Im talking about the ensuite bedroom wall as in the display at Berry Lane. The display home's shower dimensions are much larger from the bedroom wall compared to the standard dimensions. When asked about it I was told the wall in that display were moved back into the bedroom by 220mm
Oh, that's fine, because we're building the 19sq version. The measurements as displayed in Ashton(?), Craigieburn, are accurate of what we're getting. The house at Berry Lane only has the kitchen we liked, though everything is marginally larger in the 21sq.
If you select a pack can you have items removed from the pack? Or upgrades from the pack?
Thanks
Thanks
Sure can.
With the 'live the dream' deal we had the evap cooling and floor pack, have deleted the evap and there's a 5k credit on our quote, and we'll most likely delete the flooring and do it all over handover as well. The flooring should be a 10k credit.
With the 'live the dream' deal we had the evap cooling and floor pack, have deleted the evap and there's a 5k credit on our quote, and we'll most likely delete the flooring and do it all over handover as well. The flooring should be a 10k credit.
Thanks PVBuild.
Has anyone gone with the Rivendell carpet included in the Flooring pack? What are your thoughts on it? We are trying to minimise our costs as best we can as this is a Kdr and our site costs are ++ Also we have children so would be looking at a hardwearing carpet anyway. I looked at it at Wos and wasn't terribly impressed but wondering if it might be ok if I upgrade the underlay.
Has anyone gone with the Rivendell carpet included in the Flooring pack? What are your thoughts on it? We are trying to minimise our costs as best we can as this is a Kdr and our site costs are ++ Also we have children so would be looking at a hardwearing carpet anyway. I looked at it at Wos and wasn't terribly impressed but wondering if it might be ok if I upgrade the underlay.
Hmm, I'd investigate your options for installing carpet after handover...
It was subtly suggested to me that that is the less expensive and better quality way of going.
It was subtly suggested to me that that is the less expensive and better quality way of going.
Hi everyone,
We have decided to build the hoffman 39.
I found this thread really helpful so I'm contributing my details.
Hoffman 39 $296,900
Flooring Cat 1 laminate and carpet - free as part of the Site Start incentive pack
Hebel free
Evaporative cooling (upstairs and downstairs) free as part of the Site Start incentive pack
Ashmont Facade $4100
Site costs
Excavation and stone removal $4955
P-H2 class waffle slab, including concrete piering $15406
Estate Covenant
Class A recycled water to toilets + 2 garden taps $2273
Additional toilet for recycled water $154
Telecommunications infrastructure connection $550
Local Goverment OHS $1484
Structural
450mm eaves to upper floor $3283
Deluxe bathroom $1570
Extended lounge option $2651
Grand Alfresco $15533
2740mm high ceiling to ground floor ILO 2590mm $3800
2000mm Garage extension $5398
2100mm x 2400 mm roller door to rear garage wall $369
Laid back gutter with S type flashing for garage on boundary $179
Windows
Translucent glazing x 4 $384
1200mm x 2400mm square set sliding window to kitchen ILO 1000mm x 2400mm $13
2100 high x 1500mm wide boutique fixed picture window (saw this in a display) $1040
500mm high x 3500 mm wide boutique window as kitchen splash back $881
1800mm x 900mm fixed window to garage $296
Awning window upgrade x 7 $1015
700mm x 2400mm window to master $396
500mm x 1810mm window to galley ILO 300mm x 1810mm $88
Doors
Rosewood veneer to front door ILO primed finish $122
2340mm high flush panel cavity doors x 3 $1527
Sliding robe doors x 4 $760
720mm door to under staircase landing $191
2100mm x 4500mm boutique stacker door ILO 2400mm x 3000mm aluminum stacker $2224
Hebel
Additional hebel cost for garage, lounge and brick piers $1277
Plaster
325mm x 1025 shower niche $213
325mm x 1500mm shower niche $298
10mm soundcheck plaster to lounge ceiling $271
Cabinets
Kitchen Culture selections $5699
Galley option 3 $1924
Appliance removal 2x ovens, 1 stove(we will fit after handover) -$1338
Electrical lots of $$$. Let me know if you want a break down
Plumbing lots of tap upgrades $$$
Tile upgrades $$$
Carpet
Carpet upgrade to cat 2 1st floor $1652
Carpet upgrade to cat 3 to lounge $655
Cat 2 underlay $630
Insulation
Sound screen to WC x 3 lounge $575
R2.5 soundproof insulations to between ground and 1st floor $2992
Heating
Heating upgrade to hx30i plus network controller $1729
2 Zones $1191
Stairs
Upgrade to option 3 stainless steel ILO option 2 $100
Hope this helps
We have decided to build the hoffman 39.
I found this thread really helpful so I'm contributing my details.
Hoffman 39 $296,900
Flooring Cat 1 laminate and carpet - free as part of the Site Start incentive pack
Hebel free
Evaporative cooling (upstairs and downstairs) free as part of the Site Start incentive pack
Ashmont Facade $4100
Site costs
Excavation and stone removal $4955
P-H2 class waffle slab, including concrete piering $15406
Estate Covenant
Class A recycled water to toilets + 2 garden taps $2273
Additional toilet for recycled water $154
Telecommunications infrastructure connection $550
Local Goverment OHS $1484
Structural
450mm eaves to upper floor $3283
Deluxe bathroom $1570
Extended lounge option $2651
Grand Alfresco $15533
2740mm high ceiling to ground floor ILO 2590mm $3800
2000mm Garage extension $5398
2100mm x 2400 mm roller door to rear garage wall $369
Laid back gutter with S type flashing for garage on boundary $179
Windows
Translucent glazing x 4 $384
1200mm x 2400mm square set sliding window to kitchen ILO 1000mm x 2400mm $13
2100 high x 1500mm wide boutique fixed picture window (saw this in a display) $1040
500mm high x 3500 mm wide boutique window as kitchen splash back $881
1800mm x 900mm fixed window to garage $296
Awning window upgrade x 7 $1015
700mm x 2400mm window to master $396
500mm x 1810mm window to galley ILO 300mm x 1810mm $88
Doors
Rosewood veneer to front door ILO primed finish $122
2340mm high flush panel cavity doors x 3 $1527
Sliding robe doors x 4 $760
720mm door to under staircase landing $191
2100mm x 4500mm boutique stacker door ILO 2400mm x 3000mm aluminum stacker $2224
Hebel
Additional hebel cost for garage, lounge and brick piers $1277
Plaster
325mm x 1025 shower niche $213
325mm x 1500mm shower niche $298
10mm soundcheck plaster to lounge ceiling $271
Cabinets
Kitchen Culture selections $5699
Galley option 3 $1924
Appliance removal 2x ovens, 1 stove(we will fit after handover) -$1338
Electrical lots of $$$. Let me know if you want a break down
Plumbing lots of tap upgrades $$$
Tile upgrades $$$
Carpet
Carpet upgrade to cat 2 1st floor $1652
Carpet upgrade to cat 3 to lounge $655
Cat 2 underlay $630
Insulation
Sound screen to WC x 3 lounge $575
R2.5 soundproof insulations to between ground and 1st floor $2992
Heating
Heating upgrade to hx30i plus network controller $1729
2 Zones $1191
Stairs
Upgrade to option 3 stainless steel ILO option 2 $100
Hope this helps
Hey PieMan, thanks for the detailed breakdown. Have sent a message with a few questions.
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