Browse Forums Building A New House Re: White Design and Construction 42Jul 12, 2015 10:05 pm 18/03/15 Deposit 02/09/15 CDC 22/09/15 Slab 05/12/15 Frames 15/12/15 Brick started. 11/04/16 Roof start 04/05/16 Roof finish 09/07/16 Gyprock. Re: White Design and Construction 47Aug 04, 2015 6:16 pm This guys are complete waste of time. They running around like chicken without head. On top of it the people showing you / discussing with you on your plans / design is not having a good idea what is achievable or practical. Very poor on time management and absolutely arrogant and rude. Re: White Design and Construction 48Aug 06, 2015 10:18 pm ![]() This guys are complete waste of time. They running around like chicken without head. On top of it the people showing you / discussing with you on your plans / design is not having a good idea what is achievable or practical. Very poor on time management and absolutely arrogant and rude. Sorry to hear that Riyan. Our experience has been the exact opposite. We have had extensive delays (20 months) due to council and BAL restrictions. Our site works started today. During this time the communication from WDC has been excellent- mostly via email but that suits us. I often email late at night and usually have a reply before I start work the next morning. Whenever we go in to the office (at least 10 times over the 20 months) we have been welcomed by name and get the feeling that they know our build requirements very well- we don't feel like a number. I know everyone has different experiences but just thought I'd share ours. 11/11/13- dep paid 4/4/14- settlement Feb '15- DA app 6/8/15- CC site works begin 19/8/15- Formwork 25/8/15- slab 3/9/15- elect. appt 13/10/15 - frame started 19/10- bricks started 31/10 - roof done Re: White Design and Construction 49Aug 06, 2015 10:59 pm My experience with them so far has been good, some unexpected delay on their insurance is delaying my start. I believe they are getting on top it now. I understand that there are some unhappy clients due to their delay, but personal vendetta will not take you anywhere. 18/03/15 Deposit 02/09/15 CDC 22/09/15 Slab 05/12/15 Frames 15/12/15 Brick started. 11/04/16 Roof start 04/05/16 Roof finish 09/07/16 Gyprock. Re: White Design and Construction 50Aug 08, 2015 9:25 am For me, it's a love-hate relationship. ![]() However, "respect begets respect". They are still normal people who also get stressed at work. Reading some threads here is quite therapeutic in a way with clients having issues with other builders. So, in a way, you feel like you're not the only one. Re: White Design and Construction 51Aug 08, 2015 4:12 pm ![]() For me, it's a love-hate relationship. ![]() However, "respect begets respect". They are still normal people who also get stressed at work. Reading some threads here is quite therapeutic in a way with clients having issues with other builders. So, in a way, you feel like you're not the only one. I agree ebanster, they are normal people with normal feelings going about their day at work. I was still receiving emails from them at 9.30 last night (Friday night) and again at 6.30 this morning, so I cannot complain about communication at all. I feel they have gone above and beyond normal expectations to keep us in the loop. I, too, think this is about a mutually respectful working relationship and we hope to continue this throughout the build. 11/11/13- dep paid 4/4/14- settlement Feb '15- DA app 6/8/15- CC site works begin 19/8/15- Formwork 25/8/15- slab 3/9/15- elect. appt 13/10/15 - frame started 19/10- bricks started 31/10 - roof done Re: White Design and Construction 52Aug 08, 2015 10:43 pm I agree, we are in a relationship with them, have to work along with them. True some people were put in a difficult situation due the the insurance delay, I may fall into that category if the build does not start soon. Hope I get the insurance without further delay. 18/03/15 Deposit 02/09/15 CDC 22/09/15 Slab 05/12/15 Frames 15/12/15 Brick started. 11/04/16 Roof start 04/05/16 Roof finish 09/07/16 Gyprock. Re: White Design and Construction 53Aug 13, 2015 9:28 pm Hi, any one of you having your excavation planned? Mine should be on next Thursday, but still haven't received home warranty insurance, so no CC. But I'm told everything'll be fine. Fingers crossed. Re: White Design and Construction 54Aug 13, 2015 9:38 pm Probably they have yours sorted and ready to receive it. I am still waiting, signed the contract 5 weeks ago. I was told I should have the insurance within two weeks, still no signs of it 18/03/15 Deposit 02/09/15 CDC 22/09/15 Slab 05/12/15 Frames 15/12/15 Brick started. 11/04/16 Roof start 04/05/16 Roof finish 09/07/16 Gyprock. Re: White Design and Construction 56Aug 13, 2015 10:19 pm We got CC last week and excavation has been done. We have portaloo and fencing and should have slab next week. The frame is being delivered on site on 24th August. Getting excited! 11/11/13- dep paid 4/4/14- settlement Feb '15- DA app 6/8/15- CC site works begin 19/8/15- Formwork 25/8/15- slab 3/9/15- elect. appt 13/10/15 - frame started 19/10- bricks started 31/10 - roof done Re: White Design and Construction 57Aug 13, 2015 10:30 pm Caff, your HOW would have been sorted earlier. ksama0079, I am lost for words if they could get your HOW and I am still waiting for it. I know at least another person who had signed the contract early July and still waiting for the insurance. It has been really painful when we don't know how long we have to wait. 18/03/15 Deposit 02/09/15 CDC 22/09/15 Slab 05/12/15 Frames 15/12/15 Brick started. 11/04/16 Roof start 04/05/16 Roof finish 09/07/16 Gyprock. Re: White Design and Construction 58Aug 14, 2015 5:37 am Firsthome, HOW came through Wednesday and CC on Thursday. Excavation started Thursday too. Remember though, we signed contract Early 2014 and have had huge delays with council due to bushfire compliance. 11/11/13- dep paid 4/4/14- settlement Feb '15- DA app 6/8/15- CC site works begin 19/8/15- Formwork 25/8/15- slab 3/9/15- elect. appt 13/10/15 - frame started 19/10- bricks started 31/10 - roof done Re: White Design and Construction 59Aug 14, 2015 11:20 am Just to give a timeline. I signed my contract mid-January and the piering only started 1st week of May. Hopefully things have improved which affects their current clients positively It still comes down to being short-staffed at their end. ![]() Re: White Design and Construction 60Aug 20, 2015 8:25 am ![]() Hi, any one of you having your excavation planned? Mine should be on next Thursday, but still haven't received home warranty insurance, so no CC. But I'm told everything'll be fine. Fingers crossed. Are they starting work today? Have you received your home warranty? 18/03/15 Deposit 02/09/15 CDC 22/09/15 Slab 05/12/15 Frames 15/12/15 Brick started. 11/04/16 Roof start 04/05/16 Roof finish 09/07/16 Gyprock. Thanks very much! And would the landscaper/contractor generally involve the engineer or is that something the client would do? Thanks for your help 2 10719 ideal house depends on the site and location as much as internal floor plan....what is the distance from the house to all four boundaries, where is north, describe your… 3 16195 The fastest thing a builder will do is bank your cheque, those systems work perfectly with lightning speed, everything else is slow burn. Just the way it is. 1 9568 ![]() |