Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Plantation Homes (Queensland) 21Apr 09, 2015 10:41 pm I have a good friend who is a stone mason and works with these benchtops every day. He recommended against undermount sink (I personally don't like the look anyhow), because the edges of the stone are chipped more often from pots n pans and whatnot. I didn't need convincing... I like my normal drain tray lol. Just thought it might be helpful for those looking at the options Cheers, Paul (& Lisa) Parkhill 36 by ClarendonHomes in Coomera Retreat H1 Build Thread And Blog Building Blogs List - Go Ahead And Add Yours!! Re: Plantation Homes (Queensland) 22Apr 10, 2015 6:34 am That's interesting, I had never considered that! Building a modified Simonds Palisade in Brentwood Forest. View my build thread here: viewtopic.php?t=76776 Re: Plantation Homes (Queensland) 23Apr 10, 2015 7:26 am Roomeat I have a good friend who is a stone mason and works with these benchtops every day. He recommended against undercount sink (I personally don't like the look anyhow), because the edges of the stone are chipped more often from pots n pans and whatnot. I didn't need convincing... I like my normal drain tray lol. Just thought it might be helpful for those looking at the options Yeah this was something we did consider, but we both much preferred the look, especially for an island that's on display all the time. So we went with it anyway Will just have to take care of it! Jen (& Dave) Plantation Bronte, Ormeau Ridge, Gold Coast QLD 12/03/2015 - Commencement... 26/08/2015 - Handover! viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76446 Re: Plantation Homes (Queensland) 24Apr 10, 2015 7:58 pm How detailed are they when they take you through colour selection? I'm scared I'll forget things like wood staining! Building a modified Simonds Palisade in Brentwood Forest. View my build thread here: viewtopic.php?t=76776 Re: Plantation Homes (Queensland) 25Apr 10, 2015 8:02 pm They cover every possible thing you can select. If you have things you particularly care about, make sure you take a list. Some of it they will just gloss over with default selections, so if you care make sure you have notes! Have you been to an info session yet? Jen (& Dave) Plantation Bronte, Ormeau Ridge, Gold Coast QLD 12/03/2015 - Commencement... 26/08/2015 - Handover! viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76446 Re: Plantation Homes (Queensland) 26Apr 10, 2015 8:07 pm Nope, we've visited a few times but not an info session Building a modified Simonds Palisade in Brentwood Forest. View my build thread here: viewtopic.php?t=76776 Re: Plantation Homes (Queensland) 27Apr 10, 2015 8:10 pm I think they only do them on Saturdays. Definitely worth doing if you can, they walk you through what is available in your selections range etc and what to expect in your appointment. Jen (& Dave) Plantation Bronte, Ormeau Ridge, Gold Coast QLD 12/03/2015 - Commencement... 26/08/2015 - Handover! viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76446 Re: Plantation Homes (Queensland) 28Apr 16, 2015 8:03 am Slab went down 2 days ago, still no slab bill...Not that I'm complaining I guess maybe I'll get it today... Jen (& Dave) Plantation Bronte, Ormeau Ridge, Gold Coast QLD 12/03/2015 - Commencement... 26/08/2015 - Handover! viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76446 Re: Plantation Homes (Queensland) 30Apr 19, 2015 7:51 am Can anyone tell me what price they got for waterfall edges on their island bench? Building a modified Simonds Palisade in Brentwood Forest. View my build thread here: viewtopic.php?t=76776 Re: Plantation Homes (Queensland) 31Apr 19, 2015 10:14 am We didn't ask but I'd be interested to know too. ——— Sent from Tapatalk My build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76446 Jen (& Dave) Plantation Bronte, Ormeau Ridge, Gold Coast QLD 12/03/2015 - Commencement... 26/08/2015 - Handover! viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76446 Re: Plantation Homes (Queensland) 33Apr 19, 2015 1:32 pm I mentioned our lack of a slab bill to my admin as I was worried it had got misplaced and I didn't want them to be chasing me for payment on something I hadn't received...He said that a few of his customers had said the same thing. Then I got an email a bit later saying it will be sent on Thursday. So I dunno if they're having issues or what but that seems highly unusual, over a week between a stage completion and a bill? Jen (& Dave) Plantation Bronte, Ormeau Ridge, Gold Coast QLD 12/03/2015 - Commencement... 26/08/2015 - Handover! viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76446 Re: Plantation Homes (Queensland) 34Apr 21, 2015 12:30 pm Just been informed that we're now on to our third admin since we went to site...Still on our second SS, he hasn't changed. I'm not sure why there's so much shuffling as we only had one admin the whole of our pre-site, and it's a bit more irritating after we have got to site as there's a lot more going on. Oh well, hopefully the new one is good. Haven't really had time to get attached to the previous 2 so hopefully this one sticks around... Jen (& Dave) Plantation Bronte, Ormeau Ridge, Gold Coast QLD 12/03/2015 - Commencement... 26/08/2015 - Handover! viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76446 Re: Plantation Homes (Queensland) 35Apr 21, 2015 2:18 pm Geez, I wonder whats happening, ive been pretty lucky to have the same people since...! Re: Plantation Homes (Queensland) 36Apr 21, 2015 2:21 pm Yeah I dunno. I was assured last time that it wouldn't happen again. I wasn't that attached to the last one but i had just got used to his routine so it's a mild irritation. Will see what happens with the new one. Sent from Tapatalk Jen (& Dave) Plantation Bronte, Ormeau Ridge, Gold Coast QLD 12/03/2015 - Commencement... 26/08/2015 - Handover! viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76446 Re: Plantation Homes (Queensland) 37Apr 22, 2015 10:17 am Had a call from our new admin Jess and she's really nice and friendly and was understanding when I said that I hope she's the last one we have. So fingers crossed they get the hint this time. Also she's a dog lover, always a bonus Jen (& Dave) Plantation Bronte, Ormeau Ridge, Gold Coast QLD 12/03/2015 - Commencement... 26/08/2015 - Handover! viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76446 Re: Plantation Homes (Queensland) 38Apr 30, 2015 9:11 pm That's good! Have you had much to do with them since the build started? Building a modified Simonds Palisade in Brentwood Forest. View my build thread here: viewtopic.php?t=76776 Re: Plantation Homes (Queensland) 39Apr 30, 2015 9:17 pm Plantation encourage you to talk to your admin first rather than calling your SS all the time, so I've had heaps of contact with my admins. I prefer email communication because 1) I'm phone-averse anyway and 2) it means you have a record of what was discussed. They have all so far been really quick to respond. Jess managed to get us a reduced admin fee for changing our alfresco post colour and has been really on top of things. I hope we keep her! Sent from Tapatalk Jen (& Dave) Plantation Bronte, Ormeau Ridge, Gold Coast QLD 12/03/2015 - Commencement... 26/08/2015 - Handover! viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76446 Re: Plantation Homes (Queensland) 40May 02, 2015 12:37 pm Does anyone know about some of these things. Approximate cost of a feature tile wall in a space like the shower? Has anyone done it? Is it only the black technika stand alone oven that's standard? I just want stainless steel but the one at Cosham was an upgrade? Approx cost of gloss cabinetry upgrade? Building a modified Simonds Palisade in Brentwood Forest. View my build thread here: viewtopic.php?t=76776 1 10687 Building Standards; Getting It Right! We bought a house in 2015 advertised as a 7/2/2, 4br up, 3br down (7br), and to date, it’s a great house. However, we’ve just had it valued and it’s come in as a… 0 12348 I think you are getting different numbers because they all just based them on "other jobs" even though each job is unique. Often, with builders, unless you're speaking to… 3 3678 |