Agree, unless you opted for a different type to what is included?
Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 11401May 21, 2015 12:18 pm My Waldorf 48 Blog: http://gisbornewillows.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Porter Davis homes 11402May 21, 2015 1:25 pm Building a Porter Davis Livingstone 23 in Mayfield, Cranbourne East | Our thread 18/05/15 - Contract Signed 24/12/15 - Land Settlement 30/1/16 - Slab poured 9/06/16 - Handover Re: Porter Davis homes 11404May 22, 2015 2:52 pm Folks, a reminder about liability and legal implications with regards to defamation. Thank you knyght for helping here - but all are reminded to think carefully before posting personal information and defamatory content. Anything crossing the line will be deleted without a warning issued. If you're at all unsure as to whether what you are posting could be considered defamatory, then don't post it at all. Thank you. Re: Porter Davis homes 11405May 22, 2015 5:09 pm Does anyone remember hearing/getting an announcement for PD's Bayside Collection?... http://bendigowaldorf.blogspot.com/2015 ... ction.html Re: Porter Davis homes 11406May 22, 2015 5:16 pm tlblhayward Does anyone remember hearing/getting an announcement for PD's Bayside Collection?... http://bendigowaldorf.blogspot.com/2015 ... ction.html No, but it caught my attention too - I love that ground floor layout on the Waldorf B! Re: Porter Davis homes 11407May 22, 2015 5:18 pm PD's new promotion, Dare to Dream, has just been released... http://bendigowaldorf.blogspot.com/2015 ... otion.html Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Porter Davis homes 11408May 22, 2015 5:54 pm tlblhayward PD's new promotion, Dare to Dream, has just been released... http://bendigowaldorf.blogspot.com/2015 ... otion.html Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Wow the Lifestyle inclusions make the increased pricing for our home worth it now! Re: Porter Davis homes 11410May 23, 2015 1:19 pm Im just wondering if anyone has done a KDR with PD and built a double story home for around the $320- - $330k mark including site costs (so total build cost) We are in the process of doing a KDR but have not signed contracts yet (with a different builder) OUr house has been demolished already and the costs just keep going up and up. So far the single story 35 sq house we are building is costing about $325k. It just seems like so much for a single story so just curious how PD compares Re: Porter Davis homes 11411May 23, 2015 11:08 pm jessicana10 So far the single story 35 sq house we are building is costing about $325k. It just seems like so much for a single story so just curious how PD compares If the $325k includes the site costs, and the house is being specced to even a moderate finish, then that's a reasonable outlay for that size build. Re: Porter Davis homes 11412May 24, 2015 10:47 am Some of us here really could have benefited from self-healing concrete... http://bendigowaldorf.blogspot.com/2015 ... ur-of.html Re: Porter Davis homes 11413May 24, 2015 10:40 pm OK everyone... question for you all. What are you expecting to occur on your build this week? It would be great to hear progress to help me with my own waiting. Re: Porter Davis homes 11414May 24, 2015 11:04 pm At our lock-up stage inspection, it was identified that mortar had breeched the cavity between the brickwork and the frame around most of our house due to sloppy workmanship from the bricklayer. PD agreed to cut the sisalation, remove the excess mortar and repair the sisalation as a correct course of action. Finally got a chance to get up to site today to see the rectifications that had been done and we were presented with the following; Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ They have removed the excess mortar, but the sisalation Now rests directly on the bricks due to being saggy and having no tension in it. The rectification has done nothing to reinstate the air cavity between the brickwork and the sisalation that is required. Then there's the brickwork that's been replaced due to not being straight or level. Besides that fact that the bricklayer has added an unsightly articulation joint right on the front wall of the house that isn't shown on the signed plans, the quality of the brickwork is still shocking - unlevel and using 4 half bricks in a row sticks out like a sore thumb; Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ To say I'm unhappy with the work is an understatement. Re: Porter Davis homes 11415May 25, 2015 12:56 pm tlblhayward OK everyone... question for you all. What are you expecting to occur on your build this week? It would be great to hear progress to help me with my own waiting. our framing is starting today!! excited to finally see something other than the concrete slab Our slab was poured and was extremely faulty so had to be pulled up and done all over again Built the Bermuda with Porter Davis Re: Porter Davis homes 11416May 25, 2015 12:58 pm dojrude At our lock-up stage inspection, it was identified that mortar had breeched the cavity between the brickwork and the frame around most of our house due to sloppy workmanship from the bricklayer. PD agreed to cut the sisalation, remove the excess mortar and repair the sisalation as a correct course of action. Finally got a chance to get up to site today to see the rectifications that had been done and we were presented with the following; Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ They have removed the excess mortar, but the sisalation Now rests directly on the bricks due to being saggy and having no tension in it. The rectification has done nothing to reinstate the air cavity between the brickwork and the sisalation that is required. Then there's the brickwork that's been replaced due to not being straight or level. Besides that fact that the bricklayer has added an unsightly articulation joint right on the front wall of the house that isn't shown on the signed plans, the quality of the brickwork is still shocking - unlevel and using 4 half bricks in a row sticks out like a sore thumb; Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ To say I'm unhappy with the work is an understatement. No words so sorry, I hope you're escalating that? Building a Porter Davis Livingstone 23 in Mayfield, Cranbourne East | Our thread 18/05/15 - Contract Signed 24/12/15 - Land Settlement 30/1/16 - Slab poured 9/06/16 - Handover Re: Porter Davis homes 11417May 25, 2015 1:23 pm thewoodies dojrude At our lock-up stage inspection, it was identified that mortar had breeched the cavity between the brickwork and the frame around most of our house due to sloppy workmanship from the bricklayer. PD agreed to cut the sisalation, remove the excess mortar and repair the sisalation as a correct course of action. Finally got a chance to get up to site today to see the rectifications that had been done and we were presented with the following; Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ They have removed the excess mortar, but the sisalation Now rests directly on the bricks due to being saggy and having no tension in it. The rectification has done nothing to reinstate the air cavity between the brickwork and the sisalation that is required. Then there's the brickwork that's been replaced due to not being straight or level. Besides that fact that the bricklayer has added an unsightly articulation joint right on the front wall of the house that isn't shown on the signed plans, the quality of the brickwork is still shocking - unlevel and using 4 half bricks in a row sticks out like a sore thumb; Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ To say I'm unhappy with the work is an understatement. No words so sorry, I hope you're escalating that? I'm trying to, but for some reason I'm being told it's perfectly acceptable, despite the fact that my independent inspector has said otherwise due no due to no 25mm cavity clearance and that it clearly doesn't conform to BCA regulations. Why do I always get the impression that the builders don't really care about the BCA/AS guidelines within which they are supposed to comply? The last issue I had with the home resulted in them issuing a bespoke alternate solution document to get around having to fix the issue rather than rework the home to comply with the relevant standards as should be required (which would have been the right thing to do). Builders shouldn't be allowed to bend the standards or side step them altogether to fit their needs. Re: Porter Davis homes 11418May 25, 2015 4:46 pm melvinglenncallejo hi pungentia, weve got the same problem our bc is rude and not willingly listen what were coming from our ,what happen to us was weve got 3 panel stacker door at the back of our house which is stalled not the way we wanted or not as the same as per their display and wre telling her to switch that stacker door opening from DINING AREA going to FAMILY and not from family goin to dining area which is too squeezy on our part and she said that its our responsibilty to check the plan and its our fault not telling them before they stalled it,which we told her before thats why we were having that stacker door as per display because if were going to have party in our we can always extend our dining area going outside of the house!!shes not helping at all and very rude over the phone i will raise this issue to porter davis manager or who ever is the boss!we were spending $250k and this kind of treatment were getting this is unfair for us client!!! Hi Melvinglenncallejo, please PM me your building details so I am able to look into the matter of the sliding door for you. Regards, Joanne. Porter Davis Homes Questions? Call 1800PORTER Mon - Fri 9am-8pm Sat - Sun 10am-4pm info@porterdavis.com.au http://blog.porterdavis.com.au/ http://www.porterdavishomes.com.au Re: Porter Davis homes 11419May 25, 2015 8:02 pm hi joanne job no AX-116400,our BC emailed us with a building variation and charging us for $400 just to switch the opening of the the stacker door which were unhappy to sign!thats why we have a BC to guide us and tell us if we missed something because were just a first home buyer and dont have much knowledge about building,if this would sorted out without paying the said amount we were very much happy!yhank you joanne Wow that is terrible about the insurance! I guess ideally proof of insurance should be provided prior to first deposit but I'd imagine they would refuse to be out of… 17 13922 There isn't any need to. As I wrote previously, there isn't a set term, there is just commencement based on earlier of contract signing or building permit issue and… 24 13034 Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 6206 |