Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 13486Sep 09, 2016 9:56 pm Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/853390798159713/ Porter Davis homes 13497Sep 15, 2016 12:21 am We have our three month coming up and fortunately haven't got too many issues to address, the flapping in the ceiling, especially above our bedroom, is the main concern. I agree though that the pain quality is poor. We have streaks all across ours where my husband has put an electronic level. Our problem for that but surely it's not supposed to leave such clear impressions, and the paint has come clean off the edge of one of our doors. I get the feeling that in general we've been pretty lucky with the quality of our build. *** Side note, we finally had our curtains installed today. If anyone is considering using Dollar Curtains & Blinds after handover, I'd recommend seeing if you can get them in early to measure up & be prepared for headaches . Took us six weeks for our order to be ready, only to discover on install day that the bedroom curtains were made to the wrong length (we at least got the blinds in the living area in then). It then took another 3 weeks for the curtains, 9 weeks in total We're happy with the quality of the product but the service was a nightmare, a ton of poor communication & other issues too numerous to mention here. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 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 13498Sep 15, 2016 7:22 am lizbf85 Momiji Hooray for your slab! Was it poured on Monday? It was raining in the city all day! I wouldn't say pouring but yes it was wet but they were able to do it Monday. They started a 7am and were done in a few hours were told the frame is ready but the rain again will hold us up.. looking like next week. Im so excited i can't wait! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ How r u bth progressing? Oh you're very lucky to get the slab poured at least. Sounds like slab and frames are fairly quick to do. We still not moving anywhere- 9 months after tender (11 months after sales) and we still don't have build permit. But last Friday it's still on track for 23/9 site start apparently..... I'll believe it when I see it. But I'm going overseas for three weeks the night before! so I'm going to get The independent inspector to take photos for me. Building Porter Davis Waldorf 44 (KDR) in Melbourne East Sales: Oct '15 Tender: Jan '16 Contract: Apr '16 PCV: ?? Site Start: ?? Re: Porter Davis homes 13499Sep 15, 2016 8:17 am yoyo72 well we have been cancelled 4 times now and i didnt have the heart to ask when try 5 will be, my slab guy is an a%^ and has too many excuses, im giving up for now and have no idea when we will get one i understand weather and all but without going into a big long speel feel a bit left high and dry! That sux. I get weather being the hold up in some cases but i also think its an easy excuse. Us for example. Poured slab monday and it was wet so honestly didn't expect it. Then yesterday to our surprise were told Tuesday that our frame was ready to go!! Knowing they usually let the slab sit for a few days, yesterday driving past i was so surprised when i noticed workers sitting in the rain under a tarp with a whole heap of timber ready to frame. Drove past again in the arvo and they had completed some of the base frame. I was impressed! But now dont want to jinx it!! What location are you in Melbourne? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Porter Davis homes 13500Sep 15, 2016 12:07 pm thewoodies We have our three month coming up and fortunately haven't got too many issues to address, the flapping in the ceiling, especially above our bedroom, is the main concern. I agree though that the pain quality is poor. We have streaks all across ours where my husband has put an electronic level. Our problem for that but surely it's not supposed to leave such clear impressions, and the paint has come clean off the edge of one of our doors. I get the feeling that in general we've been pretty lucky with the quality of our build. *** Side note, we finally had our curtains installed today. If anyone is considering using Dollar Curtains & Blinds after handover, I'd recommend seeing if you can get them in early to measure up & be prepared for headaches . Took us six weeks for our order to be ready, only to discover on install day that the bedroom curtains were made to the wrong length (we at least got the blinds in the living area in then). It then took another 3 weeks for the curtains, 9 weeks in total We're happy with the quality of the product but the service was a nightmare, a ton of poor communication & other issues too numerous to mention here. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Do they spray or roll the paint? We are getting our curtains for our stackers through dollar curtains, yours look great. Going from a $7k quote from Birk to a $1600 quote from dcb I'm prepared to deal with a bit of hassle haha (as long as the quality is good) What kind or blinds did you do in your living? Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 12182 Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 74219 I would never build with Fowler homes. I built with them in 2021 and till date maintenance issues are pending. All their existing trades and businesses don't work with… 14 105129 |