Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 12561Apr 27, 2016 1:12 pm Aiming for PCI on the 5th of May... But all very dependent on the benchtops arrrrgh waiting to hear back from PD.... 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 12562Apr 27, 2016 1:12 pm thewoodies Aiming for PCI on the 5th of May... But all very dependent on the benchtops arrrrgh waiting to hear back from PD.... How exciting!! Not long to go now What colour is concrete it's a very nice colour Ashgrove 33, Porter Davis Contract: 09/09/15 Site start: 03/02/16 Slab: 22/02/16 Frame: 04/03/16 Lock-up: 02/05/16 Fixing: 19/05/16 Completion: Underway http://ashgrove33.blogspot.com.au/ Porter Davis homes 12563Apr 27, 2016 1:26 pm Ashgrove33 thewoodies Aiming for PCI on the 5th of May... But all very dependent on the benchtops arrrrgh waiting to hear back from PD.... How exciting!! Not long to go now What colour is concrete it's a very nice colour Thanks! Heh funny story with the concrete, I've been freaking out about it right from selections because I thought it would be too dark & wouldn't go... But we didn't like the other options so it was basically the only choice. In the end I love it! colour is eclipse. 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 12564Apr 29, 2016 9:31 am Plaster day today yay!! Fingers crossed it actually does happen since we have been told every week for the past 3 weeks lol Ashgrove 33, Porter Davis Contract: 09/09/15 Site start: 03/02/16 Slab: 22/02/16 Frame: 04/03/16 Lock-up: 02/05/16 Fixing: 19/05/16 Completion: Underway http://ashgrove33.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Porter Davis homes 12565Apr 29, 2016 9:46 am Ashgrove33 Plaster day today yay!! Fingers crossed it actually does happen since we have been told every week for the past 3 weeks lol Yay! Fingers crossed for you 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 12566Apr 29, 2016 1:26 pm We're still waiting for an answer, had been told we'd know something yesterday. Got a call from our site supervisor today - we thought they were in touch with him but no, he had no idea what was going on and why the delay. Looks like we're going to do a pre-PCI to get what can be done fixed to try and minimise wasted time. Would love to know how long it takes once to make the benches once the decision is made. 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 12567Apr 29, 2016 1:31 pm thewoodies We're still waiting for an answer, had been told we'd know something yesterday. Got a call from our site supervisor today - we thought they were in touch with him but no, he had no idea what was going on and why the delay. Looks like we're going to do a pre-PCI to get what can be done fixed to try and minimise wasted time. Would love to know how long it takes once to make the benches once the decision is made. Gosh if only there was some communication! How did you end up going with the draws? Ashgrove 33, Porter Davis Contract: 09/09/15 Site start: 03/02/16 Slab: 22/02/16 Frame: 04/03/16 Lock-up: 02/05/16 Fixing: 19/05/16 Completion: Underway http://ashgrove33.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Porter Davis homes 12568Apr 29, 2016 2:14 pm Ashgrove33 thewoodies We're still waiting for an answer, had been told we'd know something yesterday. Got a call from our site supervisor today - we thought they were in touch with him but no, he had no idea what was going on and why the delay. Looks like we're going to do a pre-PCI to get what can be done fixed to try and minimise wasted time. Would love to know how long it takes once to make the benches once the decision is made. Gosh if only there was some communication! How did you end up going with the draws? Last we heard was that they aimed to get us an answer today. Drawers - not quite sure when they're getting fixed but our site supervisor assured us he'd have it done. Hadn't been changed when we were there on Tuesday. I assume soon. 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 12569Apr 29, 2016 3:12 pm thewoodies Ashgrove33 thewoodies We're still waiting for an answer, had been told we'd know something yesterday. Got a call from our site supervisor today - we thought they were in touch with him but no, he had no idea what was going on and why the delay. Looks like we're going to do a pre-PCI to get what can be done fixed to try and minimise wasted time. Would love to know how long it takes once to make the benches once the decision is made. Gosh if only there was some communication! How did you end up going with the draws? Last we heard was that they aimed to get us an answer today. Drawers - not quite sure when they're getting fixed but our site supervisor assured us he'd have it done. Hadn't been changed when we were there on Tuesday. I assume soon. Yes definately know what you mean we are still waiting for our 2 stacker door to be fixed than got a call from the SS yesterday saying that it was installed correctly well no it wasnt and i did a nice drawing for him to understand... so we won that battle (mind you this has been happening for 2 months) Ashgrove 33, Porter Davis Contract: 09/09/15 Site start: 03/02/16 Slab: 22/02/16 Frame: 04/03/16 Lock-up: 02/05/16 Fixing: 19/05/16 Completion: Underway http://ashgrove33.blogspot.com.au/ Porter Davis homes 12570Apr 29, 2016 3:14 pm On a high note my husband just went past the house and bang we have plaster they have absolutely smashed it out and said it will all be finished by tomorrow !! Updated blog http://www.ashgrove33.blogspot.com Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ashgrove 33, Porter Davis Contract: 09/09/15 Site start: 03/02/16 Slab: 22/02/16 Frame: 04/03/16 Lock-up: 02/05/16 Fixing: 19/05/16 Completion: Underway http://ashgrove33.blogspot.com.au/ Porter Davis homes 12571Apr 29, 2016 8:54 pm Ashgrove33 On a high note my husband just went past the house and bang we have plaster they have absolutely smashed it out and said it will all be finished by tomorrow !! Updated blog http://www.ashgrove33.blogspot.com Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Awesome!!! Must be a relief. We never did hear anything more, have lost a full week through this bench fiasco Between suggesting a bench that looked nothing like our original selection was an OK replacement (worth keeping in mind it was their choice to change provider, rather than an unfortunate change on the supplier's end) to delaying our build by a full week at the pointy end because of this mess, the good faith and respect they rebuilt after the issues at frame stage has completely evaporated. Highly unimpressed. I shouldn't have to turn to Instagram or social media or here to get a result and we should have been getting updates from our BC this week. And don't tell us you'll have a result by the end of the day (Thursday) if you won't, it's a really bad look. I feel equally bad for our SS to be honest, he sounds as frustrated as we are. If they still say we need to pay for the change after this wait we're just going to have to go with an option we hate, because we have not a cent to spare more on the house at this time, I only work part time thanks to chronic illness and extra $$$ hanging around is non-existent, all our spare cash is going to finishes like air con, blinds, landscaping. Porter Davis will have built this great house and all we'll be able to see is the benches. And I'll be happy to mention it to anyone who asks us for a recommendation. 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 12572Apr 29, 2016 9:03 pm thewoodies Ashgrove33 On a high note my husband just went past the house and bang we have plaster they have absolutely smashed it out and said it will all be finished by tomorrow !! Updated blog http://www.ashgrove33.blogspot.com Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Awesome!!! Must be a relief. We never did hear anything more, have lost a full week through this bench fiasco Between suggesting a bench that looked nothing like our original selection was an OK replacement (worth keeping in mind it was their choice to change provider, rather than an unfortunate change on the supplier's end) to delaying our build by a full week at the pointy end because of this mess, the good faith and respect they rebuilt after the issues at frame stage has completely evaporated. Highly unimpressed. I shouldn't have to turn to Instagram or social media or here to get a result and we should have been getting updates from our BC this week. And don't tell us you'll have a result by the end of the day (Thursday) if you won't, it's a really bad look. I feel equally bad for our SS to be honest, he sounds as frustrated as we are. Yes very popping over there tomorrow can't wait No way! So what is it that you ended up wanting to do with the bench stones? Ashgrove 33, Porter Davis Contract: 09/09/15 Site start: 03/02/16 Slab: 22/02/16 Frame: 04/03/16 Lock-up: 02/05/16 Fixing: 19/05/16 Completion: Underway http://ashgrove33.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Porter Davis homes 12573Apr 29, 2016 9:07 pm Ashgrove33 No way! So what is it that you ended up wanting to do with the bench stones? We want to go with white storm, it's the only option without the speckles - still not a great replacement because it doesn't have the warmth of the crystal chalk but it's still better than the other options they've provided. 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 12574Apr 29, 2016 9:11 pm thewoodies Ashgrove33 No way! So what is it that you ended up wanting to do with the bench stones? We want to go with white storm, it's the only option without the speckles - still not a great replacement because it doesn't have the warmth of the crystal chalk but it's still better than the other options they've provided. White storm is very nice much of a price upgrade? Ashgrove 33, Porter Davis Contract: 09/09/15 Site start: 03/02/16 Slab: 22/02/16 Frame: 04/03/16 Lock-up: 02/05/16 Fixing: 19/05/16 Completion: Underway http://ashgrove33.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Porter Davis homes 12575Apr 29, 2016 9:22 pm Ashgrove33 thewoodies Ashgrove33 No way! So what is it that you ended up wanting to do with the bench stones? We want to go with white storm, it's the only option without the speckles - still not a great replacement because it doesn't have the warmth of the crystal chalk but it's still better than the other options they've provided. White storm is very nice much of a price upgrade? They haven't even been able to tell us. Our BC told us she'd find out - that was Tuesday morning. 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 Porter Davis homes 12576Apr 29, 2016 9:50 pm My husband just reminded me it's actually been 10 days we've lost - because it was last Wednesday we were first notified about the change and they're at the point now where everything is waiting on the benches to be installed. Not too many people can drop everything midweek to get to WOS, we weren't able to. Our BC kept staying "there are others who are at site too" but I get the impression she has never fully appreciated that we were just a week away from PCI. To say we're upset with PD is the understatement of the year, great final impression they are leaving us with. And don't get me wrong, I do appreciate they're trying to help us. It's just the long radio silence when we know time is ticking away is hellishly frustrating. I don't think it would matter so much if we were at an earlier stage of the build lol 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 12578Apr 30, 2016 8:47 pm Hkhanum we got another bomb dropped on us yesterday.. The handles have been discontinued now! We have to visit WOS tommorow to reselect Hopefully we like whats on offer. No way!!! What handles dos you choose? The ones for the cupboards right? Ashgrove 33, Porter Davis Contract: 09/09/15 Site start: 03/02/16 Slab: 22/02/16 Frame: 04/03/16 Lock-up: 02/05/16 Fixing: 19/05/16 Completion: Underway http://ashgrove33.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Porter Davis homes 12579Apr 30, 2016 11:07 pm Hkhanum we got another bomb dropped on us yesterday.. The handles have been discontinued now! We have to visit WOS tommorow to reselect Hopefully we like whats on offer. Oh. Em. Gee. 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 Porter Davis homes 12580Apr 30, 2016 11:51 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 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 13914 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 13029 Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 6200 |