Porter Davis homes

joles · May 31, 2011 10:08 pm

Humble, I think it's definitely doable. Out of our 100k (these are rough figures... it's been a while)
Around 20k site costs
Maybe 8k on the kitchen... we didn't have a butler's pantry as standard in the plan so had to create one (Bridgeport 38) and splurged on stone in there, and also redesigned most of the kitchen cabinets adding an appliance tower, overheads, almost all cupboards and extra glass.
10k on tile upgrades

That alone is nearly 40k.... I think you can do it.

My advice is to divide your upgrade list into 3.... must haves, really wants, nice if we can... then if you go over budget and have to start eliminating things, you know which list to start from. I've heard of quite a few people jiggling things on the spur of the moment and then regretting what they delete. If you are really clear about what is and isn't important (or what can be done over handover) it makes eliminating things much easier and less stressful.

Our electrical was under 3 k. But we don't like downlights... that helps keep it down. :lol:

In 18 months, there's one light I wish we'd added, and 3 places I wish we had a powerpoint. That's not too bad. :th:

humble · May 31, 2011 10:13 pm

I have done exactly that, and sent quite a long email off to my lovely CSC tonight for inclusion in the tender on Monday. Least we have all the electrical costs now, so I can work that out seperately.

Already we have decided to accept the standard laminate bolero flooring that comes with the 2k flooring deal currently being offered, as we all know 2k wont even cover the carpet if we went and did it ourselves let alone the tiles to the wet areas. The theory is if the laminate is average we will rip it up later. It will do for now.

Bricks are the biggy, not really wanting to move on the hawthorns. :z:

The rest is door handles/front doors and mixer taps, so we should be ok. I hope. :::

Rups · May 31, 2011 10:17 pm

For us - we are building because we couldn't find the house with all the things we want on the real estate market. Things that were close to what we wanted cost a lot more than the build and land. So thinking about it from this perspective, the upgrades to get the house exactly how we want it are well worth it. If we wanted to compromise on what we want - we would not go through the stress of building.

joles · May 31, 2011 10:28 pm

+1 to what Rups said!

humble

The rest is door handles/front doors and mixer taps, so we should be ok. I hope. :::

I can give you my prices for those things, but they were a couple of years ago.

Our front doors cost around $1500. But we only had one door as standard, so that cost includes changing the entry way to have two doors, upgrading the height of the doors to 2340mm, and then upgrading the doors to INF4G, which are the wooden ones with 4 big glass panels. That was one of our splurge items I guess... but god I love those doors. :roll:

Tri-locks are around $200.
Our bathroom upgrades came to around $550. That was for flickmixers to two showers, a bath and 4 basins. And that price uncludes upgraded vanity basins to all four basins.

humble · May 31, 2011 10:37 pm

There deal right now is pretty good (simplicity plus price wind back), as we are building prestige the selections for the most part are ok, its quite a stressful time. :z:

http://www.porterdavis.com.au/content/P ... licity.pdf

20mm Builder’s range re-constituted stone benchtop to kitchen in lieu of laminate
including 40mm edge to island bench

Painted clear glass splashback to kitchen

Double door overhead cupboards to kitchen with Alifrost insert and aluminium trim and bulkhead to either side of the canopy rangehood
Additional overhead cupboards to kitchen
Full width 3-drawer pot drawer units to either side of oven (up to 1000mm wide)
AFA Cubeline Double Bowl Undermount sink with drop in drainer and Teknobili pull out spray mixer to kitchen (tap is mounted on benchtop)
Blanco stainless steel upright dual fuel 900mm oven (FD9085FX) to kitchen with choice of:
1 900mm Blanco stainless
steel canopy slimline
rangehood (BRC90BX),6 OR

2 900mm Blanco glass canopy
rangehood (BRCG90BX)

Shadow line feature to kitchen benchtops

Blanco stainless steel dishwasher (DWF6XP)

2590mm high ceilings in lieu of standard 2440mm (single storey)

Choice of front entry doors:
1 Clear glazed
door, OR
2 10 Lite clear
glazed feature
door, OR
3 Painted door
with clear
glazing (PMAD
104)

Render to front facade features (refer to specific facade sketch)

Sectional Panelift garage door in lieu of standard roller door

Garage remote control unit including 2 transmitters and additional powerpoint

Provide Phoenix Sonata hand shower and rail to the master ensuite in lieu of standard

Laminate laundry cabinet with stainless steel insert trough in lieu of standard

Laminate extended benchtop

$10,000 off your total site costs and estate covenants (which is up for debate as our sales guy said it was applicable to H&L)

Rups · May 31, 2011 10:39 pm

Our upgrades were 100k and we had site costs in our promotion. Our blog has all our costs if you want an idea of the price of stuff.

humble · May 31, 2011 10:44 pm

Thanks Rups, you have given me the rough price for the mixers! excellent.

:z:

tstr1a · May 31, 2011 10:47 pm

humble

Thanks Rups, you have given me the rough price for the mixers! excellent.

:z:

upgrading basin and mixer was only $127.

shower mixer upgrade is $182

sonata hand held shower rose was only $65

price door handles is $5.5o each

Chorlton · Jun 01, 2011 10:05 am

joles

+1 to what Rups said!

humble

Our front doors cost around $1500. But we only had one door as standard, so that cost includes changing the entry way to have two doors, upgrading the height of the doors to 2340mm, and then upgrading the doors to INF4G, which are the wooden ones with 4 big glass panels.

Really Nice !!!! Great idea Joles......

I've always liked the look of double doors for a front entrance. Never crossed my mind to modify the home to accomodate them.....

Chorlton · Jun 01, 2011 10:07 am

humble

I have done exactly that, and sent quite a long email off to my lovely CSC tonight for inclusion in the tender on Monday. Least we have all the electrical costs now, so I can work that out seperately.

Already we have decided to accept the standard laminate bolero flooring that comes with the 2k flooring deal currently being offered, as we all know 2k wont even cover the carpet if we went and did it ourselves let alone the tiles to the wet areas. The theory is if the laminate is average we will rip it up later. It will do for now.

Bricks are the biggy, not really wanting to move on the hawthorns. :z:

The rest is door handles/front doors and mixer taps, so we should be ok. I hope. :::

Humble,

I'm currently at work but if you can give me a day or so I can give you a list of all our upgrades. We are currently still building so prices should be up-to-date.

Chorlton

humble · Jun 01, 2011 10:25 am

That would be great, thanks for offering chorlton :z:

joles · Jun 01, 2011 11:29 am

Chorlton

joles

+1 to what Rups said!

humble

Our front doors cost around $1500. But we only had one door as standard, so that cost includes changing the entry way to have two doors, upgrading the height of the doors to 2340mm, and then upgrading the doors to INF4G, which are the wooden ones with 4 big glass panels.

Really Nice !!!! Great idea Joles......

I've always liked the look of double doors for a front entrance. Never crossed my mind to modify the home to accomodate them.....

It wasn't too involved actually, deleting sidelights, etc. I think the actual width was there... just. They do take up the whole space though.
But I have moved far too many times and yelled out far too many naughty words while trying to get furniture in and out of the front door to not have doubles. :lol:

Double front doors and wide hallways were pretty high on our list of must haves, we swap furniture around a lot and the extra width is great. If I ever built again, I'd seriously consider increasing internal door width beyond 920mm as well. Every piece of bedroom furniture seems to only just fit through the doorway.

Chorlton · Jun 01, 2011 11:51 am

humble

That would be great, thanks for offering chorlton :z:

Humble,

PS. If I accidently forget, just send me a PM and the email notification I receive with prompt me to respond......

Team PD · Jun 01, 2011 12:05 pm

humble

Team PD

Hi Humble,

I'm sure you can see that the forum is such a great place to talk to fellow home builders and get advice from other people that are or have been through the same experience. Also directing these pricing concerns to your Building Coordinator is best, they are there to assist you with any questions or queries you may have, I can assure you that we are here to make the building process easier for you. Please let me know how your tender appointment goes. Cheers Ebony

Thanks Ebony, I am sure you can appreciate, that the details being presented on this forum are very very informative. I dont have a pricing concern *yet* but I a suspected feeling I will have quite soon.

Bit of advice for PD however, please draw up a price list, it would have saved me (and I am sure others) from a lot of bother. Its a sad state of affairs when I need to ring suppliers to get indicative pricing, and even more frustrating when you know that wont be the price PD will offer you. If the pricebook was available then I wouldnt have even bothered to ring the suppliers.

::wornout::

Hi Humble,

I thank you for your feedback, please know I have passed on your advice regarding a price book or list. We really welcome and appreciate all comments and feedback given on the forum, it helps us to get an understanding of what our clients are looking for and what would help them during the build process. I hope your tender appointment goes well. Cheers Ebony

Roshi · Jun 01, 2011 2:03 pm

At last we were able to fix a date for the PCI, which will fall in another 3 weeks time, but this would exceed the date of handover as per the contract.

Anyway I'm happy as we will be getting a new house in the near future.

I am hoping to have an independent inspection for pre-handover with NHI.

Last time when I did the inspection with NHI for pre-plaster, I received the defect report in 2 days time.
If the inspection carry out on the day of PCI, I would not be able to pass the defect list to the SS on the day of PCI.

Would it be better to carry out the independent inspection on the day of PCI or at least 2 days prior to the PCI.

Any thoughts would highly appreciate...

humble · Jun 01, 2011 2:29 pm

Go early, or delay PCI.. would be my take.

Chorlton · Jun 01, 2011 3:03 pm

humble

Go early, or delay PCI.. would be my take.

+1

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karmaz · Jun 01, 2011 4:16 pm

Roshi, I think delay PCI too. Some of the defects we picked up at PCI have still not been rectified - though they were not major ones.

Humble, the carpet and cabinet colours you chose are exactly the same as the ones we chose. Have a look at my blog for pics to see how it actually looks. To me, and from the feedback I have from visitors, I think it is awesome!! That said, we do have tiles not laminate floors. And btw, did I mention that I think you have excellent taste?? :wink:

Roshi · Jun 01, 2011 4:32 pm

HI Karmaz & humble & Chorlton,

Thanks for the reply..

After the Fix stage completion it has been taken 3 months to the PCI which has been schedule in the 3rd week of June.

As it has been delaying & nothing much has done during the last couple of weeks we have been requesting for a date for the PCI.

Could you please let me know the reason for delaying the PCI?

karmaz

Roshi, I think delay PCI too. Some of the defects we picked up at PCI have still not been rectified - though they were not major ones.