Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 6701Feb 24, 2013 7:38 pm  djamesOk so I was there last weekend and definitely white gloss is available for Lifestyle which was a pure white... white birch gloss was still there but only for prestige... however don't despair cos the white birch looked creamy next to the white gloss for lifestyle... in fact it looked so creamy that it got me thinking that it could actually be a different colour from the old white birch. This is crazy!!!!  12 Dec 2012 513 Melbourne Gold Member Re: Porter Davis homes 6702Feb 25, 2013 11:54 am A lovely member on the forum gave me a list of houses with the bricks we were looking at (Brushwood) in the Epping area so yesterday my husband and I set off on the train (with our bikes) and rode around the new estates in Epping North/Wollert. It was SO hot, I don't think I've ever had that much water in a single day!!!  I also felt very strange stopping and looking at peoples houses, I needed to take a few photos and I was getting the evil eye from some people which is understandable!!Anyway, let's just say, I am more confused now!!! I saw one house with Brushwood (double story, no render) and I didn't like them at all. They looked very red. Yet, I saw three to four single story homes with render and I loved the colour combo on most and the bricks looked fine! We're now considering a Cat 2 option (Brown Terrain) but I just don't know now. I was pretty much set on the Brushwood from Day 1. I was thinking of Brushwood with Woodland Grey/Jasper tones for gutters/windows/garage door etc. ARGH! Back to the drawing board I think...  Re: Porter Davis homes 6703Feb 25, 2013 12:25 pm  seashoremontague21As for water tank we deleted that and im getting a 2000l tank from thintanks 460mm wide so il goes up against a wall nicely and it onyly cost bit over a grand instead of pds $3500 Water tank installs are gravy to builders. There are also other savings apart from the inflated tank prices. It is an area that most ignore. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. 08 Aug 2012 136 VIC Senior Member Re: Porter Davis homes 6704Feb 25, 2013 4:46 pm ftdt7882A lovely member on the forum gave me a list of houses with the bricks we were looking at (Brushwood) in the Epping area so yesterday my husband and I set off on the train (with our bikes) and rode around the new estates in Epping North/Wollert. It was SO hot, I don't think I've ever had that much water in a single day!!! I also felt very strange stopping and looking at peoples houses, I needed to take a few photos and I was getting the evil eye from some people which is understandable!!Anyway, let's just say, I am more confused now!!! I saw one house with Brushwood (double story, no render) and I didn't like them at all. They looked very red. Yet, I saw three to four single story homes with render and I loved the colour combo on most and the bricks looked fine! We're now considering a Cat 2 option (Brown Terrain) but I just don't know now. I was pretty much set on the Brushwood from Day 1. I was thinking of Brushwood with Woodland Grey/Jasper tones for gutters/windows/garage door etc. ARGH! Back to the drawing board I think... The brushwood home i viewed - there a picture is on my blog - was hell (sorry to the poor soul who owns it) - i did see a nice "batch" though but i dont want to rely on a good batch! 18 Feb 2013 21 VIC Junior Member Re: Porter Davis homes 6705Feb 25, 2013 6:41 pm seashoremontague21Yeah definitely push that one and make sure! We weren't happy with the standard floors, dishwasher or water tank and in the end we upgraded the floors and paid the difference (so got credit for standard) but took the dishwasher and water tank out completely and are supplying our own and got the credit back in full for those items. We did have to push for it though, basically had to tell them that if we didn't get the credit we would go elsewhere before they finally wrote the credits into our contract (and even then it was at the last minute!). It's worth the push though and sourcing your own where possible if you're adamant about it. We ended up getting the water tank we preferred at about $1,000 less than the cost of the PD supplied tank and through end of season sales got the dishwasher we preferred at almost the same price as the PD supplied. Good luck! Hi seashoremontague21 Just wanted to ask you a question about your floor. Did you go for the spotted gum in the manhattan or the timber top? We went to hopetoun on the weekend and the bolero doesn't really cut it for us, the colours are too call for our existing furniture (Tasmanian oak). I had a look at your upgrade price on the other page but I just wanted to know which range you upgraded too. I have to say I was very overwhelmed by the whole hopetoun experience. Was able to pick most of the outside but the kitchen stuff sent me over the edge  Land title: July 2013 .. Oct 2013 ... Nov 2013, Dec 2013 and now February 2014 Anticipated start date: sept 2013... Feb 2014 ...back to Jan 2014 and now March 2014 One day it might happen ... Re: Porter Davis homes 6706Feb 25, 2013 8:18 pm mindabinda seashoremontague21Yeah definitely push that one and make sure! We weren't happy with the standard floors, dishwasher or water tank and in the end we upgraded the floors and paid the difference (so got credit for standard) but took the dishwasher and water tank out completely and are supplying our own and got the credit back in full for those items. We did have to push for it though, basically had to tell them that if we didn't get the credit we would go elsewhere before they finally wrote the credits into our contract (and even then it was at the last minute!). It's worth the push though and sourcing your own where possible if you're adamant about it. We ended up getting the water tank we preferred at about $1,000 less than the cost of the PD supplied tank and through end of season sales got the dishwasher we preferred at almost the same price as the PD supplied. Good luck! Hi seashoremontague21 Just wanted to ask you a question about your floor. Did you go for the spotted gum in the manhattan or the timber top? We went to hopetoun on the weekend and the bolero doesn't really cut it for us, the colours are too call for our existing furniture (Tasmanian oak). I had a look at your upgrade price on the other page but I just wanted to know which range you upgraded too. I have to say I was very overwhelmed by the whole hopetoun experience. Was able to pick most of the outside but the kitchen stuff sent me over the edge We got the utf timbertop flooring and spotted was one of the hardest and most scratch resistance for what we needed we also when to a show room with all the timber top and others and it looked the best for how long and worn it was we have friends that have the same but in jarrah and it looks amazing but a little red for my liking. 15 Mar 2012 21 VIC Junior Member 22 Oct 2012 344 VIC Silver Member Re: Porter Davis homes 6708Feb 25, 2013 9:21 pm captainsideburns3 days till i get my keys...ayyayyyaaayyayayaayya 2 How exciting. Seems so surreal for someone just starting on the journey..........All the best. 06 Jan 2012 120 VIC Senior Member Re: Porter Davis homes 6709Feb 26, 2013 8:47 am captainsideburns3 days till i get my keys...ayyayyyaaayyayayaayya 2 It's finally happening!! 06 Jan 2012 120 VIC Senior Member Re: Porter Davis homes 6710Feb 26, 2013 8:50 am ftdt7882A lovely member on the forum gave me a list of houses with the bricks we were looking at (Brushwood) in the Epping area so yesterday my husband and I set off on the train (with our bikes) and rode around the new estates in Epping North/Wollert. It was SO hot, I don't think I've ever had that much water in a single day!!! I also felt very strange stopping and looking at peoples houses, I needed to take a few photos and I was getting the evil eye from some people which is understandable!!Anyway, let's just say, I am more confused now!!! I saw one house with Brushwood (double story, no render) and I didn't like them at all. They looked very red. Yet, I saw three to four single story homes with render and I loved the colour combo on most and the bricks looked fine! We're now considering a Cat 2 option (Brown Terrain) but I just don't know now. I was pretty much set on the Brushwood from Day 1. I was thinking of Brushwood with Woodland Grey/Jasper tones for gutters/windows/garage door etc. ARGH! Back to the drawing board I think... We have just built our double storey in brown terrain and absolutely love it! Can post a pic if you like. 12 Dec 2012 513 Melbourne Gold Member Re: Porter Davis homes 6711Feb 26, 2013 10:04 am skye02The brushwood home i viewed - there a picture is on my blog - was hell (sorry to the poor soul who owns it) - i did see a nice "batch" though but i dont want to rely on a good batch! Yeah the Brushwood pic on your blog is very orange! I agree with you, I don't want to rely on a good batch! 06 Jan 2012 120 VIC Senior Member 12 Dec 2012 513 Melbourne Gold Member 08 Aug 2012 136 VIC Senior Member 06 Jan 2012 120 VIC Senior Member Re: Porter Davis homes 6716Feb 26, 2013 6:50 pm Upgrade was $1854 but totally worth it. Mortar is natural with rolled mortar. 08 Aug 2012 136 VIC Senior Member Re: Porter Davis homes 6717Feb 26, 2013 7:22 pm I was told to allow $800-$1000 per category for brick upgrades if that helps 25 Oct 2011 256 Melbourne Silver Member Re: Porter Davis homes 6718Feb 27, 2013 11:35 am cinderella_375 captainsideburns3 days till i get my keys...ayyayyyaaayyayayaayya 2 It's finally happening!! Woohoo!! Such an exciting time  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 9760 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 9405 Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 2825  |
