Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Anyone building with MainVue Homes 693Oct 28, 2014 8:28 am comfortablywacky Amalfi_536 kenny_geee Hi Does mainvue include a tv antenna? No. Its am extra package. But this should be the least of your concerns. We have just found out they have not constructed our frame to AS standards and it was only picked up by our independent inspector. Its turning into s**t fight and I'm wondering how many other homes have been built to they're "equivalent" level of standard. Seems like you've got the worst of the contractors working on your build. We had out share of issues with MV, but it wasnt even half as bad as yours. I really hope it works out for the better for you going forward. Yeah its not looking good. I'm predicting a VCAT may be a required soon. Re: Anyone building with MainVue Homes 697Oct 28, 2014 2:07 pm Ari Amalfi_536 Maybe I'm the only one venting? Maybe you're their only client now Is that why I have all their professional advice focused on me? Re: Anyone building with MainVue Homes 698Oct 28, 2014 3:56 pm Hi there I started building with MainVue (am432) last month. I have been pretty happy so far with their standard of work. They are just about to reach lockup stage and besides a few minor things it has been pretty smooth process. I am building in a new development area and out of all the houses on my street being constructed with various other builders I was the only one with a driveway protector board on my crossover which was really good to see. I have also hired a private Inspector who only picked up a few things on completion of frame stage (they had framed for a different window in one of the bedrooms which was fixed the next day, and one room had the base of the frame hanging a little over the edge of the concrete which they got the concreter back in to fix) Inspector said everything else was good. There admin staff are very nice but I will admit you do have to follow up with them to get things done and they can take some time to respond to queries. Amalfi_536 - Who is your site supervisor?? Hope your luck turns around and they pick up their game for you. Re: Anyone building with MainVue Homes 699Oct 28, 2014 4:18 pm Xerxes123 Hi there I started building with MainVue (am432) last month. I have been pretty happy so far with their standard of work. They are just about to reach lockup stage and besides a few minor things it has been pretty smooth process. I am building in a new development area and out of all the houses on my street being constructed with various other builders I was the only one with a driveway protector board on my crossover which was really good to see. I have also hired a private Inspector who only picked up a few things on completion of frame stage (they had framed for a different window in one of the bedrooms which was fixed the next day, and one room had the base of the frame hanging a little over the edge of the concrete which they got the concreter back in to fix) Inspector said everything else was good. There admin staff are very nice but I will admit you do have to follow up with them to get things done and they can take some time to respond to queries. Amalfi_536 - Who is your site supervisor?? Hope your luck turns around and they pick up their game for you. I don't really want to mention his name on here. I don't believe I am having all these problems due to just him. I was lucky to find my inspector as apparently he is a frequent with my site supervisor so he knows how they work. Re: Anyone building with MainVue Homes 700Oct 28, 2014 9:54 pm Hi amalfi, you are not alone, I am going to be building with MainVue (assuming we sign off on our tender, still making adjustments as costs blew out somewhat). Hopefully they work through and resolve the issues with your frame. I agree with earlier comments, it is the luck of the draw with whatever contractors work on your house. I have been seeing quite a few horror stories recently on this forum from other big name builders with hundreds of defects needing attention before the house is even bricked. As long as you have your building inspector and MV are responsive to issues raised then it all should get back on track. PS - I have also been posting (not much yet) on the general Henley thread, but I keep an eye on them both, depending on what is being discussed... Wishing you the best! sassid ...building the Emporio with MainVue/Henley BLOG: http://thewaldorfproject.blogspot.com.au/ HOMEONE THREAD : https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75753 Wish you all the best. Once you signed the contract, they will find millions excuses to charge you. And have seen their sites unfinished for a long time. 4 24955 I haven’t. But have a Lowe Design home. Not only did I find Matt Lowe patronising and a bully, but the home is NOT TO CODE. I have water coming through the bricks… 1 14495 Hi we are looking to talk to people who have built with them recently. We have signed mid range built contract but identified that a lot of things are not included.… 0 752 |