Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Mcdonald Jones Homes 13Jan 23, 2013 11:44 pm naiandpete Hi guys, We were told originally that the soil was "more than likely" M class, but when the tests came back we were told it was H Class, which has now added $3,490 for the slab and $2,360 additional structural requirements being in a "saline prone environment'...so a total of $5,850. It also mean't that the bricks we wanted we couldn't have because we had to choose exposure grade bricks and there wasn't a great deal when it came to choice which we were annoyed about, but hey...what can you do. We also recieved a variation further down the track for a "provisional extra 9.0 lineal metres of piering". Hopefully we won't need it, but it could have been a lot worse. We seem to be in exactly the same boat, had to pay extra for upgrade of slab etc. In the end the piering only cost us an extra $540. But were later hit with $3000 bill when they hit rock in the far back corner and they had to hire additionaal excavator We were told originally that the soil was "more than likely" M class, but when the tests came back we were told it was H Class, which has now added $3,490 for the slab and $2,360 additional structural requirements being in a "saline prone environment'...so a total of $5,850. It also mean't that the bricks we wanted we couldn't have because we had to choose exposure grade bricks and there wasn't a great deal when it came to choice which we were annoyed about, but hey...what can you do. We also recieved a variation further down the track for a "provisional extra 9.0 lineal metres of piering". Hopefully we won't need it, but it could have been a lot worse.[/quote] Hi AKG, We had a base tender of $592 for 31 squares from MC Donald Jones. It looks relatively cheaper than other builders. But I assume there are many hidden things that… 1 16793 Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 74688 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 105490 |