Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 13, 2013 9:09 pm We're new to Building a property and wanted to share our experience from day one. We're building in the Ballarat area. Land has been acquired and settled. Chose JG King as the preferred builder after getting quotes from Simonds, Cavalier Homes and a few others. JG King was the first to get back to us with a quote and were the most competitive. We're building a 4 bedroom single storey house, and was told it may take around 4-5 months to build. Finally got the Building Contract and reviewing it now. JG King took almost a month and a half to get back to us with a contract. They were under the pump during Christmas and new year, thus delayed getting the contract to us. Around $2k increase from the initial quote given. No changes made from our side. Color selection was completed. Extra AU$250 for standard color template, no upgrades selected. Contract says 166 days to build without Weekend, thats almost 8 months. Will try and get this down by requesting. Will update as we go. So far, have mainly dealt with the Sales Rep who has been helpful thus far. So the Rating is OK at the moment, but hoping it will end up at Excellent, fingers crossed! Efficiency during our visit to the Display home, in terms of getting back to us with a quote and plans. Slight delay in getting the contract Re: Building with JG King 2Apr 01, 2013 3:41 pm Remember while the contract is in your hand the ball is in your court. I'm sure you have already checked out the great summary here: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=5823&hilit=Summary+page+27&start=520 Best wishes, keep us updated. Can't wait to see. Re: Building with JG King 4Apr 01, 2013 4:09 pm Hiya We are also building with them. Which design did you choose? We have taken 12 months to get to site. It took so long due to a few mistakes on their part and things going wrong in our life. But back on track with a very efficient SS things are going along nicely. Although only in the early stages. Should have a roof this week fingers crossed Good luck Re: Building with JG King 5Feb 12, 2014 10:32 am How did you guys go with your builds? Just wanting to know roughly how long it took from painting till handover? We are about to have ours start painting so am Curious. 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 106797 1 8886 |