From our tender appointment I'd have expected more like $800 for cat 2 bricks on a 22 square house. $2k is ridiculous!
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Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 62Apr 15, 2013 8:30 am I was told buy Porter Davis sales agents get a flat commission while some of the other builders gets a commission on upgrades as well. Is this true? It does explain why their upgrades are cheaper. With my other builder, refrigerated cooling costs an extra $30k but at Porter Davis I was only quoted $15k for it. Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 63Apr 15, 2013 10:32 am Jackula, that is good to know the upgrades aren't marked up as much as some of the other builders. I don't have the inside knowledge to know how the commissions work though... Lurgen, yes, we will find out for sure at the tender appointment I guess? Putting our deposit on today so hopefully that should only be in a couple of weeks time.. Our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64705 Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 65Apr 15, 2013 7:36 pm These costs are for people comparing the base price with current promotions. These were the base prices for the house only with standard inclusion for a promotion they had late last year, spring stimulus. Hope it helps. Access Base Price: Cannonvale 21 $181,900 Livingstone 21 $179,900 Montague 21 $182,900 Montrose 19 $175,900 Lisborne 24 $188,900 London 24 $191,900 London 22 $185,900 Parkville 23 $186,900 Randwick 24 $188,900 Regatta 23 $188,900 Lifestyle Base Price: Single Storey Ashdale 29 $215,900 Baldwin 29 $209,900 Berkley 29 $210,900 Camberwell 29 $213,900 Darnley 29 $211,900 Davenport 29 $209,900 Drysdale 30 $213,900 Fairhaven 23 $190,900 Foxley 29 $210,900 Lincoln 27 $205,900 Oakdale 29 $210,900 Double Storey Chadwick 41 $294,900 Fullerton 41 $294,900 Heathcote 42 $303,900 Marbella 42 $304,900 Marina 42 $296,900 Rockford 40 $298,900 Wimbley 35 $283,900 Prestige Base Price: Amalfi 33 $230,900 Dunhil 33 $231,900 Ivanhoe 33 $231,900 Jasper 33 $230,900 Kallara 33 $232,900 Queenstown 33 $227,900 Sandpiper 33 $232,900 Double Storey Brighton 40 $306,900 Bristol 35 $299,900 Brooklyn 50 $347,900 Cayman 46 $320,900 Sandarah 45 $319,900 Sandringham 45 $324,900 Santana 45 $321,900 Waldorf 48 $341,900 Waldorf 44 $331,900 Waldorf 43 $324,900 Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 66Apr 22, 2013 11:56 am Thanks so much for all your input here all, it's very helpful Does anyone know about paint options? I want white archs and skirts, then a different white on all walls. Is that extra? Building the Porter Davis Dunedin 29 maybe, thinking of forfeiting deposit and going with CH or UE Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 67Apr 22, 2013 12:02 pm Mumtomonkeys Thanks so much for all your input here all, it's very helpful Does anyone know about paint options? I want white archs and skirts, then a different white on all walls. Is that extra? Over on page 353 of the Porter Davis thread (viewtopic.php?f=31&t=497&hilit=porter+davis&start=7040) there is a big list of paint options. Anything with a white base (where it says white after the numbers) is considered a standard paint and won't cost you extra so you can have a different white on your walls Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 68Apr 23, 2013 9:41 am ftdt7882 Mumtomonkeys Thanks so much for all your input here all, it's very helpful Does anyone know about paint options? I want white archs and skirts, then a different white on all walls. Is that extra? Over on page 353 of the Porter Davis thread (viewtopic.php?f=31&t=497&hilit=porter+davis&start=7040) there is a big list of paint options. Anything with a white base (where it says white after the numbers) is considered a standard paint and won't cost you extra so you can have a different white on your walls Thanks so much Building the Porter Davis Dunedin 29 maybe, thinking of forfeiting deposit and going with CH or UE Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 69Apr 23, 2013 11:38 am Hi all, We are currently building the Montrose 19 + 4th bedroom and grand alfresco with Porter Davis, and after reading through these upgrade costs we decided to add in the Laminex Silk Finish to our kitchen cabinets. However we have been quoted just over $2700 for this product! It was a bit of a shock as I've read that others have only paid around $300 - $900 depending on kitchen size, and we only have about 12 kitchen panels - no overhead cabinets at all! We questioned it with Porter Davis but they have assured us it is the correct price. Has anyone else been quoted this much for the Silk Finsih (it's only a slight gloss - we were told at Hopetoun it was the next level up from standard), or are we being overcharged? Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 70Apr 28, 2013 4:28 pm Kaycee77 Hi all, We are currently building the Montrose 19 + 4th bedroom and grand alfresco with Porter Davis, and after reading through these upgrade costs we decided to add in the Laminex Silk Finish to our kitchen cabinets. However we have been quoted just over $2700 for this product! It was a bit of a shock as I've read that others have only paid around $300 - $900 depending on kitchen size, and we only have about 12 kitchen panels - no overhead cabinets at all! We questioned it with Porter Davis but they have assured us it is the correct price. Has anyone else been quoted this much for the Silk Finsih (it's only a slight gloss - we were told at Hopetoun it was the next level up from standard), or are we being overcharged? We are building the Drysdale 28 and have overhead cupboards in our kitchen. I have just received a quote back for Laminex silk finish for all cupboards in Kitchen (excluding benchtop as we have caesarerstone) and it came to $1700. Your quote definitely sounds expensive. Maybe they quoted you for the the more expensive vinyl wrap gloss. Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 71May 03, 2013 3:26 pm Has anyone upgraded the solar panels so that you can power the whole house? Our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64705 Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 72May 03, 2013 3:52 pm Kaycee77 Hi all, We are currently building the Montrose 19 + 4th bedroom and grand alfresco with Porter Davis, and after reading through these upgrade costs we decided to add in the Laminex Silk Finish to our kitchen cabinets. However we have been quoted just over $2700 for this product! It was a bit of a shock as I've read that others have only paid around $300 - $900 depending on kitchen size, and we only have about 12 kitchen panels - no overhead cabinets at all! We questioned it with Porter Davis but they have assured us it is the correct price. Has anyone else been quoted this much for the Silk Finsih (it's only a slight gloss - we were told at Hopetoun it was the next level up from standard), or are we being overcharged? Hi for overhead cabinets only it will cost you between 650-750$ .. we did the same and it costed 695$ to us.. hope this helps Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 73May 04, 2013 9:35 am meowsy Has anyone upgraded the solar panels so that you can power the whole house? I'd love to know this also. We're trying to work out the best option for a efficient home. Not sure if we should upgrade wall and ceiling insulation, or to with the solar upgrade pack, or even the hebel option. Anyone have any ideas on which would be better for the running costs off the home? Building the Porter Davis Dunedin 29 maybe, thinking of forfeiting deposit and going with CH or UE Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 74May 04, 2013 12:27 pm Mumtomonkeys meowsy Has anyone upgraded the solar panels so that you can power the whole house? I'd love to know this also. We're trying to work out the best option for a efficient home. Not sure if we should upgrade wall and ceiling insulation, or to with the solar upgrade pack, or even the hebel option. Anyone have any ideas on which would be better for the running costs off the home? Can't fully help with answers, however in our research for Solar Panels, you are best also to find out from the energy providers how much you get back from them for any energy you put into the grid and how much you pay for electricity you then take from them. These prices have changed greatly over the last few years - eg, a friend of mine was getting 67c for energy into the grid, however if he changed providers he would now only get 22c. So you need to research this side of it also (don't take my figures here for gospel). The price in installing or purchasing solar panels is also coming down in price. Also consider thinking about double glazed windows for energy efficiency - this obviously has a price tag attached. Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 75May 06, 2013 12:02 pm MummaDJ Mumtomonkeys meowsy Has anyone upgraded the solar panels so that you can power the whole house? I'd love to know this also. We're trying to work out the best option for a efficient home. Not sure if we should upgrade wall and ceiling insulation, or to with the solar upgrade pack, or even the hebel option. Anyone have any ideas on which would be better for the running costs off the home? Can't fully help with answers, however in our research for Solar Panels, you are best also to find out from the energy providers how much you get back from them for any energy you put into the grid and how much you pay for electricity you then take from them. These prices have changed greatly over the last few years - eg, a friend of mine was getting 67c for energy into the grid, however if he changed providers he would now only get 22c. So you need to research this side of it also (don't take my figures here for gospel). The price in installing or purchasing solar panels is also coming down in price. Also consider thinking about double glazed windows for energy efficiency - this obviously has a price tag attached. Excellent! Thanks for that, it hadn't occurred to me to check with provider Building the Porter Davis Dunedin 29 maybe, thinking of forfeiting deposit and going with CH or UE Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 76May 06, 2013 6:30 pm So, reading neilrosh's comments in this and main PD thread, the energy rating came back and it was deemed that more insulation was required to bring it up to 6 star. My question is, is this a common thing due to sisalation only on walls? Or do most energy reports pass the 6 star raing requirements? Building the Porter Davis Dunedin 29 maybe, thinking of forfeiting deposit and going with CH or UE Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 77May 06, 2013 9:23 pm Mumtomonkeys So, reading neilrosh's comments in this and main PD thread, the energy rating came back and it was deemed that more insulation was required to bring it up to 6 star. My question is, is this a common thing due to sisalation only on walls? Or do most energy reports pass the 6 star raing requirements? This also happened to us during our contract appointment, but it was due to us changing some of the windows from half height to full height throughout the house. We were actually surprised at how inexpensive it was to upgrade from sisalation to 2.5 bats, and if we had known this prior to our contract appointment would have included this as an extra anyway. In short, worth the money and an unexpected surprise in our case. Building a Porter Davis Dunedin 31 with the Mansfield Facade Floor Plan: http://porterdavis.com.au/content/Houses/Dunedin/Floorplans/PDL_Dunedin%2031.pdf Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 78May 07, 2013 9:17 am Excellent, thanks I'm lost. I wanted to include it but my SC says its expensive to do so, and that we're better off going with the solar promotion at 4k. Right, off to email her again and insist on quote for upgraded insulation Building the Porter Davis Dunedin 29 maybe, thinking of forfeiting deposit and going with CH or UE Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 79May 07, 2013 9:14 pm Mumtomonkeys Excellent, thanks I'm lost. I wanted to include it but my SC says its expensive to do so, and that we're better off going with the solar promotion at 4k. Right, off to email her again and insist on quote for upgraded insulation What is the solar promotion your talking about? I have not been made aware of this offer, and it is something that would probably be of interest to me. Can you provide me with further details on this promotion? Building a Porter Davis Dunedin 31 with the Mansfield Facade Floor Plan: http://porterdavis.com.au/content/Houses/Dunedin/Floorplans/PDL_Dunedin%2031.pdf Re: Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs 80May 07, 2013 9:26 pm Imlost Don't have it in front of me, will confirm for you tomorrow, but from memory it's 1.5kw solar power system (6panels), a whirlybird and upgrade to R1.5 insulation to walls. Price is $3999 Building the Porter Davis Dunedin 29 maybe, thinking of forfeiting deposit and going with CH or UE Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 13924 Having just completed our first/only build and we spent so much money on insulation and double glazing upgrades - do not skimp on insulation including upgrade to anticon… 1 898 Looking to tile the facade pillars rather than rendering. Builder is quoting 2500$ laying cost for upto 10msq. The 2 pillars come to be 16msq. So laying costs are 5000$… 0 8140 |