That's very reassuring We were looking at getting an independent inspector and considering we won't be able to get to the build as often as we'd like, I think we will most certainly enlist one to help us!
Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 7249May 08, 2013 9:42 pm Building the Porter Davis Dunedin 29 maybe, thinking of forfeiting deposit and going with CH or UE Re: Porter Davis homes 7257May 10, 2013 8:59 am Building the Porter Davis Dunedin 29 maybe, thinking of forfeiting deposit and going with CH or UE Re: Porter Davis homes 7259May 10, 2013 9:59 am Thanks so much mum2monkeys, that is very helpful! Now I am just awaiting pricing on Austral Cat 2 bricks- I am hoping it is less than the $2000 odd I was quoted for Boral Cat 2 on the Montrose, which I'm sure can't be correct..... Our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64705 Re: Porter Davis homes 7260May 10, 2013 11:09 am MummaDJ Jcraj Hi Everyone, I have been reading this forum for the last few months and am very much amazed to read the frustrations and hardships people are going through during the construction period. We signed the contract for waldorf and had the second soil test due to the demolition of the old house. I am wondering if someone can clarify about the cost difference between M class and H1 class slab and if the soil test report recommends M class slab is it possible for PD to charge for H1 class slab. Our soil test report states that the site classification is Class P, Waffle slab recommendation – Class M and Strip/Stump footing type Class M. But in the contract we have been charged for slab upgrade H1 class waffle foundation. Waiting for your valuable opinions. Jcraj Hi Jcraj Welcome aboard. We are in a similar situation, after the first soil test and in contract we were upgraded to a "H" class slab. With the 2nd Soil test it cam back in as "M" class slab. I have asked for a credit back, however have now been waiting over six weeks since I first asked the question - funny thing is I haven't received an answer yet. I was told I would get a little bit of $$ back, however I stated that I wanted a full explanation. I have chased this up several times via phonecalls and email!!!!! Thanks MummaDJ. We also queried it to our building coordinator and I am still waiting for her response. I'm a similar situation to you. Jcraj Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 12345 Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 74717 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 105617 |