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You are right, here builder will play Christmas card to avoid any compensation.
Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 8330Oct 14, 2013 4:15 pm We had Plantation Homes (Henley). Came in just before time and under cost. Talk about surprise ! They say it can be the supervisor you have and his team - so we may have just been lucky. But it was a welcome relief to find out the "extras" involved favoured us. Re: Porter Davis homes 8331Oct 14, 2013 7:13 pm Does anyone have details on how much water was used during their build? From what I understand, we are liable to pay for the water whilst PD will pay for the electricity during the build. Just wanted to check what would be considered 'reasonable' usage of water. Re: Porter Davis homes 8332Oct 14, 2013 8:12 pm clairemumto5 They do have provisions for vandals I guess - but even I think that's out of the normal bounds of vandalism...I'm too busy to bother figthing about something like that and am just angry at whatever lout did it not the SS, and I slept better knowing it wasn't seeping into my floors that yes will be covered one day but I would still prefer it not to be under. I've moved on and hopefully after lockup it will deter them from trying. Hi clairmumto5, I'm sorry to hear this happened to you. Just to let you know this matter has been raised with the building manager. Someone will be in touch with you ASAP. Regards, Helen Porter Davis Homes Questions? Call 1800PORTER Mon - Fri 9am-8pm Sat - Sun 10am-4pm info@porterdavis.com.au http://blog.porterdavis.com.au/ http://www.porterdavishomes.com.au Re: Porter Davis homes 8333Oct 14, 2013 9:13 pm Hi Skye02, PD need to have submitted you a variation to sign for the amount of days delayed by you for this to be added onto the build time. If yoiu did not receive the variation for this time they can not go past contact date without you being compensated. Re: Porter Davis homes 8334Oct 15, 2013 9:33 am Corz11 Hi Skye02, PD need to have submitted you a variation to sign for the amount of days delayed by you for this to be added onto the build time. If yoiu did not receive the variation for this time they can not go past contact date without you being compensated. Hi Corz11, I do have a signed variation in relation to the agreed slab cure time and it states it is included in the build time. Re: Porter Davis homes 8335Oct 15, 2013 1:09 pm Just thought I would defend my SS - he is actually a top bloke and is doing a great job - we had a great chat on the day it happened, so we were both on the same page my annoyance was with the young louts - which is not his fault anyway... Re: Porter Davis homes 8336Oct 15, 2013 6:06 pm Helen Since the new SS took over its been one thing or the other has been going wrong. For everything his response has been its as per plan or that’s how it’s done in displays. When it came to our kitchen feature wall and Galley splashback tiling which were suppose to have tiles like the Hoffman aspire display i.e. tiles around the window frame without architraves. We have specifically requested this during out tile appointment and allowed for additional tiles in the tile plan. During our site visits several time we mentioned this to SS and he confirmed that tiling will be done as per display. When we noticed that the architraves were fixed around these 2 windows before tiler started work and we reminded SS again and he mentioned architraves will be removed before tiling. To avoid any confusion, we have even emailed the photos of the display and mentioned this to the tiler when we met the tiler as per his request to clarify some tile selections. The Tiler has also said that architraves will be removed before tiling. Today we drove past the house and to our surprise and horror the kitchen feature wall has been tilled with the architraves attached and the same issue with the galley splashback. Called our SS immediately, he casually said that he is aware of it and cant remove the architrave because window would come off or some nonsense and he was going to emails us. We didn’t receive any email and he was not even bothered to discuss with us even after we have emphasised this several times and he has confirmed that it will be done as per the PD display. If we want something done in a way, paid for it and mentioned in the tile appointment specially as per display, he should call us before deciding its fine to keep it with the architrave. If PD cant do features as per display why are they offered. Disappointed frustrated and annoyed. Its something we will not be giving into. If it was our first SS I'm sure this wouldn't have happened and he would be top of all of the issues and our concerns. Despite all our efforts to avoid mistakes like these he hasn't taken an effort to do his job. P.S Anyone building pls make sure if you find a mistake make sure it's changed immediately even if it doesn’t affect the Progress of the work. And can be done later on. They will try to take the easy way out. Re: Porter Davis homes 8337Oct 15, 2013 8:46 pm tinker Helen Since the new SS took over its been one thing or the other has been going wrong. For everything his response has been its as per plan or that’s how it’s done in displays. When it came to our kitchen feature wall and Galley splashback tiling which were suppose to have tiles like the Hoffman aspire display i.e. tiles around the window frame without architraves. We have specifically requested this during out tile appointment and allowed for additional tiles in the tile plan. During our site visits several time we mentioned this to SS and he confirmed that tiling will be done as per display. When we noticed that the architraves were fixed around these 2 windows before tiler started work and we reminded SS again and he mentioned architraves will be removed before tiling. To avoid any confusion, we have even emailed the photos of the display and mentioned this to the tiler when we met the tiler as per his request to clarify some tile selections. The Tiler has also said that architraves will be removed before tiling. Today we drove past the house and to our surprise and horror the kitchen feature wall has been tilled with the architraves attached and the same issue with the galley splashback. Called our SS immediately, he casually said that he is aware of it and cant remove the architrave because window would come off or some nonsense and he was going to emails us. We didn’t receive any email and he was not even bothered to discuss with us even after we have emphasised this several times and he has confirmed that it will be done as per the PD display. If we want something done in a way, paid for it and mentioned in the tile appointment specially as per display, he should call us before deciding its fine to keep it with the architrave. If PD cant do features as per display why are they offered. Disappointed frustrated and annoyed. Its something we will not be giving into. If it was our first SS I'm sure this wouldn't have happened and he would be top of all of the issues and our concerns. Despite all our efforts to avoid mistakes like these he hasn't taken an effort to do his job. P.S Anyone building pls make sure if you find a mistake make sure it's changed immediately even if it doesn’t affect the Progress of the work. And can be done later on. They will try to take the easy way out. Hi Tinker, The issues you have raised above have been noted and escalated to the building manager. Someone will be in touch with you ASAP. Cheers, Helen Porter Davis Homes Questions? Call 1800PORTER Mon - Fri 9am-8pm Sat - Sun 10am-4pm info@porterdavis.com.au http://blog.porterdavis.com.au/ http://www.porterdavishomes.com.au Re: Porter Davis homes 8338Oct 16, 2013 1:50 pm Hi everyone, just create an account in homeone today... I am also building with PD of the Montague 21. Have signed all the contracts but just waiting the land settle, waiting is a long long time..... Anyone building the Montague 21 as well?? Any blog to share? Cheers. Waiting land settle...... 21/11/2013 Land settled PD, Montague 21 http://mylovelyhomemontague25.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Porter Davis homes 8339Oct 16, 2013 4:11 pm Hi Charlene - I do believe someone has newly moved into their Montague 21 - if you look in the build blog thread you should fine it under porter davis... or if you go back a fair few pages you may find it maybe 10 or so... Re: Porter Davis homes 8340Oct 16, 2013 5:00 pm tinker Helen Since the new SS took over its been one thing or the other has been going wrong. For everything his response has been its as per plan or that’s how it’s done in displays. When it came to our kitchen feature wall and Galley splashback tiling which were suppose to have tiles like the Hoffman aspire display i.e. tiles around the window frame without architraves. We have specifically requested this during out tile appointment and allowed for additional tiles in the tile plan. During our site visits several time we mentioned this to SS and he confirmed that tiling will be done as per display. When we noticed that the architraves were fixed around these 2 windows before tiler started work and we reminded SS again and he mentioned architraves will be removed before tiling. To avoid any confusion, we have even emailed the photos of the display and mentioned this to the tiler when we met the tiler as per his request to clarify some tile selections. The Tiler has also said that architraves will be removed before tiling. Today we drove past the house and to our surprise and horror the kitchen feature wall has been tilled with the architraves attached and the same issue with the galley splashback. Called our SS immediately, he casually said that he is aware of it and cant remove the architrave because window would come off or some nonsense and he was going to emails us. We didn’t receive any email and he was not even bothered to discuss with us even after we have emphasised this several times and he has confirmed that it will be done as per the PD display. If we want something done in a way, paid for it and mentioned in the tile appointment specially as per display, he should call us before deciding its fine to keep it with the architrave. If PD cant do features as per display why are they offered. Disappointed frustrated and annoyed. Its something we will not be giving into. If it was our first SS I'm sure this wouldn't have happened and he would be top of all of the issues and our concerns. Despite all our efforts to avoid mistakes like these he hasn't taken an effort to do his job. P.S Anyone building pls make sure if you find a mistake make sure it's changed immediately even if it doesn’t affect the Progress of the work. And can be done later on. They will try to take the easy way out. We will be checking this too Tinker, we asked for the same thing! and paid extra as I am sure you did for the tiles to go into the window in the kitchen. Things have slowed down at our place. Bricking seems to take forever. Wow that is terrible about the insurance! I guess ideally proof of insurance should be provided prior to first deposit but I'd imagine they would refuse to be out of… 17 14218 There isn't any need to. As I wrote previously, there isn't a set term, there is just commencement based on earlier of contract signing or building permit issue and… 24 13373 Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 6487 |