Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Burbank Custom DS- Site Fence and port-a-loo REMOVED!! 282Jul 30, 2014 3:28 pm Colours - 12/12/13 Contracts - 4/2/14 Slab - 12/3/14 Frame - 26/3/14 Lockup - 21/5/14 My Thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70419 Re: Burbank Custom DS- Site Fence and port-a-loo REMOVED!! 283Jul 30, 2014 7:25 pm Burbank Custom DS 23/01 Slab 14/02 Frame 15/04 Lockup 13/06 Fixing 02/09 PCI 11/09 Settlement My Build:viewtopic.php?f=31&t=68855 Blog:http://ourmentone3850.blogspot.com.au Re: Burbank Custom DS- Site Fence and port-a-loo REMOVED!! 284Jul 31, 2014 7:20 pm Burbank Custom DS 23/01 Slab 14/02 Frame 15/04 Lockup 13/06 Fixing 02/09 PCI 11/09 Settlement My Build:viewtopic.php?f=31&t=68855 Blog:http://ourmentone3850.blogspot.com.au Re: Burbank Custom DS- Gas Meter INSTALLED!! 285Jul 31, 2014 10:07 pm Colours - 12/12/13 Contracts - 4/2/14 Slab - 12/3/14 Frame - 26/3/14 Lockup - 21/5/14 My Thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70419 Re: Burbank Custom DS- Gas Meter INSTALLED!! 287Aug 04, 2014 11:12 pm Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: Burbank Custom DS- Gas Meter INSTALLED!! 288Aug 16, 2014 6:39 pm Burbank Custom DS 23/01 Slab 14/02 Frame 15/04 Lockup 13/06 Fixing 02/09 PCI 11/09 Settlement My Build:viewtopic.php?f=31&t=68855 Blog:http://ourmentone3850.blogspot.com.au Re: Burbank Custom DS- Still Awaiting PCI!!!! 289Aug 19, 2014 2:39 pm Colours - 12/12/13 Contracts - 4/2/14 Slab - 12/3/14 Frame - 26/3/14 Lockup - 21/5/14 My Thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70419 Re: Burbank Custom DS- Still Awaiting PCI!!!! 290Aug 19, 2014 3:52 pm Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: Burbank Custom DS- Still Awaiting PCI!!!! 292Aug 19, 2014 9:43 pm dsbuild Hi Mentone! Sorry I have been slack! Why? That is my only question I would be asking them! If they have a good reason as to why your PCI as not been book, then ok. But why not book it? If they cannot do it for a month, then book it in a months time! Then that way at least you would know that you most likely would be moving in 6 weeks! It's just c*%p that they are making you wait! I think you and me both have been unlucky (mine is continuing!). Maybe Burbank are just better at building smaller house! I am hoping you get a date some time this week! Figures crossed! Good luck! After 3 weeks of no movement at the house I had to but contact admin for an update and asked.. Admin also couldn't tell me much so arrange for ss to call me to discuss my concerns .... So SS called today (finally) but again no date..now he telling me it may be another few weeks ( I was not pleased to hear this ) and said coz hes really busy with other build in same stages as mine ... i grunted and said that what you told me last time we spoke ( which was 3 weeks ago) then later he said he call back this friday and see .. errrr lets see It's really fustrating not being able to get a time frame as this means I cannot book any tradies , let alone put my house on the rental market til I know what's happening.. I am very disappointed with how things are turning out and level of service..We are so close to the finish line but yet so far.. Anyone know how long from pci inspection does Burbank arrange for occupancy permit ? Or does it come first ? Re: Burbank Custom DS- Still Awaiting PCI!!!! 293Aug 20, 2014 8:22 am Mentone3850 Anyone know how long from pci inspection does Burbank arrange for occupancy permit ? Or does it come first ? It could be any time. For us, we were quite literally sitting in the office for official handover after doing the final inspection at the house and it came through while we were there. It was almost at the point that they were going to have to reschedule handover. Completed a knock down and rebuild in northern Melbourne. Handover completed 27/09/2013 and now moved in. Re: Burbank Custom DS- Still Awaiting PCI!!!! 294Aug 20, 2014 10:38 am Bluesuede Mentone3850 Anyone know how long from pci inspection does Burbank arrange for occupancy permit ? Or does it come first ? It could be any time. For us, we were quite literally sitting in the office for official handover after doing the final inspection at the house and it came through while we were there. It was almost at the point that they were going to have to reschedule handover. Thanks BLuesuede But doesnt the bank need to see this before the release the last payment?? Re: Burbank Custom DS- Still Awaiting PCI!!!! 295Aug 20, 2014 10:48 am Mentone3850 Bluesuede Mentone3850 Anyone know how long from pci inspection does Burbank arrange for occupancy permit ? Or does it come first ? It could be any time. For us, we were quite literally sitting in the office for official handover after doing the final inspection at the house and it came through while we were there. It was almost at the point that they were going to have to reschedule handover. Thanks BLuesuede But doesnt the bank need to see this before the release the last payment?? Mine was self funded so the bank wasn't involved. Completed a knock down and rebuild in northern Melbourne. Handover completed 27/09/2013 and now moved in. Re: Burbank Custom DS- Still Awaiting PCI!!!! 296Aug 23, 2014 4:32 pm Week 33 - Outstanding Issue fixed/PCI Booked!! Mon 18 Aug - Sun 24 Aug 2014 (Day 168-172) After (3) weeks of no activities we finally have some update to post As at start of the week the below were the outstanding issues that needed to be addressed by the builder:- - Main Bathroom En suite Window (translucent film to be removed) - Covering for External wall vents - Gap between brickwork and Kitchen/ Pantry windows frames - Water Meter relocation - Change External sensor lights (Single globes as opposed to double have been ordered/installed) - Excess Dry Concrete removed from Rear of Garage After 3 weeks of no movements/activities at the house I had to but contact admin to see whats going on. Admin couldn't tell me much as no updates was provided to her also so she arranged SS to call me directly to address my concerns / outstanding issues. SS eventually called me Tuesday (finally!!!) but again 'no date'.. He only called to run through the last few items/issue I raised (some dates back to start of the build) and then advised he will address my issues and contact me in few weeks to book PCI. I was not at all pleased when I heard that.. I then went on asking him why there hasn't been any progress on the house the last few weeks but all he could advise was he's been working on other builds around that is at the same stages as mine ... I grunted and stated 'thats what you told me last time we spoke 3 weeks ago' . So in the end we comprised that he'll call back Friday and we can work when we can book in PCI. ( I am happy with that, even if its in a few weeks at least I have a date to work towards) On Thursday, the issues I raised were addressed, it such a better feeling than how I've been feeling the last few weeks I tell you. Below was the issues fixed Main Bathroom En suite Window (translucent film removed) Anyone know how they remove this film without replacing/ damaging windows???? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Covering for External wall vents Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Gap between brickwork and above Kitchen/ Pantry windows frames Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Excess Dry Concrete removed from Rear of Garage Before Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ After Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Rear Garage Door Lock Fitted Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This shows they can knock off all the issues in one day if they really wanted too !!! Fri 22 Aug - PCI booked - Day 172 Thought this would be another week of disappointment but finally just after lunch the SS called to advise the what needed to be done prior to PCI. He asked for me to arrange for my independent inspector to come do the inspection next Wednesday 27th August (alone) and then for me to bring the report along on PCI day. So yes finally PCI inspection has been booked for Tuesday 02 September @ 7:30am (Week 35) I know I know you may be asking why so early on the day but at least I now have a date to work with I was told by admin they have 14 days to fix any defect after PCI so hoping I get the the keys by Fri 19th September ( (Week 37) Lets see how !! Hopefully I have another update for you in a couple of weeks Hows everyone else build going? You guys must either all be packing, booking the removalist or unpacking and in your new homes Burbank Custom DS 23/01 Slab 14/02 Frame 15/04 Lockup 13/06 Fixing 02/09 PCI 11/09 Settlement My Build:viewtopic.php?f=31&t=68855 Blog:http://ourmentone3850.blogspot.com.au Re: Burbank Custom DS- Outstanding Issue fixed/PCI Booked!! 299Aug 24, 2014 9:21 am Great news! We had PCI Friday and no major issues, mainly painting! Settlement 5th September. Hope all goes well for your PCI but as you've seen the house so often there can't be anything major that you wouldn't have seen already! Re: Burbank Custom DS- Outstanding Issue fixed/PCI Booked!! 300Aug 24, 2014 2:38 pm Great news Mentone3850 finally!!! Wishing you folks a very best wishes and hope settlement goes smooth as well. 27.08.13 Building Contract 09.07.14 Site Start 24.07.14 Base / Slab 28.07.14 Frame 27.08.14 Lockup 15.09.14 Fixout 25.11.14 Settlement This certainly doesn't look good. I would be engaging with an independent inspector to have a look at this. As for the unscheduled site visits, most builders are quite… 1 21980 Hi All, Recently we have signed a contract with Burbank and we are not aware that they have just DORSET, SURREY, HAMPSHIRE, KENT, PILBARA and REDGUM bricks from PGH are… 0 1185 It seems very clear to me that your contract states that a security account does NOT need to be established so the answer to the builder is NO. 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