Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Sutherland Shire Clarendon Homes 4Nov 10, 2008 11:20 am We now have a blog. http://allaboutthebuild.blogspot.com/ Sitherland Shire Clarendon 9Nov 10, 2008 12:26 pm Wow this is wonderful, all this info coming to me it's great! Thanks 'Bel' and 'buildingadreamhome' for your input. So helpful. Bel I am shocked at that story and we would totally have done the same thing. Our first choice of design was the one you mentioned but there were a few reasons so they said, why we couldn't build it on our block (to tell you the truth my brain is a bit scrambled with all the reasons and house changes etc.). Anyway we leaning towards the Bal...n. As for the changes being blocked now- we asked if the house we liked, (and there is one being built in our street now with a balcony) could we have a balcony on the front like they did? No. I think it was 3 weeks ago or something that they stopped all changes as the process was taking too long to certify, sign off etc. every time a change was made. Not happy. I asked for a d/stairs shower in our second choice and apparently that will be ok. Go figure? To explain the w/end last chance for contract thing- apparently anyone who signs up after this w/end 'ish' will not see any type of progress on their contract etc. until after Christmas as it seems to be a cut off time. So, you can still sign up but nothing will happen this year. Will think it over this week with all I have read and heard from you all and then decide what to do . SO SCARY! Thanks again. Re: Sutherland Shire Clarendon Homes 10Nov 10, 2008 4:14 pm Here is the story of our build - up to completed slab at present:
https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=10891 I get apprehensive when I sense that the majority of this builder's clients in this forum feel more like victims. We don't feel that way (yet). Yes, we have experienced some unreasonable delays, but they were more like weeks than months. The Sutherland DA approval process was relatively painless and surprisingly quick (accordingly to the builder), and it included a slightly non-standard request to reduce our street setback. Mind you, there is a premium of several thousand bucks for building in Sutherland, and a couple of other councils too. If you look at the plans I've posted in that thread, you'll see that the ensuite and WIR is altered - compare to their published plan. I think that if we had met a blank refusal to do any "mods", we might well have gone elsewhere. We don't have any illusions that this builder has great customer service - we have been always polite but firm in our correspondence with them, and so far so good. There will undoubtedly be more delays, but we won't be unduly shocked by that - especially having read this forum. Built the C£arend0n Cambridge: Moved in. Happy campers. Here's our story on HomeOne I might be old, but I have no trouble finishing my... er... Re: Sutherland Shire Clarendon Homes 11Nov 10, 2008 7:20 pm themax, make sure you read all the horror stories on here before you proceed. From personal experience I'm definately unable to recommend them. C&G -------------------------------- A new building chapter begins.. Re: Sutherland Shire Clarendon Homes 12Nov 10, 2008 8:06 pm Hi themax - our sad saga is scattered throughout the forum - I never got around to doing my own thread - probably would've been too depressing to read
As you can see, we have built a Balmain - a long, very slow, frustrating and stressful experience. I can't say that I would recommend Clarendon to anyone - I have a friend who is also going through the tender process with them at the moment, yet I can't dissuade her as they really like the house they have chosn. And that's what ulltimately makes the decision for you - the house - you need to select what suits you. Not everyone's build is the same, but thre are DEFINITELY some unpleasant common factors in most of the Clarendon builds. I was advised by our site supervisor today that handover will be next Wednesday, 19 Nov - I was drinking a cup of coffee at the time and nearly spat it out in disbelief. The end is..............next week....hallelujah. I can't believe that they would knock back requests for changes that will add $$$ to the contract - or maybe, they are finally trying to manage their workload??? I still can't believe it's nearly all over and soon it will be time to move onto the next stressful event - selling our current house! Built a Clarendon 'Balmain' 2008 Re: Sutherland Shire Clarendon Homes 13Nov 10, 2008 8:51 pm hello themax,
I am not sure what to say, Cl@rend0n is probably not the same organisation it used to be. You could still build with them but would have to factor in some extra costs and delays.. I am sure all the chatter on the web about them is generating negative publicity and they act ASAP... We are currently at the frame completed stage when we were informed the brick is not made anymore ! that is when brickwork was about to begin. I am keep going on but I suggest you speak to them and ask them why are your customers having problems? why the delay and low 15$ /day penalty etc.. Buildling a Clarendon Crestmead in Sydney DA Approved on 20/03/2008 Slab Poured on 02/09/2008 Frame Completed 15/10/2008 Brickwork Complete 2/02/2009 Roofwork Complete 05/03/2009 First baby step. Sutherland Shire. 14Nov 23, 2008 9:49 am Have only been on this forum a few times but I have already found it a fantastic resource. We have paid the $800 for the Soil Survey report etc. and we are now waiting for the call for the appointment for it to happen. I guess it will be the first of a year's (maybe more??uughh) worth of WAITING! Have probably settled on the Balm@in design with Cl@rendon. We were able to do minor changes, that was good.
Congratulations to Maxie on the arrival of your new home! What a Merry Christmas it will be for you! It must be nice to be at the finishing line! Well done. themax. Re: Sutherland Shire Clarendon Homes 17Nov 23, 2008 3:06 pm Hi,
We are still waiting for approval in Kog@r@h council. It's been a nightmare, both the builder and council delaying things. We have had to redesign quite a few times, and our latest neighbour notification ends this week. Hopefully soon after we will have approval, and it will be all systems go in the new year. (Our original plans when we bought the block was to be in about Easter this year - at this rate we are hoping for Xmas next year!!! Bel Still not in. Don't ask!? Re: Sutherland Shire Clarendon Homes 18Jan 20, 2010 4:25 pm Hi there, we have engaged Clarendon for building a home and they are sooooooo sloooowww and inefficnet that I would not recommend them to anyone. The problem is not that they are busy but I found that they do not have enough knowledge. We are building in a new suburb and they did not know the developer's guidelines which delayed the whole process and snowballed in further delays. It seems you are just a number with them and if you have problems they just don't care. The Holroyd council too has not been hot either and have brought in arbitrary rulings not part of their plans using words like "...is generally acceptable..." and then saying "we only said 'generally'..." even though we are within the guidelines..We are getting sick of this and wondering why we made this stupid decision to go with Clarendon ... It is Genneral stairs, but they won't deal with anyone off the street. They will only work with clients of project home builders. I tried to but some of these exact… 3 9180 The two 15mm holes are obviously not compliant. The Dept of Fair Trading would love to see this one! Do the gutters pool water after it stops raining? Although it's… 4 8900 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 110967 |