Browse Forums Building A New House Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 9144Mar 07, 2015 6:19 am Jo Building 'The Havana Executive' on 1200sqm Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 9150Mar 07, 2015 3:10 pm lol shouty capitals were definitely required for this post!!! It has been a very long time coming!!!! Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 9151Mar 07, 2015 4:01 pm Haven't been to the electrical studio yet. (Should read as KaChing Studio), but dreading it. When I look at what we requires, some 40 odd powerpoints, and 10 odd network points, it will blow out of the solar system. We also wanted a home theatre professionally setup as well as smarthome light and video control. We had a quote from an external mob to do it, and it was reasonable. MCD refused to allow the externals access, till after handover, and that scenario will cost us an additional $000's for them to rewire. NOT HAPPY. MCD are wanting $130 for each network port. I can get them for $20. They want $115 for dimmable LED lights, I can get them for less than $20. Does this seem like a ripoff? Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 9152Mar 07, 2015 4:16 pm Nat and Dan EVERYONE!!! WE HAVE FRAMES GOING UP!!!!!! FINALLY, its about time!!!! Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 9153Mar 07, 2015 4:27 pm Nat and Dan EVERYONE!!! WE HAVE FRAMES GOING UP!!!!!! Holy *&^%........ Congrats Nat and Dan. Building the Milano Four 15m Plan in Bingara Gorge Visit our blog Below http://mjh-milano-15m-bingara-gorge.blogspot.com.au Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 9154Mar 07, 2015 5:52 pm Allypally Haven't been to the electrical studio yet. (Should read as KaChing Studio), but dreading it. When I look at what we requires, some 40 odd powerpoints, and 10 odd network points, it will blow out of the solar system. We also wanted a home theatre professionally setup as well as smarthome light and video control. We had a quote from an external mob to do it, and it was reasonable. MCD refused to allow the externals access, till after handover, and that scenario will cost us an additional $000's for them to rewire. NOT HAPPY. MCD are wanting $130 for each network port. I can get them for $20. They want $115 for dimmable LED lights, I can get them for less than $20. Does this seem like a ripoff? We came in under $9k at electrical with extra power points to pre wired in theatre and activity room LEDs where needed (but we are finishing extra downlights after handover) all outdoor lights and extra circuits and intercom and a few other things! It is the extra circuits that blew it out a bit for us! We had an allowance of $8k but requires extra circuits at $250each due to number of power points Building the Bronte Executive Grande at Windella NSW Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 9155Mar 07, 2015 5:58 pm We have finally decided on the garden retreat modified. The professional service from both our display consultant Rick and the sales director Phil has made this possible. We had a few challenges with levels etc and MJH kept on looking for a way forward. Now waiting on consolidated tender and then hopefully an enjoyable build. Thanks for this forum for great reviews and comments Lot 305 Wattleridge crescent Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 9158Mar 08, 2015 6:02 am Allypally Haven't been to the electrical studio yet. (Should read as KaChing Studio), but dreading it. When I look at what we requires, some 40 odd powerpoints, and 10 odd network points, it will blow out of the solar system. We also wanted a home theatre professionally setup as well as smarthome light and video control. We had a quote from an external mob to do it, and it was reasonable. MCD refused to allow the externals access, till after handover, and that scenario will cost us an additional $000's for them to rewire. NOT HAPPY. MCD are wanting $130 for each network port. I can get them for $20. They want $115 for dimmable LED lights, I can get them for less than $20. Does this seem like a ripoff? Hi Yes they are expensive for things like that. Is your house a steel framed house? If so there are 2 service holes in every second noggin for wiring. I'm sure the external company can do it after your in, it will be just a little more in labour, but I'm sure it will still come in cheaper than if MJH installed it. As for downlights, just get your wiring right and they can be done after handover to, there is a bucket load of roof space. But if you want to move in to it all completed, then your up for some big $$$$$ Daz Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 9159Mar 08, 2015 8:36 am Lol thanks everyone !! Hoping this is the start of a smooth run to the end now!! Keep your fingers crossed for us!!!! Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 9160Mar 08, 2015 11:12 am Yay Nat and Dan! About bloody time! 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