Browse Forums Building A New House Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 13384May 20, 2016 8:16 pm Our McDonald Jones Cordova Two Build - http://cordovatwomjh.blogspot.com.au Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 13387May 21, 2016 12:35 pm Jazz926 We are officially on the construction list !!!!!!!! thats great news! It has been such a long time...now you will soon see some progress. Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 13388May 21, 2016 9:12 pm bradk So, I have been complaining about the driveway being cracked for 22 months now. from the image below, I am sure you can see why it started cracking. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And they wonder why it has cracked? They let it erode during the build and never packed it correctly. This is an example of the quality of their work and maintenance of the building site. So, after waiting for 22 months, after chasing them week after week for this and other issues, I have now lodged outstanding items with Fair Trading. In my experience, once they have your money, you are no longer a 'valued' customer. How did you go with getting your driveway fixed bradk? Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 13389May 23, 2016 9:18 am Davidr13 Jazz926 We are officially on the construction list !!!!!!!! thats great news! It has been such a long time...now you will soon see some progress. Thanks mate. Been a long time coming. We are getting a little excited again. I know MJH says work starts within 20 days, but generally how soon before we see work happening? i.e. portaloo delivered and our block fenced off? Our McDonald Jones Cordova Two Build - http://cordovatwomjh.blogspot.com.au Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 13391May 23, 2016 10:54 am Jazz926 Davidr13 Jazz926 We are officially on the construction list !!!!!!!! thats great news! It has been such a long time...now you will soon see some progress. Thanks mate. Been a long time coming. We are getting a little excited again. I know MJH says work starts within 20 days, but generally how soon before we see work happening? i.e. portaloo delivered and our block fenced off? Just checked my build time line from last year. First they have to peg out the site. They do that before the fences go up. The peg layout of the site marks the official start. Our piers were done 17 days after we went on construction list. Slab two days later. Frames went up a bit less than three weeks after the slab was poured. Keep an eye out for the pegs ( grin ) . Things will start to move very quickly when the build starts. One thing, keep in mind, 20 days is actually four weeks. It is 20 working days, so you have to take out week ends and any holidays. Once the frames go up, many times the contractors will work on Saturdays. Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 13392May 23, 2016 11:37 am Thanks all. Will swing by our block on Thursday to see if it has been pegged. Our McDonald Jones Cordova Two Build - http://cordovatwomjh.blogspot.com.au Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 13393May 23, 2016 4:34 pm Jazz926 Thanks all. Will swing by our block on Thursday to see if it has been pegged. Our block was cut in about 14 working days. It is a very exciting period - hope it all goes smooth for you guys. Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 13394May 23, 2016 6:51 pm Our Bronte is finally in council, now for the long wait....Our neighbours, who are also building a Bronte, are about 3 months ahead of us and nearly have their slab down. So much has happened for them in the last week, very exciting to be able to live through their build while we wait for our process to kick on.... and live through all of you guys too! Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 13396May 23, 2016 8:09 pm Mcal Hi I am building the Hermitage home just wondering if anyone has altered the ensuite's shower? I am wanting a double shower head and wanted to see if anyone else has done it? Don't see an issue if you have big enough shower. I'm sure MJH are willing to accomodate, it is additional cost after all Our McDonald Jones Cordova Two Build - http://cordovatwomjh.blogspot.com.au Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 13397May 24, 2016 12:10 pm The Hermitage shower is huge, should be possible to have two shower heads if you so choose. Regards Graham and Kathy Owners of 2.5 acres of Paradise.......now working towards the house! Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 13398May 24, 2016 2:48 pm Manhattanone Hi Everyone, Is the Garage classed as a room?? and do you get a light and power point included FOC?? What other rooms did you find they classed as a room or didnt class as a room. Thanks everyone. Cheers, Mel Hi Mel, We're also building a Manhattan on the Central Coast! What suburb are you building in? Louise Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 13399May 24, 2016 9:58 pm Anyone building a mcdonald jones at eagles nest estate on the central coast? Cheers, Steve Building the Miami 16 Exec with Modified Balinese facade http://mcdonaldmiami16.blogspot.com.au/ Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 13400May 25, 2016 7:02 am Hi all, we are in the process of building our first home and exchanged contracts on our land this week We have decided on the MJH Monaco 2 Elite and just received our deposit variation although it needs to go back for a few more tweaks We asked for our colours folder to be sent to us to save the 2 plus hours travel time for a one hour consult and they happily obliged there is so many exciting decisions to make now on colours. I love reading and looking at everyones progress through the building process and learning lots along the way. Has anyone built the Monaco 2 Elite and has pics to show? 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