Browse Forums Building A New House Re: McDonald Jones Homes - Don't do it! 14290Jul 27, 2017 6:14 pm HFW003 Well unfortunately we are yet another one to be screwed over by this "builder". We had lots of issues through the admin phase and their lack of communication and now we have issues with our house. Things like scratches on the range hood, chips, scratches and marking to all the high gloss cupboards throughout the house, scratched window frames wher some imbecile has tried to remove paint. Drawers and shelves where they have been cut are chipied all along the cut. There are many more but I won't go on. The Area Manager and his Manager have been involved and all everyone does is pass the buck or they can't see the problem. They expect the clients to just accept things with obvious scratching. We couldn't take any more so we have lodged a complaint with Fair Trading. It's a shame we have to rely on a statuary body rather than them doing the right thing by the clients in the first place. I haven't said too much during the build as we were hopeful of getting these things fixed however it is obvio they do not care about their clients! I would not recommend this pack of your know what's to anyone! The best of luck to anyone silly enough to build a house with them with all the obvious issues they have. HFW003 - Where abouts did you build, and what did you build if you dont mind me asking Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 14291Jul 28, 2017 7:41 am Anyone with more than 3m high ceiling have got pictures of their stacker/bi-fold or garage door from outside. Do you have brick or cladding above? Building "The Havana Executive Elite" Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 14293Jul 28, 2017 4:03 pm Hi nike66 We should have been in our home in march still waiting so it could be a long wait. Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 14294Jul 28, 2017 4:07 pm Is it normal practice to refuse an independent progress inspection before handover? I thought it was under fair trading that progress inspections be allowed. Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 14295Jul 30, 2017 4:54 pm We are getting closer to handover so thought I'd post a few updated pics. It's so exciting seeing color selections come to life and we are happy with the way our Bronte Executive Lodge is coming along! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 14297Jul 30, 2017 5:41 pm Thanks. The tile colors were in the standard range. But it was a small upgrade to get the 300x600 tiles on the walls. And a much bigger upgrade for full height tiling. Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 14298Jul 31, 2017 7:53 am nikel66 Hi Anybody know roughly what the time periods are between: Slab and frame Frame to lock up Lock up to Handover? Cheers Our slab was poured on 10th Feb, frames were delivered on 14th Feb and up by 21st Feb. Garage doors were installed around 14th June to complete lockup, and we are approx. 4 weeks from hadover. Hope that helps. (We are building a Bronte Executive Lodge on The Central Coast) Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 14299Jul 31, 2017 8:08 am Wow thanks. Our slab was poured on the 4th July. Still waiting for the frame to go up. It was supposed to be early last week, then late last week now some time this week (?) Just trying to figure out if ours was normal period of time to be waiting or not! (Our house is also much smaller than yours). Thanks again. Hi AKG, We had a base tender of $592 for 31 squares from MC Donald Jones. It looks relatively cheaper than other builders. But I assume there are many hidden things that… 1 16902 Hi, Apologies - I know there is plenty out there on this but struggling to put together the puzzle. We're planning our garage/external laundry to master bedroom and… 0 11238 Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with Arli homes! Interested in your experiences who've built from their stock home designs… 0 24151 |