Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 582Nov 23, 2010 9:12 am Initial Deposit 05/09/2010 Tender 21/10/2010 Contract 26/11/2010 Site Start 11 Feb Bricking underway 28/03 Fitout commenced 20/04 PCI 08/07 Settlement 15/07 build Blog http://foxley29.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 586Nov 23, 2010 10:59 am __________________________________________ Built Camberwell 29 with PD - Hand Over was on 22/12/10 http://ssazcamberwell29.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 588Nov 23, 2010 11:05 am __________________________________________ Built Camberwell 29 with PD - Hand Over was on 22/12/10 http://ssazcamberwell29.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 589Nov 23, 2010 11:07 am __________________________________________ Built Camberwell 29 with PD - Hand Over was on 22/12/10 http://ssazcamberwell29.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 591Nov 23, 2010 11:49 am Porter Davis Homes Questions? Call 1800PORTER Mon - Fri 9am-8pm Sat - Sun 10am-4pm info@porterdavis.com.au http://blog.porterdavis.com.au/ http://www.porterdavishomes.com.au Re: Porter Davis homes 593Nov 23, 2010 12:16 pm Chorlton Hi SSAZ, How much did you pay for your own Inspector & what did that include? (ie. how many visits, was a report supplied, etc, etc). Also, if I may ask where are you building and how did you locate your Inspector, as we're also thinking of hiring an Inspector but are unsure as to how to find someone. Thanks in advance, Chorlton Hi Chorlton, I'm using New Home Inspections http://www.newhomeinspections.com.au I'm doing 3 inspections, Frame, Pre Plaster & Pre Hand Over. You can find the costs in their website, it depend on whether yours is single or double storeys & they are also giving you discount if you pay within 24 hours. We are building in Blackburn South, Vic. Kevin McDonald, the owner of new home inspections is highly regarded in this homeone forum. I go with them because of recommendation from a cousin & friend. My cousin took her builder all the way to VCAT & Kevin helped her every step of the way. __________________________________________ Built Camberwell 29 with PD - Hand Over was on 22/12/10 http://ssazcamberwell29.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 594Nov 23, 2010 12:18 pm Audreyand Oscar Has anyone had their WIR's fitted (ie not just one standard hnaging rail) through PD - or even know if it is possible? Hi AudreyandOscar, To answer your question, Porter Davis can get our cabinet makers to fitout the entire wardrobe for you, you would just need to get a quote. You can also get these fitted out yourself after handover if you prefer. I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any more questions. Cheers, Jess. Porter Davis Homes Questions? Call 1800PORTER Mon - Fri 9am-8pm Sat - Sun 10am-4pm info@porterdavis.com.au http://blog.porterdavis.com.au/ http://www.porterdavishomes.com.au Re: Porter Davis homes 595Nov 23, 2010 12:20 pm SSAZ Chorlton Hi SSAZ, How much did you pay for your own Inspector & what did that include? (ie. how many visits, was a report supplied, etc, etc). Also, if I may ask where are you building and how did you locate your Inspector, as we're also thinking of hiring an Inspector but are unsure as to how to find someone. Thanks in advance, Chorlton Hi Chorlton, I'm using New Home Inspections http://www.newhomeinspections.com.au I'm doing 3 inspections, Frame, Pre Plaster & Pre Hand Over. You can find the costs in their website, it depend on whether yours is single or double storeys & they are also giving you discount if you pay within 24 hours. We are building in Blackburn South, Vic. Kevin McDonald, the owner of new home inspections is highly regarded in this homeone forum. I go with them because of recommendation from a cousin & friend. My cousin took her builder all the way to VCAT & Kevin helped her every step of the way. Hi SSAZ, Thanks for the prompt & detailed reply. Great Info !! Cheers & All the best...... TIMING OF BUILD 25Feb - Site Start 25Mar - Base Stage Complete 31Mar - Frame Completed 11Apr - Roof Tiles 20Apr - Brickwork Started Re: Porter Davis homes 596Nov 23, 2010 12:24 pm Hi Jess Thanks for that....when you say I just need to get a quote...how would I do that? Re: Porter Davis homes 597Nov 23, 2010 2:06 pm Hi SSAZ, Thanks for the prompt feedback. Yep I will drop an email to the Accounts department specifying that I will make the payment of the frame stage, once I go through the house with the SS. I will not be hiring an independent Inspector at this stage, but will definetly hire at the Lock up & the Pre-handover stages. Hi Chorlton, I am hoping to use the same inspector for the Lock up & the pre handover stages as specified by SSAZ. Kevin at New Home Inspections has been highly recommended by the homeone forum users. If you would like to compare the information & the rates of some other recommended inspectors, please find the following list. Kevin McDonald - New Home Inspections - http://www.newhomeinspections.com.au/ Kris Jones – Blue Square Developments - www.bluesq.com.au Peter – Final Inspect - http://www.finalinspect.com.au/ Darren – Darbecca Pty Ltd - http://qaireporting.com.au/ Mark Whitby - whitbym@optusnet.com.au Additionally, you can find out the inspection companies based on your location by navigating through the following link: http://www.inspectionangel.com.au/vic Good Luck............. Porter Davis - Wembley 35 Contract Signed: 17 Aug 2010 Handover: 12 Aug 2011 Re: Porter Davis homes 598Nov 23, 2010 2:16 pm Hi Roshi, Might want to consider pre plaster, that way the inspector can still check the frame as well. If you do lock up then they can't see the frame & lock up will be duplicated in pre hand over inspection. __________________________________________ Built Camberwell 29 with PD - Hand Over was on 22/12/10 http://ssazcamberwell29.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 599Nov 23, 2010 2:26 pm Roshi Hi SSAZ, Thanks for the prompt feedback. Yep I will drop an email to the Accounts department specifying that I will make the payment of the frame stage, once I go through the house with the SS. I will not be hiring an independent Inspector at this stage, but will definetly hire at the Lock up & the Pre-handover stages. Hi Chorlton, I am hoping to use the same inspector for the Lock up & the pre handover stages as specified by SSAZ. Kevin at New Home Inspections has been highly recommended by the homeone forum users. If you would like to compare the information & the rates of some other recommended inspectors, please find the following list. Kevin McDonald - New Home Inspections - http://www.newhomeinspections.com.au/ Kris Jones – Blue Square Developments - http://www.bluesq.com.au Peter – Final Inspect - http://www.finalinspect.com.au/ Darren – Darbecca Pty Ltd - http://qaireporting.com.au/ Mark Whitby - whitbym@optusnet.com.au Additionally, you can find out the inspection companies based on your location by navigating through the following link: http://www.inspectionangel.com.au/vic Good Luck............. Thanks Roshi..... Appreciate the info TIMING OF BUILD 25Feb - Site Start 25Mar - Base Stage Complete 31Mar - Frame Completed 11Apr - Roof Tiles 20Apr - Brickwork Started Re: Porter Davis homes 600Nov 23, 2010 2:41 pm Hi SSAZ, Many thanks for pointing out the pre-plaster stage inspection. Actually that’s what in my mind, but in the PD Procedure of Purchase there is no stage as such, as it is specified as Lock up after the frame stage. After the frame stage I hope the builder would start the facia, gutter, roof tiling, bricking & the inside work. If I would interest in using an inspector for the pre-plaster stage could you please let me know at which time do I need to hire. Cheers.. Porter Davis - Wembley 35 Contract Signed: 17 Aug 2010 Handover: 12 Aug 2011 Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 12954 Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 76106 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 106772 |