Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 1001Feb 07, 2011 9:51 am Site cut: 2 June 2010 Slab Poured: 2 Oct 2010 Frame Stage: 12 Oct 2010 Lock up: Dec 2010 Fixing Stage: March 2011 http://karasdreamhome.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 1003Feb 07, 2011 10:19 am Site cut: 2 June 2010 Slab Poured: 2 Oct 2010 Frame Stage: 12 Oct 2010 Lock up: Dec 2010 Fixing Stage: March 2011 http://karasdreamhome.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 1006Feb 07, 2011 10:57 am ![]() ^^ I think this only applies to external facing doors. Nah, I called them up and had a chat about a few issues. They suggested its worth fighting for wet areas and externals - but technically even wardrobe doors are defective if they are not sealed. Also keep in mind that the word is sealed, which doesnt necessarily mean painted. Although painted would be by far the easiest method to achieve this Re: Porter Davis homes 1007Feb 07, 2011 10:58 am we were told that only the tops and bottoms of external doors and doors in wet areas are to be painted - Site cut: 2 June 2010 Slab Poured: 2 Oct 2010 Frame Stage: 12 Oct 2010 Lock up: Dec 2010 Fixing Stage: March 2011 http://karasdreamhome.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 1008Feb 07, 2011 11:02 am so internal doors dont have to be painted on the tops and bottoms - seriously this is just laziness - Site cut: 2 June 2010 Slab Poured: 2 Oct 2010 Frame Stage: 12 Oct 2010 Lock up: Dec 2010 Fixing Stage: March 2011 http://karasdreamhome.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 1009Feb 07, 2011 11:09 am More more question please - Does the garage roof get included in the fitting stage? Site cut: 2 June 2010 Slab Poured: 2 Oct 2010 Frame Stage: 12 Oct 2010 Lock up: Dec 2010 Fixing Stage: March 2011 http://karasdreamhome.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 1010Feb 07, 2011 11:11 am ![]() More more question please - Does the garage roof get included in the fitting stage? No that should be on the lock up stage.. Although the plastering could be in the fixing stage.. depending Re: Porter Davis homes 1011Feb 07, 2011 11:24 am fingers crossed, Perhaps you should put all your questions into one message so we can help you answer them all at once. There is no point spamming this topic. ![]() Re: Porter Davis homes 1012Feb 07, 2011 11:49 am ![]() ![]() We are currently set to start building in 1 month and the grass is currently around knee height in some areas. I'm guessing in 4 weeks it will probably be around 1m tall. Do you think its fine at this height or should i get the mower on it? I remember our SC saying our land has be accessible for the builders. Hey excited home owner, I just got a call on Friday from pd saying we need to mow our block. Our grass isn't that bad really! Only about half a metre. They are planning to start in a few wks! Mel Do you guys bring the mower and mow the grass yourself or hire mower man to do it for you? I got a congrats and welcome letter from the council with a warning for untidy lawn. omg. Re: Porter Davis homes 1013Feb 07, 2011 11:58 am Do you guys bring the mower and mow the grass yourself or hire mower man to do it for you? I got a congrats and welcome letter from the council with a warning for untidy lawn. omg.[/quote] I would recommend a mower man, after all, it isnt lawn or even grass for that matter. It will be full of rocks and rubbish that will give your lawnmower a hard time. If you were going for the DIY, I would attack it with a whippersnipper rather than a mower Re: Porter Davis homes 1014Feb 07, 2011 12:15 pm Sorted! PD has agreed to 205 days as specified in the contract and now I have it in writing – woo hoo!! It looks like they *may* meet their deadline, which would be fantastic. All I want is my house completed on time, with no mucking about. The SS has been pretty good as well, he met us on site on Friday and gave us an update. About three weeks from then he reckons, I will add another two to be generous. Lunchtime, we used a mower ourselves. There was only grass but it took us a good three hours to get it done. I paid for lock up before the garage roof went on. Held back on the fixing invoice though, which came through in early December as the work is still not done. Sinks not in etc etc, and will pay only when they complete that stage as per the contract. Need to check out the seals as well. They said we’d get internal stoppers or something like that as part of the promotion but forgot to include it in the contract. All good now, much much happier than I was before. Its been a long long road. Phew! Now: Building another new home Settlement: 8 July 2021 Construction due to start: In two months Re: Porter Davis homes 1015Feb 07, 2011 12:19 pm Congrats!! Site cut: 2 June 2010 Slab Poured: 2 Oct 2010 Frame Stage: 12 Oct 2010 Lock up: Dec 2010 Fixing Stage: March 2011 http://karasdreamhome.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 1016Feb 07, 2011 12:54 pm ![]() Sorted! PD has agreed to 205 days as specified in the contract and now I have it in writing – woo hoo!! It looks like they *may* meet their deadline, which would be fantastic. All I want is my house completed on time, with no mucking about. All good now, much much happier than I was before. Its been a long long road. Phew! Great news Karmaz, good to hear that it is in your favour. __________________________________________ Built Camberwell 29 with PD - Hand Over was on 22/12/10 http://ssazcamberwell29.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 1017Feb 07, 2011 1:44 pm Hi All, got a call from the Site Supervisor this morning. He has confirmed our site start for this coming Friday the 11th of Feb. He has advised that the slab done and framing to be completed by the 25th. Fingers crossed as it's all dependant on the weather. 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 1018Feb 07, 2011 3:38 pm ![]() ![]() You have paid in your cost an allowance for portable toilets for the tradies to use. Why are they using your new toilet???? I would tell the SS to replace it with a new one. ![]() Hi Jess, Can you confirm if I should be having the toilet replaced as its now second hand. There is also the issue that I have paid to have these facilities available to tradies. Can you advise please. I am very ** off about it - pardon the pun thank you Hi lunchtime, I am sorry to hear that this has been happening and completely understand your frustration. I would like to assure you that this is not standard practice for Porter Davis and I'm disappointed to hear that this happened. Your Site Supervisor has been notified of the issue and will be in contact with you to discuss it. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Regards, 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 1019Feb 07, 2011 3:54 pm ![]() ![]() ![]() You have paid in your cost an allowance for portable toilets for the tradies to use. Why are they using your new toilet???? I would tell the SS to replace it with a new one. ![]() Hi Jess, Can you confirm if I should be having the toilet replaced as its now second hand. There is also the issue that I have paid to have these facilities available to tradies. Can you advise please. I am very ** off about it - pardon the pun thank you Hi lunchtime, I am sorry to hear that this has been happening and completely understand your frustration. I would like to assure you that this is not standard practice for Porter Davis and I'm disappointed to hear that this happened. Your Site Supervisor has been notified of the issue and will be in contact with you to discuss it. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Regards, Jess. Thank you Jess, I will post back the results of what we settle on Re: Porter Davis homes 1020Feb 07, 2011 4:15 pm ![]() ![]() Just wondering if there is anywhere i can see the suppliers that PD use, i thought i saw them once on the PD website but cant find it now, maybe it was another builder, i was just trying to get an idea of the brands used etc, not a huge matter just thought i would ask here if anyone knew somewhere online Miss Piggy, here is a list of the suppliers for the Lifestyle Range (from our colour guide): Tiles: National Tiles Carpet: Godfrey Hirst/Oakleigh Carpet Court Laminate: Laminex/Formica Bricks: Boral Roof Tiles: Boral Garage Doors: B&D Doors (or Advanced Garage Doors for timber look) Windows: Southern Star Doors: Corinthian Paint: Wattyl Render: Dulux Acratex Tapware: Tradelink (from the range they have at Hopetoun) Appliances: Blanco Evap cooling: Bonaire Those are all the ones listed in the design guide so I hope that helps. I can check our stuff if you are looking for any others. When are you visiting the Chadwick display?? jen ![]() thanks Jen that is what i was after ![]() I was hoping to go this week to visit the Chadwick display but on Friday night in the storms our house was struck by lightning ![]() Wow that is terrible about the insurance! I guess ideally proof of insurance should be provided prior to first deposit but I'd imagine they would refuse to be out of… 17 14245 There isn't any need to. As I wrote previously, there isn't a set term, there is just commencement based on earlier of contract signing or building permit issue and… 24 13401 Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 6503 ![]() |