Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 1041Feb 10, 2011 1:20 pm __________________________________________ Built Camberwell 29 with PD - Hand Over was on 22/12/10 http://ssazcamberwell29.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 1043Feb 10, 2011 7:00 pm __________________________________________ Built Camberwell 29 with PD - Hand Over was on 22/12/10 http://ssazcamberwell29.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 1045Feb 10, 2011 7:05 pm __________________________________________ Built Camberwell 29 with PD - Hand Over was on 22/12/10 http://ssazcamberwell29.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 1048Feb 10, 2011 7:18 pm __________________________________________ Built Camberwell 29 with PD - Hand Over was on 22/12/10 http://ssazcamberwell29.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 1050Feb 10, 2011 7:29 pm My building thread : viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36059 Paid initial deposit 24/7/10 Tender appointment 20/8/2010 Flooring and tile appointment 25/9/10 Colour and Electrical appointment 13/9/10 December site start delayed Site start (YAY!) 17/1/11 Slab pour 1/2/2011 Re: Porter Davis homes 1051Feb 10, 2011 7:32 pm __________________________________________ Built Camberwell 29 with PD - Hand Over was on 22/12/10 http://ssazcamberwell29.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 1052Feb 10, 2011 7:36 pm My building thread : viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36059 Paid initial deposit 24/7/10 Tender appointment 20/8/2010 Flooring and tile appointment 25/9/10 Colour and Electrical appointment 13/9/10 December site start delayed Site start (YAY!) 17/1/11 Slab pour 1/2/2011 Re: Porter Davis homes 1057Feb 11, 2011 6:09 am __________________________________________ Built Camberwell 29 with PD - Hand Over was on 22/12/10 http://ssazcamberwell29.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 1059Feb 11, 2011 7:54 am lastone We're looking seriously at PD for our home. I'm nervous - basically I want to bury my head in the sand till it's all over. No reflection on them, I'm just feeling sick at the hundreds of decisions to make and all the negotiating and stress of it all, and that's just between me and my husband! No real questions. Just are people mostly happy? I've built before and with my 1st home (local independent job) I'd recommend the builder in a pinch, but I still had some issues and problems with the build. So on the whole, and knowing that no job is perfect, are people reasonably happy? My husband has a clue about building standards but no idea about kitchens, or storage (unless it's a lawn mower) so we should be OK there. It was our first house with PD, went by recommendations of family and friends. we would rate the build quality as average one thing we were not happy was with the interactions we had with PD on a regular basis. Of all the troubles, our SS was good (in most cases). If you decide to build with them get Independent Inspection done after every stage. We moved in 6 months ago ... the 3 month maintenance is still going on ... and on some cases we have been asked to take this up during 12 month maintenance. Re: Porter Davis homes 1060Feb 11, 2011 8:26 am Hi lastone, We signed with a smaller builder first going with the more bang for your buck theory. Didnt work, they did nothing. Then we cancelled and signed with PD which cost much more. Like SSAZ, there have been ups and downs and you have to keep a close eye on your contract and the build - while PD means well, it is your house after all. Know your contract inside out, keep every scrap of paper (including sales quotations), know the regulations and be prepared for a hard slog. I'm told though that the end result is worth it. You've been through the process so you should be better equipped than most. For the most part, I'm happy with PD & my build and though there have been a few rough patches here and there, PD has almost always come to the party. Good luck with your build! Now: Building another new home Settlement: 8 July 2021 Construction due to start: In two months Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 12320 Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 74688 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 105490 |