Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 1463Mar 27, 2011 3:54 pm 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 1466Mar 27, 2011 6:53 pm 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 1467Mar 28, 2011 10:09 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 1468Mar 28, 2011 12:22 pm 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 1469Mar 28, 2011 12:27 pm __________________________________________ Built Camberwell 29 with PD - Hand Over was on 22/12/10 http://ssazcamberwell29.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 1470Mar 30, 2011 12:15 pm 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 1471Mar 30, 2011 12:20 pm __________________________________________ Built Camberwell 29 with PD - Hand Over was on 22/12/10 http://ssazcamberwell29.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 1477Mar 30, 2011 1:55 pm SoniaPD Okay needing some clarification. We're doing the PD promotion where we get our tile and carpet done by them and to upgrade to a category 2 carpet is an extra $900 or so which is fine but when we went to get a quote from PD national tiles at Port Melbourne we're getting $3890 for a $45 porcelain which is the same price as it would be to outright lay it (we had similar quotes from other tilers if we chose to tile ourselves instead of through PD and their tile range) but shouldn't it be just that we're paying the 'difference' of using an upgraded tile? Surely it wouldn't be costing that much if we already had a promotion in place you'd just take the price of the portofino (standard tile) which is $28 on the National Tiles website and add the difference of upgrading to a $45 tile and then THAT would be the price yes? Sorry if i'm not making any sense but i'm terribly confused. Hi Sonia, I've read somewhere on this forum that the price of the labour and materials is still included, even when you upgrade. After i read that my OH and I decided to stick to the cat 1 tile selection (as it comes with the promo and we don't have to outlay any more money) and in mayb 5 or so years, we will consider relaying with our other tile choice that was in a different category, after being able to save up more for it. I guess we're lucky in that my brother is a tiler and wouldn't charge us for labour...i know that doesn't help your sitch but maybe something to consider if the $$ are an issue for you at this stage? Cheers, M Building Waldorf 44 with PD Feel free to follow our build progress - http://melnrobsknockdownrebuild.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 1478Mar 30, 2011 2:13 pm MelNRob SoniaPD Okay needing some clarification. We're doing the PD promotion where we get our tile and carpet done by them and to upgrade to a category 2 carpet is an extra $900 or so which is fine but when we went to get a quote from PD national tiles at Port Melbourne we're getting $3890 for a $45 porcelain which is the same price as it would be to outright lay it (we had similar quotes from other tilers if we chose to tile ourselves instead of through PD and their tile range) but shouldn't it be just that we're paying the 'difference' of using an upgraded tile? Surely it wouldn't be costing that much if we already had a promotion in place you'd just take the price of the portofino (standard tile) which is $28 on the National Tiles website and add the difference of upgrading to a $45 tile and then THAT would be the price yes? Sorry if i'm not making any sense but i'm terribly confused. Hi Sonia, I've read somewhere on this forum that the price of the labour and materials is still included, even when you upgrade. After i read that my OH and I decided to stick to the cat 1 tile selection (as it comes with the promo and we don't have to outlay any more money) and in mayb 5 or so years, we will consider relaying with our other tile choice that was in a different category, after being able to save up more for it. I guess we're lucky in that my brother is a tiler and wouldn't charge us for labour...i know that doesn't help your sitch but maybe something to consider if the $$ are an issue for you at this stage? Cheers, M I have had this conversation with the business manager at PD. In my situation the tiles are bigger 600*600 which requires two tradies to carry and lay the tiles. Also, Porcelain tiles are harder to install than the ceramic type (tiles edges are closer to each other) and usually the tiles are not straight. Also I bet you didn’t know this, when u upgrade u are also buying 8% extra in tiles for potential wastage. You have two options, pay he PD price (I feel ur pain) or get a credit back for not having tiles and spend the money on tile work after handover. Cheers Re: Porter Davis homes 1479Mar 30, 2011 2:49 pm Ah that is disappointing. I did consider doing my own tiles then but when asking my sales consultant he told me that since it was part of a promotion, PD won't be crediting back the amount they would have used for tiling through their own tilers so i thought if i did upgrade tiles it would still be cheaper than doing it myself. I do like the Portofino Coastal but they don't have bigger sizes to choose from which is what i'm after and i did also consider retiling after five or so years but wouldn't it be hideously expensive to pull up 90m of tiling and then re-lay? I wouldn't know what sort of figure i'd be looking at to do that! Thanks for the advice everyone, i'll see how my email to Porter Davis HQ goes as well just incase and update after. Re: Porter Davis homes 1480Mar 30, 2011 4:38 pm Quick question - I'm preparing a list of possible extras for the tender appointment and can't see if PD provide towel rails. It's a Lifestyle home under the "Complete" promotion. And my husband is after porcelain tiles too so I'll pass on the comments. Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 12332 Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 74700 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 105530 |