Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 1601Apr 18, 2011 2:54 pm 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 1606Apr 19, 2011 10:55 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 1607Apr 19, 2011 1:57 pm Building Waldorf 44 with PD Feel free to follow our build progress - http://melnrobsknockdownrebuild.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 1614Apr 20, 2011 5:26 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 1615Apr 20, 2011 6:35 pm fingers crossed we had our inspection today with new home inspections and the gentlemen who came out to see the house was fantastic, he picked up so much that we hadnt, so worth the money so worth it, now the ball is in pd's court, well we will have the report by the end of the week and will forward a copy onto them in person next week for PCI.... people word of advise please get inspections completed at each stage, we unfortunately only did it at pre hand over stage What were the things that surprised you most that were not quite right? Re: Porter Davis homes 1616Apr 20, 2011 6:54 pm Roshi Hi, I'm regarding the telephone line which we would get in the new house. I am looking for the plans with the providers for Naked broadband & one of the providers asked for the phone number. - At the hand over do we get inform of a phone number for our new house? - Anyone from South Eastern Region having a TPG naked broadband? Please PM... flagstaffIV : Thanks for the info.. Yes if we want to switch to another service provider for Electricity & Gas we can inform PD before hand over, if not PD will transfer our names with the existing provider. When I enquired for the name of the provider for Electricity & gas I got to know that will be from Origin, not sure whether this would depend on the location. Thanks.... No worries Roshi. I believe PD uses Origin as since that is who we we're with too before they handed over our house. No you don't get provided with a phone number at handover. Did you get PD to dig the phoneline trench for you? If you haven't then you'll need to contact Vision Stream to get the trench organised and contact Telstra to connect it up for you. Perhaps test the phone number of the land sales centre in your area... and checkout Whirlpool forums for the providers that supply your area. Re: Porter Davis homes 1617Apr 20, 2011 7:21 pm fingers crossed we had our inspection today with new home inspections and the gentlemen who came out to see the house was fantastic, he picked up so much that we hadnt, so worth the money so worth it, now the ball is in pd's court, well we will have the report by the end of the week and will forward a copy onto them in person next week for PCI.... people word of advise please get inspections completed at each stage, we unfortunately only did it at pre hand over stage Hi Fingers Crossed, I agree 100% with your comments about NHI. I'm using Kevin to inspect my home and have been extremely impressed with some of the points picked up by him. Luckily for me, none of them were too serious, but they were issues which I would never have picked up on due to my lack of building knowledge in this country !!! IMO, anyone spending the kind of money necessary to build a house these days should definately consider including the cost of an independant inspection during the build. I would highly recommend NHI services to others.... Chorlton TIMING OF BUILD 25Feb - Site Start 25Mar - Base Stage Complete 31Mar - Frame Completed 11Apr - Roof Tiles 20Apr - Brickwork Started Re: Porter Davis homes 1618Apr 20, 2011 7:31 pm Chorlton I would highly recommend NHI services to others.... Hi Chorlton, what side of Melbourne are you on? Could you pm me the details for NHI? Ta 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 1619Apr 20, 2011 9:18 pm building1 Chorlton I would highly recommend NHI services to others.... Could you pm me the details for NHI? Ta Done TIMING OF BUILD 25Feb - Site Start 25Mar - Base Stage Complete 31Mar - Frame Completed 11Apr - Roof Tiles 20Apr - Brickwork Started Re: Porter Davis homes 1620Apr 20, 2011 9:47 pm snoofie fingers crossed we had our inspection today with new home inspections and the gentlemen who came out to see the house was fantastic, he picked up so much that we hadnt, so worth the money so worth it, now the ball is in pd's court, well we will have the report by the end of the week and will forward a copy onto them in person next week for PCI.... people word of advise please get inspections completed at each stage, we unfortunately only did it at pre hand over stage What were the things that surprised you most that were not quite right? There were a number of items which they picked up some regarding doors not being fitted properly... the vents on the sides of the house not being clear and having render and concrete in them... rust on hinges on external doors, illfitted doors .....there were some major things which I will be happy to PM to people but not publically .... as I need to see the report first.. 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/ Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 12182 Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 74220 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 105134 |