Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 127Apr 23, 2007 12:04 pm Welcome to the forum. Site costs can change, however if you are building in an estate where the builder already has some construction, they can give a pretty good estimate of the site costs.
The actual site costs will be discussed with you at your Tender appointment. Once you sign at the Tender Appointment, the site costs are fixed - although a few people have reported minor variations with a couple of builders. Check some of the blogs http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=1522 and the site costs threads http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=1513 for a bit more info. Cheers Perry Re: Porter Davis homes 128Apr 23, 2007 2:32 pm Thank you YSSIM and perryr.
Hopefully the site costs after soil tests will remain same. I had a similar quote with Met*** on site cost so I think they both have built in the area and are quoting it right. Also the land fall is with in the standard. Re: Porter Davis homes 129Apr 24, 2007 4:14 pm satskape Thank you YSSIM and perryr. Hopefully the site costs after soil tests will remain same. I had a similar quote with Met*** on site cost so I think they both have built in the area and are quoting it right. Also the land fall is with in the standard. Hello Satskape, Welcome to the forum, looks like me and you and also my brother will be building in a same month, our job should commence in October as well. The other day I noticed that they took a soil test from my land, so I am hoping that the allowance that has been given me (about 9,000.00) will be reduced so I can spend it on electrical a little more. Anyway Good luck and keep us posted. Re: Porter Davis homes 130Apr 30, 2007 5:59 pm OK, today I had a little problem with Porter Davis and ready depending on their decision, I am ready to pull the plug off with them.
I requested to change the layout a little so the standford 23 instead of looking like Lyndherst display, it will look like a Highland display, which basically, changing the position of the 1 window and 1 sliding door. They have already the drawings as they have the exact house in display, considering I have my contract appointment on the 18-May, I got a phone call that they will charge me $300.00 for changing the layout, which was like DDAHHHHHH. And made my blood boiling. So I gave the call and send an email confirmation to them that this change is before the contract appointment and any changes I request as long as it is a standard change it should be at the same cost and there should not be any additional fees for it. End of the day they have the drawing already with the same price and since I know the drawing package, it will take the draftsman about 5 min to copy and paste that section into my layout at the max. So now the sales guys has got in touch with the Area Business Manager and if I get this approve that I will get this change with no additional fee, I will stay with them, otherwise I really will take off and go with someone else, as I have already spend about 20,000 for the variation and I think this 300.00 is my right and I really should not pay for it. So let’s see what they will say and I will update you as soon as I have some update myself. Re: Porter Davis homes 131May 06, 2007 10:28 pm It all came to an end with PD mid last week and I had to stop the whole process to go further, as I was called a Dictator, by the first lovely builder I chose!!!
This is to an answer I gut to the question “why PD is not Flexible at all on making appointment?”, and they said, they can not wait and the customer dictates them when they should make an appointment so they tell me on their available time when to come and select the colour, tile and the contract... HELLLOOO, WHO IS THE CUSTOMER HERE??? PD or the Client???? And off course they did not want to give up their $300.00 for the swapping the window and the door, so I cancelled the whole thing and now I signed up with their biggest rival "Henley". So let's see how much better these new people are, so far the price has been better, and I have not been called a DICTATOR and I am getting 3 sq for the same money!!! (Wish me luck) Re: Porter Davis homes 133May 06, 2007 11:13 pm Let us know how you get on with henley.
I'm starting to think that perhaps all of these companies have their problems - although I'm prepapred to concede that there are good and bad stories for every company. Perry Re: Porter Davis homes 134May 07, 2007 11:29 am htarash So let's see how much better these new people are, so far the price has been better, and I have not been called a DICTATOR and I am getting 3 sq for the same money!!! (Wish me luck) Sorry to hear about your experience with PD. I hope that Henley treat you a lot better. Just a question regarding your line about the price - 3sq extra for the same price. Is that on the base price? If so, that's a good deal. [sneakersss] Re: Porter Davis homes 135May 07, 2007 11:39 am I really hope so as well, and Thanks.
Yes, the standford 23 sq with a base price of 140,900, and Henley Carynia with 25.67 sq with 140,900 BASE so really 2.67 Extra. also Henley came with stone bench top to Kitchen, ensuit, and bath, which PD was charging me $3,000 for it. I am tryin to get a free dishwasher from Henley though. This is something that PD was offering and Henley does not offer as a promotion. I think overall the standard inclusion of Henley was much better in my idea. and they did not have a big list of Variation like PD. almost everything was standard in the display I saw, which for PD in my experience everything was extra. Re: Porter Davis homes 136May 07, 2007 11:58 am htarash I really hope so as well, and Thanks. Yes, the standford 23 sq with a base price of 140,900, and Henley Carynia with 25.67 sq with 140,900 BASE so really 2.67 Extra. also Henley came with stone bench top to Kitchen, ensuit, and bath, which PD was charging me $3,000 for it. I am tryin to get a free dishwasher from Henley though. This is something that PD was offering and Henley does not offer as a promotion. I think overall the standard inclusion of Henley was much better in my idea. and they did not have a big list of Variation like PD. almost everything was standard in the display I saw, which for PD in my experience everything was extra. Well, I think every reader of this forum is hoping things will go smoothly for you. In regards to promotions and what you get free - it's all about timing and what they're offering at the present time. When we were going with Henley we couldn't get the stone benchtop (nor a dishwasher) where as we got them for free with PD. And you know, standard inclusions (if you like or dislike them) is a matter of personal taste. The main thing is that you're going to be happy living in your house. So, again, good luck and keep us posted. [sneakersss] Re: Porter Davis homes 137May 28, 2007 8:47 pm Hi everyone,
We have been in our Hamilton 34 for 3 months now. We had our 3 month inspection today. We had a really good experience with PD, had a great site supervisor who was very quick to return calls and act on our behalf. We love our home and are very happy. Although one thing we are not happy about is that they cut way too much out for the site cut that when our fences were put up, there were massive gaps underneath them (so our fur babies could escape quite easily), we are in the process of reporting this to PD to rectify with some retaining walls. Hope they come to the party! I have found the paint work in the house leaves a lot to be desired and chips so easily. But other than that we have been one of the "lucky" ones. We did our own tiles and carpet and timber entrance and saved heaps. We also had a friend of ours do all our cupboards/cabinets. Good luck to eveyone. Re: Porter Davis homes 138May 30, 2007 5:04 pm ok....
well, all was going along fairly smoothly, some stupid prices, fairly non-efficient customer service....but nothing too stressful....till yesterday! Our file was finally due to go to construction this friday to start building in the next week or two...so rang our customer service person yesterday just to ensure the building permit was issued and that our bank had sent them all the paperwork they needed..... But no......they have had to re-apply for a "build over easement" permission which is going to take another 3-6 weeks...then the building permit is issued, then we go to construction...so our house will possiby not start for another 2 months..... And they hadn't even bothered to let us know till we ring them to check everything is ok Built Porter Davis "Dromana" 2007. Re: Porter Davis homes 139May 30, 2007 7:39 pm Just a little oversight I would have thought??
Just a complete lack of due care and attention to customer service... Re: Porter Davis homes 140May 31, 2007 1:26 pm Quote: Just a little oversight I would have thought?? Just a complete lack of due care and attention to customer service... That pretty much sums it up.... After much "discussion" and unleashing the dragon onto them (the other half) they are suddenly saying they sould have it all sorted out next week....will not hold breath, but a little more positive than yesterday... Built Porter Davis "Dromana" 2007. Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 12337 Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 74701 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 105557 |