Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 3261Sep 25, 2011 9:16 pm Electrical - Automation - Smart wiring - New homes - Commercial - Data cabling] 1300 050 315 www.cenemelectrical.com.au www.facebook.com/cenemelectrical Re: Porter Davis homes 3267Sep 27, 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 3268Sep 27, 2011 10:10 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 3270Sep 27, 2011 10:24 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 3275Sep 27, 2011 12:26 pm OK - this may be the straw that broke the camels back, but before I crack it and kick this whole company to the curb, I wanted to see if what I'm being told is correct. I have 2 questions - When you have your colour and electrical appointment, I was told if you have any changes within 48 hours to contact Hopetoun direct, but after that you need to go through your BC. My question is, are you allowed to make any changes after the 48 hours from your original appointment? My BC Just emailed me saying 'we cannot accept any changes after the 48 hour time frame' Now even if the above is true, and I seriously doubt that it is, I just received an updated copy of my electrical plans on Friday(my appointment was on 2nd September, and a change was made with hopetoun within 48 hours, however I never saw this change on a plan until Friday 23rd). There was a minor mistake on the plan, so I emailed by BC to fix the error, and also asked to upgrade my data plan and add a couple more points. Her reply suprized me. Now is she wrong? Or is she telling the truth, and I'm over-reacting to this? I don't think I have the energy to complain to them again, I'd rather throw in the towel and cancel the whole lot, I'm sick of everything being a battle. Re: Porter Davis homes 3277Sep 27, 2011 1:08 pm Wateman, up until you sign the contract everything can be changed (except structual changes). As to speak to the construction manager.... In fairness I do understand their policy.... imagin everyone changing stuff.... the house will never get built. Re: Porter Davis homes 3278Sep 27, 2011 1:42 pm You're right, I understand that changing too much would make things difficult on their end. To be honest I don't want to change anything, just because it's all been too difficult already, and I know changes are only going to make things worse. The less I have to deal with my BC the better.. I only decided to make this change when I noticed that they had drawn in my wiring wrong, as I figured they had to change the plan anyway, otherwise I was going to just leave it. I would have changed it within 48 hours too if somebody had been able to give me a straight answer to a couple of questions I had, but even that took until Friday. I dont know - maybe I am being difficult and annoying! I'd hate to go through this with a big house with a lot more rooms and things to get right. Re: Porter Davis homes 3279Sep 27, 2011 1:57 pm My advice is to get it all correct now because it to hard to change later. Go straight to the top and speak to the construction manager. The BC can’t not dictate how your house will look. I must be really lucky, my BC is awesome. Nothing is too hard. So far from what I have experience during our build, I can say that PD is a quality builder (trust me I’m really detailed and fussy). My dad, who goes and checks out the site regularly, thinks they are they are a top builder. But I must say the PD are more expensive than the rest but you do get what you pay for. Re: Porter Davis homes 3280Sep 27, 2011 2:15 pm Hi Wateman I was able to change our colour/electrical selection up until the contract date. My old BC who has since moved on was very accommodating (can't say the same about the new one). You will need to be persistant or maybe try contacting someone higher up as others have suggested. 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 105496 |