Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 3504Oct 18, 2011 4:53 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 3510Oct 19, 2011 10:50 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 3511Oct 19, 2011 12:50 pm Wateman Today I get an email explaining that they asked the construction manager, and while he was understanding of our situation, we still can't have the niches. Blah blah blah have a nice day. They think that this makes everything better? I had proof that they can do it (thanks Eli). They said that since a meeting one year ago they no longer do them at all, period. Great. Hi Wateman, Sorry to hear. It depends on how much strength you got to keep pushing the matter. I know it will do you head in, but you will always hate the fact that you don't have the niche everytime you go into your bathroom. I don't know about their meeting 1 year ago, but I signed my contract on 29 June 2011 and they were still doing niches. It tooks us a lot of pushing to get that niche on the external wall but we did and there is nothing to it. All they need to do is just build the wood frame out on the external wall. I don't know what their problem is. One minute it can't be done because it's on an external wall. Now that I gave you proof that it can be done their next reply was oh we had a meeting one year ago and decided not to do niches. PIGS A***. Tell them a kid could build the frame out that is how simple it is to do and the worker could knock it up in no time. TEAM PD WROTE: All your interior design questions answered! Building your first home can be a rewarding process, but it can also be a daunting one. With so many options available, where does one begin? Not only do you need to consider the skills and reputation of your builder, but you also want to make sure you can access the latest in design, technology and materials, all while staying on budget. Finding the right style to suit your individual needs – be it for a stylish terrace or a sprawling family home – will ensure that your home not only looks great, but is the favourite destination for the whole family. With so much freedom now to shape the design of a new home, each room in your new house can be fitted exactly to your needs. .... Helloooooo, Team PD is saying one thing that you can get what you want but Wateman is told their not getting it. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This start of my niche frame front view Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ side view close up. See how the frame comes out to make the niche cavity. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ side view. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ and presto!!!! fully finished framed out niche on an external wall. Ivanhoe 36 Dep:18-4-11 Tender:26-5-11 Colour/Electrical:8-6-11 Contract:29-6-11 Building Permit:6-7-11 Site Start:16-8-11 PCI:10-1-12 Handover:24-1-12 http://eli-kay-ivanhoe36.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 3512Oct 19, 2011 1:10 pm Thanks Eli, I really appreciate your above post. The pictures are great, and I agree - they contradict themselves completely! I am assuming the statement Team PD have said should read - "With so much freedom now to shape the design of a new home, each room in your new house can be fitted exactly to your needs, unless you are building from the Access range." According to PD - 'Porter Davis Access, Lifestyle & Prestige are managed as independent companies. Although there are certain processes relating to the finance etc we all must abide, the Directors have given flexibility to our Regional Managers to run each company as needed. As niches on external walls were causing issues with maintenance, leaks, waterproofing & tiles it was agreed in the Access Management meeting that no more niche requests, with a shower on external wall, will be accepted. As Lifestyle & Prestige designs are larger and marketed towards the 2nd/3rd/4th home buyer, their designs allow more room for structural changes such as niches. The standard inclusions are quite different per Porter Davis Brand, Lifestyle & Prestige home can accommodate a double stud wall." To be honest, I can understand that, but I think they should be more clear, especially at the beginning with Access customers, in telling them they do not have the flexibility of the other homes. Re: Porter Davis homes 3513Oct 19, 2011 1:45 pm Wateman Thanks Eli, I really appreciate your above post. The pictures are great, and I agree - they contradict themselves completely! I am assuming the statement Team PD have said should read - "With so much freedom now to shape the design of a new home, each room in your new house can be fitted exactly to your needs, unless you are building from the Access range." According to PD - 'Porter Davis Access, Lifestyle & Prestige are managed as independent companies. Although there are certain processes relating to the finance etc we all must abide, the Directors have given flexibility to our Regional Managers to run each company as needed. As niches on external walls were causing issues with maintenance, leaks, waterproofing & tiles it was agreed in the Access Management meeting that no more niche requests, with a shower on external wall, will be accepted. As Lifestyle & Prestige designs are larger and marketed towards the 2nd/3rd/4th home buyer, their designs allow more room for structural changes such as niches. The standard inclusions are quite different per Porter Davis Brand, Lifestyle & Prestige home can accommodate a double stud wall." To be honest, I can understand that, but I think they should be more clear, especially at the beginning with Access customers, in telling them they do not have the flexibility of the other homes. I can't understand it either. OMG.....You only want 90mm to create the niche. It's not a major change. If there are going to be maintenance problems, leakes and waterproofing issues I would believe this would be the case for all PD homes having niches on external walls not just the Access range. As my home isn't finished I can't tell you of these issues and I would be peeved if it happens to us, because we weren't told that there is a potential for it to happen. I did some googling and cames across this. What about a vertical niche similar to this. Can they do it on the internal wall or external wall positioned this way. It's on the same wall as the taps. ???????? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ivanhoe 36 Dep:18-4-11 Tender:26-5-11 Colour/Electrical:8-6-11 Contract:29-6-11 Building Permit:6-7-11 Site Start:16-8-11 PCI:10-1-12 Handover:24-1-12 http://eli-kay-ivanhoe36.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 3514Oct 19, 2011 2:12 pm Hi guys, Bit of good news... we've settled on our land!! Now PD - ball is in your court... let's get cracking! Hopefully we'll have heaps of pics and blog posts on the way! Re: Porter Davis homes 3515Oct 19, 2011 2:18 pm Rups Hi guys, Bit of good news... we've settled on our land!! Now PD - ball is in your court... let's get cracking! Hopefully we'll have heaps of pics and blog posts on the way! Congrats! Bit of a coincidence - our land settled today too - at 2:30pm. Just had the phone call confirming it all went smoothly 10 minutes ago! Re: Porter Davis homes 3516Oct 19, 2011 2:21 pm Rups Hi guys, Bit of good news... we've settled on our land!! Now PD - ball is in your court... let's get cracking! Hopefully we'll have heaps of pics and blog posts on the way! Congrats guys... come one PD start building their house. Hope you guys have a good building experience. Remember get in contact with your SS before site scrape, it’s important that he has the correct plans from the start. I reckon by December you will have your house plastered, by March 2012 you will be moving in. Re: Porter Davis homes 3517Oct 19, 2011 2:29 pm Gee T, that's pretty ambitious! My money is on a slab by Christmas. Leanne reckons we'll be framed... I'm happy with any progress after watching our patch of dirt grow grass for the last 8 months. Congratulations Wateman...!! Best of luck. I'm sure you'll sort out your niche issue. Great help from eli-kay123 Re: Porter Davis homes 3518Oct 19, 2011 2:35 pm Rups when are you looking to start construction? Waterman.... the louder you shout the more you get heard.... Demand to speak to management, if they tell you that they are to busy then set an appointment time for you to go into their office for a meeting. If they don’t want to meet then they don’t deserve your money. Re: Porter Davis homes 3519Oct 19, 2011 3:17 pm tstr1a Rups when are you looking to start construction? Waterman.... the louder you shout the more you get heard.... Demand to speak to management, if they tell you that they are to busy then set an appointment time for you to go into their office for a meeting. If they don’t want to meet then they don’t deserve your money. Seriously this.. its laughable to be honest. There is a way. Access/Lifestyle/Prestige, regardless, the floor plans are just that, the difference in the seperation of the PD houses is mainly inclusions anyhoo. I would be filthy.. In other news, waiting for the wife to go look, we should have kitchen benches! Re: Porter Davis homes 3520Oct 19, 2011 3:43 pm tstr1a Rups when are you looking to start construction? Hopefully see a site scrape by this time next month. We still have to get our building permit, and sign off on Construction Drawings. It looks like a second soil test was done recently as well. 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 |