Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 121Jan 24, 2012 7:10 am My Build:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50541&p=772361#p772361 site start: 24/8/11 slab: 5/9/11 frame: 21/11/11 lock-up: 6/6/12 Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 124Feb 06, 2012 4:32 pm My Build:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50541&p=772361#p772361 site start: 24/8/11 slab: 5/9/11 frame: 21/11/11 lock-up: 6/6/12 Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 130Feb 25, 2012 7:39 pm My Build:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50541&p=772361#p772361 site start: 24/8/11 slab: 5/9/11 frame: 21/11/11 lock-up: 6/6/12 Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 134Apr 13, 2012 10:22 pm Hi rjc786 Not sure which council you are with but have gone and had a chat with them. Maybe worthwhile. Commando. Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 135Apr 17, 2012 9:59 pm All For all building in Victoria with Clarendon, I just found out that they are shutting their shop here in Victoria and will only be operating in NSW and QLD. Even their website no longer provides the option to select VIC. I had my 90 day inspection today and the warranty officer informed me that they were not sure whether the maintainence dept would be retained here. So, as you would already do, make sure everything that needs to be fixed, you get it in writing from them or even an email. Cheers Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 136Jul 21, 2012 10:35 pm Hi all, just wondered if there is a topic for Clarendon Upgrade Costs? I see other people have posted upgrade costs for other builders but none for Clarendon... Lexia Slim Twist with Beechwood Homes http://houseoflexia.blogspot.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/natlyn7/ Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 138Jul 29, 2012 10:24 pm rjg, sent back through the thread and could only find bits and pieces.. Updated cost lists would be great and very helpful Lexia Slim Twist with Beechwood Homes http://houseoflexia.blogspot.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/natlyn7/ Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 139Jul 31, 2012 10:07 am Natlyn, I don't have a price list as such- they don't seem to have one you request a change they price a change. This is a little backwards in terms of upselling. Many people feel if they need to ask they can't afford it. Funnily we upgraded quite a lot and I don't know if it was age, or they didn't want sale to fall over they kept trying to talk us out of our fireplace and bi-fold doors!! Very odd behavior. In terms of upgrades though, some things are quite reasonable- even the credits back- and others are ridiculous. EG, we got 10k back for the conditioner (6hp) which we are replacing with a 13k 19hp aircon unit. Odd thing is the aircon came in one of the 995 packages- try telling me the price isn't built in to house cost! One of the ridiculous things was colourbond originally something like 15k argued, got quotes from an independent roofer and he quoted 18k to do entire job. Now putting colourbond up is quicker and cheaper in terms of less trussing. So where is the cost? I put this to them, with details of independents quote and pointed out that isn't including a credit for the tiles. Another week went by, with a few offerings until we got it to a more reasonable cost (8k). This is still expensive as it should be pretty much a straight swap given efficiencies as per above, but at some point you have to move on! My point..... if it seems expensive- it probably is, fight it, justify it, and they are likely to meet you- at least half way. They have on many occasions with us. the stair balustrades? There is nothing special about these and I imagine literally every stair installer will be able to do this. 1 6747 The two 15mm holes are obviously not compliant. The Dept of Fair Trading would love to see this one! Do the gutters pool water after it stops raining? Although it's… 4 7872 |