There is a more extensive thread for McDonald Jones build. It's great for getting information from other customers who are deciding to build, currently building or have built with them.…

Details sent. You're still Sydney metropolitan and I think should not be an issue.

Anyone needing one for any stage of the build in Syd area, please let me know as the one I got charged me $550 prior to PCI. This includes a…

This should not be an issue unless they are about to hand you keys to a sub-standard house. I had one go in and he noted in his reports lot…

Oh yeah our garage ceiling height is around 3.5m due to driveway gradient regulations. You can build a mezzanine in it..hehehe.
The split/extra high ceiling adds value and character to the…

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Actually your build will be the same as ours. So it is 3.2m entering the house with all the b/rooms and baths. And…

@Nat83

We have 3.2m high ceiling in one part of the house (hallway, bedrooms and baths) and 2.7m for the rest 'coz of step-down. Being a single storey house, it made…

This was over 2 years ago but quite similar to what you got:
1. Actron A/C (Classic) - we upgraded to the ESP to make 4 zones
2. Smeg appliances
3. Impressions Package
4.…

After building with them and just moving into our new house, I will not recommend them to anyone. And this is purely based on our experience with them as some…

I have actually called the private certifier and confirmed that they still are waiting on that plumbing certificate and they can give the IOC. So they are telling the same…

Need some advice. We got our keys on 21 Oct 2016. Our contract advised of 26 Sept 2016 completion date.
Anyway, we got email by MDJH dated 26 Sept 2016…

Need some advice.
We had an independent inspector go in before our PCI and was taken aback with the number of substandard items and defects he pointed out e.g. more than…

Congrats chanupg and enjoy the journey of the build.
The completion will be based on when they commence your build which is basically site prep before pouring the slab.

Hi Staubs...good to hear you are almost at the end of your build and will move into your new house soon.
Will all the repairs and changes need to be done…

Thanks bradk and Stuart.
We are close to PCI so it will be that one-time we'll be bringing in an independent inspector to check the our build. Just want to get…

For those who went through an independent inspector for their build, did you have them inspect the house during PCI or before?
I spoke to one (ad was showing int this…

Once the title for land has been transferred to your name (upon registration), Syd Water and the council will be billing you. For Syd Water it will be for water…

Once you've done your rough-in appointment (and happy where things are), the insulation will go in and then gyprock of the whole house. This will give you a better feel…

Jazz - Had our NBN box installed in the garage last week. And good news is ours is FTTP (fibre to the premises)…

Ours is 24 sq and from memory it took arnd 3-4 days to complete the gyprock.

Before the inspection with your SS, all the wiring for electricals and plumbing rough-ins will be installed. And if you pick up anything that seems to be out of place,…

Building Infinity 2 with a nice alfresco grande. We are 5 months into our build and expecting PCI in 4 weeks.

MrMattBob - grey is very nice neutral colour to work around with. Went for Gemini Silver for most of the house and Stonebridge…

We have very similar selections specially the internals...raw concrete bench tops, dark grey for wet area floor tiles and lighter grey for wall tiles. Around 4-5 weeks from PCI and…

Can I ask why you are not happy with the valuation?

Are you building in Sydney? If so you have so many options for Carpet and Tiles from your bigger suppliers (Carpet Call, Choices) to your smaller ones. I went with…

From our experience (mid-way into our build now), ones progress will rely heavily on how efficient your CLO (pre-construction) and site supervisor (during build). For first 3 months we did…

No harm in trying.

Sorry to burst your bubble Phil...chances of them saying yes to that will be nil to zero. MJH (as with most of the BIG builders) is pretty tight with allowing…

Depends on the house. Ours is a Next Gen and cost $8.2K to upgrade to 2.7 m.