Gren,
Yes a written report quoting the relevant sections from the building & timber framing codes and photos of the defects was given by my inspector. Our SS agreed that the…

Our frame had been completed. Roof tiles are on. Bricks next week. We had an independent inspection done and a number of non-compliant items were picked up. Our SS agreed…

Hi JPZ, thank you for the response. We have asked for a copy of PD's inspector's report. They will send it when they get it. It looks like the invoice…

Hi Gren,
We used one of our friends who does structural & civil engineering consulting and we are happy with the service.

We had the ground floor frame inspected by an independent inspector last weekend. He picked up some problems and the report was given to the SS. A few items were…

Hi Tramsok,
Thank you for the good news. We have been to Hopetoun today to rematch the colours to Homestead Mushroom. How much Carlisle is charging you to upgrade to Homestead…

Hi Tramsok,
You may be right, but are we prepared to risk having our selection rejected by Mirvac? Wasting time and money. We probably have to pay the $200 assessment fee…

Hi Jess,
Thank you for your comments. I have been corresponding with my CSA about this in the last few days and I have been told that the problem is due…

We are building a prestige home and the only choice of bricks from PD are Homestead Mushroom (category 2 upgrade) and Elements Graphite (category 8 upgrade). After requesting the upgrade…

Hi Jess,
Can you please check out the site for people building at Harcrest? There are some serious issues with the bricks offered by PD and Mirvac Design Guidelines. PD offers…

Hi, We are also building at Harcrest with Porter Davis. Yesterday at the colour appointment we selected Homestead Red and matched the rest of the colours to it. Now we…