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13 years13 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Our custom build in Devonia Park Pakenham

Congratulations in advance for tomorrow!

13 years13 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Our custom build in Devonia Park Pakenham

Had to provide two carpet quotes to VCAT -the quotes were done some time ago though. So we'll just go with the cheapest of those two and hope the price…

13 years13 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Our custom build in Devonia Park Pakenham

I would love to see a pic. Hope it all goes well - good luck with the move!

13 years13 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Scoring marks on bricks - is this acceptable?

More problems, complaints, issues with Prostruct.
All the bircks did get replaced (over 100) but we are still waiting for Prostruct to send the motar matching company - we've been waiting…

13 years13 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Clover - Bentleigh East progress?

To neeli.kishore: we finished our house with Prostruct in Oct 2010. We had a lot of issues - drainage and plumbing being the biggest of problems, and bricks. You can…

13 years13 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Carpet issues - advice needed!

VCAT hearing today - we were awarded the cost of the carpet, underlay, and tacking strips etc. to be replaced in all rooms (rumpus, Bed 2, Bed 3, Bed 4,…

13 years13 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Carpet issues - advice needed!

Just an update for those following this thread, but before then thank you to everyone for your advice and info - it's been really helpful. Director of the company (builder)…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Carpet issues - advice needed!

Just an update: we finally got our VCAT hearing against prostruct in Feb 2011. Let's hope for a good reolve on the carpet problems. On another note, we've just found…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Our custom build in Devonia Park Pakenham

We were also short bricks - which delayed us for a while as none were in stock. Glad things are coming along well with the deliveries. Fingers crossed for some…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Carpet issues - advice needed!

We have been in contact with a few people on what to do, including an indendent carpet inspector. He hasn't been out yet, as we wanted a free opinion first…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Carpet issues - advice needed!

More carpet issues at our place. When I vacuumed the floor the carpet has lifted around the edges - so now we have areas of 'floating carpet'! Also, more loops…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Our custom build in Devonia Park Pakenham

Ours is getting replaced today, thankfully. It so warped - sounds like the same issue. Most other things have been getting fixed. We have hot water now (Faulty gauge), and…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Our custom build in Devonia Park Pakenham

Well done on getting the windows, now for the frame ... fingers crossed for this week!
We had handover Friday ... and a few things have gone wrong. We have ony…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Carpet issues - advice needed!

Well at least an independent carpet inspector can get access to the house now that we are in! Have to book it in to get a report for VCAT, and…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Carpet issues - advice needed!

Well ... apparently the carpet has been stitched. But after going to the house today the holes are still not repaired, there are still gaps around the edges where you…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Our custom build in Devonia Park Pakenham

We had a custome build - based on the Epic and its inclusions, but with the Noosa facade. It's about the same size as the Epic.
We were allowed access to…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Our custom build in Devonia Park Pakenham

We had a similar timetable to you Jess, minus some changes due to supply issues. Started roughly at the same date, and we're just a little behind you by June.…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Our custom build in Devonia Park Pakenham

I believe they only have two SS. But our main issues is with management, not SS, because ultimately management have to approve the decisions in the end - and if…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Our custom build in Devonia Park Pakenham

They said the house should be finished this week, but provide little details of what they are doing with the carpet issues, except the stitching! We can't get access to…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Our custom build in Devonia Park Pakenham

Our bank did an inspection at each stage, but the builder went ahead with the next stage before payment - so I assume--since we have the same builder--it'll be the…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Scoring marks on bricks - is this acceptable?

I ended up speaking to the manufacturer, and letting them know that we have some issues with the builder and that it looks like VCAT is the only option for…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Carpet issues - advice needed!

We listed about 60 or so items on our final inspection 'defect/incomplete work list' - one being the carpet, another the bricks, and the rest being other issues around the…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Carpet issues - advice needed!

No resolve on the carpet unfortunately - we have to do another report for the builder about the carpet. What a long process - we had to dot, number, record…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Scoring marks on bricks - is this acceptable?

Thanks everyone! I think I would of just accepted the bricks, and been unhappy ever time I saw them, if it wasn't for this forum. Your feedback has been very…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Carpet issues - advice needed!

Anthony: Thanks again. We are hoping to have the carpet replaced - because of the damage and becuase the concrete is still wet under the carpet in the bedrooms cupboards…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Scoring marks on bricks - is this acceptable?

We are building a new home, and have asked the builder about some scoring marks on our bricks mainly around the alfresco area, and otherwise scattered around the house. The…

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Our custom build in Devonia Park Pakenham

We had a lot a of builders working on our house on the weekends (Sat and Sun) - I was very surprised. Maybe you'll have a slab soon!

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Carpet issues - advice needed!

Thanks - I really hope it all goes well tomorrow! I will keep you posted.

14 years14 yearsdisappointed15disappointed15 posted:
Carpet issues - advice needed!

Thanks everyone - your advice has been very helpful.
We will see what Monday brings!!!!

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