Need help with 'blue bricks' urgently!!!
We went for Victoria Blue and couldn't be happier.
The window is being fixed
As noted, they will be able to fix it.
One thing to check though, what are the dimensions on the construction drawings? I was lucky in my case, our ultra…
Should we get a building inspector?
I say "Yes".
We picked up 3 items and the inspector picked up another 12 structural issues with our build. If we hadn't used them we would never have picked them…
Building with PD Homes, Recommendations?
The SS is employed by the builder and depending on their experience and confidence level, you will have a good build or a poor build.
The building surveyor is also…
complaints against builders
Hi,
You need to issue them with a letter of demand, which details exactly what they have to achieve. If they don't comply, then you have grounds to begin legal action.
Here…
Building with PD Homes, Recommendations?
We are 7/8 of the way through our build with PD, building an Access Stanford 24 in Tarneit.
Speaking from personal experience, it really pays to be on top of…
Poor window supports
OK.
My confidence has been battered after seeing their response to remedial works required from an independent building inspection, so I assumed this was more poor workmanship.
I'll wait and see…
Poor window supports
Brains trust,
Went into my house on Saturday and saw this. WTF?
What SHOULD the supports look like? I cannot believe a "Master Builder" does work like this!
Needless to say I have…
Energy Monitoring Devices
Another thumbs up for the Efergy.
I got it off Ebay for less than a $100. Now my 2IC finally understands why she shouldn't use the dryer on a sunny…
What is the last Chance to do a variation with PD Access....
I was always told that nothing can be changed structurally after you've signed the contract. Until then.....
I think the CSR is telling you it can't be done because it means…
"Guaranteed site start in September" -- $4000
We were in a similar situation with an August start.
What was explained to me is that the "site" had started, in that the administration, etc was being completed and…
Porter Davis - delayed the guaranteed site start
We are building with PD.
We put down our initial deposit in Feb for a July/August start date and paid the $1500 price guarantee, which would be another $1500 if we…
Bidets
We put a power point by each toilet for a powerpoint so that we can add a Japanese style bidet shower toilet lid.
Expanding foam around windows before architraves
Hi all,
I attended the local "eco-fair" held by the council the other day and got to talking to someone who assesses houses for the energy usage, etc.
Anyhoo, he gave…
TARNEIT- WHERE TO BUILD
PM sent.
Nice to find a neighbour.
I just hope the house next to mine also starts soon because I don't want construction going on after we've moved in.
TARNEIT- WHERE TO BUILD
Yes.. and home and contents insurance, garden maintenance costs..
I'm just looking forward to them doing more to my site than put a water meter on it.
Stage 10 in The…
Front Facade issues PD Access
This is easy, get them to add two junction boxes to the brick posts and then install lights that you like after handover. From memory a junction box was about…
Ethernet Points - costs to do before plastering, etc
We are building with PD and were charged $75 per run.
Simple as
TARNEIT- WHERE TO BUILD
I'm building in The Rise. Stage 10.
PD Stanford 24.
Block was 139k with a 5k rebate and have been valued at 134.5k. So, I guess I made 0.5k over the…
Round Vs Rectangular basins
Definitely round.
We have square in our current rental and they are the worst vanities ever.
You need to be extra vigilant in your cleaning and I don't think they…
Only spent $500 at my tile appt, now for the electrical
They don't give you an individual breakdown so these figures might be out by a few $ but from our appointment 2.5 weeks ago, the costs were:
You might want to…
Shower Step
How would you suggest to round the corners?
I guess the other thing I should do is reduce the width a little bit so that the step doesn't butt up against…
Shower Step
Yes, I took the measurements of my office chair to come up with the dimensions.
I hope it's not too big but I'm not used to a 1200 deep shower…
Shower Step
Still in design stage at this point but this attachment shows the planned size and location.
Shower Step
Back on topic,
I loved this idea and had it added to our ensuite shower.
FYI: PD are charging $151 for a 450Hx250Dx900W plinth.
National Tiles will be adding their charge…
How difficult to change a CSC?
I don't think they are any different to any other person you deal with in a client/customer relationship.
With mine, I too had an issue where I sent an email…