Jekyl posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hi,
We had Site Scrape 01.04.11. As at 01.08.11 we have the tilers in, kitchen cupboards in and painters after tiles.
We are really happy with the quality and nothing…
Jekyl posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Does anyone know how you go about the occupation certificate at the end of the build and how long it takes?
Four months in and we are up to kitchen/bathroom cupboards.…
Jekyl posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Thx Budgnbear.
I wasn't sure of any outcomes.
We received a txt today advising of an inspection before gyprocking so I guess we address it then?
Jekyl.
Jekyl posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Morning,
Did anyone have any issues with Bricks chipping on cleaning?
Any chance of having them replaced???
We are really happy with progress and quality so far. The bricks look great...
Front…
Jekyl posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
We had two DV's. There was a lot of back and forth to get things right on both sides. I guess it is a much quicker process if you want…
Jekyl posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hi Taki,
Sorry, can't help you! Ours was good to go once they received the Construction Certificate. We had done the electrical some time before as well. We…
Jekyl posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hi Macca2000,
We are also building the Beach House, started construction 30.03.11. Up to windows. No bricks yet! (can't wait) Just received contract end date 05.10.11.
How is your build…
Jekyl posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hi Gavmer/Anyone,
Did you remove the excess soil and do you need to have the retaining walls done any time soon? We have quite a bit of excess soil but…
Jekyl posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hi All, Antenna was quoted in the price list as $645. Tv points were $70. Wish I had an electrician in the family! 
We…
Jekyl posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hi Stavro,
The Taubmans colour we chose (intererior) was shown to us at colours but when we left and I tried to get a colour chart the store said that it…
Jekyl posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
OMG-there goes my budget again?? 
Are you guys on flat blocks with much…
Jekyl posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Interesting Taki,
We were quoted 20lm for piering, I obviously may not be comparing apples with apples and we were quoted 140 days to completion?
Go figure, I may live…
Jekyl posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hi Taki,
Yes our liquidated damages were the same 
It does seem low especially if you need to rent up this way.
Our piering was…
Jekyl posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Thank guys!
Our CLO is awesome!
Tells me today that we should start 1.4.11! 
That would mean a…
Jekyl posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hi Patriot,
Friends of ours opted for the vacuum, it blew up after warranty and I don't think they have replaced it. I would have loved it but we only…
Jekyl posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hi All, We have been reading your thread for some time and appreciate all of the valuable info given. We are building the Beach House Manor Elite with…
