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9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

Theziplocks glad all is working so far. So was mine until bricklaying when it took them seven weeks to get bricklayer. From then on it was slow and painful. Even…

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

Hi Newbie101, 15K wow makes me feel better hope you get a lot for that. In fairness my brother was allowed and did all my electrical so I go what…

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

Don't forget there service will be good in the beginning but that is because they want you to sign. They have taken on way too much work and the delays…

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

I'll have to work it out properly but maybe 6 - 8 weeks and for sure I'll be claiming something.

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

Ok so we finally have hand over next Friday! What a journey! Would I build with Elderton again? NO!

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

They are a joke Emma1906! I would talk to the supervisor and get in. I've been able to get access to do landscaping, concrete, flooring, tiling and aircon. Pretty lucky…

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

Emma1906 what was the delay letter. All I know is we are so close however have been waiting about three weeks just for a little bit of painting and hand…

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

Elderton have been disappointing but my supervisor is awesome. I've been able to get all sorts of things like landscaping done with no issues. I hope you have a great…

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

I agree stay away and build with someone else. I have been so disappointed with the tradies work as well.

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

My should have been done as well. 28 week build is up still waiting for the finish off and handover. They really are a joke! They even had is easy…

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

We are edging closer to handover hopefully another few weeks. I know I keep bagging them but from what I have heard other building companies are just as bad. I…

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

I don't see why they wouldn't let you have a quick look if no clients are in there. I would go with someone else though if I was you

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

28 week build is another two weeks away

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

Tour liquidated damages?
I'm still getting screwed around as well. Painters start and do a little bit then nothing for a few days. Promises after promise from the supervisor and…

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

Emma1906 unfortunately nowhere near it, painters this week hopefully!

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

hooms did you really just ask that? See my last post? Don't even think about it, run for the hills now why you can. I wouldn't touch them or recommend…

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

Dami_nic01 if we had our time again I would be going somewhere else. Not only slow but the work from tradies has be terrible. I'm realistic and don't expect perfection…

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

Mine has been hell lately everything started like tile and carpenters but no one wants to finish anything. So painful lately. Don't know how long I can be patient for.

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

Susieq don't worry this is the second time back to my parents as a married couple and this time we have kids lol! It's painful where are you all building…

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Who is building at Harrington Grove?

Youllnever sounds worst then most to me. I think they all are joke to be honest. Slow and crapy trades but my SS has been great and has let me…

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

Emma1906 we are single! I'm the same grit my teeth and stay pleasant. Have nothing bad to say about SS he has been great. Because I'm nice to him he…

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

Susieq
It took them 8 weeks to get us a brickie and that was finished a few weeks ago. Since then they have paused again and only a bit of…

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

Once everything is approved and they have received start construction letter from bank they send out a letter with a start date of 20 working days from when when they…

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

It felt like forever

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Who is building at Harrington Grove?

Wow Lizzy083 what lot number? I think the roof is Gun Mental, gutters are Monument and facia dune. We did silver Pearl for the windows. It was hard choosing all…

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Who is building at Harrington Grove?

Hi Lizzy083 we are in Magnolia and building with Elderton Homes. Can't wait till Monday when they are cleaning the bricks. That will give us the true look of the…

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Who is building at Harrington Grove?

Thanks Gus068 feels like it's so slow but at least we will be in before Christmas

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Who is building at Harrington Grove?

Lol Gus068 bye up and join us on the adventure. Here is my latest finally brickies have finished

Who is building at Harrington Grove?
9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

The sight supervisor has been fine however slow is an understatement. Also what they told us in an email was different to the contract regarding some doors and when confronted…

9 years9 yearsmrpattomrpatto posted:
Who is building at Harrington Grove?

This is all very interesting and I'm so sorry for all those who maybe affected. Being in Magnolia I would think we will be safe. In saying that I'm still…

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