Yes I'm sure ours got wet a couple of times without issue.

Yeh thanks Drew, I've just asked the same to see if we can do that, hopefully they aren't too far away.

Thanks Drew but I'm looking for photos other than their Display home facades, more in line with basic because as you know display home photos always cost extra! normally a…

I'm looking for facade pictures of the Plaza 44 if anybody has any. Ideally with the Hyde Park facade, I'm looking for different options of rener, face brick etc, even…

Thanks for the feedback Drew, I'll have to follow up with my source.

Just want to ask if anybody has had their heating\cooling installed directly by the Heating company during build? If so how did it go through the build and how much…

I believe you have to sign off on a variation "before" it's done otherwise I wouldn't be inclined to pay it.

Fair enough, just wonder how they substantiate the independent claims.

Just on the topic of getting your own private inspections done to the build. How does the independant inspections (BSS) fit into this, after all aren't they supposed to be…

Isn't that what the insurance covers?

Still considering PD as our builder, just waiting on some figures coming back on the right side. Good to see that some concerns appear to be being addressed directly, would…

Yeh $9k is fairly easy to rack up and we only opted for downlights in most main living areas downstairs and decided extra lighting could be done upstairs at a…

It is TJT but I'm trying to treat this as a positive learning experience and will hopefully help us get the house and service we deserve with another builder and…

Hi Guys
Unfortunately Szep I sent a fair bit of constructive feedback about 2 weeks ago as I was losing faith in the process, after a week I sent a followup…

Well after this evenings latest disappointment this Boutique project is on hold from my point of view whilst I evaluate other options. I'm absolutely gutted but I'm currently reviewing Porter…

Thanks Suezp and thejamtart you summed up my sentiments exactly.
Thanks

Thanks for those words of support Szep. It's good to know it's not just our high expectations of good customer support but that the pain is and has been felt…

If the prebuild is anything to go by I can see the build being very work intensive for me. I may have to go part time to manage it! Currently…

Depending on the land you're building I wouldn't call $20k excessive, but then I know somebody building a single story on the best soil that paid less than $20k site…

I'm finding communication is not a strong point either. Then again during a previous build I got a load of updates for various stages from Simonds including framing etc several…

Just wondering how long people had sighting of their HIA and contract details before signing? IE did you get it several days before or just see it on the day?…

Wow, does make you wonder what else they could miss, especially if this is not the 1st time they've told you "We've finished" the fixing stage.
Not yet signed and…

A conduit to the garage from the Telstra pit, a draw string and a powerpoint in the garage.

We pushed our contract signing back to. Most of the contract sounds straight forward but I do need some clarification on start of build times as it seems to indicate…

I'd say probably not and probably wouldn't make any difference but Boutique should already have signs up regarding smoking in the workplace and their disciplinary procedure.

Nice to hear things are moving in the right direction for you Szep, makes me more optimistic for a good build when it's our turn and nice to see the…

I agree Szep that whatever your role, communication is key to a good relationship and project.
On another topic, what's the average time for people to get site costs after…

Yeh I've covered lots in the PWC so hoping not to have any surprises in colours. But to answer the other poster, yes it is the HIA they expect…

Which is great for them but how much do you end up increasing your build costs during colour and electrical?

Thanks, we need to get fixed costs for the certainty as you say but are awaiting a response as well as the site cost figure.