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8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
Build a new home from Mcdonald Jones Homes

There is a more extensive thread for McDonald Jones build. It's great for getting information from other customers who are deciding to build, currently building or have built with them.…

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Details sent. You're still Sydney metropolitan and I think should not be an issue.

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Anyone needing one for any stage of the build in Syd area, please let me know as the one I got charged me $550 prior to PCI. This includes a…

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

This should not be an issue unless they are about to hand you keys to a sub-standard house. I had one go in and he noted in his reports lot…

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Oh yeah our garage ceiling height is around 3.5m due to driveway gradient regulations. You can build a mezzanine in it..hehehe.
The split/extra high ceiling adds value and character to the…

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

ps
Actually your build will be the same as ours. So it is 3.2m entering the house with all the b/rooms and baths. And…

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

@Nat83

We have 3.2m high ceiling in one part of the house (hallway, bedrooms and baths) and 2.7m for the rest 'coz of step-down. Being a single storey house, it made…

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

This was over 2 years ago but quite similar to what you got:
1. Actron A/C (Classic) - we upgraded to the ESP to make 4 zones
2. Smeg appliances
3. Impressions Package
4.…

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

After building with them and just moving into our new house, I will not recommend them to anyone. And this is purely based on our experience with them as some…

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

I have actually called the private certifier and confirmed that they still are waiting on that plumbing certificate and they can give the IOC. So they are telling the same…

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Need some advice. We got our keys on 21 Oct 2016. Our contract advised of 26 Sept 2016 completion date.
Anyway, we got email by MDJH dated 26 Sept 2016…

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Need some advice.
We had an independent inspector go in before our PCI and was taken aback with the number of substandard items and defects he pointed out e.g. more than…

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Congrats chanupg and enjoy the journey of the build.
The completion will be based on when they commence your build which is basically site prep before pouring the slab.

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Hi Staubs...good to hear you are almost at the end of your build and will move into your new house soon.
Will all the repairs and changes need to be done…

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Thanks bradk and Stuart.
We are close to PCI so it will be that one-time we'll be bringing in an independent inspector to check the our build. Just want to get…

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

For those who went through an independent inspector for their build, did you have them inspect the house during PCI or before?
I spoke to one (ad was showing int this…

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
Grange Avenue Schofields - Burawa Rise Development

Once the title for land has been transferred to your name (upon registration), Syd Water and the council will be billing you. For Syd Water it will be for water…

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Once you've done your rough-in appointment (and happy where things are), the insulation will go in and then gyprock of the whole house. This will give you a better feel…

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Jazz - Had our NBN box installed in the garage last week. And good news is ours is FTTP (fibre to the premises)…

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8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Ours is 24 sq and from memory it took arnd 3-4 days to complete the gyprock.

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8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Before the inspection with your SS, all the wiring for electricals and plumbing rough-ins will be installed. And if you pick up anything that seems to be out of place,…

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8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Building Infinity 2 with a nice alfresco grande. We are 5 months into our build and expecting PCI in 4 weeks.

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

MrMattBob - grey is very nice neutral colour to work around with. Went for Gemini Silver for most of the house and Stonebridge…

8 years8 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

We have very similar selections specially the internals...raw concrete bench tops, dark grey for wet area floor tiles and lighter grey for wall tiles. Around 4-5 weeks from PCI and…

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9 years9 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
Grange Avenue Schofields - Burawa Rise Development

Can I ask why you are not happy with the valuation?

9 years9 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Are you building in Sydney? If so you have so many options for Carpet and Tiles from your bigger suppliers (Carpet Call, Choices) to your smaller ones. I went with…

9 years9 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

From our experience (mid-way into our build now), ones progress will rely heavily on how efficient your CLO (pre-construction) and site supervisor (during build). For first 3 months we did…

9 years9 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

No harm in trying.

9 years9 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Sorry to burst your bubble Phil...chances of them saying yes to that will be nil to zero. MJH (as with most of the BIG builders) is pretty tight with allowing…

9 years9 yearsSpronklySpronkly posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Depends on the house. Ours is a Next Gen and cost $8.2K to upgrade to 2.7 m.

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