H*nl*y have been true to their word and removed that mound of dirt from our block which is terrific - mind you the block is now pretty much ripped to shreds! No doubt this will happen anyway once PD start to build on our block. Not sure when this will be now given the probs of the last couple of days. Had hoped to break dirt by EOW but not likely now.
An update on our stairwell issue. We have complained once again to PD. They have listened just a little bit and reduced the price of the SS ballusters slightly. However, that is apparently the best they can do. Had a good discussion with our administrator today but it really doesn't make the feeling of being misled go away. These building companies really do need to start taking responsibility for ensuring we, their clients, understand exactly what the wording in the contracts mean. Although they live and breathe the terminology, we do not.
In addition, after comments mentioned in other threads and blogs we enquired about the tiles we have ordered - Urban Earth - and confirmed that they have indeed been discontinued as of NOW. So in addition to all else, we now have to select a replacment tile. PD have organised for a replacement to be sent out in the mail so we can have a look at it. Apparently it is very similar to the old tile but we will reserve judgement until we see it. Our administrator has assured us all will run smoothly from now on but we'll just wait and see as the track record for PD recently has not been that great.
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4 comments:
Gang,
good luck with the negotiation.
R&C
Hi Guys,
Just read your blog - well done, lots of pics and lots of info! I see you have already learned a lot about PD in the short time you have dealt with them. It's not all bad and I am pretty sure all builders have their hiccups. Shame about the staircase dramas :
I'll be bookmarking this link ;)
Hi guys,
we're building with PD too and have our contract signing next week. We're getting glass balustrading around our void area and because of what you're going thru, we're gonna make doubly sure that it's documented clearly on the contract. I would feel completely misled in your shoes and hope you gave "D" an ear full!
Good luck with it!
Hi G&V
Glad that pile of dirt is gone, and, yes, PD will only make more of a mess when they start (in a good way!)
Glad they gave you some discount - we had a similar issue with our roof tiles...wish we'd dug our heels in a bit more on that one! At least you're getting what you really want, too. Well done!
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