Mcdonald Jones Bathrooms
15/04/2016
11:36 am
#13281
18 Mar 2015
67
NSW
Loyal Member
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
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pshome - front porch concrete is done automatically by MDJ. You can also have them tile it if you wish. We got both our front porch and our alfresco tiled by them
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15/04/2016
4:09 pm
#13282
27 Apr 2015
127
NSW
Senior Member
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
13282
Thanks Colester78! Where are you with your build, could you please post few pics if any.
Just bumping my question here,
Would any of you have the costing for these,
Bathroom:
1. Semi Frameless Shower screens
2. Shower high tiling in bath? Is this necessary?
3. What kind of ducting are provided in the baths? Are they the 3 in 1 unit (heat/exhaust/light) ?
Bedrooms:
4. Mirrored glass sliding - Bed 2,3,4
5. Melamine storage shelf with handing rod + 4 draws - Bed 2,3,4
6. Melamine storage shelf with handing rod + 8 draws (one on eitherside) - Bed 1.
Thanks for you time.
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18/04/2016
11:40 am
#13283
27 Sep 2011
78
NSW
Loyal Member
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
13283
How long After the cleaners started did you guys get your pci?
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18/04/2016
5:23 pm
#13284
18 Apr 2016
4
Tuncurry NSW
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Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
13284
Hey everyone, first time posting but have been reading for a few weeks ☺️ We will be starting the process of building our first home shortly so I need all the help I can get and I just have a few questions if anyone can help me please:
1. Has anyone built in Seascape Village or Tallwoods (NSW Mid North Coast) and can give me an idea on how much site costs will be?
2. Any info on prices for upgrades would also be great like waterfall edges on kitchen island, coffered ceilings, tiling and carpets etc. I know it's sort of never ending with how far you can go but I just want an idea on what to expect as I do like the nicer things (unfortunately for my pocket haha)
Thanks!
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19/04/2016
11:07 am
#13285
22 Jan 2015
473
NSW
Gold Member
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
13285
buildingwithash
Hey everyone, first time posting but have been reading for a few weeks ☺️ We will be starting the process of building our first home shortly so I need all the help I can get and I just have a few questions if anyone can help me please:
1. Has anyone built in Seascape Village or Tallwoods (NSW Mid North Coast) and can give me an idea on how much site costs will be?
2. Any info on prices for upgrades would also be great like waterfall edges on kitchen island, coffered ceilings, tiling and carpets etc. I know it's sort of never ending with how far you can go but I just want an idea on what to expect as I do like the nicer things (unfortunately for my pocket haha)
Thanks!
Hi buildingwithash
We only just got the keys 2 months ago to our new McDonald Jones Home which we built up the NSW Mid North Coast also. We built at Wallabi Point (which is near Old Bar) and found the quality of the trades up that way to be really good.
We went with the coffered ceilings in the Entry which cost $1,370.00 and the Theatre Room which cost $1,470.00. If you want some of the nicer things you should probably also consider increasing your overall ceiling height to 2.7metres instead of 2.4metres. This cost us around $7,500.00 and then an additional $1,200.00 to increase the window height for the windows on the front of the facade, increase the height of the front door and increase the height of the garage door and then an additional $1,160.00 to increase all internal door heights to go with the higher ceilings. We spent quite a bit of money on the higher ceilings and coffered ceilings but think it was worth every cent because it just makes such a difference to the home.
Our kitchen upgrades cost $4,200.00 for 2 pak, $250.00 per bank of drawers (included 3 drawers) instead of cupboards, $900.00 to upgrade the glass splashback to starfire glass so that you don't see a green tinge in the glass - we chose white so found it necessary but if you choose a darker colour it is not really necessary, we stuck with the 20mm stone bench tops but added the waterfalls ends which cost us $2,140.00, a bin drawer was $480.00 and a LIN1 door for the pantry was $720.00 (they use these doors in a lot of their display homes).
A lot of their standard inclusions are really lovely just depends on what you are looking for and what package you get included with the home you are building. This was our third build and we had sacrificed things on our previous 2 builds and always regretted it later so this time we wanted to have no regrets. We found McDonald Jones to have been the best quality build out of the 3 builds we have done.
We also paid an extra $900.00 to get the 92mm high skirting throughout the whole house because we are doing all our floor coverings ourselves. We are hoping to go solid timber floors so they might eat up a bit of our skirting.
Hope this helps. 
CathyLeigh
Building the Monte Carlo Executive with rear activities
with Balinese Resort Facade, Salt Water Beach Estate, Wallabi Point
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19/04/2016
11:18 am
#13286
18 Apr 2016
4
Tuncurry NSW
New Poster
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
13286
CathyLeigh
buildingwithash
Hey everyone, first time posting but have been reading for a few weeks 
We will be starting the process of building our first home shortly so I need all the help I can get and I just have a few questions if anyone can help me please:
1. Has anyone built in Seascape Village or Tallwoods (NSW Mid North Coast) and can give me an idea on how much site costs will be?
2. Any info on prices for upgrades would also be great like waterfall edges on kitchen island, coffered ceilings, tiling and carpets etc. I know it's sort of never ending with how far you can go but I just want an idea on what to expect as I do like the nicer things (unfortunately for my pocket haha)
Thanks!
Hi buildingwithash
We only just got the keys 2 months ago to our new McDonald Jones Home which we built up the NSW Mid North Coast also. We built at Wallabi Point (which is near Old Bar) and found the quality of the trades up that way to be really good.
We went with the coffered ceilings in the Entry which cost $1,370.00 and the Theatre Room which cost $1,470.00. If you want some of the nicer things you should probably also consider increasing your overall ceiling height to 2.7metres instead of 2.4metres. This cost us around $7,500.00 and then an additional $1,200.00 to increase the window height for the windows on the front of the facade, increase the height of the front door and increase the height of the garage door and then an additional $1,160.00 to increase all internal door heights to go with the higher ceilings. We spent quite a bit of money on the higher ceilings and coffered ceilings but think it was worth every cent because it just makes such a difference to the home.
Our kitchen upgrades cost $4,200.00 for 2 pak, $250.00 per bank of drawers (included 3 drawers) instead of cupboards, $900.00 to upgrade the glass splashback to starfire glass so that you don't see a green tinge in the glass - we chose white so found it necessary but if you choose a darker colour it is not really necessary, we stuck with the 20mm stone bench tops but added the waterfalls ends which cost us $2,140.00, a bin drawer was $480.00 and a LIN1 door for the pantry was $720.00 (they use these doors in a lot of their display homes).
A lot of their standard inclusions are really lovely just depends on what you are looking for and what package you get included with the home you are building. This was our third build and we had sacrificed things on our previous 2 builds and always regretted it later so this time we wanted to have no regrets. We found McDonald Jones to have been the best quality build out of the 3 builds we have done.
We also paid an extra $900.00 to get the 92mm high skirting throughout the whole house because we are doing all our floor coverings ourselves. We are hoping to go solid timber floors so they might eat up a bit of our skirting.
Hope this helps.
Hi CathyLeigh,
Thankyou so much for your reply and info! I've seen the photos of your home and it's beautiful 
We actually like Old Bar too and they seem to have more flat blocks than Tallwoods and Seascape for sure which will definitely save us some $$ I'm assuming.
So good to hear that the builders this way are good, the sales assistant at Port Mac is really lovely too so seems like I'm not going to have issues with them which is always good to know when it's something that goes on for a long time.
I really want the nicer things as you've mentioned above as we want to be in this home for a very long time and I want it to feel like a home and not a rental so you've definitely swayed me to upgrade the ceiling height hehe just have to get hubby to agree lol.
We just need to decide on a block of land then we will be good to start this exciting process
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19/04/2016
12:12 pm
#13287
22 Jan 2015
473
NSW
Gold Member
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
13287
Hi CathyLeigh,
Thankyou so much for your reply and info! I've seen the photos of your home and it's beautiful We actually like Old Bar too and they seem to have more flat blocks than Tallwoods and Seascape for sure which will definitely save us some $$ I'm assuming.
So good to hear that the builders this way are good, the sales assistant at Port Mac is really lovely too so seems like I'm not going to have issues with them which is always good to know when it's something that goes on for a long time.
I really want the nicer things as you've mentioned above as we want to be in this home for a very long time and I want it to feel like a home and not a rental so you've definitely swayed me to upgrade the ceiling height hehe just have to get hubby to agree lol.
We just need to decide on a block of land then we will be good to start this exciting process [/quote]
I must say that my partner was not at all convinced about spending the extra money on the ceilings when we first started the process but I was adamant that I wanted those high ceilings. He thought I was just wasting money but now the house is finished he has said on a number of occasions how glad he is that we spent the extra money on the ceiling heights because of the overall difference it has made to our home. If you want to keep costs down a little they also do a ceiling height of 2.55metres which is in between the standard 2.4metres and the higher 2.7metres.
I didn't feel the need to spend as much upgrading the bathrooms because I found the standard inclusions to have been quite good. I did upgrade the tiles for the main bathroom, ensuite and laundry at a total cost of about $2,600.00 but they had some really nice tiles in their standard selection. Could have got a nice bathroom without upgrading the tiles. I just saw these tiles in a display home and loved them so much and didn't want to budge from them. We had the Celebrations package included in the Monte Carlo so the only other things I upgraded in the bathrooms was added some drawers to the vanity in the ensuite for $250.00, stainless steel shower screens in the main bathroom and ensuite for $250.00 each and upgraded the vanity in the ensuite to sheen for $190.00. Oh, and the shower recesses were $200.00 each. Just make sure you put them on an external wall if you can otherwise they cost more and you then lose space in your shower also.
Good luck with finding your block of land. Our block of land at Wallabi Point is fairly flat and we only used about 32 lineal metres of piering which is not very much at all. During the build, we were not hit with any extra costs at all from McDonald Jones. We actually got a refund back of almost $8,000.00 for over quoting on the piering which came in really handy towards our driveway.
If you get a flatter block it will also save you a lot of money on landscaping and the build.
CathyLeigh
Building the Monte Carlo Executive with rear activities
with Balinese Resort Facade, Salt Water Beach Estate, Wallabi Point
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19/04/2016
12:25 pm
#13288
18 Apr 2016
4
Tuncurry NSW
New Poster
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
13288
CathyLeigh
Hi CathyLeigh,
Thankyou so much for your reply and info! I've seen the photos of your home and it's beautiful We actually like Old Bar too and they seem to have more flat blocks than Tallwoods and Seascape for sure which will definitely save us some $$ I'm assuming.
So good to hear that the builders this way are good, the sales assistant at Port Mac is really lovely too so seems like I'm not going to have issues with them which is always good to know when it's something that goes on for a long time.
I really want the nicer things as you've mentioned above as we want to be in this home for a very long time and I want it to feel like a home and not a rental so you've definitely swayed me to upgrade the ceiling height hehe just have to get hubby to agree lol.
We just need to decide on a block of land then we will be good to start this exciting process
I must say that my partner was not at all convinced about spending the extra money on the ceilings when we first started the process but I was adamant that I wanted those high ceilings. He thought I was just wasting money but now the house is finished he has said on a number of occasions how glad he is that we spent the extra money on the ceiling heights because of the overall difference it has made to our home. If you want to keep costs down a little they also do a ceiling height of 2.55metres which is in between the standard 2.4metres and the higher 2.7metres.
I didn't feel the need to spend as much upgrading the bathrooms because I found the standard inclusions to have been quite good. I did upgrade the tiles for the main bathroom, ensuite and laundry at a total cost of about $2,600.00 but they had some really nice tiles in their standard selection. Could have got a nice bathroom without upgrading the tiles. I just saw these tiles in a display home and loved them so much and didn't want to budge from them. We had the Celebrations package included in the Monte Carlo so the only other things I upgraded in the bathrooms was added some drawers to the vanity in the ensuite for $250.00, stainless steel shower screens in the main bathroom and ensuite for $250.00 each and upgraded the vanity in the ensuite to sheen for $190.00. Oh, and the shower recesses were $200.00 each. Just make sure you put them on an external wall if you can otherwise they cost more and you then lose space in your shower also.
Good luck with finding your block of land. Our block of land at Wallabi Point is fairly flat and we only used about 32 lineal metres of piering which is not very much at all. During the build, we were not hit with any extra costs at all from McDonald Jones. We actually got a refund back of almost $8,000.00 for over quoting on the piering which came in really handy towards our driveway.
If you get a flatter block it will also save you a lot of money on landscaping and the build.[/quote]
Oh what a great refund!
I'm hoping to add as much as I can to the first quote so I don't spend extra at colours so we will see how we go with that haha so your help has been amazing thanks so much!
We're looking at the Havana Two in the Next Gen range so we will be getting the impressions package on top of that with the grande alfresco and we will be getting our flooring done with the build so we can just move in when it's done as we have 2 little ones
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19/04/2016
9:22 pm
#13289
05 Apr 2016
24
NSW
Junior Member
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
13289
Has anyone been able to do any of there own work during construction?
The sales guy said no but if you buy a case of beer for the site supervisior you can
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19/04/2016
9:23 pm
#13290
05 Apr 2016
24
NSW
Junior Member
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
13290
Has anyone been able to do any of there own work during construction?
The sales guy said no but if you buy a case of beer for the site supervisior you can
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20/04/2016
5:22 pm
#13291
05 Mar 2015
64
Haywards Bay
Loyal Member
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
13291
Josh and Katie
Has anyone been able to do any of there own work during construction?
The sales guy said no but if you buy a case of beer for the site supervisior you can
This forum is the last place you should be posting such a comment.
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20/04/2016
6:20 pm
#13292
05 Apr 2016
24
NSW
Junior Member
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
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Allypally
Josh and Katie
Has anyone been able to do any of there own work during construction?
The sales guy said no but if you buy a case of beer for the site supervisior you can
This forum is the last place you should be posting such a comment.
Whys that Ally?
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21/04/2016
8:11 am
#13293
20 Apr 2016
3
NSW
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Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
13293
Hi Folks,
Keen to hear from anyone with warranty issues with their McDonald Jones Homes and what methods worked to get them to respond. We currently have a range of issues, have had 3 people over the last twelve months provide us alot of nice words but regrettbly no action ranging from simple things to more serious things like a leaking floor waste and now mould.
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21/04/2016
8:17 am
#13294
02 Aug 2014
79
NSW
Loyal Member
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
13294
Josh and Katie
Allypally
Josh and Katie
Has anyone been able to do any of there own work during construction?
The sales guy said no but if you buy a case of beer for the site supervisior you can
This forum is the last place you should be posting such a comment.
Whys that Ally?
McDonald Jones monitor this forum and have actively contacted members on various occasions (including myself). 
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21/04/2016
11:39 am
#13295
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
13295
Josh and Katie
Has anyone been able to do any of there own work during construction?
The sales guy said no but if you buy a case of beer for the site supervisior you can
Hi Josh and Katie, your Building and Design Consultant is correct - we manage all aspects of the build of your home with our own staff or our own licensed contractors. We would be interested to know who the Site Supervisor is that you spoke with?
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21/04/2016
2:30 pm
#13296
05 Apr 2016
24
NSW
Junior Member
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
13296
McDonald Jones
Josh and Katie
Has anyone been able to do any of there own work during construction?
The sales guy said no but if you buy a case of beer for the site supervisior you can
Hi Josh and Katie, your Building and Design Consultant is correct - we manage all aspects of the build of your home with our own staff or our own licensed contractors. We would be interested to know who the Site Supervisor is that you spoke with?
Oh sorry i have mixed up this thread with the coral thread. Sorry again.
I havnt spoken to a sales person about this with MDJ.
In saying that tho is it possible to do all my own electrical.
I run my own bussiness and have all relevant insurances, abn etc
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21/04/2016
8:49 pm
#13297
12 Dec 2014
10
NSW
Junior Member
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
13297
Bronte35
Hi Folks,
Keen to hear from anyone with warranty issues with their McDonald Jones Homes and what methods worked to get them to respond. We currently have a range of issues, have had 3 people over the last twelve months provide us alot of nice words but regrettbly no action ranging from simple things to more serious things like a leaking floor waste and now mould.
Hey bronte35 - we have pretty much had multiple issues with our warranty i recon we have spoken to everyone throughout the company at all levels who claim they will sort it. My advice is simply go to fair trading and lodge each serious item separately. Its gives them 30 days to sort it otherwise the fair trading inspecter will come and make his judgemen and give then a deadline. The funny thing is mdjh encouraged us to go down this parth instead of just dealing with it and in the end they had to fix it. Great customer service but its easier to just through fair trading tgen dealing with noone who will listen. Dont bother chasing them because you simply go round in circles telling them the same story.
Best of luck
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22/04/2016
7:39 pm
#13298
25 May 2014
183
NSW
Bronze Member
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
13298
Bronte35
Hi Folks,
Keen to hear from anyone with warranty issues with their McDonald Jones Homes and what methods worked to get them to respond. We currently have a range of issues, have had 3 people over the last twelve months provide us alot of nice words but regrettbly no action ranging from simple things to more serious things like a leaking floor waste and now mould.
Hi mate
I had the same thing with defects with my house and have just had them fixed now after 9months. It took a call to Bill Mcdonald himself. Call the head office and ask for him.
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23/04/2016
9:41 am
#13299
23 Apr 2016
1
NSW
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Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
13299
Hi Everyone,
Hope this is the right place to post! We're looking at building a Miami 16 and can't decide between the facades. We were thinking of going with the Classic to a few dollars, but we're not sure of the render that was given to us. Does anyone have any photos of a finished (or near finished) Miami 16 with a Classic Facade that they could share please? 
Thanks!
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24/04/2016
2:41 pm
#13300
09 Mar 2015
103
Keilor Park NSW
Senior Member
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
13300
Hi everybody.
Had a look at the Hermitage at Thornton yesterday. It is Bronte based but appears to make some improvements in a few areas. The kitchen and walk in Pantry area are amazing. It's a big coin toss to either build the Bronte or the Hermitage.
Decisions decisions......
Regards
Graham and Kathy
Owners of 2.5 acres of Paradise.......now working towards the house!
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