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Browse Forums Building A New House Re: KDRB Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney) - We are in! 2421Jun 17, 2016 1:12 pm Phoenix Rose Good luck with your surgery Mona! And fingers crossed the landscapers get their act together and finish your landscaping asap!! Thanks rose! ! Metricon Glendale 38 - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&p=1298363#p1298363 Selections: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&start=60 Tiles - p25 Re: KDRB Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney) - We are in! 2422Jun 17, 2016 1:17 pm Was hoping the post was about your landscapers turning up and finishing the work! viewtopic.php?t=78985 Re: KDRB Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney) - We are in! 2423Jun 17, 2016 1:29 pm Hi all My sister contacted the Landscaper's wife yesterday who manages the comms with clients. The slats and gates were meant to be ready yesterday. She said they will be pick these up on next Tuesday and be back next Wednesday.... Then she changed statement to that of the remaining balance of 2.5k they need 1k paid (even though per contract its payable on completion of work). She was going on about rendering they had to pay for (brick work was ** and we would not have even realised the brick range is different if it wasn't so bad)- her reason for requiring part of the final payment was due to them being out of pocket for render so they have had to pay for turf. And also that they wont return to site until and unless final payment is received. Apparently they want to do it "amicably ".... ummm may be should use a dictionary! My sister refused and said she will discuss with the fam and sent an email asking for definite completion date and when they will return and for them to advise in writing reasons for the payment now rather than the full amount on completion. Its like black mailing /ransom We haven't heard back via email since. Knowing them they get aggressive on email. But i guess if they respond in writing it could be used against them. on reviewing the contract all items have been paid for with last payment being 1 month ago. ...so a lot of items in the contract should have been completed already! They are quick to charge but slow to deliver. FT have said that we can lodge a complaint. I guess these ppl know how to dodge the system. So over it. Metricon Glendale 38 - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&p=1298363#p1298363 Selections: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&start=60 Tiles - p25 Re: KDRB Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney) - We are in! 2424Jun 17, 2016 1:29 pm Franky40 Was hoping the post was about your landscapers turning up and finishing the work! viewtopic.php?t=78985 Just posted Metricon Glendale 38 - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&p=1298363#p1298363 Selections: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&start=60 Tiles - p25 Re: KDRB Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney) - We are in! 2425Jun 17, 2016 1:48 pm Mona that's terrible. You better tell them you will go to FT and get a notice to complete issued if they don't finish the job as set out on the contract. I AM SO OVER companies doing this to people, sounds like our pool company. They are holding back delivering equipment and keep threatening us their "warranty" won't be valid if we don't get them to do all the repairs! viewtopic.php?t=78985 Re: KDRB Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney) - We are in! 2426Jun 17, 2016 4:32 pm Wow, these guys are like the demolition companies, want to rort the system all the time! @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 Orpheus Building the Metricon Glendale 38|Sydney Re: KDRB Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney) - We are in! 2427Jun 17, 2016 4:46 pm Franky40 Mona that's terrible. You better tell them you will go to FT and get a notice to complete issued if they don't finish the job as set out on the contract. I AM SO OVER companies doing this to people, sounds like our pool company. They are holding back delivering equipment and keep threatening us their "warranty" won't be valid if we don't get them to do all the repairs! viewtopic.php?t=78985 Hi franky I think they will delay even further if we did go to FT. may be they are used to testing patience. It horrifies me to think we have paid for everything with a fair bit of work left. We should have continually reviewed each payment against the contract. But i know they would have been aggressive about it. Clearly they don't stick to contract. We are hoping they return next Wednesday given the email yesterday and them not having respond. I understand what your pool co are trying to do. They want to cash in further due to the issues at habd like these landscapers did with the extra stuff they raised and charged a premium. Orpheus Wow, these guys are like the demolition companies, want to rort the system all the time! @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 Yes same thing orph. Just as bad if not worse. I wouldn't recommend either to anyone! Metricon Glendale 38 - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&p=1298363#p1298363 Selections: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&start=60 Tiles - p25 Re: KDRB Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney) - We are in! 2428Jun 17, 2016 4:56 pm True. I'm thinking sometimes it's better to pay a premium for better service and without the headaches. Now I'm getting scared of picking my landscaping company @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 Orpheus Building the Metricon Glendale 38|Sydney Re: KDRB Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney) - We are in! 2429Jun 17, 2016 5:00 pm Orpheus True. I'm thinking sometimes it's better to pay a premium for better service and without the headaches. Now I'm getting scared of picking my landscaping company @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 I think we have paid good money for the basic landscaping we are getting done. Reality is the industry is full of these sort of people with little regulation. Metricon Glendale 38 - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&p=1298363#p1298363 Selections: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&start=60 Tiles - p25 Re: KDRB Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney) - We are in! 2431Jun 17, 2016 5:18 pm Franky40 Yes. .. and slats to front fence, lattice to the back fence, replacing some side fence panels and fixing side gate for neighbors which was damaged in demolition....finalise the irrigation system. Apparently 2 to 3 days work left . It has been a month since they last showed up for driveway. Metricon Glendale 38 - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&p=1298363#p1298363 Selections: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&start=60 Tiles - p25 Re: KDRB Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney) - We are in! 2432Jun 17, 2016 5:19 pm So far the research has shown that he has breached on many counts. Metricon Glendale 38 - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&p=1298363#p1298363 Selections: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&start=60 Tiles - p25 Re: KDRB Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney) - We are in! 2433Jun 17, 2016 6:32 pm Hmmm that's a lot of work for only $2.5k left . Tell him you will pay him cash on the spot as soon as they finish all the works. I can relate to how you feel, sometimes you pay the progress payment in good faith and then they stuff you up. Taking them to FT etc....is doable but takes a lot of time and effort. In the meantime a you need to suffer through the works not being completed. I feel for you, hope and pray my pool and your landscape issues get sorted soon. I think we are both at the stage we just want to focus on other things in our lives. viewtopic.php?t=78985 Re: KDRB Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney) - We are in! 2434Jun 18, 2016 11:48 am Franky40 Hmmm that's a lot of work for only $2.5k left . Tell him you will pay him cash on the spot as soon as they finish all the works. I can relate to how you feel, sometimes you pay the progress payment in good faith and then they stuff you up. Taking them to FT etc....is doable but takes a lot of time and effort. In the meantime a you need to suffer through the works not being completed. I feel for you, hope and pray my pool and your landscape issues get sorted soon. I think we are both at the stage we just want to focus on other things in our lives. viewtopic.php?t=78985 Hi franky Yes FT is time and effort. A few years ago we got someone's business shut down - they were doing some renos for our aunty and he wasn't registered and breached the home building act significantly. This person had to stop trading and go into employment. My sister has sent an email letting him know that work for the progress pyts has not been delivered and he would know the rules. We have told him work needs to be finished this Friday AND warranties arranged as these form part of the completion. Not delivering and charging progress pyts could result in a $110k penalty ... and also an on the spot fine. FT has said that he is not authorized to undertake works over 20k on his license. So....to those looking for landscapers i highly recommended calling FT and checking what works the individual is allowed on their license. let's see how we go this week. As you say.... we just want to move on with life now. ... but at this stage it feels like landscaping is never ending! Obviously these people have no empathy for others. Hoping your pool saga is sorted asap! Metricon Glendale 38 - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&p=1298363#p1298363 Selections: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&start=60 Tiles - p25 Re: KDRB Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney) - We are in! 2435Jun 19, 2016 5:06 pm No word from the landscaper since the last email yesterday. His stuff is in the backyard. They left a nail and we have an iron stain on a tile. can this be removed? Not sure how many more stains! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Metricon Glendale 38 - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&p=1298363#p1298363 Selections: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&start=60 Tiles - p25 Re: KDRB Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney) - We are in! 2436Jun 19, 2016 5:09 pm What sloppy tradies. There should be rust remover from bunnings. @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 Orpheus Building the Metricon Glendale 38|Sydney Re: KDRB Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney) - We are in! 2437Jun 19, 2016 5:14 pm Orpheus What sloppy tradies. There should be rust remover from bunnings. @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 thanks Orph! They are meant to clean up before they finish - lets see how it goes this. Its gone beyond ridiculous. Anyone looking for a landscaper in North West Sydney please PM me! Metricon Glendale 38 - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&p=1298363#p1298363 Selections: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&start=60 Tiles - p25 Re: KDRB Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney) - We are in! 2438Jun 19, 2016 5:18 pm U might want to get this as it will come in handy. https://www.bunnings.com.au/chemtech-1l ... r_p1107356 @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 Orpheus Building the Metricon Glendale 38|Sydney Re: KDRB Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney) - We are in! 2439Jun 19, 2016 5:19 pm Orpheus U might want to get this as it will come in handy. https://www.bunnings.com.au/chemtech-1l ... r_p1107356 @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 thanks i googled it! Metricon Glendale 38 - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&p=1298363#p1298363 Selections: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75696&start=60 Tiles - p25 Re: KDRB Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney) - We are in! 2440Jun 19, 2016 7:07 pm Omg Mona how terrible. I am so nervous till our landscaping is done. Hopefully our bad luck ends with the pool. I feel for you, I think if they don't turn up this week. You have no choice than to go to FT viewtopic.php?t=78985 Your best bet might be to go visit the display homes and walk around in them, and take photos. Get a feel for it in person instead of deciding from the floor plan. There… 1 21461 Keen to hear from people in the area who have got KDRB done on whom they got the build from? Looking for recommendations. Thanks 0 21119 Hi, First of all, thank you to this community for sharing your thoughts and opinions. We are in early days of our pre-contract stage for Metricon Doulton and we are… 0 11285 |