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9 August 2018

Quality of cornice repairRenovation + Home Improvement

Aug 09, 2018 5:19 pm

We are not real happy with quality of cornice and ceiling repairs already done in our new ensuite ( the new cornices fell down after construction and old ceiling dropped during roof reconfiguration). I have read the descriptions here (http://www.mbansw.asn.au/uploadedFiles/Content/Services/Housing/N...

We are not real happy with quality of cornice and ceiling repairs already done in our new ensuite ( the new cornices fel...

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katlou97

1 August 2018

Re: Are ceilings and wall linings usually included automaticRenovation + Home Improvement

Aug 01, 2018 11:06 am

. If that was going to be excluded we feel it would have been reasonable to state that in the contract not just exclude it. .. Correct, That should have been stated in the specifications which form part of the contract. I feel if I have enough outside professional support that this is the "usu...

Correct, That should have been stated in the specifications which form part of the contract. I feel if I have enough ou...

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katlou97

1 August 2018

Re: Are ceilings and wall linings usually included automaticRenovation + Home Improvement

Aug 01, 2018 10:31 am

The arrangement sounds a bit messy to me, and I think the builder probably thought he was doing the right thing to keep costs down - it’s sort of understandable to me how you got here. Was everything else contracted? For example, was you husband's involvement as labourer noted in the contract? You ...

Thanks for taking time to reply. Careful discussion has been attempted in writing, and as its not specified, he says no...

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katlou97

31 July 2018

Are ceilings and wall linings usually included automaticallyRenovation + Home Improvement

Jul 31, 2018 10:48 am

Would you expect that a renovation including an extension would normally include the wall linings and ceiling (gyprock) to the extension unless otherwise stated as an exclusion? Background: We are 3/4 way through a reno which includes a demolition of verandah and an extension of 1.5m beyond the prev...

Would you expect that a renovation including an extension would normally include the wall linings and ceiling (gyprock) ...

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