Building with Metricon

Ong that's insane!!! When did you pick up that your kitchen was wrong

Hi emmyawards,
Both, however issues that I flagged earlier on they didn't agree with until later on, blind Freddy could see I was right all along, so of course we have to be inconvenienced getting things fixed while living in the house!
Other items have shown to be faulty as we've gone along, but overall the quality in their builds is just not there.
Of course it all comes down to the site supervisor and construction manager doing a proper job in the first place...which most are not.

During construction I said to hubby over and over "there's something not right here", but we both couldn't quite figure out, what exactly was wrong.
When I bought it up to ss he thought I was overreacting and that was the kitchen I had selected. But, when my samples from Laminex were put up against my cabinets, the issue was obvious, the finish was wrong!
Everyone kept arguing that it's what's in the paperwork but technically not, due to manufacturing process and the choice made by kitchen company in application process of my chosen laminate, it changes the finish of what I had chosen. Anyway, to cut a long story short, I haven't gotten what I wanted, there was no communication between builder/ kitchen supplier/ client, and they have to change it.

That's why it's good to get an independent inspector.


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Definitely getting one. Just wondering if they would be able to pick up something like no insulation behind the plaster?


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I've got a note to remind my SM that I want to see evidence of internal insulation and extra noggins that I have paid for before the plaster walls goes up.

I'll take the stance that I won't sign off on PCI until all issues have been resolved since I am in no rush to move in at this stage.

I welcome you to my home in Newcastle to see the "quality" we have - literally everything in our house has been replaced - I just had my instantaneous has replaced - just waved goodbye to the plumbers.

HGM, we have had our stairs replaced. We sought compensation for our damaged floors. Our kitchen has also been replaced. Our house has been repainted - from top to bottom as the painters thought they could paint it in colours they chose and think we wouldn't notice- I paid for a new house and got a repaired one. Our SM & his mgr are a bunch of scum bags. I have also just found out that the new construction mtr is leaving this Friday - he is the only one that has helped us and gotten things fixed. I'm at my wits end. We can't get an occupancy certificate because our water tanks need to be replaced - they were plumbed in wrong - $15k for a water and hydraulics plan down the drain. I'm mentally drained.

Please forgive me for saying this, but I thought we were the only ones. We did not seek compensation for going 4 months over construction end date. We only want what we paid for.

I'm so sorry this has happened to you too HGM. X

That's why it's good to get an independent inspector.


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Definitely getting one. Just wondering if they would be able to pick up something like no insulation behind the plaster?


My build - viewtopic.php?t=87470[/quote]

I've got a note to remind my SM that I want to see evidence of internal insulation and extra noggins that I have paid for before the plaster walls goes up.

I'll take the stance that I won't sign off on PCI until all issues have been resolved since I am in no rush to move in at this stage.


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Is this a mental note or actually in the contract?


My build - viewtopic.php?t=87470

I'm sorry to hear of your ongoing issues too Phoenix 37, it just unbelievable isn't it?
We found out our ss has left the company hmmmm interesting!
Don't worry about getting an occupancy certificate, you only really need it when you are selling your house so don't stress and you can get one down the track.
We've been in for nearly 7months and don't have it! Lol and anyway, it's your own property what are they going to do? Tell you to leave? Hahahaha I don't think so!
Unfortunately lots of new builds have problems, most people won't see them until something drastically goes wrong like severe rains, when the houses aren't as water tight as people think!
Anyway, at least we are getting things fixed.
If only they'd listen to us the first time half our issues wouldn't be issues months down the track.
Good luck Phoenix 37, I hope everything goes well for you in the future.

That's why it's good to get an independent inspector.


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Definitely getting one. Just wondering if they would be able to pick up something like no insulation behind the plaster?


My build - viewtopic.php?t=87470[/quote]

I've got a note to remind my SM that I want to see evidence of internal insulation and extra noggins that I have paid for before the plaster walls goes up.

I'll take the stance that I won't sign off on PCI until all issues have been resolved since I am in no rush to move in at this stage.


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Is this a mental note or actually in the contract?


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A note in a spreadsheet that I plan to give to my SM at the start and during the build.

I also have actual notes in my variation contract. Such as matching the veins of the wall tiles and placement of the expansion joints on the front facade.

Take a look into your roof space. If it's properly covered with insulation, then you can get some assurance of the same case with wall, as the person who did the roof will do the wall . If roof not covered, then likely the same case with wall.




NabeelC | Metricon Merricks 38 | Queensland
http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=86276

Hey guys,

Have any of you gotten your site manager a thank you gift? If so, what did you get them, and how much do you think is an appropriate amount to spend?

I'm thinking a nice bottle of scotch, but we don't even know what he drinks (if he drinks). Both my husband and I are really terrible with buying presents!

Thanks in advance!

Presents are meant to show people you care about them. As long as you don`t give them something they hate. Wine is always good imo since they can enjoy it themselves or having other do it.

I am coming up to PCI in the next little while. Has anyone found themselves where the end contract date is soon. Metricon is trying to force a PCI and Independent Inspection when the house is not 100% complete ?

I have a feeling they are trying to push to avoid paying the late completion penalty of $250 a week

I got my CSC some flowers and a box of chocolates.

A bottle of whisky or wine will always go down well.

Oh my gosh that's terrible HGM!!!
They may as well build another house
I hope something positive comes out of this experience!!!!

Our SM, the CM and now the AM have been trying this with us for a while now (our contractual end date was end of March) and we still have approx 170 issues outstanding (some serious and some less serious). We have stuck to our guns and have said we do not want to do PCI until we are comfortable.

The cheek of it - the AM also asked us to get our final inspection done (before the house is complete/issues are resolved) so that he could fix up anything that was called out. We said we would only do it when we were ready. The report wasn't for him. It was for us!!

Stand firm of you are not ready/comfortable. Good luck.

VMG

You are my idol. I am going to do the same as you when i get to PCI.

Thanks Emmz,
No it's not good, it's the delays in getting things agreed to be fixed, and the inconvenience to the family by constant trades coming and going that's the worst.
That's why I haven't posted any updated pics- there's nothing finished/ completed to show.
Hope all is well with you!

Hahahaha thanks Renman. You should see mine and hubby's spreadsheet of open issues!!!! (We are both project managers). It's pretty scary. Hmmmm maybe a should consider a career change and become a private certifier or QA person! I hope yours is a lot smoother.

Hahahaha thanks Renman. You should see mine and hubby's spreadsheet of open issues!!!! (We are both project managers). It's pretty scary. Hmmmm maybe a should consider a career change and become a private certifier or QA person! I hope yours is a lot smoother.


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If I was in QA I would fail every tradie lol

I am a project manager as well. Small world.

Thanks HGM- I hope your issues are also fixed! I also wished they'd listen to us back in November too!