Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Am I entitled to know the prices of building items? 4Apr 25, 2009 11:36 pm stay safe happy building Re: Am I entitled to know the prices of building items? 7Apr 26, 2009 8:57 am digamma The things I'm wanting to see prices for are variations to standard items. We are getting slugged for changing taps, towel rails etc, adding extra taps and powerpoints. $500 to add an extra set of taps in the garage with the kitchen just on the other side of the wall, so all the piping is already there. I don't care or mind (much) that he will be adding his percentage onto the price. I want to know so that if I can buy the item somewhere cheaper than his supplier, then I want to do so. We are cutting it very close to the line on the amount we are borrowing and don't really have any room for being overcharged. We could borrow more, but that means redoing the loan application and being subject to the bank's new lending criteria, which would exclude us on the size of our almost non-existent deposit. I'm starting to think that we may have to start stripping out some of the extras and go with the builder's standard range and perhaps change these things down the track if we really want to, and only get the things that can't be done or changed later on, done now. unless its a structural change you will be better off waiting till after hand over to make the changes if they want an arm and a leg to get them done now. as for it being a simple job im sure there is no such thing in the building industry take into account its proberly a brick wall between house and garage and just because some pipes are already there it dosnt mean they dont have to put in extra pipes but its like anything mechanics charge upwards of $100 to put brakes on your car yet the brakes only cost them $20 it takes them 20 mins so works out at $240.00 an hr not bad for a mechanic. stay safe happy building The best advice is for you to get a competent building consultant to guide you through your build 7 4676 The significant date is when receive final payment invoice Check that section of contract Bit of fluff by builders prior to that 1 15946 Tradie may sit at home but will need to get house plastered as well or will you sit it out? 6 9965 |