Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Jul 03, 2011 8:43 am Is there an independant body available to adjudicate on what I perceive as overcharges. In particular...some material supplied over what is a reasonable cost....labour and material for an additional job, cost of which was charged over the industry average. Re: Dispute with a carpenter/builder over charges. 2Jul 03, 2011 9:39 am Try HIA The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Dispute with a carpenter/builder over charges. 3Jul 04, 2011 10:45 am Did you sign a contract for the job? Did you approve the variation to the contract? If you had issues with the pricing, it would have been better to not go ahead with the work rather than disbuting it afterwards. Unless there were unforeseeable issues with the site, I dont think you should have to pay for contractors errors or poor planning. I'd probably try and be reasonable and… 5 4528 yes it does, you've just not understood it. theres a difference. 4 5322 |