Browse Forums General Discussion Re: FREE legal help numbers 2Oct 16, 2011 9:24 am Some people apparently have nothing better to do than comment on other people's sigs. Re: FREE legal help numbers 8Sep 11, 2012 9:15 am [quote="springtime"]Hi Suze, It took about 2 and a half months for the claim to be processed. If we submitted two quotes, we had the option of finding a builder ourselves , or wait till the insurance found what they called " a block builder " . That is a builder who was willing to take on homes that were at about the same stage . But, as we were paying a mortgage, just wanted the house finished asap. Finding a builder ourselves who was willing & competent enough to take on a partially built home was no easy task. But, we came across Adam Duro who was great & finished our beautiful home. May I ask which builder you're with? Thank you so much Springtime for replying. We are in that state of disbelief that you probably found yourself in. Yours is the only information online that has been useful to us. The builder is Build 401 in Lilydale. We, however are building at Mount Martha. We, like you did, have only the slab or half a slab. So you think we should start looking for a builder willing to take on the task. And you say that won't be easy. Did you feel that the "block builders" would not do much of a job ? Reading your full blog I see that the insurers mucked you around for a long time. Were you scared to sign again after the first disaster? I suppose you felt relief that anyone would be willing to do it. What area is Adam Duro in ? Would love to hear he would be willing to work at Mt Martha. So pleased that you got a beautiful home in the end. Thanks again for your input. Suze Re: FREE legal help numbers 9Sep 11, 2012 9:42 am Hi Suze, I think you misunderstood me, With regards to the block builders, I didn't mean they wouldn't do a good job, rather, they probably would. The point is if you're willing to wait while your insurance company finds a builder to take over the various builds ( That may or may not take some time ) then so be it. On a personal level, we just wanted to get on with it as we had been in limbo for 9 months . It worked for us to finish the build ourselves, even though we had to do repairs that we didn't anticipate, so it's really up to you whether you want to find a builder yourself or wait for the insurance to find someone for you. Adam is in Sydney , so I'm not exactly sure where you are? Re: FREE legal help numbers 10Sep 11, 2012 10:11 am I think we would like to get the job done as soon as possible as we have had many delays as well. I am making some enquiries now. Pity Adam is in Sydney, we are in Melbourne. I was thinking that the block builders wouldn't have strong motivation to do a good job as they know the client is in a tight spot. Is their motivation that the insurers are checking on them ? I'm sorry we are very green about the whole building process. Thanks again for your help. Hi there, long-time lurker but first time posting. I've bought a house 2 and a bit years ago and last year we had some major water damage on a converted pergola area… 0 7897 Yes, unless you are in a low intensity rainfall area or the area is protected from rain. Do you have access to NCC Part 2 or can you download it? I can email you a copy… 10 12462 Thankyou so much 😀 I've decided on White on white for doors and trims, White on white 50% on ceiling and Mt buller for walls. Fingers crossed it will look OK 😀 2 7140 |