Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Getting A Tradie 30Nov 11, 2013 3:03 pm Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66299 Slab: 16/6/14 Frame: 4/7/14 Roof: 22/7/14 Lock Up: 20/8/14 Fixing: 26/8/14 PCI: 9/10/14 Handover: 20/10/14 Re: Getting A Tradie 31Nov 11, 2013 3:16 pm As someone who has spent a lifetime working with trades i can tell you that vast majority are ordinary decent people who just want to work, earn their money and support their families. However I am saying that from builder's advantage of being able to build repeat business and ongoing relationships. I have had tradies follow me for a decade. It also means that vast majority of trades are soaked up by builders from the available pool. So when you pick up yellow pages it will be a hit and miss and four things are a must: 1 Do your homework and check them out and their references, then you will have a better chance of a good job 2 Strike a decent deal, if you bargain too hard for a lower price don't expect that he will break a leg for you or he may play along and just let you fall in a hole. 3 Know exactly what you want and ensure your expectations are realistic. 2 Project control is about monitoring and correcting, trust is just mist in your eyes. Good luck Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog 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 4504 Use a product like Equisol's Vitalise to clean the deck then coat with a penetrating timber oil. It will look 10 years younger and add value to your home. Visit for… 1 15765 How much are you ahead in payments compared to where the build is at? Have you fully drawn down the loan? 5 11893 |