Browse Forums General Discussion Re: How much did you pay for variation? 12Aug 02, 2017 6:52 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: How much did you pay for variation? 13Aug 02, 2017 7:13 pm Building Services Engineer Renovating our 1960's modernist home in Brisbane https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=82091 Re: How much did you pay for variation? 15Aug 06, 2017 2:09 pm There is a lot of misconception as to what builder should charge for a variation and what is a rip-off. Firstly, as a builder myself, I can tell you there is no rip-off, if you don't like the price, don't do it. Secondly, when you sign a contract, that is what you get and under a standard building contract, a builder can refuse a variation. So, it is up to you to know what you want before you sign. The reason why variations are expensive is that they can disrupt production and work flow. Looking after and managing variations in the office and on a building site can consume more of builder's resources, for less profit, than taking on another house. It is for this reason that many project builder won't entertain variations, they just want to get your job done and move on and get more houses to build. If your requirements are not crystal clear and you will need variations as you go then you need to select a custom builder that will entertain them, you will pay more for a custom builder and for your variations than a project builder but you will get flexibility and probably a better job. Why should a builder be pricing a variation for free when it may not go ahead? Many do but others charge admin fee for doing it. Not happy about it? Find a shoulder to cry on. After spending a lifetime in building contract administration I believe that a builder is far better off in going for volume than stuffing around with variations. Want proof? Metricon, Henley, Simmonds 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 Re: How much did you pay for variation? 16Apr 25, 2018 4:19 pm MandM+4 After contract signing any structural changes with my builder attract a $1500 admin fee for redrawing the plans, at their discretion. However its $250 if it's due to council/developer requirements. There were no fees for variations before contract signing or for just cosmetic changes after contracts. Non-structural variations during construction are $1000, if the item in variation hasn't already been ordered. Building Monte Carlo 40- Wisdom homes Hi! Just wondering if the $1,500 admin fee applies to any structural change. (I.e. Facade) or that fee is meant for non structural change? Asked my builder (wisdom) through the customer service consultant if I can change the facade but was declined. What could be my options? Did you have to go theough structural change as well post signing contract? Thanks! I work with owner, he/she is my man on the ground and I instruct them when to visit the site and take photos and I have other tools in the bag. 4 15244 Looking for advice on whether this variation in tile colour is acceptable. The large tile on the left was used in my main bathroom renovation 1 year ago. My ensuite… 0 8486 yes it does, you've just not understood it. theres a difference. 4 5314 |