Browse Forums Paving & Concreting 1 Jan 12, 2013 6:57 pm Don't know if this is the right place or not: Just wondering who is going to have to fix the cracked footpath / cross over in front of our property. Our builder took photos to prove it was cracked before he started (and I saw the cracks too). Pretty sure I know which neighbors' builder did it (they were using out block to access theirs), but I can't prove it... Can they just patch up small cracks, or do they pull up a whole slab and re do it? Ballpark price? I'm guessing I'll just have to foot the bill? Or do the council do it since the path is damaged but our builder didn't do it? Thanks in advance! Re: Cracked cross over 2Jan 12, 2013 7:27 pm Damage to the footpath and kerb should be covered under the builders insurance. The building contract clauses words are usually “ must indemnify the Owner in respect of, and insure against liability for personal injury, death, property loss or damage arising out of the Building Works. 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: Cracked cross over 3Jan 12, 2013 7:42 pm My builder had a clause that if they damaged it would be my problem 2 Re: Cracked cross over 5May 19, 2013 11:04 pm my council quoted about 80-85 per sqm when i asked what a replaced one would cost Initial Deposit 28/09/2012 // Prelim Contract Signed 25/11/2012 Selections 21/1/2013 to 23/1/2013 // Contract Signed 22/2/2013 Site Start 21/5/2013 // Slabbed 30/5/2013 Re: Cracked cross over 6May 19, 2013 11:37 pm Hi John3136 The best thing you can do is talk to the council. You have photographic evidence that it was not you or your builder so I can't see how they would ask you to pay. dvestate My builder had a clause that if they damaged it would be my problem 2 As for devastate, builder can have any clause he likes but it cannot override the law or natural justice. Despite anything in the contract builder is required to exercise reasonable skill and care and that means constructing and maintaining temporary crossings. If he does not he will be in breach of warranties=defects and the builder must pay. 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 Plumbers 'can be' plumbers, made all the worse by self certification which the building surveyor invariably accepts as proof of compliance! The good thing is that you know know. 3 3246 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Hi there, I just recently received my new house from my builder. We handed the house to another company to deal with the… 0 5244 You can put a roller blind behind the shutters. It will be much less noticeable when not in use. 3 18077 |