Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 Jun 29, 2016 8:12 pm I hired independent inspector to check the framing stage. There are a couple of items listed in inspection report which need to fix. i.e. water pool in front of house, temp down pipe is broken and some noggings fall off. However, the site supervisor does not want to fix them and allege they won't affect the structure of the house. What should I do? Should I still chase up site supervisor? What can I do if builder declines to fix the issue? 2Jun 29, 2016 8:31 pm Do you know someone who is a builder you can get advice from? I'm not sure what you mean by water pool. Like a puddle. I'm thinking unless it's building code they're not going to do those things right now. The brickies will probably rip them off anyways as they get in the way. If you're really unsure call the manager or ring your local building authority for advice. I remember when I was at frame stage I freaked out because it didn't look pretty. But it was fine. viewtopic.php?t=81752 Re: What can I do if builder declines to fix the issue? 3Jun 29, 2016 8:43 pm Send a letter to the Site Supervisors boss saying you have identified issues of non compliance with the Building Code and asking for them to provide you with a timescale to remedy the issues. 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: What can I do if builder declines to fix the issue? 4Jun 29, 2016 9:08 pm good point. My concern is site supervisor will not be happy if I talk to his manager. There is a long way to go with site supervisor. bashworth Send a letter to the Site Supervisors boss saying you have identified issues of non compliance with the Building Code and asking for them to provide you with a timescale to remedy the issues. Re: What can I do if builder declines to fix the issue? 5Jun 29, 2016 9:24 pm Always take photos, they will be invaluable if there is a problem later on. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: What can I do if builder declines to fix the issue? 6Jun 29, 2016 10:00 pm It's not whether they are happy, its whether they see you aren't going to put up with their BS. Its your money that's paying their wage. 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. What can I do if builder declines to fix the issue? 7Jun 30, 2016 9:13 pm Bashworth I have a few questions for you if you could help me out. We are building with a small builder under the MBA contract and we are having a few troubles. We are currently in a dispute in regards to a few variations that have come our way. The builder is trying to charge us for installing electric appliances even though his quote, plan and contract only state "builder will install all owners appliances". The cost is almost $600 for isolators etc. As of today we have just received a variation for a our roof which was put on in February. The builder claims he has just found out that the roof had to be put on with a crane due to townhouses at the side of our home and this will cost us $990. This is four months later and a cost we have not accounted for nor even thought about as we assumed a roof going on is a fixed cost. We also have a theatre door which is not in the quote or the contract but is in our plans which have been signed off by both us and the builder. The door is described in the plan as "1720 wide, obscured glass sliding door". This is the exact description of the door we gave the builder at quoting stage. We were told at the time of building that the quote, contract and plan all got together to form the agreement. We are trying our best to sort this out direct with the builder but are getting nowhere. We have paid many variations along the way but feel a few of these recent ones are unfair. We are considering invoking clause 25 on the MBA contract where we pay $500 dollars for an 'impartial' body to look at these issues. What is your take on these issues? Are we just wasting our time here or do you think we have a case? Ps. We feel the builder has under quoted to get our business and now that some issues are arising he doesn't want to pay the costs. Re: What can I do if builder declines to fix the issue? 8Jun 30, 2016 10:14 pm I tried to sort out with site supervisor. however, he gave me various "justification" and eventually everything is all right from his point view. No action so far from builder. bashworth It's not whether they are happy, its whether they see you aren't going to put up with their BS. Its your money that's paying their wage. Re: What can I do if builder declines to fix the issue? 9Jul 01, 2016 8:11 pm Cook2091 Bashworth I have a few questions for you if you could help me out. We are building with a small builder under the MBA contract and we are having a few troubles. We are currently in a dispute in regards to a few variations that have come our way. The builder is trying to charge us for installing electric appliances even though his quote, plan and contract only state "builder will install all owners appliances". The cost is almost $600 for isolators etc. As of today we have just received a variation for a our roof which was put on in February. The builder claims he has just found out that the roof had to be put on with a crane due to townhouses at the side of our home and this will cost us $990. This is four months later and a cost we have not accounted for nor even thought about as we assumed a roof going on is a fixed cost. We also have a theatre door which is not in the quote or the contract but is in our plans which have been signed off by both us and the builder. The door is described in the plan as "1720 wide, obscured glass sliding door". This is the exact description of the door we gave the builder at quoting stage. We were told at the time of building that the quote, contract and plan all got together to form the agreement. We are trying our best to sort this out direct with the builder but are getting nowhere. We have paid many variations along the way but feel a few of these recent ones are unfair. We are considering invoking clause 25 on the MBA contract where we pay $500 dollars for an 'impartial' body to look at these issues. What is your take on these issues? Are we just wasting our time here or do you think we have a case? Ps. We feel the builder has under quoted to get our business and now that some issues are arising he doesn't want to pay the costs. It is always hard to give opinions on matters without seeing all the paperwork however you don't seem to be getting what you wanted so I would say it's worth the $500. 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. the conduit would need to be undamaged regardless of what network is in play. The conduit needs to be able to have fibre run through it. NBN and Opticomm are just… 4 2883 Hey guys, what’s everyone opinion on James Hardie linea direct fix to frame? 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