Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 09, 2014 1:38 pm Hi all, Sorry if this question has been answered as I tried to had a look around but can't seem to find the right answer. I'm building with PD and I understand that the standard contract will say we will be compensated at $250 per week if there is a delay beyond the completion date. My question is whether anyone has successfully increase that amount, let's say to $500 per week if there is a delay? Or am I dreaming? Thanks Re: Porter Davis - Can we increase compensation for delay? 2May 09, 2014 5:02 pm I got shot down asking for a larger bathtub! If you get that over the line you are doing very well!! Re: Porter Davis - Can we increase compensation for delay? 3May 09, 2014 5:26 pm You are negotiating a contract so you can ask but. . . The builder could refuse to sign the contract, or ask for extra money to cover their extra risk. See some more discussion about damages here: http://www.anewhouse.com.au/2012/01/understanding-…idated- 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: Porter Davis - Can we increase compensation for delay? 4May 09, 2014 6:17 pm Ours is $40/day ($280/w) and I asked to increase it to $50/day which got a simple "no". I'm sure if I asked for it say prior to accepting the tender, they would've been more flexible but as bashworth mentions they'll probably add that risk onto their costs somewhere. http://camdenbuild.blogspot.com.au/ by invite only please pm me Re: Porter Davis - Can we increase compensation for delay? 5May 09, 2014 9:55 pm Just be prepared to walk away, that's all you need when negotiating. Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 14151 1 10295 Not sure, depends on the builder. We are mid build with McDonald Jones, and they have been perfect so far. Contract signed October 2023, Slab went up 1st week of February… 2 2366 |