Preconstruction Changes

ghstrida · Apr 27, 2020 9:27 pm

Hello everyone

Wondering if anyone might have been through a similar situation or if anyone has any ideas about this. We have been through the following with our builder:

1. New Homes Consultant (PWC) - Done
2. Prestart Consultant (HIA Contract) - Done
3. Color selection/consultation - Done
4. Electrical consultation - Done
5. Developer approval - Done
6. Review Final Plans - Pending
7. Building permit application - Pending

We came across a display home with similar color scheme as what we have chosen and we are not happy at all. Now we regret choosing those colors and want to change the tiles and bench tops. The way we look at it is that it's all internal changes so doesn't require developer approval again. Builder hasn't supplied me with the final plans but I guess my color changes wouldn't change anything on the plans. We'd like to know if anyone has been able to make changes at this stage of the process. Any similar experiences or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

adelady · Apr 27, 2020 11:29 pm

its my understanding
once you have done your selections and you have received the written follow up documentation confirming these selections. you have an agreement. You can still change them within a reasonable amount of time But unfortunately there is a cost involved in doing so. When changing any selection.. eg paint color, because you have changed your mind you may need to have the selections appointment again and documentation has to be changed etc etc so you do have to pay for that. It usually states it in the paperwork ( the cost factor involved with your changes )( bit like changing an airline ticket for another time)
I would suggest you call the person you did the selections with and they should be able to tell you what their process is, and what the cost would be to you. Sooner the better. If you have standard selections and you want to just change to another standard color its pretty straight forward , But be prepared with the actual changes you want eg If you stray from standard selections to upgrade you will have upgrade cost plus the cost of the changes to consider if on a budget.
Know the feeling.

ghstrida · Apr 28, 2020 9:26 am

Thanks adelady

I was also thinking the same. I hope the cost to have the appointment again isn't too much. Will give the consultant a call.

adelady · Apr 29, 2020 2:05 am

good luck . I would like to know how you go. as thinking of doing a similar thing.
with regards to the paint colours If you do decide on changing, when you choose your new color, don't forget to consider if it needs the same amount of coat coverage.. eg If jumping from 2 coats to 3 coat coverage $ wise it can jump substantially. $$$

ghstrida · Apr 29, 2020 8:25 am

adelady

good luck . I would like to know how you go. as thinking of doing a similar thing.
with regards to the paint colours If you do decide on changing, when you choose your new color, don't forget to consider if it needs the same amount of coat coverage.. eg If jumping from 2 coats to 3 coat coverage $ wise it can jump substantially. $$$

Thanks for the heads up. Will let you know how I go with this