We are at lockup- set up reg. vists on site with BSuper

scardee66 · Apr 05, 2008 7:53 pm

Hi,

Our building has reached lock-up and electricals, other cabling and an internal clean have occurred. I expect wall insulation and plastering to commence next week.

Up to now I have had difficulty getting Supervisor to meet with me on a regular basis. This has not really been a problem as I have continued to visit site. 'Argy bargy' has occurred via email with Contract Admin. However now it is a lock-up I will be unable to get inside (offically).

I would like to set up a number of meetings on site and would appreciate any thoughts on key events that should coincide with a meeting or client view.

Our builder is doing all finish with exception of window covers, light fitting and landscaping.

The ones I am thinking of are:
* pre plaster (now)
* hard floors (timber)
* skirts / architraves
* finish plaster(pre paint)
* cabintery (kitchen, bathroom and Laundry etc)
* paint

Appreciate comments - any others, are the above reasonable?

Thanks
Scardee

coljacqld · Apr 06, 2008 4:16 pm

Hi Scardee66

We have arranged to meet our SS and CM on site fortnighty. Your SS should not have an issue with this as they need to visit the site regularly.

Do they ring you regulaly with updates?

We are finding it helpful to have the regular visits as it is easier to point out issues than trying to explain them on the phone. It is also a little harder for them to side step questions when they are in front of you.

Anne

joaninhac · Apr 08, 2008 2:27 pm

there are other ways to get into your home if the front door is locked....

to_do_list · Apr 08, 2008 2:32 pm

coljacqld

Hi Scardee66

We have arranged to meet our SS and CM on site fortnighty. Your SS should not have an issue with this as they need to visit the site regularly.

Anne

I'd agree with this, arrange regular inspections as otherwise you'll be waiting for them to say they have finished something. Invariably they won't and you'll miss key steps.

I was lucky. I went to the building site unannounced late one day. All the workers had gone home and they'd left the key in the door....I nicked the key

Supervisor was often suprised how quickly I found problems in subsequent inspections.

joaninhac · Apr 08, 2008 2:33 pm

[[/quote]I was lucky. I went to the building site unannounced late one day. All the workers had gone home and they'd left the key in the door....I nicked the key

Supervisor was often suprised how quickly I found problems in subsequent inspections.[/quote]

Talk about being lucky!!!!

scardee66 · Apr 08, 2008 8:31 pm

Yep, that goes to one recommendation for someone early in the bldg process. Take a copy of the keys to lockable windows and doors as soon as they are delivered to site. The builders will usually leave keys with hardware especially early on. This gives you the unofficial access to site and more importantly means that you have a copy of keys when the builder loses the prime set (happens too often).
Scardee66

Paula · Apr 08, 2008 8:54 pm

Quote:

All the workers had gone home and they'd left the key in the door....I nicked the key

Are these the original locks that stay as your front door?? Or are they changed?

If so then anybody could have that key, and have access to your house after handover

to_do_list · Apr 08, 2008 8:57 pm

I changed only the external locks on the day of handover...except the window ones. After finding the keys in the door I was worried all and sundry would have access.

I also had an alarm....I think I've mentioned being a cynical bugger...add paranoia. :shock: