Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 16, 2021 2:33 pm We are intending to build with a volume builder at the budget end of the market. We have our selections appointment in a couple of weeks. In the mean time I have asked if they would consider installing a different product to the one they usually supply - if we source it ourselves - and they stated they would not due to warranty concerns. I understand their stance on this. However we have since wondered how we could go about simply asking them to leave out certain installations that are included in their package - doing all the work right up to the point of install and then just leaving it there. Some examples. They have provision for a washbasin nook under the stairs as the downstairs toilet has no room for a washbasin. - we would prefer a toilet with hand basin above the cistern (caroma model) and then use the under stairs area for storage. So we would want them to do plumbing for toilet but stop short of installing AND do no plumbing for the washbasin provision - We are installing solar with battery so we want split systems rather than their ducted gas heating and electric stove instead of their gas stovetop. So we would want them to ensure electric wiring is available to the stove area (as would be needed for the oven in their version anyway) but stop short of any gas plumbing. As solar hot water is included we would not need any gas at all. Would there be warranty issues for them if they simply do not install the items we do not want? What would their likely objections be? It would be good to know so we can prepare to counter them. We do not yet have a build contract, it's a split loan so we have only done land at this point (note according to our conveyancer there is nothing in the land contract that actually forces us to use this builder). Thanks again Simeon for being so elaborate. Appreciate it. Its gives us a very idea. Kind Regards 4 3819 go upvc window frames ensure insulation under colorbond. not just sarking, lighter color roof also not sure if you have seen this viewtopic.php?t=5823 last couple of pages… 4 110904 Hi, Seeking volume or semi-custom builder in victoria(east), which have existing double story wide floor plans. Seeking 18-20m wide homes with depth of 12-15m long. Or… 0 25277 |