Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 26, 2023 2:48 pm I am building with Statesman now. we signed the contract about 12/2021. I had lots of issues with them 1. poor management it took about one year for them to get everything done, but in the end, they increased $30,000 for the contract after I got the financial approval. before that, they never told me that they would increase the price. 2. extremely slow building process they poured the slab before 12/2022. they delivered bricks and frames. but no progress afterward, it seems that they are short of labor. I am wondering if there is any way to push them 3. after they started the work, some bad guy dumped building rubbish in my block, who should be responsible to remove it? I had thought that the builder should be responsible for the block, however, the builder said the owner should be responsible for it. 4. there was a variation in the electrical connection, but they didn't notify me in advance. after they finished it, they sent me a bill for $2400. I am not happy with it and asking for the bill, such as how much they paid for their subcontractor. but they refused to give me the details about it and told me that they paid SA power networks (SAPN). If i would like to know it, I can call SAPN. In the end, I called SAPN, SAPN told me that they didn't charge them $2400. If anyone has had similar issues before, please share your advice with me. Thanks in advance. Re: Building with Statesman (hickinbotham), Adelaide 2Feb 27, 2023 7:10 am uqyong I called SAPN, SAPN told me that they didn't charge them $2400. You should have checked those costs before you signed with one specific Builder Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Building with Statesman (hickinbotham), Adelaide 3Mar 05, 2023 3:11 pm Thanks for your suggestion. But now, they would like to charge me without the proper bill, just say, there is a variation, that's the money you need to pay. I think it is ridiculous. Re: Building with Statesman (hickinbotham), Adelaide 4Mar 06, 2023 9:45 am Read the contract they don't have to provide you with any cost breakdowns, If you wanted that then I suggest you have your own data, proofs and estimate before you select 3 builders to quote. Once you have signed there is no mechanism for disputing costs. Caveat Emptor.. Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Building with Statesman (hickinbotham), Adelaide 5Mar 06, 2023 10:07 am for the contract, yes, they don't have to provide the details. That's a variation after starting to build. if that's the case, then the builder has the right to charge the client as much as they want. Re: Building with Statesman (hickinbotham), Adelaide 6Mar 06, 2023 10:19 am uqyong That's a variation after starting to build. if that's the case, then the builder has the right to charge the client as much as they want. Agreed ... What means are you going to test the covid defence ... if you don't pay them... they hang on to your house, they have no money and then go broke? Now insurance companies are saying they want out? Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Building with Statesman (hickinbotham), Adelaide 7Mar 06, 2023 10:31 am I think that's different. at that situation, they have the right to increase the price based on building inflation. what I would like to say is that, for example, there is a variation on the driveway, they would like to charge another 3K without the details of it. their explanation is that they must charge me such money because of a variation. Re: Building with Statesman (hickinbotham), Adelaide 8Mar 06, 2023 10:37 am uqyong I think that's different. at that situation, they have the right to increase the price based on building inflation. Where does it say that in a fixed price/ Lump sum contract? uqyong what I would like to say is that, for example, there is a variation on the driveway, they would like to charge another 3K without the details of it. their explanation is that they must charge me such money because of a variation. You don't have to pay it They will credit you back a token amount (a fraction?) In the meantime they need the extra ca$hflow to bank roll the other homes under construction.. slowly going broke anyway Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Building with Statesman (hickinbotham), Adelaide 9Mar 06, 2023 10:45 am it's a lump sum to connect the power, they told me that they paid the extra money to SAPN, but cannot give me the bill and asked me to call SAPN, but I called SAPN. SAPN didn't charge. What I mean is that they cannot, shouldn't charge the client because there is a variation or a lump sum without the details of it. As a big company, it should care about its reputation. Re: Building with Statesman (hickinbotham), Adelaide 10Mar 06, 2023 10:54 am uqyong it's a lump sum to connect the power, they told me that they paid the extra money to SAPN, but cannot give me the bill and asked me to call SAPN, but I called SAPN. SAPN didn't charge. What I mean is that they cannot, shouldn't charge the client because there is a variation or a lump sum without the details of it. As a big company, it should care about its reputation. Are you going to spend a fortune fighting them in civil courts on principle? fair trading has let you down... BTW the marketing arm deals with reputation, Branding and sales When the construction arm collapses, you don't see new home salesman pulling trailers on the way to your building site helping out do you? Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Building with Statesman (hickinbotham), Adelaide 12Mar 06, 2023 11:08 am uqyong 😄, it seems that all regulations and rules are on their side. it is difficult for normal custom to win. It's always been this way and people forget This time around you have trusted Professional forums to assist Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Building a new home, and looking for a garage builder (home builder not contracted to do this). Someone to build steel garage (double), colorbond, including supply and… 0 3256 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 110592 |