Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Removing flooring on new build 3Nov 10, 2022 9:20 am MarleyMooMoo Building a house in NSW with a fairly known builder. We have signed the tender. I have requested to remove the flooring as I would like to complete after handover. They have said this cannot be done and have left it at that. Is there a reason why? Unfortunately, when you are dealing initially with a salesman (3rd party) for the preparation of plans etc, what gets said might not be translated to the contract. New nsw building legislation though it might be too late for you MarleyMooMoo They told me I can do it if I pay them the final handover payment upfront. So they remove the item from the contract by means of variation give you back the cost and hold on to the profit? LOL, they also want you to pay the final payment before it's due.... That's a sweet deal for the builders in the premier state Contact nsw fair trading and lodge a compliant MarleyMooMoo Is there any regulation that says I can’t remove flooring and leave it to compete after handover? Currently the builder can get away with removing whatever they want... but you have to pay... hence the review of legislation Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs 6 11289 The best advice is for you to get a competent building consultant to guide you through your build 7 4714 ShaneG We have been doing heaps of hybrid floors lately. The hollowness is caused by low spots in the slab or subfloor. No slab or particleboard floor is going to be… 1 10483 |