Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 11, 2023 4:44 pm Hi Team, I building 2 townhouses in Victoria , after paying lock up stage invoice, builder raised huge variations ($140k) which were completed works during slab as well as frame stage which never send to sign before completing the works. I signed standard HIA contract. Big variations referring Rock removal of site cost, another few referring not in plans, need to change during construction to complete works etc.... Does anyone come across same issues and any advise will be valuable Re: New Construction variations after completing works 2Sep 11, 2023 6:48 pm Get experienced building contract manager to look at builders claims especially claims for rock excavation. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: New Construction variations after completing works 4Sep 11, 2023 7:32 pm I can help you with all that, you can PM me with details if you wish Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog I'm a home builder. ASK why the BAL report went up? Did you change home position, change design? 2 12929 Not sure, depends on the builder. We are mid build with McDonald Jones, and they have been perfect so far. Contract signed October 2023, Slab went up 1st week of February… 2 3117 there are three outcomes: 1 You do your homework and legwork, read and educate yourself and take care of it yourself 2 You pay someone that knows 3 You pay too much or… 3 1250 ![]() |