Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jul 21, 2009 9:45 pm Hi all, I am looking to use a new-ish small builder who we have established a good report with and who have provided a good price - however we are nervous about signing on the dotted line as we are concerned about; financial viability and quality of work. Tried to search for tips and advice on checking out the financial stability of a small builder and have only come up with the following. Any other advice I should look at appreciated ! * Ask for copy of building insurance * ask for copy of 3rd party insurance * Ask for and call refernces * google company name Some other suggestions which I haven't tried yet but would like advice on: * Pay ernst and young to do a search * check with Consumer Affairs * Check with ASIC (I think thats right) * Get lawyer to right contract - be wary of MBA or HIA contracts ? * Speak to some of the suppliers - hmm this may be difficult. * Get bank to manage the progress payments and not be governed by builder Now I am procrastinating with the next step not the builder - "just sign it" I can hear DW in the background. alas I am a Virgo. * Are we there yet ? Demolition has come and gone ! yippeeee..hang on that was months ago !! come on Mr Builder, dig a hole at least Finaly ! Hole Dug ! well done darren 20/06/2010. Slab is down ! Framing is complete 20/10/2010 we are progressing like a snail on heat - excited and determined but very very slow Steveo Re: Checking a small builder before Signing advice and tips 2Jul 21, 2009 10:08 pm Steveo We also went with a small builder whom we had not heard before - So can totally understand what u feel. We are happy with our decision going to a small builder. What we did in addition to what u had done is we got a list of homes and did a drive through the homes Did a mail box drop of a letter telling them about us and few actually called us and were willing and so helpful - shared their experience of the build the problems and issues. Good luck Thank you so much. This has been very helpful. We definitely wish to settle and get these people out of our life. They are trying to charge us interest on late… 7 14278 Ardo That is so funny! I wonder how many people know who Larry Haun is these days. I have a couple of young guys we call Mo 1 & Mo 2 who run a crew of 6 boys and… 9 15533 You should check your detail drawings, it may show downpipe within brick pier. 14 14121 |