Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jul 26, 2009 1:20 pm Hi all Just wondering what you people think about this topic. Recently I did my colours. I did a fair bit of pre planning before I went in. I find they changed paint suppler now using a diffrent paint. I can get the same colour as in my first choice not even close. They told me if I want it it will be extra to color mach it and then may be not the same. The remote to the garage has changed and now has only 2 controls before 3. If I want an extra I have to pay for it. The home alarm was a very good quality one, now it looks like a $170 job from KMart. A few other things where also discontinued or changed. All of these are in my specs & contract. Do I have a right to ask that they supply me whats in my contract? I feel its only a small thing but would like to know do they have to give it to you if its in your contract? CHeers KW............. “It's just as unpleasant to get more than you bargain for as to get less” George Bernard Shaw. Re: Builders Right to change inclushions. 2Jul 26, 2009 1:22 pm Hrmmm not a good situation - does the contract state anything about change of suppliers anywhere? 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: Builders Right to change inclushions. 3Jul 26, 2009 1:34 pm Just out of curiosity KW who are the new supplers? Our house only got two coats of paint but I think they have recently changed to 3 due to the number of complaints. I can see us touching up areas that just didn't get great coverage. Re: Builders Right to change inclushions. 4Jul 26, 2009 1:40 pm Lisanne It is writen in to the inc. list. The contract says the inc. list makes up part of the contract. This is called "incorporated by reference" so I guess legally yes. However to the average person on the street who takes people on good faith you think you should get what they tell you. Funny that. They are only small things a hundred here a hundred bucks there. What the hell. Lisanne, Im so impressed with the speed your build has gone at, man who is the SS Superman or the Flash. I love your photos also, they are a great help to others to see what goes on. Keep them comming. Are you happy with it all so far. Cheers KW.............. “It's just as unpleasant to get more than you bargain for as to get less” George Bernard Shaw. Re: Builders Right to change inclushions. 5Jul 26, 2009 1:48 pm MM The ducted Vac, Alarm, Paint by Wattly, Remote to garage. Interesting, as you can tell Im into details, details and detail. I thinks its called OCD. In my selections it says Haymes paint for the ceiling and Wattly for the walls. May be they have a few half emply tins left over to use up first. LOL. Paula, The new promo says 3 coats. I dont know of any painter that actually can count past one. They dont come back 3 times if you know what I mean. Three means put it on a bit thinker. Undercoat, whats that. I did not know about the complaints. KW.................. “It's just as unpleasant to get more than you bargain for as to get less” George Bernard Shaw. Re: Builders Right to change inclushions. 6Jul 26, 2009 2:13 pm Our SS just mentioned the other day about the 3 coat system but not sure if complaints have been around my area or everywhere. Very interesting though. Yes it sounds like they have some paint to get rid of before changing over totally. Our SS did said it wont be a perfect job with 2 coats so DH and I have decided we can fix any areas which need attention. We are getting the alarm, and ducted Vac (can't wait for that) It will be interesting to see how your paint comes up Re: Builders Right to change inclushions. 7Jul 26, 2009 2:32 pm MM As far as touch up paint goes. You will find with the flat low sheen paint they use you will see it. You will have to paint the whole wall, so be carefull. I also think if its not 100% a 4 liter paint tin is only $55.00 or so. No big deal. You have to judge the over all end product, or so Im learning. Fingers crossed. Cheers KW............. “It's just as unpleasant to get more than you bargain for as to get less” George Bernard Shaw. Re: Builders Right to change inclushions. 8Jul 26, 2009 2:35 pm Not in any hurry to start painting Will enjoy living in the house for a while and see if we end up even noticing the walls Re: Builders Right to change inclushions. 9Jul 26, 2009 3:35 pm Do you have an HIA contract? The builder can request a variation but both parties need so sign it. If they're downgrading specs you would expect a reduction in price. Trying this building gig one more time. Re: Builders Right to change inclushions. 10Jul 26, 2009 3:36 pm Sorry forgot to mention it is generally clause 23 that covers variations. Trying this building gig one more time. Re: Builders Right to change inclushions. 11Jul 26, 2009 5:52 pm King willy Lisanne It is writen in to the inc. list. The contract says the inc. list makes up part of the contract. This is called "incorporated by reference" so I guess legally yes. However to the average person on the street who takes people on good faith you think you should get what they tell you. Funny that. They are only small things a hundred here a hundred bucks there. What the hell. Lisanne, Im so impressed with the speed your build has gone at, man who is the SS Superman or the Flash. I love your photos also, they are a great help to others to see what goes on. Keep them comming. Are you happy with it all so far. Cheers KW.............. Thanks King Willy! I am really happy with it all so far - now for the internals, lets hope I continue to be happy! I agree that what you are told is what you should get - it's so bloody frustrating at times dealing with the builders! If it's specifically listed then I would be expecting to get just that! 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: Builders Right to change inclushions. 12Jul 27, 2009 1:00 pm mundie mansion Our SS just mentioned the other day about the 3 coat system but not sure if complaints have been around my area or everywhere. Very interesting though. 3 coats means Under coat and two top coats! Not 3 top coats!! Electrical Engineer... Don't hold that against me... And keen owner builder... Mainly the building part!! I'm putting a new floor in my kitchen, slate flagging on a standard concrete slab. 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