Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Aug 03, 2009 1:16 pm I'm wanting to get a building variation so that i can bring in my own electrician and to do my extra powerpoints, downlights and external powerpoints. I spoke with my CSO today and she advised that they could not let anyone on site. I persisted a bit further and she said she would consult her superior and get back to me. Just wondering if anyone else has done this and what exactly did they have to do. Has anyone else had simonds decline this request? We haven't signed contracts or anything yet, WE are doing our colour selection at the moment. Re: Simonds - Building Variations 2Aug 03, 2009 1:22 pm They worry about the 3rd party doing damage. Well because of them not wanting a 3rd party in, I am having my heating and A/c done after hand over, but I have asked that Simonds allow the 3rd party to come in and give instruction on where to install, light, water and gas in the roof space so it doesn't get stuffed up. In the contract which I signed on Wednesday, it says that I must pay them $200 per week if someone else comes in and causes damage. So to me that would imply that they DO allow a 3rd party. I will have to read it again carefully, this is just a vague recollection. Contracted completion date 24 July 2010. What's today's date????? It seems very clear to me that your contract states that a security account does NOT need to be established so the answer to the builder is NO. If in doubt find a contract… 1 8564 The fastest thing a builder will do is bank your cheque, those systems work perfectly with lightning speed, everything else is slow burn. Just the way it is. 1 8772 Can someone please offer some advice? Im DESPERATE. Because I'm completely and utterly exhausted. How long are variations taking with other companies at the moment? We… 0 18652 |