Hi guys,
I was wondering if anyone else out there is having problems with the builders issuing invoices before the work is complete, or in some stages before it has been started?
Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Invoices 2Aug 23, 2009 10:38 pm yep, they can send the invoice on substantial completion, this is obviously open to intrepretation. i guess some builders think if half is done, then the criteria of substantial is met! more is done than not done. its your ss that tells the finance person to send the bills. i found a good way to delay is say you will need a site inspection on each stage to see if it is completed to your satisfaction before you pay. Re: Invoices 3Aug 24, 2009 8:21 am I haven't experienced it, all my invoices have come within a day or few of the stage being completed '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: Invoices 4Aug 24, 2009 8:31 am it's frustrating as it says we will not recieve invoices til completion but the contractors are telling our csc that the work has been completed when it hasn't and thus she is putting through for payment. This is with M. Building the Talbot with the big M!! Re: Invoices 5Aug 24, 2009 8:52 am calzo it's frustrating as it says we will not recieve invoices til completion but the contractors are telling our csc that the work has been completed when it hasn't and thus she is putting through for payment. This is with M. Oh...and I read somewhere on this forum, it can be good idea to ask for a copy of that stage's building inspection before making the payment. It'll indicate if there are defects or unfinished work ie the work is not complete. Re: Invoices 6Aug 24, 2009 9:46 am We are building with them also and they have sent the last 4 invoices early and I keep delaying them everytime... It truly is poor communication... The funny part is they will send an invoice thats due before the actual tradesman are booked in to fo the job... Honestly it doesnt bother me as I just hold payment until I am satisfied with the progress.. |