Browse Forums Building A New House Re: No to private inspection and no references 33Nov 13, 2007 3:21 pm You know, thinking about this issue - there is a very simple reason why this builder doesnt want a private inspector checking his work - because he doesnt need your job that badly to inconvenience himself.
People are desperate for builders so he will just move onto the next client who doesnt insist on a private inspector. Re: No to private inspection and no references 34Nov 13, 2007 4:20 pm louie People are desperate for builders so he will just move onto the next client who doesnt insist on a private inspector. From what I understand, in Sydney at least, the building industry is in a bit of slump and builders are fighting for business. Re: No to private inspection and no references 35Nov 13, 2007 7:59 pm Cookiemonster louie People are desperate for builders so he will just move onto the next client who doesnt insist on a private inspector. From what I understand, in Sydney at least, the building industry is in a bit of slump and builders are fighting for business. Lucky SOD. Hopefully it will happen everywhere (sorry builders) Re: No to private inspection and no references 37Nov 14, 2007 5:17 am Are there any Sydney builders that want to move to or work in Canberra?
Getting reliable high quality tradies in Canberra is difficult and when you do find them.....they usually charge a fortune. (There are a few exceptions to this and word or mouth on tradies is quite valuable in Canberra). Ok - will stop venting now. Re: No to private inspection and no references 38Nov 18, 2007 6:28 pm Hi all,
Finally this morning i and wife signed contract with ANOTHER builder which allow us to bring someone else to inspect the house pre handover. We came to this builder about 4-6 months ago but was put off because it quoted quite expensive price (about $15,000 more). I have checked several addresses that the builder has given me, they are all checked out (all highly recommend the builder). Compared to my previous builder, i need to cough out $5000 more, which we think is still within budget, and most importantly peace of mind. The builder used MBA contract and these are some of terms [COULD YOU SEE IF THESE ARE THE NORMS?] - commencement date within 14 days of plan approval - practical completion date is 180 days (24 weeks) after commencement - period of payment of progress claim is SEVEN days - defect/maintenance liability period: 13 weeks - interest rate to late payments: 12% - public liability insurance $5 million - liquadated damages: ZERO (unfortunately he will not nego on this, or house price will need to be adjusted, as he claim has given us considerably "discount") - Builder's margin: 20%. -materials to be supplied by/carried out by owner: owner may install speaker wires. My other question: DO YOU write to the other builders that you decided to build with someone else? Wish the best for me, and will update homeone on the progress. ozn Re: No to private inspection and no references 39Nov 18, 2007 6:34 pm If he goes over the 24 weeks, what compensation have you agreed on? Re: No to private inspection and no references 40Nov 18, 2007 6:50 pm I understand that consequence. This builder said that he never built longer than 6 months. All of his clients said that the building process is compeleted earlier than schedule. We take our chance here, as the builder is also have other two blocks JUST beside our block, and both have started the building process.
Do you see the other terms/conditions as norm? ozn Hi everyone, Looking for some advise. We are about to build an above ground pool in our backyard. There is a private sewer line running under the pool at 1.6m… 0 11760 If you already have a contract, is the inspection cost stated in there? If not they would be forced to issue you a variation which you could of course object to. 12 25866 i would suggest nothing is unreasonable for PCI. we did all sorts, including checking the hot water, checking all the GPO's had power, testing that the showers were… 9 98689 |