Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jan 31, 2011 9:54 pm Hi all, We are in the process of organising our kitchen. Originally our builder quoted us $2800 as an upgrade for our Caesarstone bench top, this was on top of the price of standard laminate. We've decided to source the product ourselves and have been quoted a great price . Now we've asked the builder to rebate us for the bench top, the price he came back with was $3050. Price difference between upgrade & laminate bench is only $250..........what the?? We know that the price of a laminate bench top in our kitchen would be over $1K as we have almost 7 meters to cover. When I questioned him about this he advised me there was still a cost for the template...........$1K.........what the??? We smell a rat, & we're not very happy that the builder is being so dishonest about the rebate amount. If anyone/ kitchen people in the trade can give us some advice, would be grateful. Re: Builder will not rebate the correct amount for Casaersto 3Jan 31, 2011 10:21 pm Thanks Pinchy, I'm very new at this & still finding my feet. Re: Builder will not rebate the correct amount for Casaersto 4Feb 01, 2011 6:49 am mr & mrs smith Thanks Pinchy, I'm very new at this & still finding my feet. No problem, I hope you reach a solution with your builder. The entire building process can be somewhat mystifying I find! Re: Builder will not rebate the correct amount for Casaersto 5Feb 01, 2011 7:54 am Builders very rarely refund the full cost of anything you delete to fit yourself. Having said that the retail per meter @600mm wide for basic laminate is $80per meter. so if you had 3m of bench its about right. How long are the benches in your kitchen? Don't expect to get a full credit for anything the housing game, but be happy when you do get it. WOW you are spot on. Those trees are on council land and have already caused significant problems. A few years ago the builder had to come back and install a root barrier… 7 2494 The HIA contract, in the term & conditions section states that "Commencment" is deemed when the drainage is started or the piers are dug or the slab is formed up (incase… 2 6150 I work with owner, he/she is my man on the ground and I instruct them when to visit the site and take photos and I have other tools in the bag. 4 15244 |