Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Dec 06, 2011 10:56 am Hello everyone. Just wonder if it's normal and alright that our builder just give us 1 final inspection because of X'mas ................. there were 2 inspections as they told us but then we got a call from builder telling us that X'mas is coming so they would only have us one final inspection at handover time. Not quite happy with that and not sure if it's OK or anything we can do ?? I know to complain is totally useless...............any suggestions?? Thanks a lot! 3rd property but 1st home March 19,2010 signed contract Re: Help!Final inspection problem 2Dec 06, 2011 11:28 am What it means is that you will have a handover where you will have an extended list of things that need doing at your 3 month maintenance check. Our pre handover inspection was last week and handover this Friday so we should have some things on the list we had completed and some still outstanding (on going issues like mortar color and other things) You could come to an agreement to hold 1-2% of final as security that things are finished off properly at your maintenance inspection, bu they may not like that. I can see why they would only have one if you are keen to get in before Xmas. It really depends on you. If you want to be in for Christmas then try to negotiate holding 1-2% for you own peace of mind. If you are not happy to move in with items still needing attention then you might have to stick to your guns. 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 98678 The significant date is when receive final payment invoice Check that section of contract Bit of fluff by builders prior to that 1 15937 Hi, I am approaching end of the build. My final invoice will be given to me soon to pay. Some context before I ask my question. 1. My builder wont do the landscaping or… 0 3863 |