Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Mar 21, 2014 8:30 am Hi We got our building permit on the 24 of jan, it was the last thing we need to wait for in approvals It been 39 working days since then. In our contract it states that the builder need to commence the works in a number of working day (45) What happens when they go over this? My husband has told me not to say anything to them so we don't upset them. I just want it started Silly me for not asking at the start! Re: What happens if builder doesn't start the build on time? 2Mar 21, 2014 9:22 am Check your contract but it means (usually) you would have the option to cancel the contract. I would strongly advise against this. the most important date however is the total time allowed for the build. issue here is that it generally starts from the day the builder scratches the site, not the contract signing date. your position (unles there is something out of the ordinary in your contract); after 45 working days of getting your building permit, your builder has to start work. if this does not happen, you will have the option to cancel the contract. you will lose money. you are unlikely to get anything back that you have already paid. the builder is entitled to keep money for work done. if you choose not to cancel, just send the builder a letter/email asking when they intend to begin as the time allowed for in the contract has elapsed. at this point, you should get an apology and an approximate date. No builder wants to be late and i would be confident that they will get a wriggle on. source - builder "I never learned a thing until I finished school" - Unknown "You can get anything accomplished, If you don't mind who gets the credit" - Ned Hay Re: What happens if builder doesn't start the build on time? 3Mar 21, 2014 9:46 am Thanks I didn't think much would happen if they went over. The concreter will take and reuse. In my case I bought structural LVLs and scraped them back and used them as joists. 1 5152 9 24789 So it looks like we finally have some movement on site! Definitely later than expected, but I'll take any progress at this point. I'll drop by over the weekend to get… 5 27692 |