Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 08, 2017 5:37 pm At the completion of the build, the certifier did the inspection and pointed out that the builder should put one more downpipe to the front of the house. So the builder put one at the front of the dark facade pier, without asking me if it is an acceptable spot to put a downpipe. It looks ugly with a downpipe at the front of the facade pier. This downpipe has not been indicated anywhere in the signed final drawings or in the signed building contract. I have asked the builder to relocate it to the side of the pier rather than at the front, the builder refused to do so, saying that it has met all the requirements. My opinion is that the builder should have figured out there was a downpipe missing before the final drawings were signed, and even if they wanted to add one at completion of the build, they should not have put it at the front of the facade pier. Do you think I should take legal action on this matter or please advise how to deal with it.. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Should I take legal action on this matter? 2Sep 08, 2017 5:43 pm looks fine, your worrying about nothing Re: Should I take legal action on this matter? 3Sep 08, 2017 7:29 pm Taking legal action is a long and lengthy process, and not worth it most of the time. I would instead ask if they can reimburse you something, like a credit, or free landscaping or something? Re: Should I take legal action on this matter? 4Sep 08, 2017 7:40 pm I think it looks fine. It might be one of those things that you know is there and bugs you and no one else notices. It would probably be cheaper to get someone in to move it rather than take legal action. Re: Should I take legal action on this matter? 5Sep 09, 2017 11:41 am Re: Should I take legal action on this matter? 6Sep 09, 2017 4:16 pm Has this builder a display home? Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Should I take legal action on this matter? 8Sep 09, 2017 11:44 pm Tamara1975 I think it looks fine. It might be one of those things that you know is there and bugs you and no one else notices. It would probably be cheaper to get someone in to move it rather than take legal action. Thanks Tamara. I was thinking to move it to the side of the dark pier, but there is already driveway next to the pier. Do you know if a roofer can do everything by himself for the relocation in this case? Or to make it easier, can the roofer use the current drainage spot (at the front of dark pier), move most of the downpipe to the side, but connect the downpipe to the front drainage spot at the bottom of the pier? Re: Should I take legal action on this matter? 9Sep 09, 2017 11:46 pm Cellaraso Taking legal action is a long and lengthy process, and not worth it most of the time. I would instead ask if they can reimburse you something, like a credit, or free landscaping or something? Yes, agree that legal process is troublesome. Re: Should I take legal action on this matter? 10Sep 09, 2017 11:53 pm building-expert Has this builder a display home? They don't have a display home for the one they have built for me.. but their other display homes do not have downpipes right at the front.. The thing is that this downpipe has never been indicated in the signed final drawings. If it had been marked in the final drawings, I would have picked it up before the build. It was pointed out by the certifier at the inspection that an extra downpipe should be added to comply with building standards, so the builder took it for granted and just added one at the front of the dark pier as the easiest way to fix the problem. Re: Should I take legal action on this matter? 11Sep 10, 2017 7:30 am You are right, builder should have consulted with you before installing the downpipe in an unwanted position, and his displays show it can be done so. You could win his argument but the cost of doing so will be substantial and most likely not worth it. Financially you will be better off to lump it and have it moved at your own expense. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Should I take legal action on this matter? 12Sep 10, 2017 12:59 pm building-expert You are right, builder should have consulted with you before installing the downpipe in an unwanted position, and his displays show it can be done so. You could win his argument but the cost of doing so will be substantial and most likely not worth it. Financially you will be better off to lump it and have it moved at your own expense. Thanks mate.. I will take your advice. Hi Mofflepop, I would recommend finding a building designer to prepare plans, they should design to your specified budget. 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