Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building with Bentley Homes 96Apr 27, 2018 9:25 am Sorry to hear your building was delayed Mrs_W...hope quality made up for it! I hear you do get compensated for building delays though? marlbling, making a few phone calls... unfortunately getting an independent building inspector was a last minute decision and slab is being poured next week already. Know a few people who didn't get independent building inspections and they're doing alright (but I guess only time will tell!) So let's hope we can get someone at a good price! If not... we'll just have to trust Bentley! Re: Building with Bentley Homes 97Apr 27, 2018 7:23 pm Yes, we got liquidated damages. They still owe us some as the final invoice only included damages up to the date the invoice was issued. They owe us about another 4 weeks worth. We are a variation but we haven’t received it yet. It’s nice to have the keys though. We won’t be moving in for another few weeks though - need to do concreting and a few other things before moving. Re: Building with Bentley Homes 98Apr 28, 2018 8:14 am Omg 😳 that’s good your fixing everything before moving in .. gotta say that we spend so quite abit after moving in .. blinds $3200 concreting $5700 .. editing security doors $1200 fencing $3200 .. these guys all took cash .. so they have literally broke our back 🤣🤣 we still haven’t done landscaping lookout to the sky for some money to fall down from the clouds haha 🤣 still these are the stuff that the house needs the list still goes on for stuff needed but crap it’s a lot haha Re: Building with Bentley Homes 100Apr 28, 2018 8:23 am Our bank account is looking quite plump at the moment but not for long. $16k for concreting (we have a long driveway), ducted air con, blinds, security door, downlights, window tinting... I’m quite sure that we will never have money again! Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 74220 I would never build with Fowler homes. I built with them in 2021 and till date maintenance issues are pending. All their existing trades and businesses don't work with… 14 105132 Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with Arli homes! Interested in your experiences who've built from their stock home designs… 0 23198 |