Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 16, 2013 5:52 pm Hi all, Just wondering if I could get some feedback and tap into some wisdom from the forum. We contracted a house inspector for our first build with a large company. He's given us a report at base stage to say there are a few defects needed to be looked at, namely uneven set downs to the Garage and Porch that needs to be levelled. The SS says the defects are normal and still acceptable, but to forward the report to him anyway. Thing is they've given us the invoice and terms say 1 week to pay. I want to wait to hear from them before I transfer the money. At what point can they charge me interest for late payment? Cheers. Re: !Do we pay invoice even when theres defects in the build 2Jun 16, 2013 6:13 pm I would imagine after the 7 days have passed without payment Initial Deposit 28/09/2012 // Prelim Contract Signed 25/11/2012 Selections 21/1/2013 to 23/1/2013 // Contract Signed 22/2/2013 Site Start 21/5/2013 // Slabbed 30/5/2013 Re: !Do we pay invoice even when theres defects in the build 3Jun 16, 2013 6:45 pm The advice you are seeking from this forum is exactly the advice your inspector should have given you. Why has he not? Get someone who has the expertise to advise you properly. 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: !Do we pay invoice even when theres defects in the build 4Jun 17, 2013 1:06 am I was thinking since I've raised an issue that 7 days does not apply but perhaps a clause in the contract would still obligate me to pay them . just wondering what is the standard practice.. ? Will speak to the building inspector again tomorrow and give the builder a call too. -------- Found our dream home : Porter Davis Marbella 42 Me and Mojo's build thread I'm still a rookie please don't shoot me!! -------- 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 3866 Hi All, I engaged a tradie to install concrete retaining wall 600-800mm high over 32 meters in Victoria. Sleepers are 200*75*2000 mm installed over 17 steel posts. I… 0 6917 1 9475 |