Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Door edges unpainted 4Nov 06, 2019 12:24 am Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Door edges unpainted 7Nov 06, 2019 7:22 am The industry also needs better customers that engage in the process and don’t accept unfair contracts, poor workmanship or woeful customer service! Unfortunately it’s up to consumers because the governments have been afraid to effectively regulate volume builders due to the economic and political risks. I appreciate your sharing and engagement. Re: Door edges unpainted 8Nov 06, 2019 7:38 am Norfolk I would tend to agree with you, but how does someone who is building for the first time, know if the contract is fair or unfair. The onus cannot be put on the customer since this is a standard HIA contract, still being exploited. People are desperate to have a roof over their heads which is fair. Re: Door edges unpainted 9Nov 06, 2019 7:44 am brightstarshine I was naive like you with my recent Metricon build. I thought I just sign the contact, pay the money, leave it to them and walk into my ‘display home’ in 40 weeks time. I I learnt the nature of the industry the hard and expensive way. That’s just not how it works. However, Now the industry has cooled, buyers have significantly more negotiating power and should leverage this assertively at pre contract stage with volume builders. Many volume builders sales are down 20% to 30% versus last year and they are now desperately competing for new customers. Everything is negotiable, including the unfair HIA contract template and special terms that can add security and value for customers. We recently had some good discussion in this forum about negotiating with Wisdom Homes in NSW for example. Engage in the planning and build process and check all workmanship weekly. The volume builders don’t do this because it’s expensive skilled labour and they are protected by the contract and lack of effective regulation. Make progress payments only when it’s confirmed the workmanship at each stage is acceptable... 920 was enough to get the furniture in. We live in a pretty safe area and it’s great to see people walking to the front door. We’re not too fussed about people… 4 1294 Black on light wood does look good. Not sure if it will be as long lasting as a steel finish? 6 6356 I’m in a similar position except I’m after sliding 3 stacking doors. I am on a second-story apartment of which the balcony would not adequately fit any bi-fold or… 5 16161 |