Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jan 24, 2020 8:08 pm Hey, We are building a 2 story home through Eden Brae Homes. We received increase ceiling heights to 2590mm as part of our package for down stairs. All downstairs doors are 2340h Our WIP has a 2340h door opens into the WIP otherwise it would block of the gap between WIP & island. This door has been set to 2340h and opening into WIP since tender. Right before final plans (just before construction) they said that is not possible, but we found evidence of another person with the same property and WIP opening inwards. We sent the details and they then came back and said everything was fine to keep it the way it was. We then signed our final plans and construction is now underway, we actually have the frame installed for both floors. Then today we get a variation request stating the below. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ What are my rights? What alternatives do we have if they say if it isn't possible? Opening outwards is off the table. Having a smaller door right near two entrances which are much higher will look very out of place. Not sure if a sliding door could be arranged at this time since the frame is already up. Do i have any rights for compensation, because to us this is a big deal and makes the kitchen non-functional Would love some advice Thanks Chris Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: HELP:Builder wants to change door opening after construc 2Jan 25, 2020 4:21 am To get compensation you need to prove a defect and then that you suffered a monetary loss because of that defect. How will you do that? To escalate the claim may cost you much more than it's worth. If it is physically possible to maintain swing door height then the builder should do it or go for the cavity slider. I am not sure why swinging out is off the table, it seems to be sensible solution 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: HELP:Builder wants to change door opening after construc 3Jan 25, 2020 3:19 pm I agree that a shorter door would look bad. I would be asking my builder for a cavity slider. Other options you can consider are a non cavity slider or a 2040 door with a highlight over. Re: HELP:Builder wants to change door opening after construc 5Jan 25, 2020 4:26 pm It’s only a pantry why not 2 slim doors instead 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: HELP:Builder wants to change door opening after construc 6Jan 25, 2020 9:38 pm If you have evidence of another build utilising the door you want, and they agreed, then why the variation? If they cannot provide a reason why the smaller door has to go there, then I'd be requesting the original door https://thomasarcherbuild.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html - Thomas Archer Homes - Custom Nouveau 41 Depends what you're current inclusions are, but we're not including wardrobes and will just use second hand ones until we can save later on to get them built. Also have a… 3 11631 I can help you with all that, you can PM me with details if you wish 3 5838 How are you doing Ben? Extremely interested in hearing what you are doing or plan to do! 12 15148 |