Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement Re: Billing on contracted project 2Apr 25, 2022 6:05 pm Hey jackdaw Welcome to the forum Pity you didn't finalise all the engineering, data/proofs and costs before you got 3 Builders to quote. Additional engineering is an easy target for additional costs and price gouging, common egs 1. That was missed on the architects drawings and fake rendering 2. The mistake wasn't picked up until we were on site. 3. The building plans weren't assessed by the water authority until we started... search the forum for $ticker $hock. LOL, please don't blame the engineer, your contract is with the Builder Cheers Chris (engineer) Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Billing on contracted project 3Apr 25, 2022 8:18 pm Thanks for the info Chris. I'll approach the builder and see if I can get to the bottom of this. Dealing with a small well regarded local builder but first time in 20 years doing a reno of this size (for us) Feel we're continuously putting our hand in pocket for yet again another miscellaneous cost. Unfortunately short of a forum like this there are no avenues to question unreasonable charges. Regards, Jack Re: Billing on contracted project 4Apr 25, 2022 8:40 pm jackdaw Feel we're continuously putting our hand in pocket for yet again another miscellaneous cost. They will keep trying it on... stand your ground This should have all been sorted out before they started on site. my2c jackdaw Unfortunately short of a forum like this there are no avenues to question unreasonable charges. It's you greatest investment, steer well clear of FB, insta, SFA review, etc what you don't need is a thumbs up, slap on the back, wink and controlled bullsh!t Ask questions here.... Cheers Chris Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Following these simple steps will help you mitigate unwanted costs, have your expectations met and give… 0 4975 As a tradesmen get a private inspector although I don't think there worth it in their profession themselves the reminder they serve to the tradesmen doing the work is… 3 28239 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 20242 |