Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Apr 30, 2008 2:48 pm This may be a dumb question but once the house is at lockup how do all the tradies get in? Re: How do the tradies get in??? 3Apr 30, 2008 2:52 pm They will either have a key hidden on site somewhere, or they will use a "construction set" of locks which they all have keys for. In some cases your correct locks will be fitted and a construction key will open them all until you start using the proper keys which somehow move the tumblers inside the locks and stop the construction key form working. Built Porter Davis "Dromana" 2007. Re: How do the tradies get in??? 4Apr 30, 2008 2:56 pm Our builder occasionally left the key in switchbox...it was the first place I looked when it got to lockup...
Then on one weekend they left the key in the door, which I nicked so I got access at my own leisure....'twas rather handy....... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: How do the tradies get in??? 5Apr 30, 2008 3:06 pm to_do_list Our builder occasionally left the key in switchbox...it was the first place I looked when it got to lockup... Then on one weekend they left the key in the door, which I nicked so I got access at my own leisure....'twas rather handy....... Yes I think I read you did this in another thread, we can always hope this will happen...... I would have been very embarrasing to get sprung inside though! Re: How do the tradies get in??? 6Apr 30, 2008 3:12 pm You could leave a sliding window unlocked and get in that way. You would of course need to do this when someone is about so you can get in in the first place. Re: How do the tradies get in??? 7Apr 30, 2008 3:17 pm dancelisah to_do_list Our builder occasionally left the key in switchbox...it was the first place I looked when it got to lockup... Then on one weekend they left the key in the door, which I nicked so I got access at my own leisure....'twas rather handy....... Yes I think I read you did this in another thread, we can always hope this will happen...... I would have been very embarrasing to get sprung inside though! They occasionally left the joint unlocked anyway...I was surprised that stuff didn't get nicked...!...mind you this was before mandatory construction fencing in the estate not sure if they padlock those? mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: How do the tradies get in??? 8Apr 30, 2008 3:20 pm same here, at least twice they left it not only unlocked, but ALL of the doors wide open!!! With baths and sinks and kitchen cabinets all sitting round!! Could very easily have gone walkies.... Built Porter Davis "Dromana" 2007. Re: How do the tradies get in??? 9Apr 30, 2008 4:15 pm They also kick back the roof tiles for access if they don’t have a key. As an aside note you should check your roof when visiting to ensure no tiles have been left off, especially with the wet weather coming. Re: How do the tradies get in??? 10Apr 30, 2008 5:48 pm There is one other really good way of getting a look at your homes once it hits lock-up stage, call your supervisor and arrange to meet him there at a suitably convenient time for all. Who better to show you through than the person charged with the responsibility of building your home, he knows when all the next trades are called up, he can answer any of your questions, and would probably like a chance to have a "chat" about important world events ie. Geelong going back to back.
Seriously though, a quality open line of communication eases frustration on behalf of home builders, gives an opportunity to discuss concerns, and even better is the chance to point out mistakes/problems first hand without having to deal with an ongoing line of emails and phone calls. OH&S is also a very important consideration especially falling through that sliding window and breaking your leg. mortgge witha job is hard enough, without one????? Re: How do the tradies get in??? 11Apr 30, 2008 6:14 pm sofar_sogood There is one other really good way of getting a look at your homes once it hits lock-up stage, call your supervisor and arrange to meet him there at a suitably convenient time for all. Who better to show you through than the person charged with the responsibility of building your home, he knows when all the next trades are called up, he can answer any of your questions, and would probably like a chance to have a "chat" about important world events ie. Geelong going back to back. Seriously though, a quality open line of communication eases frustration on behalf of home builders, gives an opportunity to discuss concerns, and even better is the chance to point out mistakes/problems first hand without having to deal with an ongoing line of emails and phone calls. OH&S is also a very important consideration especially falling through that sliding window and breaking your leg. mortgge witha job is hard enough, without one????? I'd agree with all of the above except I could only make appointments during my lunch and a bit hour (traveling from Malvern or Murrumbeena to Point Cook and back - 1.5 hours at full throttle). He was never on time, and when he did make it he was wanting to get the "appointment" over and done with straight away because he was looking after another 20+ homes and had to "get going". Having the key (which was maybe not the right thing to do) allowed me to inspect in my own time and point out the problems straight away without wasting his precious time. I had a good relationship with my super and a relatively good build experience....I empathise with those (and there are many examples on this forum) who don't have that sort of relationship and therefore have to sort out issues within the constraints of a generally overtaxed or unsympathetic building supervisor. So yes in a perfect world in would be nice to have mutually convenient appointments....but given the chance I chose to gain a slight advantage. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: How do the tradies get in??? 12Apr 30, 2008 6:35 pm We've had doors/windows left open by tradies in the past, which we've closed for them when we left. But since we've been painted, it's been locked up tight!!!
We met one of our new neighbours on the weekend, he found a key wrapped in a plastic bag under a brick on site.... so maybe we should scour the site and look for ours???.... I agree with sofar_sogood though, we've had no issues in meeting with our S/S or C/M on-site and spend plenty of time checking it all out...they've never said no to a meet and greet... We can't complain...nearly there..... PS. don't take pics and post them on the internet if you're on-site without permission either....cause if they see it you get into twubble!!!! We did, when we went in and cleaned up on-site one day.....and i posted pics on here and the blog...oooooppss.....LOL Re: How do the tradies get in??? 13Apr 30, 2008 6:50 pm I agree it is best not to go in, it would not be worth getting sprung. I really was just wondering how the tradies get it, I was hoping they do not all have keys to my place so I am glad to hear they don't Re: How do the tradies get in??? 14Apr 30, 2008 7:14 pm our builder put the key in a box tied to the door handle. the box is passworded (need to keyin number). The dor handle is also for temporary. So far i am very please with the way the key is being handled. Re: How do the tradies get in??? 15Apr 30, 2008 7:20 pm When I met with my SS he mentioned to me "you're not supposed to go onsite without me, but we know you will anyway, so sign this" and proceeded to get me to sign a waiver Dana -------------------------- Building with DFH - carpet installed! Elvis has left the building... The site supervisor quit after 2 month on the project. I guess he was just instructed to bark at people, but didn't like when he was… 26 20826 Depends how much direct sun it gets. Is there any shading (eaves or trees)? If the sun hits a window directly it doesn't matter too much if it's double or single… 1 12635 9 24637 |