Browse Forums Building A New House Re: My experience 11Apr 07, 2007 8:31 pm Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: My experience 16Apr 07, 2007 11:20 pm Michelle I have a serious question; I know at times I may make jokes about things….. BUT…… Why are so many people choosing to build with projects companies and not private builders? Very curious…. Alex PC Re: My experience 17Jun 01, 2007 5:10 pm I am in the final stage of building with Metricon and have had numerous problems. I storngly suggest you make sure they start within 21 days (I didnt and they ended up starting more than 3 months after I signed the contract which in turned pushed the completion date back)
The other bit of advice - document everything - take photos, record who you spoke to what was said etc. It may become handy later in the project. Oh and when they inform you that something will be ready on a particular date ie "plastering will be in next week" dont expect it or add at least three weeks So far I havent been impressed with the qualtiy of the house, but will give them the benefit of the doubt and see how they go in the last couple of weeks (hopefully) The sad thing is the staff at Studio 501 were fantastic and very helpful, its a pity that so far the construction side has let Metricon down. In regards to why I went with a project builder as apposed to a private buidler? To be honest I made a msitake, I should have went with a private buidler considering the amount I have spent etc. I have several friends in the building industry and they also agree. I apologise for any confusion, but your understanding is correct. We approached our situation differently based on advice from… 11 37533 Hi All, I have been dealing with icare for insurance in completing our house after our original builder went bust. We have gotten to tender stage and one of the companies… 0 15978 Last year, 50% of their staffs left. Is it going be bankruptcy this year? 10 31074 |