Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Our build with Easystart Homes in Carissa Estate (Sevill 82Aug 10, 2017 9:01 pm Follow our build with Express Two Storey (Ventura Group): viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85122 Re: Our build with Easystart Homes in Carissa Estate (Sevill 86Aug 17, 2017 2:21 pm Our build thread with Smart Homes for Living in Wellard https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=86092 Re: Our build with Easystart Homes in Carissa Estate (Sevill 100Aug 27, 2017 10:38 am [quote defaultattr=""]Now after I have sent back our final documents they have hit us with a $590 variation as the roller door needs a t-bar due to structural & construction purposes. [/quote] I would argue this variation fee! Its not because you just decided to change your mind / add something different on a whim. Its because they could not actually provide you what you had agreed they would provide you, so an alternative had to be found. In my opinion, this should not cost you money! Aside from potentially additional materials cost (and you've said the roller door is a cheaper option). If it happened on my build I'd complain.... of course there are legal avenues. You've already mentioned it. Sue them. I find it odd that lawyers wouldnt be willing to take on the case, given CCT evidence and… 1 23784 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 17618 |