alexp79 posted:SureFoot foundations
Hi,
Has anyone tried/looked previously into SureFoot foundations?
https://surefootfootings.com.au/
Looks like they are offering a truely economical and labour saving alternative to bored piers and waffle pod foundations, can…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Reviewing the builder review sites: help or hindrance?
Find someone independent to do the Sketches and Drawings own copyright, if you can't reach agreement on costs with a builder/trades then you can take your drawings elsewhere. Designers/Architects can't…
building-expert posted:Metricon sending legal threats to members of Facebook page
Be careful, biggest of builders have the money to run unwindable case, again, appeals and again for long enough to bankrupt you.They can afford to lose all the battles but…
r_13 posted:Building inspector
I can add my experience with Darbecca. As I mentioned in my build thread, we chose a full set of inspections at each stage. They were very thorough and the…
building-expert posted:Building inspector
Building Inspector is a name reserved under Building Act 1993 for registered building practitioners who undertake mandatory inspections under the building permit. Independent inspections are not regulated and may be…
Kippers01 posted:Bad builder
Check your contract for the agreed proceedure to notify the builder you are withholding the stage payment due to the job not being complete based on the agreed plan…
Splashers posted:Found out raised bathroom at completion stage.
I find that all Franchise Style Building companies like GJ Gardner, Hotondo etc always have good and many reviews on all these sites compared to any other stand alone Builders…
SejaeD posted:Naming Builders online
Have been through this exact issue.
You should be fine to name the builder as long as you are truthful and give your honest opinion/experiences
Norfolk posted:Tips on building & private inspectors
Just ask their salesperson to add the clause, or explain why they can’t / won’t. Alternatively ask them to delete all references to liquidated damages. If they do this the…
Joker posted:In Victoria your right to reasonable entry overrides contra
Maybe building expert can give clarify.
building-expert posted:Variations invoice 8 months after completion
It is more than likely that if the variations were not raised in accordance with the contract (read your contract) they will be invalid and you can refuse to pay,…
Saint Mike posted:Variations invoice 8 months after completion
As a matter of interest - when you say you asked - or requested - or emphasised - etc - did you do this in writing or orally ?
Tend to…
zeitgeber posted:Delaying payment of stage invoice until work finished?
I'm not a lawyer, but I consulted a building lawyer before signing the contract. My lawyer says don't pay the demanded progress payment if the stage is not complete.
This…
