Metricon will tell you using angles like this is "accepted industry practice" This is BS, this is a defect, the wall opening is too big for the window and needs…

It worked for me in getting all non notified rain days removed from the builders claim, although the LDs was only $50/day. The contract usually requires the builder to explain…

Liquidated damages should be set out in in your contract as a $ amount per working day, or day, or week delay beyond the contract duration. You can offset this…

Further to the comments about waterproofing, on my build Metricon's waterproofing contractor 'Dryman' required 3 return visits to get the job done correctly. The first time they applied the waterproofing…

There was no miscommunication! Its standard practice for volume builders such as Metricon etc. to fix the plaster asap in this situation to cover up any defects and allow the…

Engaging openly and honestly on this forum is a great way for builders & suppliers to build credibilty and trust with potential customers. Its unfortunate most volume builder marketing managers…

Yes, in the past Wisdom Homes took a very, very, proactive position on social media management. Just google Wisdom Homes and ACCC! In addition, positive (or minimising negatives) social media…

Did Wisdom Homes provide you with details / specific reasons for the additional 2 month delay for your PCI and their broken promise? What is your contract's liquidated damages amount…

Ask the builder for a copy of their contract template, wirh all their special conditions and amendments included. Read it and ensure you understand every clause and definition. Understand all…

When you meet them keep a detailed written record of what was discussed, agreed, promised. Email it to them and ask for acknowledgement of your email and if anything noted…

Use the time before the gyprock is fixed to thoroughly inspect everything that it will cover up.

At PCI it may be a bit late for detailed structural and straightness checks but i think its worthwhile. Get a ladder, 2m straight edge, spirit level, catpenters square, good…

wisdomhomes how about a response from you here on this forum? to acknowledge and address MeMySelfNi…

Typically volume builders' liquidated damages are around $200 per week. With rents around $1,000 a week its worth factoring in at least an extra 6 months construction time and rental…

Thats theft, and if the owner has legally sufficient proof it can be dealt with via a fair trading application for a restitution order. They may consider lodging an application…

Ask the site supervisor what specifics he will or has already checked before your inspection. Then check again to verify.

The builder is not obliged to read or act on your report unless this is agreed in the contract. They are, however, obliged to build to the construction code. …

How much is your agreed liquidated damages amount per week? If its a significant amount the builder will be financially motivated to speed up if they can.

Suggest considering what your weekly costs of delay would be. Such as interest, rent, storage etc and compare with the weekly rate of liquidated damages that the builder is proposing.…

Take as long as you need to check things.

Consider that after you have signed its the just the contract that defines your relationship with a volume builder, not their salesperson. Everything else is irrelevant.

Thats exactly the response Metricon plans for. "Business as usual" to quote the CEO.

You were probalby not the first to check such details. The builder's reaction was probably more about discouraging further similar checks to save their time.

If at any later stage you may want to sell the house to a typical young family you should include a bath or at least provision for one. Even…

Its good to question these terms as many first timers won't and have been burned. For others, to identify such unfair conditions before spending time and money, one should allways…

You would think these companies could, at a bare minimum, present some pictures of their own projects! Its deceptive.

https://www.checkatrade.com/blog/cost-g ... tion-cost/
Via google 'house demolition' / images

notintothemove did you ask the demolition company why they feature on their website a nice photo of a house in the UK being…

Offer to rent them some space on your land with a bond and months rent payable up front.