Posted on: 04th Jul, 2007 11:13 am
We are scheduled to move in mid august into our new house which we are building but I did not understand why its delayed as the only things left are to lay carpet, install plumbing fixtures, countertops & landscapes.
I am in the architectural field for the last 8 years and have learned the term "punchlist" ie, go through every details to be sure no mistakes were made. I was expecting to be able to "punch" the home before moving in but our builder is saying that we will certainly do a walk through but is discouraging us from getting into too many details.
Some of the walls bow out where plumbing is behind, the floor moulding is not going down to the vinyl flooring leaving a 1/2 gap. The contractor says that these cannot be fixed. Is it possible to get them fixed? I have also noticed that white wire shelving in the closets & pantry are not secured to studs, I want going to insist them to fix it.
One of my co-workers spent his last weekend repairing the walls as the weight of his clothes ripped the shelves out of the sheetrock which were affixed with plastic anchors!!!
I am in the architectural field for the last 8 years and have learned the term "punchlist" ie, go through every details to be sure no mistakes were made. I was expecting to be able to "punch" the home before moving in but our builder is saying that we will certainly do a walk through but is discouraging us from getting into too many details.
Some of the walls bow out where plumbing is behind, the floor moulding is not going down to the vinyl flooring leaving a 1/2 gap. The contractor says that these cannot be fixed. Is it possible to get them fixed? I have also noticed that white wire shelving in the closets & pantry are not secured to studs, I want going to insist them to fix it.
One of my co-workers spent his last weekend repairing the walls as the weight of his clothes ripped the shelves out of the sheetrock which were affixed with plastic anchors!!!
As a buyer you should not close until all the conditions are corrected and you are satisfied with the work. And do not accept any kind of promise of 'fix it after close' type. Get all things done before buying. Also let us know how the builder is trying to discourage you.
Miller
Miller
"Some of the walls bow out where plumbing is behind, the floor moulding is not going down to the vinyl flooring leaving a 1/2 gap."
I don't see any reason for the plumbing pipes to cause a wall to bow. This can only happen if they are not connected properly. It seems to be simple inaptitude & laziness on part of your builder.
If builder is not agreeing to rectify the problems then you can tell him that you will contact an attorney and file a lawsuit against him. It is likely that he will agree to make the changes after being warned about a lawsuit.
I don't see any reason for the plumbing pipes to cause a wall to bow. This can only happen if they are not connected properly. It seems to be simple inaptitude & laziness on part of your builder.
If builder is not agreeing to rectify the problems then you can tell him that you will contact an attorney and file a lawsuit against him. It is likely that he will agree to make the changes after being warned about a lawsuit.
If you have inspection clause in the contract then if the inspection is unsatisfactory or based on the inspection if the changes are not made then you can cancel the contract.
It's not worth putting your money into something and then get things fixed afterwards. Take the contract to an attorney to know how the builder can be made to fix the problems or the contract be canceled.
It's not worth putting your money into something and then get things fixed afterwards. Take the contract to an attorney to know how the builder can be made to fix the problems or the contract be canceled.
Hi Frisbee,
Before buying a property you have absolute right to inspect every flaw on part of the builder during construction. As it is you who is going to face the problem afterwards, not the builder. If he still does not listen to you, contact with a lawyer to help you further.
Before buying a property you have absolute right to inspect every flaw on part of the builder during construction. As it is you who is going to face the problem afterwards, not the builder. If he still does not listen to you, contact with a lawyer to help you further.
Hello Frisbee,
I feel that before you move into your home, you should have your home checked thoroughly so that there are no problems with the property. Also, as there is a contract related to the house, you can file a case against the contractor for not complying with the contract and for not providing you a properly finished house. For that, you may take the guidance of an attorney.
I feel that before you move into your home, you should have your home checked thoroughly so that there are no problems with the property. Also, as there is a contract related to the house, you can file a case against the contractor for not complying with the contract and for not providing you a properly finished house. For that, you may take the guidance of an attorney.