Is a roof leak a latent defect?
Is a roof leak a latent defect?
Examples of Latent Defects: These are defects that cannot be discovered during a reasonable inspection. They include damage inside walls (such as pipes), a leaking roof with no obvious leak marks, or electrical issues. Jan 22, 2019
Are shrinkage cracks defects JCT?
New Member. I work mainly under JCT contracts and the minor shrinkage cracks were always covered under the terms as snagging up to six months after completion to be corrected free of charge. In the new JCT’s though (just got a new batch) the defect items have been removed. Jul 14, 2006
How far off can an estimate be?
An estimate is just an estimate, and it can be reasonable for the final cost to be anywhere from 5% to 20% above the estimate. That’s why it’s always important to stick to your budget and account for a bit of cushion before you begin any project. Jan 13, 2022
Is it normal to pay a builder a deposit?
Builders sometimes ask for a deposit to pay for the materials to start the agreed job. If this happens after you agreed the contract: ask to see the invoice from the builder’s supplier.
Why do builders ask for cash?
Asking to be paid in cash becomes the modus operandi, because some customers will simply say no to paying an extra 20% on their bill just to be seen as morally correct by a Government minister. Jul 24, 2012
Should you ever pay a contractor up front?
Asking for more than half of the project cost up front, though, is a big red flag. A reputable and established contractor should have the wherewithal to purchase enough materials to get the job started without relying on your down payment. I recommend tying payments to progress made during the job. Jun 29, 2012
Can I claim for poor workmanship?
Poor workmanship can leave you emotionally fraught – and seriously out of pocket. You may be able to claim for any damage caused on your home insurance, but that’s a last resort. Aug 31, 2021
How much should you pay a builder upfront?
An up front payment is normal to get the job started, it should be about 15% – 25% of the job price to get things started also there should be a clear stage payment schedule given to you as part of the quote in turn you should have a contract which clearly states what and when you are paying for that you and the …
What do rogue builders do?
You may be required, subject to statute, to give the builder an opportunity to fix and rectify their errors, before instructing a different builder. If the builder refuses to rectify, you are entitled to ask for a refund for the parts of the work that were unsatisfactory, along with the additional costs to fix it. Jan 15, 2020
Why extended warranties are a waste of money?
Extended warranties are rarely worth your money. Products don’t break on their own, and when they do, the price of repairs is usually lower than what you’d spend on an extended warranty. Sure, some people have saved a lot of money with extended warranties. Jul 16, 2019
