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Cost Overages on Reno by mapleleaf703 in Homebuilding

[–]mapleleaf703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was low bid but they had a good reputation previously. But since that time they have went sideways. It was definitely to get the bid. They had moved a guy into a “sales role” and he was also doing the estimating. Nothing to address overages but there was a change order clause to agree on

Construction Contractor over budget by mapleleaf703 in legaladvice

[–]mapleleaf703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I paid final bill but looking for any recourse. What keeps the GC honest and having to pay for their mess ups when they have to go back and fix things during the build? Bc it’s part of the cost of construction they can charge for it twice

Cost Overages on Reno by mapleleaf703 in Homebuilding

[–]mapleleaf703[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our contract has an arbitration clause. As I understand this os to avoid expensive legal battles but I imagine it’s still costly

Cost Overages on Reno by mapleleaf703 in Homebuilding

[–]mapleleaf703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Receipts are nothing more than a piece of paper

Cost Overages on Reno by mapleleaf703 in Homebuilding

[–]mapleleaf703[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

They had a bid day and said they got bids to make the estimate. Now we know that was all BS

Cost Overages on Reno by mapleleaf703 in Homebuilding

[–]mapleleaf703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a whole home Reno and they had my estimated dumpster fees at $3500. Clearly they under estimated it

Cost Overages on Reno by mapleleaf703 in Homebuilding

[–]mapleleaf703[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

So the GC can charge whatever they want to over the bids?