TAftonomos
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Georgia
I was hoping I would never have to go this route, but there have been some problems arise, and I need some advice.
My Wife nad I signed the contract approx 1 month ago, with a completion date December 15th. So far, contruction has progressed VERY quickly. 3 weeks from footings to slab to basement and 1st floor framed up.
The builder/super told me verbally that the basement would cost $28000, and be stubbed for a bath, as well as have one window and a single door standard. Since we are building a game room down there, that seemed fine to me, although I had him frame up a 72" header on the single door to make installing a double door easier in the future.
2 weeks ago, I recieved a phone call from the builders agent, asking if I wanted a stubbed bath in the basement? Um...yes, we spoke about that, and it comes standard. Nope, she says, it's another $750.
I guess you got me there, and they want me to pay up front. After arguing with them for about 5 minutes, they agree to simply add it to the final price of the house....
Today I notice that there are no windows on the basement, although it is framed up for the double door. I also notice that there is no archway leading to the formal living room off the main foyer. The archway wasn't standard on the model home, although HE TOLD ME it would be standard from now on. Same response about the window downstairs....
"If it wasn't written in the contract, or you didn't pay extra for it, it's not included" Is the response I get out of him. I'm not sure what installing a window entails, but I'm pissed off beyond all belief, as I feel they (builder and agent) are just screwing with me. If they didn't have $3500 for ernist money, and another $2500 for half the upgrades, I'd tell them to take the house and shove it.
I can't afford to walk away from half of my savings (I'm 28) and try and find something else. My wife still lives in FL while the house is being built, and I'm not sure what to do.
Your comments, suggestions are greatly appriciated.
I was hoping I would never have to go this route, but there have been some problems arise, and I need some advice.
My Wife nad I signed the contract approx 1 month ago, with a completion date December 15th. So far, contruction has progressed VERY quickly. 3 weeks from footings to slab to basement and 1st floor framed up.
The builder/super told me verbally that the basement would cost $28000, and be stubbed for a bath, as well as have one window and a single door standard. Since we are building a game room down there, that seemed fine to me, although I had him frame up a 72" header on the single door to make installing a double door easier in the future.
2 weeks ago, I recieved a phone call from the builders agent, asking if I wanted a stubbed bath in the basement? Um...yes, we spoke about that, and it comes standard. Nope, she says, it's another $750.
I guess you got me there, and they want me to pay up front. After arguing with them for about 5 minutes, they agree to simply add it to the final price of the house....
Today I notice that there are no windows on the basement, although it is framed up for the double door. I also notice that there is no archway leading to the formal living room off the main foyer. The archway wasn't standard on the model home, although HE TOLD ME it would be standard from now on. Same response about the window downstairs....
"If it wasn't written in the contract, or you didn't pay extra for it, it's not included" Is the response I get out of him. I'm not sure what installing a window entails, but I'm pissed off beyond all belief, as I feel they (builder and agent) are just screwing with me. If they didn't have $3500 for ernist money, and another $2500 for half the upgrades, I'd tell them to take the house and shove it.
I can't afford to walk away from half of my savings (I'm 28) and try and find something else. My wife still lives in FL while the house is being built, and I'm not sure what to do.
Your comments, suggestions are greatly appriciated.