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Fee proposal for new build - is this extortionate?

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  • #52
    jiminho
    Registered Users Posts: 400 ✭✭jiminho


    mrsWhippy wrote: »
    That cost distribution is definitely worth querying alright. Thanks for highlighting. Budget is 400k tops, including all fees, the extension plus the new build, everything.

    'Deficiency inspection' - is this snagging? What stage is this, in the grand scheme of things? (still learning .. :o)

    I've no doubt that they're a reputable firm, I've already been chasing up references and the reports so far are glowing (which is a bit annoying as it'll be that bit harder to go elsewhere!)

    Ok, so construction costs would be between 300k and 350k so overall the price is reasonable. Its something to bring up for sure. I've worked on a few design-build jobs with companies and they almost always place more costs in the design phase because, obviously, it comes first and so they get their money faster. Also, what happens if the tenders come back and they're all out of your price range and decide to call it quits? Arch is indifferent because he's probably got more money for what he's done to date then on other jobs. See what he says, can't hurt.

    Bingo you're correct. Usually you "holdback" approx. 10% from the contractor so they have incentive to finish the job including all snags and you can apply this to the architect seeing as he will be overseeing everything.

    I know you've heard this before but you're essentially employing a person to take control of your project. You might get two more quotes and they could be 5-10k less but the extra bit will be worth it in the long run and realistically, what's 5k on a 400k job? You can save that money elsewhere if you're stuck.

    I hope this info helps and g'luck with the build.


  • #53
    kerosene
    Registered Users Posts: 461 ✭✭kerosene


    In the south are the days of hiring someone to do your groundwork, the local brickie to do your blockwork, brother to do the plastering etc gone? Does a c2 reg builder have yo do all the work?


  • #54
    bmm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 912 ✭✭✭bmm


    Think i'll put my build on hold until all this is sorted out. 4 years should do it!


  • #55
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,794 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    bmm wrote: »
    Think i'll put my build on hold until all this is sorted out. 4 years should do it!

    ... and that's another new problem : if everyone puts everything on the back burner, the wheels are going to come off.

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  • #56
    RITwing
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 246 ✭✭RITwing


    galwaytt wrote: »
    ... and that's another new problem : if everyone puts everything on the back burner, the wheels are going to come off.

    That is exactly what IS happening.
    Reduced residential activity is marked by a continuing fall in commencement notices since implementation of new building regulations S.I.9 in March 2014. Current levels are 30% below 2013 levels, a historic low for construction output.


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