Builders Responsibility For Costs

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Builders are generally required to comply with building regulations. If they fail to do so, they are typically responsible for any additional costs incurred to correct the issue. Review your contract for clauses related to compliance and consider consulting a legal expert in construction law for advice.

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can builder recharge the labour for a building inspectors change when the builder didn't adhere to building regulations in the beginning
Hi ****! Generally, if the builder didn't adhere to building regulations, they should be responsible for any additional costs, including labor, to correct their mistake. It would be unfair for them to pass these costs onto you.
Was there a specific clause in your contract related to compliance with building regulations?
I don't think so but their terms and conditions stated they were not resposible for any build control changes made on final inspection
It sounds like the builder is trying to rely on their terms and conditions to avoid responsibility. However, builders are generally required by law to comply with building regulations. If they failed to do so initially, they might still be held accountable.
Consider these steps:
- Review your contract thoroughly.
- Consult with a legal expert on consumer rights and construction law.
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no thank you
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It appears that the builder is attempting to avoid responsibility through their terms and conditions. However, builders are legally required to adhere to building regulations. Reviewing your contract thoroughly and consulting a legal expert in construction law would be beneficial.
this is the builders response:- We understand your concerns regarding the additional costs incurred due to Building Control's request. However, we would like to kindly remind you that our original estimate, which you accepted, specifically stated that any subsequent requirements from Building Control would result in additional charges, as per the clear terms and conditions. In light of this, we regret that the invoice remains valid and must be settled before we can proceed with scheduling the final inspection.
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Hi ****! It seems like the builder is sticking to their terms and conditions. However, if those additional costs are due to their initial failure to comply with building regulations, they could still be responsible.
- Review your contract and terms thoroughly.
- Consider consulting a local legal expert in construction law for advice on your specific situation.
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They charged me for a standard door plus labour and now trying to charge me again for the labour because it had to be a fire door which has now been fitted
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Hi ****! It seems you're dealing with a tricky situation. If the initial non-compliance with building regulations was the fault of the builder, they might still be responsible for the additional costs.
You might want to:
- Check if the original estimate had any clauses about compliance with building regulations.
- Seek advice from a legal expert specialising in construction law.
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