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House refurb gone wrong- options?

  • 23-03-2012 8:36pm
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    I have recently finished the refurb of my home.

    For this I used the services of an RIAI architect on a full service fee, qualified engineer, highly regarded and SEI registered builder with top references.

    We went for the SEI grant (detailed in the contract) and the following has come to light with the BER cert.

    - insulation in roof areas is incorrect. Way below required U Values for standard 2009 regs and SEI requirements.

    This is a clear breach of contract and standard building regulations.

    In my view both the builder and architect are equally culpable. I won't into details but believe me it fairly straight forward.

    Both have been stonewalling me since things came to light. 2 months or so.

    Does any streetwise construction hawk know what are my options on this? The following are the logical ones but I've been advised legal is unreliable and expensive.

    (It'll also cost 20k to correct works btw.)

    - legally pursue builder (could declare bankruptcy and leave me with bills)?
    - legally pursue architect (sole trader)?
    - report architect to RIAI?

    Any others?

    I'd be grateful for anyone's thoughts or advice on the above?

    Also if anyone knows of any legal genius's in the business who I could sound out for advise on this I would be grateful for suggestions.

    Thank you in advance.

    Robert


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,547 ✭✭✭✭Poor Uncle Tom


    My 2c, you need to get legal advice and we don't do that here.

    Personally I would follow all three routes after getting conformation from a solicitor of course.

    If anyone has any recommendations please give them by PM.

    Thread locked.


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