builder defect liability

Meredith2016

Husband & I have completed tender process for new house extension ( extending our kitchen living area). The builder we plan on using completed an extension for our neighbours & has being involved in large scale projects. He has come in with a reasonable quote & can complete project in 6-8 weeks which is what we expected. Our architect had provisionally inserted a clause in draft contract stating that builder would effectively need to guarantee his work for ten years ( non accidental damages). Builder said he has never come across such a long period- one year is what he is prepared to guarantee ( as per his insurance company). Architect has advised against hiring the builder due to this. Can anyone advise? Any insight would be much appreciated, thanks

sydthebeat

Ask the architect how long his factory made car is guaranteed for???

That's a stupid clause and completely unenforceable.

Who's at fault if a product fails, the builder or the product manufacturer.
What if the architect makes a sh1te of specifying a junction?? Is he in the clear??

Let the client get defects liability insurance, as that's what it's there for.

Meredith2016

Thanks Sydthebeat- we felt it was a bit ott to be honest. Given its our first (& hopefully only) time to undertake a building project,it's all new to us & neither hubbie or I are in the trade to know what the 'norm' is with these contract types. Thanks

DOCARCH

Meredith2016 wrote: »

Thanks Sydthebeat- we felt it was a bit ott to be honest. Given its our first (& hopefully only) time to undertake a building project,it's all new to us & neither hubbie or I are in the trade to know what the 'norm' is with these contract types. Thanks

It's a nice/laudable idea, but, unfortunately not the norm.

12 months defects liability period would be the norm.

I would be surprised if any builder would sign up to what the architect is proposing?

Will23

it may be a reference to the latents defects period?

generally 6 years or 12 years if contract is sealed.

Meredith2016

Just re-reading the spec..builder required to repair any structural defects arising within 10 years, or repair any roof water infiltration arising in 5 yr period and any other defects arising in the 1 year period after the build is completed.
Thank you for your advice..