Advice assessing new build quality

Sweet Jones

I’m close to completion for a new build and I’ve been going back and forth with the developer regarding the state of the floors. I know nothing about construction but they appear to me to be severely damaged throughout the unit.
I would really appreciate some feedback if these samples represent a standard “builder’s finish” or if I should be insisting they rectify.
Thanks in advance!

DOCARCH

Sweet Jones wrote: »

I’m close to completion for a new build and I’ve been going back and forth with the developer regarding the state of the floors. I know nothing about construction but they appear to me to be severely damaged throughout the unit.

Not severely damaged....just poor/sloppy workmanship!

Have you considered getting professional to have a look/have a snag list done?

Sweet Jones

It has been professionally snagged and assessed by an engineer who commented on the quality/damage. I just don’t know if it’s to the extent that I can refuse to accept!

Gumbo

You will be laying underlay and carpet / floors over these so they are not that important. I’d snag them as to be tidied up and made level.

Also pay attention to the finished timber work around the stairs etc

Gumbo

Sweet Jones wrote: »

It has been professionally snagged and assessed by an engineer who commented on the quality/damage. I just don’t know if it’s to the extent that I can refuse to accept!

If you reject, then the next buyer in line will buy the house based in the current shortage.

Obviously depending on location. Where is it?

sydthebeat

that top step of the stairs isnt great.... but if it isnt moving, then its fine.
if its moving when you put your foot on it, then it isnt and definitely a snag.

Sweet Jones

The location is central Dublin and we are happy with the house generally. We wouldn’t be thinking of backing out of the sale, more that the poor quality of the floor would be outside what is acceptable by the terms of the contract. The build is already 4 months over estimated completion so I feel they’re using that as leverage to get us to accept as is.

Gumbo

Sweet Jones wrote: »

The location is central Dublin and we are happy with the house generally. We wouldn’t be thinking of backing out of the sale, more that the poor quality of the floor would be outside what is acceptable by the terms of the contract. The build is already 4 months over estimated completion so I feel they’re using that as leverage to get us to accept as is.

Possibly. No harm saying that it’s not acceptable. If you don’t ask it won’t be done.

What estate is it? I might be familiar with it?

Sweet Jones

I’ll get some legal advice today and post the outcome for the benefit of anyone in a similar situation.