tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218568831965507385.post5437827050900285922..comments2023-10-18T10:24:52.601-05:00Comments on Absolutely Sweet Chaos: Frustration with builderJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02863887265545701157noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218568831965507385.post-84342377748283085322017-03-29T10:16:20.813-05:002017-03-29T10:16:20.813-05:00It DOES have an actual address! I will check into...It DOES have an actual address! I will check into that - excited about that now! Darrell wants to get one in as soon as possible because we are out in three weeks!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02863887265545701157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218568831965507385.post-27793396666831053252017-03-29T10:15:18.438-05:002017-03-29T10:15:18.438-05:00No, there are no bids. Around here, most builders...No, there are no bids. Around here, most builders have the one person they go to for clearing, one for the foundation, one go to. No bidding takes place at all. This is why I am trying to make he periodically checks prices. If everybody big on it, then I wouldn't have a problem. That is not the way works here though.<br /><br />I agree though, that the communication is a problem and we are considering looking at someone else. We are going to see how he responds or not responds to this request. You are right, I have a LOT of time left with this guy. Everyday for the next 6-8 months. He was so great when we met though - it is strange how that changes!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02863887265545701157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218568831965507385.post-48349940289878469032017-03-28T21:15:54.698-05:002017-03-28T21:15:54.698-05:00I don't understand periodically checking price...I don't understand periodically checking prices. Shouldn't everybody bid it, lumberyard, electrician, plumbers, excavation, etc. and then your contractor put together all the bids for his final bid? Why would he go back to the other contractors that he works with to see if they will lower their bid? I don't understand that part. <br /><br />I think that you should shop contractors. You haven't even started building yet so I don't think you should be unhappy. You still have a lot of time left with this guy. He doesn't actually have the job yet so I don't see it getting better. Not trying to be negative about this but just realistic.Nd.chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09918828872616125907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218568831965507385.post-38661726278468068532017-03-28T18:44:34.534-05:002017-03-28T18:44:34.534-05:00Does the land have an actual address? If not (at ...Does the land have an actual address? If not (at least in my neck of the woods!) you can ask your local government office (township, but that may be a term my state uses) for one. At that point, you should be able to put up a mailbox. <br />Is it too late to back out and go with someone else or even as you have suggested, oversee the process yourself? It doesn't sound like this builder is the easiest to work with. Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04354023162037312551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218568831965507385.post-75135754011220920642017-03-28T16:41:41.066-05:002017-03-28T16:41:41.066-05:00I am not sure it I can receive mail at the lot, an...I am not sure it I can receive mail at the lot, and yes, we own it free and clear! That was the reason for the question. I will put up a temporary box if we can - it would be ideal.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02863887265545701157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218568831965507385.post-9700261274240072017-03-28T16:40:42.089-05:002017-03-28T16:40:42.089-05:00I thought about doing that with the lender. That ...I thought about doing that with the lender. That may be the next step. Darrell may be calling him tonight. He is not blue-collar - he does NONE of the work. He just organizes it all. Vetting process - not sure it is a Texas term - maybe it is the wrong use of the word. However, I know these builders use the same contractors over and over and get kick backs - after a while, they jack up prices, but the buyer doesn't know. How would I know how much it costs to hydro-cut underbrush? Yes, I could check every one of the contractors, but would that not negate his job? I should go ahead and run the show myself at that point. My goal is to hear how he reacts to the question. I am sure we can meet with him and that may be what he wants. Just getting him to talk with us is a big deal. Oh and to answer your last question, if he periodically checks on prices (which in our opinion, he should do), then he would not necessary have to check all of them for us. I just want to know his process. This was a question asked up front that he did not answer. I am leery about it at this point, but feel stuck.<br />Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02863887265545701157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218568831965507385.post-66435001104738914852017-03-28T16:09:15.279-05:002017-03-28T16:09:15.279-05:00Call your lender and explain the situation. Have ...Call your lender and explain the situation. Have the lender contact him about what needs to be done so they can get rolling. If you own the lot now, can't you receive mail? Remember that he is a man who does manual labor for a living. I don't know many blue-collar men who prefer to email. Can you and Darrell go meet with him? Vetting process, is this a Texas term? Should your contactor go back to all subs to see if he can get a better deal? I don't get it.Nd.chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09918828872616125907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218568831965507385.post-91620731606788200782017-03-28T15:05:48.641-05:002017-03-28T15:05:48.641-05:00I guess intention was to impress on him that my qu...I guess intention was to impress on him that my questions are not getting answered and backing up. His fault at this point, not mine.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02863887265545701157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218568831965507385.post-36841321688840244022017-03-28T15:02:28.769-05:002017-03-28T15:02:28.769-05:00I cannot hear on the phone at all due to a hearing...I cannot hear on the phone at all due to a hearing issue and he knows that. I did ask ALL of these one at a time, but these span from early February to now and have not been answered in those small increments.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02863887265545701157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218568831965507385.post-37067954035949116132017-03-28T15:01:35.950-05:002017-03-28T15:01:35.950-05:00The only reason I think that we need information b...The only reason I think that we need information because of gas lines, electricity that affect where the hot water tank go. So we have to decide. As for the mailbox, when getting a construction loan, you have to give amounts of supplies ordered, which ordering the correct amount of bricks is important. <br /><br />IF these can be decided later, then telling me that would be appreciate because, honestly, I do not know! Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02863887265545701157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218568831965507385.post-1969629238180108582017-03-28T14:56:27.250-05:002017-03-28T14:56:27.250-05:00I probably wouldn't blast him with so many que...I probably wouldn't blast him with so many questions. You might be better off letting him know you have a few questions/concerns and would appreciate a return call. Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04354023162037312551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218568831965507385.post-41816015036017407022017-03-28T14:20:50.598-05:002017-03-28T14:20:50.598-05:00I can sure see being frustrated that he is not res...I can sure see being frustrated that he is not responding timely. I think at this point I would just focus on asking him the questions that pertain to getting the construction loan finalized/approved and getting the site work going. A mailbox and hot water tank can be discussed later.One Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00369132659573259613noreply@blogger.com