We have finally chosen a builder for our major project - it's a big 2 storey extension effectively doubling the size of our house....so - the builder we've gone with is more of a numbers on the back of a fag packet guy (he comes recommended by friends who say he is the most trustworthy etc etc guy and he's done lots of stuff for them).
The other three quotes we got were from more "regular" outfits with beautfully typed quotes etc etc.
Anyway, I suspect had we gone with the other builders they might have produced a contract of some sort.....Our guy I don't think is going to do that.
I'd like to go someway between a full on JCT type contract and nothing at all (I'm a lawyer too so my lawyer head tells me not to be so daft and have nothing) - but I don't want to put him off and appear all arsey from the start by producing something he'll need to take legal advice on.
What sort of "arrangement" do you have with your builder please and can you direct me anywhere to get advice. I have a construction lawyer colleague at work but I know he's just going to produce a 100 page document which the builder is unlikely to sign !!.....
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Builder and contract ? Your advice please !!
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woodforthetrees · 08/02/2010 10:02
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