New build brick work

System

If I was you, I would put together a letter outlining the issues with the wall and direct it to the seller - it will be difficult to get anything done, but it would also be an advantage to have everything documented just in case of any future issues - the site manager will have no interest in changing anything, the only person that will want to keep you sweet is the guy getting your money!!

Furts

the_r_sole wrote: »

If I was you, I would put together a letter outlining the issues with the wall and direct it to the seller - it will be difficult to get anything done, but it would also be an advantage to have everything documented just in case of any future issues - the site manager will have no interest in changing anything, the only person that will want to keep you sweet is the guy getting your money!!

I agree and second this.

OP should carefully consider their position with regard to the warranty provider. For example, the NHBC clause was (I have not checked in recent years looking for "smallprint") if you purchased a new home knowing there were defective items these were automatically excluded from any warranty - hence NHBC protection. Basically, the warranty only covers unseen, or unforeseen, defects.

The example used by NHBC was buying a new home when only part of the roof had been tiled. The balance was excluded from the warranty and became the customers expense to complete the building work.

It really is a case of buyer beware with a new home. There is an element of "spin" with those who say you are protected.

cyclonebri1

the_r_sole wrote: »

If I was you, I would put together a letter outlining the issues with the wall and direct it to the seller - it will be difficult to get anything done, but it would also be an advantage to have everything documented just in case of any future issues - the site manager will have no interest in changing anything, the only person that will want to keep you sweet is the guy getting your money!!

Well exactly, so withhold something if the issue isn't addressed.


And again, the black bit, "what can they change?"

They could acid wash the elevation, will make the mortar similar, but the bricks remain a mismatch.

I honestly believe you need to negotiate some trade off, I know they won't admit to a problem, but may be able to squeeze you a few freebies in

craigmmorq4

Thanks all

Spoke to the site manager today and they are going to get brick doctor in. See another photo of the same wall but from far away

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/9q7kj91580vaujv/KSjO3gZDhM

cyclonebri1

Well at least when that garage is built, it won't be as visible.

The brick doctor eh? makes him sound very superior:D:D

Sounds like they will do a tinting exercise as was suggested earlier, I've never seen the results myself but I have read it can be very effective.

ian103

Brick tinting if done properly along with retinting the mortar is very effective (we had some done on a job when the supplied bricks were the 'wrong' colour). I'm not sure about tinting in the long term but the brickwork will weather over time so may look better / ok.

jcb208

Seen brick tinting done and it does work

edwardw

Just for referecnce, i saw a NHBC checklist online on their site, and one of the points was
"Is all brick work and motar the same colour" So you should be able to use that in your toolbox to get it sorted.

cyclonebri1

edwardw wrote: »

Just for referecnce, i saw a NHBC checklist online on their site, and one of the points was
"Is all brick work and motar the same colour" So you should be able to use that in your toolbox to get it sorted.

All fuelled up and ready to go then:T:T, good spot:T