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XMan-- BearsBrother
Citizen
Username: Xmanreckitt
Post Number: 2
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 9:44 pm: | 
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What do I do. I had some simple work done on my house and payed the contractor prior to getting final inspection. Do I need to worry?
Boy do I feel silly and horrible -- like how you feel when you stop working out and your guns get small and puney (sp?). Should I feel this silly? |
Case
Citizen
Username: Case
Post Number: 1647
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 10:31 pm: |
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I've got to observe that anyone who calls his arms "guns" probably shouldn't use the word "silly".
Having said THAT... if the work was that simple why did you get a permit? It doesn't quite add up.
Hopefully you'll be OK. If you've got a permit on the job, I'm sure the contractor will be motivated to get you squared away (assuming there IS an inspection probem... which might never come up).
What did you have done? |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 1967
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 10:32 pm: |
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Actually, if you pulled a permit, the contractor is not supposed to bill you for 100% of the work until after the inspection.
Last time I had permitted work done, there was a fixed amount which was to be kept out b/c until a satisfactory inspection. By the time the work failed for the 3rd time, and the contractor wouldn't come back in a timely fashion, I refused to pay the balance.
This, as you might imagine, made them a bit ticked off. They flung in my face the fixed amount agreed to in the contract. Well, I held firm until everything passed.
Are you concerned that there are items that won't pass? I think you're best off getting the final inspection done pronto, then if there is a problem, having the contractor remediate. Insist that the contractor be at that inspection.
Good luck -- Pete |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 7795
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 6:52 am: |
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In NJ, it is illegal to pay 100% before you've passed final. It says so on the back of the permit, in big letters, which you have displayed in the window.
I have had contractors argue with me. "Nobody does that."
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HOMMELL
Citizen
Username: Hommell
Post Number: 194
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 2:53 pm: |
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I believe it is for the protection of the homeowner (and the general public).(1) the homeowner doesn't want to pay 100% for work that is not up to code; and (2) the balance due creates an incentive for the contractor to do it right the first time, or at least fix it when it fails inspection. |
XMan-- BearsBrother
Citizen
Username: Xmanreckitt
Post Number: 3
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 3:53 pm: |
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all-
thanks for the advice. very helpful. I guess I just need to get a clue when it comes to these things. I really need to be more responsible and stop relying on others (like asking silly questions on maplewood online, like "I want to learn to play an instrument, got any ideas?" -- believe it or not I have seen that question asked). thanks again |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 7808
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 3:59 pm: |
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Which reminds me; what color should I paint my bedroom?
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Sherri De Rose
Citizen
Username: Honeydo
Post Number: 229
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 4:56 pm: |
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Greenetree, with your sense of taste (kitchen) you don't need anyone to give you color help! |
Case
Citizen
Username: Case
Post Number: 1649
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 5:02 pm: |
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You can never go too far wrong with blue. |
Robert O'Connor
Citizen
Username: Local24
Post Number: 13
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 10:11 pm: |
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N.J. STATE LAW 13:45A--16.2
FOR INSPECTION
BUILDING
ELECTRIC
PLUMBING
FIRE PROTECTION
ELEVATOR
FINAL INSPECTIONS
ARE REQUIRED BEFORE
FINAL PAYMENT IS MADE
TO CONTRACTOR
Read this.
http://www.flastergreenberg.com/pdf/CL_HOERST.pdf
Robert O'Connor |
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