just closed on a new home construction last June, during the winter I came to realize that the grade of our driveway is dangerously steep. I actually had 2 snowremoval contracts canceled as a result of this. Is this an issue I can bring to my builder?
2007-03-19 11:43:23 · 7 answers · asked by Chickenpie 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
This is a house that is supposedly covered by a 1 year limited warrantee.
2007-03-22 16:16:07 · update #1
Wishing you luck...
2007-03-24 14:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by Juliette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, you know a deal's a deal. But the builder may have some ideas on how to improve the driveway situation. Of course, you'd have to pay if the changes add cost.
One change I would make is to create a heated driveway. That would melt the snow and ice. It's usually done with pipes buried in the driveway filled with heated antifreeze that is ciruclated with a boiler-furnace. It'd be a lot cheaper to build such a driveway from scratch than retrofitting it.
2007-03-27 14:46:06 · answer #2 · answered by jackbutler5555 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are ways of dealing with the snow and ice but it is expensive, the contractors can install electric warmers to keep the surface above freezing and prevent snow and ice from forming on it in the Winter but, other than that one would have to redesign the grade if your property has the area so that it can be relocated. I also could not find that a building contractor could be strapped with this problem with out you paying him extra for doing the job.
2007-03-26 14:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by puddog57 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Builders are not very trustworthy, and most don't honor their warranties if any. I would have an attorney bring this to the builder's attention, if you can even find the builder. Builders' reputations in general are on par with politicians.
2007-03-24 22:27:43 · answer #4 · answered by john c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Luck
2007-03-19 18:47:49 · answer #5 · answered by Hillbilly Redneck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your warranty is not up, then hurry and go to your builder and get your money back, and if he/she doesn't agree, get a lawyer and sue him/her.
If your warranty IS up, move away so you and your family are safe. It may not be as easy as saying it, but it is definitely better than breaking your neck, right?
2007-03-25 19:47:52 · answer #6 · answered by Amber F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you bought the house designed as is. suggest snake driveway.
2007-03-24 02:34:30 · answer #7 · answered by gary w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋