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I see that things haven’t really changed that much in Mattamy land. When the times are good, Mattamy will promise the world to the buyer. But, if times get bad, you’ll get the old smackdown from Mattamy.
In one forum, I note they promised that they would come back in a year and not only patch up all the nail pops but also redo the paint. Some got it and some didn’t, with others wondering if they just saw the back end of the warranty guy for the last time. Maybe this is why the J.D. Power surveys were so skewed. Good times result in good service – bad times, you see the real Mattamy.
When you go to the builder all bright eyed and bushytailed with house designs exploding in your head, the builder will promise anything to get that almighty sale. That’s what it is all about. Sales. Sales make money and warranty reduces profit. You really should go to a builder like you approach a used car salesman. The equivalent of buying a used car only driven by a little old lady on Sundays in the house trade is the showing of a model home as what your place will look like (remember the small print – a builder can change whatever when necessary) and promising the world in warranty and quality.
In another forum I notice two house inspectors really not pushing their presence on a Mattamy PDI or actually any PDI. Now, before you cut me a new one, I know that a true house inspection is better done on the 30 day or 1 year when the house inspector has the time and freedom to really go at it.
But the PDI sets the stage for you. One house inspector suggests you do the following on a PDI:
Look for anything that is damaged during your PDI. Your PDI should last at least one hour for every thousand square feet.
Focus on hardwood floors, walls, ceilings, doors, counters, cabinets, cabinet doors, doors, windows, tubs, sinks, etc.
Look for any scratches, chips, dents, paint splatter ( especially on tubs ). On hardwood, look for gaps, chips, scratches, and for crowning and cupping ( not sitting flat ).
Look for anything that is missing. IE – your upgrades.
But, what if you want a professional set of eyes viewing the house so that the PDI can list all relevent things. Things that should be done prior to your closing. Now, if you are the type of person who loves chaos and enjoys workman replacing hardwood floors, adjusting walls, blowing insulation etc while you play musical chairs with your furniture, then don’t bother pushing on the PDI. Listen to the builder and what he has to say. I mean, he’s only got your interest at best. Yeah, Right!!!. He’s out to make sure the company gets a profit and he gets his bonus. The more he can talk you out of putting in writing the better it is for him. Oh, he might agree with you but not in writing – watch the Mattamy lawyer laugh at your later letters. He’s making money on your naivety.
So, yes, the house inspector may be better on later inspections but, for the cost, their expertise and building knowledge might give you the boost you need on a PDI. Cost – lot less than repairing the cracked ceramic floors because the joists are wrong. You do go to the basement on a PDI, don’t you?
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