"Bob" wrote in message
I am trying find what to ask when I bring this up to the builder. This
builder quoted just the total so I don't know his cost for the garage. I
had bid from another builder for the same plan (back in summer) that
quoted separately with $12,000 for the 23x22. If I take this figure the
garage turns out $23.70 per sqft. 22 sf would be $520 (maybe a little more
because the other bidder's quote is for the spec with sheetrock only on
the walls adjoining living space, no insulation). Do you guys think this
is the right amount to ask for compenstation?

I do like the house and want it. I don't want to bust the deal.

I'd start out with a polite question of "how did the garage come up a foot
short?"


He should then take out his tape measure and verify the error. Assuming he
agrees, point out the original plans, acknowledge that it is a difficult
(and very expensive) problem to fix and offer to work with him for some
compensation. At that point you can ask for some upgrade in another area.
Additional walkway? Landscaping? Finishing in the basement? Rather than a
cash settlement it would probably work to the benefit of both of you to
agree on and alternative method.
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Ed
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