Remedial FAQs

How much will it cost to fix up my home?

You are in  total control of your budget and Form will work within your set budget. Building costs today vary greatly and the difference being determined by many different factors including materials you choose, design, difficulty of construction on your site, etc.

Part of the preliminary design phase is to take you through a process that will help you start to define some of these key factors so that a narrower range can be determined and presented to you.

How long will it take to fix up my home?

This depends on the size and complexity of the task required.

Part of the preliminary design phase is to take you through a process that will help you start to define some of the key factors so that a well defined timetable can be determined and presented to you.

What sort of disruption could I expect while you do the repair work?

If not at first obvious, it may be necessary for you to temporarily vacate your home while the remedial work is being done. This will only be done if Form thinks it would be in your best interests to do so. This maybe for health and safety reasons or that some services to your home maybe disrupted or shut down during some stages of the work.

Does Form have the expertise for leaking building type of work?

Yes, Form has a vast amount of experience in repairing leaking buildings. Some projects have just required a simple re-clad and others have necessitated a total rebuild.

Form has also had a lot of experience dealing with body corporates and understands the challenges that making decisions as part of a committee may have on a project.

Why should I choose the Form team for my project?

Form's aim is to be recognised by our clients to deliver every construction project to the highest standard, with passion and professionalism... and for everyone involved to enjoy the journey and have your life impacted in a significantly positive way by your association with Form.

We measure and track the feedback from our clients and they rate us highly in respect of these aims.

What are Form's qualifications and expertise in the area of leaking work?

Due to Form’s past projects and exposure in remedial work of leaking buildings we have an experienced and trained team. It is a specialised field with its own unique methods, processes and documentation requirements unlike standard building work.

Form has purposely developed remedial work as one of its specialisations as many building companies weren’t prepared to do it.

How do you help me control my budget?

Form's strong and proven construction systems will ensure that you are directly in control of your budget. Your project budget will be continually adjusted and reported to you so that you are able to make decisions before your actual expenditure becomes a surprise!

Will you build from my Plans?

Good design is the key to success in property development. While we are more than happy to work from your designs, we would also offer our expertise on making modifications to enhance your current design, should you need it.

Can you design our alteration?

Yes, Form will get to understand your requirements and aspirations and help you choose the best Architect for your needs. Form has a close business relationship with a number of top performing Architects and our systems will assist you in ensuring the design process achieves a great outcome as well as set the construction process up with minimal fuss.

Do you guarantee your work?

Yes, Form provides a 7 year Registered Master Build Guarantee.

You can be additionally assured by our commitment to you as our client and our personal guarantee... That Form will go the extra mile when it comes to taking responsibility for the end result. If the remedial work we complete for you does not impress you, then we will do everything in our power to put it right.

How long have you been in business?

Form was born from the merger of two reputable Tauranga building companies, Moyle Construction began trading in Tauranga in 1985 and Eaton Developments began trading in Tauranga in 1973.

What will Form do towards cleansing the red flag my home has on Council files?

You can be assured that the main aim of your project will be to attain a code of compliance for your home. This will have the effect of removing the red flag from Council files.

Will my remedial project require a building consent?

Yes, as with all building projects.

If we hire Form to build our home, will your company actually do the work?

Yes, your project will be assigned your personal Project Manager and a team of Craftsmen and Carpenters will do the bulk of the building work. Presferred product and service suppliers will be subcontracted for specialist tasks throughout the project and these people will be managed by the Form team.

Why do the top Bay of Plenty Architects refer their clients to Form?

Top Bay of Plenty Architects and designers refer their clients to Form because they are aware that Form specialise in construction of highly customised residential homes. They are also aware of Form's award winning ability in the market place and those that have had experience of working together have rated Forms ability to deliver outstanding results to their clients,

How do you help support any legal action that maybe taken with the original contractors?

As a matter of course, Form will be taking regular photohgraphs and making notes of our findings throughout the project. Form understands the importance of excellent record keeping when there is a possibility of legal action against contractors that originally built your home.

If I choose to upgrade during the remedial work, how do you account for the separate types of work?

This will be negotiated prior to work commencing and costs will be separated during the project. This is a common request as it is a very opportune time to make upgrades to your home.