Cosy Cabins warranty policy for your peace of mind.
Cosy Cabins provides a warranty to the owner in relation to:
- 10 year materials performance and workmanship guarantee of the building
- 1 year maintenance period (as per Item 12 Building Agreement)
The builder also provides a warranty in relation to defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six (6) years from the date of final payment.
If the builder is notified during the six year period, of any defect in materials or workmanship covered under this warranty, within a reasonable period of time from the defect becoming evident, then the builder will at its option repair or replace the defective materials and remedy the defective workmanship at its cost.
1. Work to Be Completed Properly
All building work will be completed in a proper, competent and professional manner according to the plans and specifications with the relevant building consents adhered to. The responsibility of obtaining the building consent under the Building Act shall be the builder’s.
2. Appropriate Materials
The materials used in construction of the building will be appropriate for the use to which they are put and (unless stated otherwise in the contract), will be new materials.
3. Compliance with Legislation
All the building work will be completed in accordance with the relevant legislation including compliance with the Building Act and Regulations (including the Building Code).
4. Standard of Work
The standard of building work is to be carried out with reasonable expertise and care and is to be completed as agreed in the contract between the parties.
5. Suitability
The building work and materials will be fit for the purpose that the owner has specified the building is for and it will be suitable for occupation by the owner at the end of the work.
6. Insurance
The builder is to arrange for and pay the cost of insurance on the building work as is appropriate and sufficient for full replacement of the building work as it progresses. In the event of a loss the builder agrees to file a claim for the amount of the loss and use the insurance funds paid (after payment of any secured debts against the property) in payment to the builder of any outstanding amounts due.
7. Exclusions
The following are excluded from this guarantee:
- Any loss or damage or deterioration which is beyond the reasonable control of the builder including (but not limited to) that caused through normal fair wear and tear, or through lack of proper maintenance;
- Loss or damage or deterioration caused by or as a result of weather (including but not limited to slips, erosion, shrinkage or expansion);
- Loss, damage or deterioration caused by act of God (including but not limited to earthquake, fire, extreme winds).
Materials, goods or products used in the building works which are covered by separate manufacturers or suppliers warranties or guarantees are specifically excluded from this guarantee and the owner agrees to rely on the warranties or guarantees provided by the manufacturer or supplier of these materials, goods or products. The materials, goods or products which are specifically excluded from this contract are as per the schedule attached to this warranty (with the relevant guarantee and warranties also being attached).
This warranty is valid only if the terms of payment agreed between the owner and the builder have been complied with.
8. Additional Rights
The rights contained in this Warranty Certificate do not affect any of the rights the owner has under the Building Act, the Consumer Guarantees Act, or any other legislation and regulations which the builder must comply with.
9. Materials and Products Excluded from the Cosy Cabins Warranty
Please see the individual supplier warranties included in this folder for the following:
- Roof
- Cladding
- Benchtops
- Kitchen cabinetry
- Hot water cylinder
- Bathroomware including vanities/laundry units
- Heated towel rails
- Air conditioning
- Extractor fans
- Tapware
- Appliances
- Blinds