Reader comments: How do you find build quality?

- Price war is happening in construction process between suppliers and contractors. So the material and workmanship is finally compromised. 1 year to finish a huge building......everything is needed yesterday. Does not take time to plan and do things properly.

- Interior finishing very poor. Most of the time material used is of high quality but workmanship very sloppy and most likely not done by professionals.

- Too much mass build...JBR, Arabian Ranches, Springs,etc...perhaps not too much attention to final product...looks good from a distance...poor finishes on closer inspection....lack of response to maintenance call outs and snagging.

- Finishing was not as promised!!!

- Build quality is poor, design specification does not take in to consideration the needs of a modern family or occupier and finish quality is appalling….in the absence of a building regulator or empowerment of the property owner in the eyes of the law, things will not improve, because there is no impetus for them to improve.

- Windows are not sealed and flooding appears when rain or building cleaned. Construction has faults which are never rectified

- Poor quality of material is used, unqualified staff is employed and poor project management practice leads to poor standards overall.

- Fast construction and cheap solutions

- For the purchase prices, the build quality should be much higher

- Majority of low priced properties (and some highly overpriced ones also) are below any standard and many problems that are being rectified after living in.

- Dubai may become the worlds first 5 star city. Most of the private and public construction is done at a high level.

- Most of developers, if not all, are new to the industry with very limited experience in developing large scale projects. Also everyone is rushing to grab the next project even before completing the current projects on hand.

- Quality is good, but sizes are very small.

- Have seen numerous examples of poor quality plastering, fit and finish of doors, windows etc. Kitchens and bathrooms are not appropriate for premium priced (compared to UK prices) property.

- Always expect less because after all the developer will try to make the extra buck

- Small, low quality, poor design

- Quality lacking as building takes place way too fast - and developers trying to make as much profit as possible

- The ultimate aim is to complete property in least budget and very much ahead of time, resulting in poor quality. In addition the standard of labours lead to poor workmanship in building finishes.

- Our building due for handover in November 2007 is still 4 years away. (If we ever see it!)

- The construction industry have had too good times the last few years and have of course taken advantage of that. Things may look shiny, but the overall quality is rather poor. I have several disappointed friends.

- There is very much construction work with many workers from abroad. So I fear the quality will suffer, especially in this area. However good quality will be found but at very high prices

- Overall they look fine, but when you get up close and look at the detail, you realise how many short cuts have been taken. If you consider a mortgage is around 20 to 25 years, I'll be surprised if any of these building could last that long, and still see growth in your investment.

- There are examples of exceptionally good and exceptionally poor build quality across the

- It's a mixed bag. You need to look for trusted companies and high build standards. But this is true everywhere. It's always a case of caveat emptor!

- Check out what is happening to the villas in the Greens , Gardens , Al Barsha , all attracting heavy maintenance works ....

- Very Very poor, Unacceptable in Europe

- Depends on the Developer

- The buildings take care more on the cosmetics rather than the structure and basics

- Cracked walls, substandard wiring, poor water pressure, low quality fixtures and fittings, very poor attention to any detail, etc...

- Emaar properties (as in my case) have very good quality. Not luxury, but reliable enough to meet the expectations of a family moving in.

- Because of the standard it's interesting to invest in Dubai

- Although not yet received, my perception is that quality suffers under such a fast pace and high demand. The developers generally have no time for you nor your satisfaction.

- Finishing is poor, and the quality of material used is extremely poor.

- Standards are improving with more rigid controls

- One Small rain shower will give hundreds of complain.

- Construction is really fast so the question is of life of the property

- The standard is high. But you would expect that from a new building anyway.

- I saw physically the jbr, marina, greens, greens community, and so many others very poor finishing for the prices they are asking for

- Poor and expensive.

- Finishing in the building is poor and many problems rises with the time

- Selective developers have good finishing others, just thought of investment point of view so they didn't care for the finishing!

- Had less expectations in the first place. Quality has room for improvement. Still get to hear of some instances of complaints from various people.

- Projects of different quality are available

- Workmanship is poor as well as the quality of some materials. The painters, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, etc. are never properly trained. They learn on the job, on the project, and it shows.

- I think it's because of the short term planning and lack of real labour skills. Cheap labour often means lack of skills in general

- Significant snags within the villas we have purchased - disappointing considering the profile of the developer.

- First reason after all is to live in them. No tradesmen for the first 5 years - except exceptional breakdown.

- They seem good but flaws were evident in the 2005/2006 rains in the Meadows and Springs (Leaking roofs and walls)

- I am living in International City by Nakheel and the finishing is poor.

- All builders are professionals and they all follow proper Quality Standards and Safety standards.

- Not adequate attention to detail. Tendency to make quick money.

- Cracks in building, low quality material, bad electrical wiring (earthing)

- Live in a three year old villa in Emirates Hills. Round the edges it looks like a 10 year old property in the UK

- East of Media city and behind Ibn Battuta Mall, whole project was low quality and deserted.

- They are not the same .vary base on developer.

- Generally poor - but I think the industry will correct itself. People won't pay high prices for poor workmanship.