FAQs

We have started contracting small job as part time since 2015, however after many request from several of our customers we have officially set up a new business structure, namely, FORVIS LTD, since 2017.

We have entertain over 200 different jobs with both private Individuals and Companies up to 2.4M. As per our company policies on client projects privacy, we do not provide customer reference contacts. Should any work reference be required, an official mail shall be made directly to management or reviewed directly on Forvis official Website Galery or Testimonials.

Yes, registered officially with the Mauritius - Corporate and Business Registration Department (CBRD) in collaboration with Mauritius Network Services Ltd (MNS)

Yes, we are. You may refer to the BRN on your contract.

Once a person is registered for VAT, he charges VAT on all the taxable supplies made to his customers. VAT registration is the process of listing your business with the government as active in production and sales. After a business registers for VAT, it's able to reclaim any VAT paid on company purchases and becomes responsible for: Charging VAT on any goods or services sold (and charging the right amount!)

Yes, we are registered to Small & Medium Enterprise, Mauritius

It shall solely depends on clients initial agreed terms and conditions before any confirmation of contract by a down-payment. Some type of insurance shall be charged directly to Client.

Yes, when required we also do necessary for our Clients to get their Building and Land Permit (BLP) for new construction or house extensions. House plans and BLP are to be considered solely as a project.

Working timeline or timeframe shall fully depends on the work complexity, Weather constraint, Team availability and also if there is any form of ‘’additional works not considered in costing procedures. Depending on ‘’when’’ jobs are approved, there can be current bids or other projects already ongoing where Forvis Ltd shall not be able to provide full week team to speed work to get back to schedule. We highly recommends our client to ask for such information in advance to avoid any type of miscomprehension mainly for “additional works” and where project has been delayed for X reasons.

Having additional works on a project is very normal mainly for renovation projects. However it can impact hardly on the project timeframe when project owners have not finalized on choices to be made (Ex. Color Choice or Budgeted Cost) or asking for other job out of scope of work even before completion on what has been already approved or quoted. In other hand, the Company will have more unplanned working days for those specific sites thus creating other types of lateness on other sites.

Additional charges that can be applied may be budgeted as per work in progress basis. If it has clear scope can be estimated as a new quotation or new Job. (Advisable) In specific cases to get more accurate pricing, it can be estimated as per Work man days + Transport Cost per day.

Will highly depends on project type and skill types to be involve. Neither Site Technician, foreman nor Workmanship is to be dedicated to a site unless agreed before start of project by Forvis and Client.

You can either contact us via our provided phone number, by Email , by Whatsapp or by Telegram. Normally for Long span ‘approved’ projects, we do create a Whatapp group or telegram Group with all Stakeholders to share status or any quick written information’s. If ever one shall be unavailable you shall be contacted in the next 24hr from the time message is sent. Important decisions shall not be taken on chat groups but during site meeting or via mail.

It’s important for both homeowners and contractors to know what to expect on construction days before work begins. This is true even if you aren’t home while the team gets to work. Working days - Monday to Friday from 7:00AM to 4:00PM (Variable for overtimes) Special Days – Public Holidays , Saturday or Sundays – 7:00 – 12:00 (Varies as per work scope) To keep site safe and minimize owners lost. It is under project owner’s responsibility to displace or remove all personal items that can be subject to dust or other type of damage during the ongoing works near working areas. Any assistance required our team should be willing to help under certain scopes.

Space for parking, Proper Storage area for Tooling and Equipment. Restrooms and Toilet Facilities, (if not available for use, to look for alternatives) Power outlets and Water points. If anyone, be home or on site during construction (including pets) should not stroll on worksite.

We promote transparency. Do not take any action or give any direct instruction on site. Root through proper channel. Immediately inform or query to FORVIS person in charge to address the issue ASAP.

Yes, only the workmanship is warrantied for a period of 3 month to 1st 2 years depending on projects. In the concern of materials, it should be understood by both parties that materials provided are source from Local Suppliers and if any specific high grade and branded materials are to be supplied, it shall be specified before the costing procedures or simply sourced by Client to ensure product Quality.

As referred in General Terms and Conditions, our company is willing to accept a maximum of 2 stakeholders to take important decision about any changes to be entertain, planned or additional budget/cost. However it is to be understood that only the main project owner decision will prime over the 2nd person’s decisions and provided that a good communication is made between the 2 parties well before any changes is instructed to the person in charge of the project. We promote that instructions are made in written for reference matter.

This is a crucial & delicate question because, unfortunately, mistakes and disagreements do sometimes occur, despite the best intentions of contractors and homeowners. As far as one’s admits to previous disputes, this isn’t necessarily a red flag! For example, Franky Veerasamy, the main Director of Forvis Ltd , mentions that ‘’both parties before signing any contracts shall make it clear that minor issues do come up.!! Relax, take a deep breath and look for solutions instead. Customers and contractors both have to be fair with one another, and your expectations have to be realistic. When disputes happen, either you give the contractor the opportunity to fix it OR request how you ‘think’ X solution will address that issue by getting to the heart of what you need. In such cases, you should also be prepared for the contractor to have their own list of questions to ask you and advice to you on what is realizable or not realizable in X timeframe under X conditions. An open dialogue helps ensure that both parties are staying on top of the project, and are setting clear and reasonable expectations of how the project will go. At the end of the day, let’s make it happen – focus on the end result‘’

There are 4 different type of payment agreements – Each agreement is to be referred as mentions on general terms and conditions or your contracts.

All projects are charged differently as per standard local rates, CIDB proposed rates and as per project Specifications

Labour cost varies from Rs800 to Rs3500 depending on the skills required.
Transport cost is at fix rates or Rs800 or Rs 1500 depending on the project location.
Transport of Materials is at fix rate of Rs1800-Rs4500
All Materials supplied should be at local prices + a markup amount for variations and transportation of goods and TAX & VAT included

All around the Island, the main areas are from eastern side to western side of Mauritius

Quotations takes from 48hr to 2 weeks to be ready depending on project complexity and prices availability. *Some estimate may not be shared, Kept On-Hold or may be delayed if there are no available slot on work planning.

Either Site Technician or most of the time estimates are sent by mail for records and proper follow-up

From 15 days to 30 days. It is normally mention of your official quotation. After that delay it shall be on Forvis company onus to refuse or accept the contract.

Yes, charged separately, unless agreed by the management.

Yes, we do sub-contract for fast-track projects and where applicable.