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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Building inspections Melbourne, what’s the cost of a dispute?
Perhaps the reason why you are having a dispute is because your builder has not taken you seriously. Anyhow, you have tried everything and are getting nowhere. What will you do next? Prepare building expert defect report and serve builder … Continue reading
Building Inspection Melbourne, What’s the cost of your peace of mind?
It’s the biggest investment of your life. Don’t build without expert assistance or you may come to regret it. The cost of your peace of mind is less than the cost of hair replacement. It could save you a lot … Continue reading
Building inspection melbourne, foundation issues galore
On the same day I inspected a new home before handover, that had defective surface drainage and a home about ten year old that was in excellent condition thanks to a well constructed concrete paving apron Check out the photos … Continue reading
Building and pest inspection melbourne, It’s often good news
Yesterday I inspected a free standing unit in Lara, it was about ten years old, in good condition and there was very little to put on the list as significant issues. Loose fan in bathroom, down pipe threatening to disconnect … Continue reading
Building inspection,new home, what could happen if you don’t get a pre final inspection?
A lot actually. Your new home may not be completed to the required standard, do you know what it is? You may not get everything that you paid for, you may have overpaid for some items or even double paid. … Continue reading
Pre purchase inspection. Should you or should you not?
Some people will have a good look at the property they are buying and then decide it’s OK and will skip on a pre purchase inspection report. If the property is only a few years old and it looks good, … Continue reading
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Don’t be in a hurry to be a builder- get building expert advice first
This client had no idea what she was doing and it now shows as a case of blind trust. She engaged her own contractor after house handover to complete the concrete paving The contractor got his money and is gone … Continue reading
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Another good insurance result, insurer will refund report fees to my client
This speaks for itself: (the building report was for storm damage on 25/12/2011) Hi Branko and Kristina, AAMI are happy to reimburse us for your report Branko but they require an official invoice and receipt stating your ABN etc, could you … Continue reading
Is this another Jack of duds?
Few years ago my client had terrible problems with her renovation job. The builder knocked out a roof prop and the roof sagged. Instead of re-propping the roof and fixing the problem, the builder continued as if nothing happened. Walls … Continue reading
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Don’t be in a hurry to be a builder, think twice, get Building Expert advice before you start.
Some time ago I had the displeasure of doing defect reports on a mid tier builder that had done a rotten job on my client’s new house. It’s the sort of a job that will forever leave a bad taste … Continue reading
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