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Property maintenance neglect could cost you plenty
The first rule of property ownership and maintenance is vigilance. The owner here forgot, and the leaking down pipe connection to drain caused foundation softness and subsidence. The repair bill here? About $12,000 Expensive mistake
Fire safety, risking your life is not an optional extra, its’ standard with our building control system.
The following examples of defective fire separation wall between residential units (at two separate locations) will send shivers up your spine. If you live in a residential unit, you won’t be sleeping easy tonight! One of the above defects was … Continue reading
What’s the difference between our building control system and Edam cheese?
This is not a joke and is definitely not funny! It’s your investment and your life at risk! There is almost no difference. Our building control system is as full of blind spots as cheese is of holes. There is … Continue reading
Some builders never learn, why? because they know there is no punishment and they will get away with it!
Over 12 months ago I had the displeasure of inspecting particularly poorly constructed dwelling, and among many other thing this photo speaks for itself. Then last Friday, here we go again, the same builder In heavy rains this foundation will … Continue reading
Slab heave, my first ACA appearance
Yesterday my first contribution to ACA was aired. I was happy to assist the desperate complaint of people whose home building dream is ruined. Here are some clarifications: 1 There is nothing wrong with building on highly reactive clay soils … Continue reading
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New home inspection, It’s not always bad news!
Occasionally and regrettably not often enough I get the pleasure to inspect a finished home that is a credit to the builder. This is what I will typically say: “This dwelling is well constructed and nicely finished and a credit … Continue reading
Building Commission, Ssssht, just don’t mention safety!
The Building Commission is a statutory authority that oversees the building control system in Victoria. We ensure the safety, liveability and sustainability of our built environment. Mr Arnel said the Commission accepted the Auditor-General’s findings that there was room for … Continue reading
Pre purchase Building Inspection, DIY floor repairs
This house with defective stumps was prepared for sale with dodgy DIY repairs. If my client did not commission pre purchase report he would have ended with (among other defects) re stumping cost repairs
Frame inspection, builder, building inspector and Building Commission all asleep at the wheel
This frame inspection is a beauty If the builder has quality assurance system, where is it? It must be asleep at the wheel! What about the building inspector, asleep on duty? Building and structural elements are regularly damaged and then … Continue reading
Building and timber pest inspection, termite damage, another cover up!
One thing you can be sure of. Vendor does not want you to know they have had a termite hit. This is why they will go to great lengths to remove, renovate and conceal termite damage. If they had termite … Continue reading
