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Category Archives: Building Reports
Building Expert, storm damage dispute, Insurer’s builder knocked out for six!
Recently I had a call from an angry owner who was to be charged thousands of dollars extra for repairs to his home by the insurer’s builder under the excuse that there was excessive rot in the home. After the … Continue reading
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 Building Commission building inspector a Jack of duds?
This is what you get when you get your building complaint investigated by Building Commission. Don’t waste your time! Think about it. Is the owner supposed to fill the spa with water risking her children’s life whilst waiting for a … Continue reading
Building Commission condones defective building work, degrades our building standards
People come to me when they have wasted their time with Building Commission getting nowhere. Check out this: So, it’s OK to do defective work because Building Commission will condone it. Why? Because it’s too hard to fix it, or … Continue reading
Insurance claim- a good outcome
Recently I was called to a home suffering from serious roof leaks and water pouring down ceilings and light fittings. I prepared a report for the owners and now wish to share the outcome with you Branko, We have finally … Continue reading
Commercial tenancy- unfit for occupation
My client is a tenant in a commercial property suffering from regular roof leaks and stock damage. I was commissioned to inspect and prepare a VCAT report. This is what I found This is what I said: A summary of … 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
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
