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New home inspection, why has this building supervisor still got a job?
I see a lot of defects on my inspections but carelessness, lack of respect and stupidity always gets to me. In the example above, this electrician and the site supervisor should both be out of work for astonishing lack of … Continue reading
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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
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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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
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
