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Playing Russian roulette with building inspections? Will the gun go off?
People often overlook independent building stage inspections either through ignorance or because they are making choice to save money. However this is not a simple commercial decision and the risks are far greater than you can imagine. If something does … Continue reading
Guide to standards and tolerances, what is wrong with it?
The first thing wrong with Guide to Standards and Tolerances is its title, it should be ” Standards and Tolerances for Dummies“. If it were so it would be a perfect document and a full credit to the Building Commission. … Continue reading
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Pre final inspection, settle without one could give you a headache!
I have just inspected a unit settled without pre final inspection that among many other things suffers from serious garage flooding. It’s not surprising because there is failure to design and construct proper retaining wall and the competent drainage and … Continue reading
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Building pre final inspections, talk is cheap I deliver!
There are many pretenders out there who would like to do what I do but just can’t cut it. Would they have the balls to say this in their report? Expert Opinion: The builder is not co-operating regarding fixing of … Continue reading
Pre purchase inspection, dampness could cost you a sale!
Recently I inspected a million dollar home and it looked it but there were problems which ultimately resulted in my client walking away from the purchase. So what was it? The home was owner built (read trouble) and was cut … Continue reading
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Pre Purchase Inspection, sometimes you get a great compliment!
We do a lot of pre purchase property inspections and the most popular package is building and timber pest inspection. About half of our business comes from first time callers and the rest from referrals from past clients and real … Continue reading
Building Commission- Corruption Galore!
The recent spotlight on Building Commission focussed on kickbacks that allowed corrupt registration of builders who were not properly qualified. That’s why our building standards have been corrupted and many of our buildings look like they have been built in … Continue reading
Building Commission corruption
This is what I got from AIBS yesterday Dear Members RESPONSE TO THE VICTORIAN OMBUDSMAN REPORT INTO GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE VICTORIAN BUILDING COMMISSION The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) is the preeminent national peak body representing 2500 … Continue reading
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VCAT dispute,order for payment WON!
My client, a bricklayer, carried out work for owner builder at the sub floor stage of the house. After work started on the house, owner went on overseas holiday and surprise surprise, no money to pay. After many months of … Continue reading
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Building and timber pest inspection, would you believe what vendor tells you?
Yesterday I inspected a 30 year old home in high termite risk bush setting. The dwelling was well built and was provided with ant caps over stumps and ant strips over perimeter brickwork. That is the best type of physical … Continue reading
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