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 respect for the owner, the good building practice and for vandalising what were  good structural members.

Neither of them would have this in their own home. They are smart enough to turn up for a weekly pay, so there is no excuse!

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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?

  1. Prepare building expert defect report and serve builder with a request to respond within seven days. The cost $ 800
  2. No satisfactory response? Upgrade report to VCAT standard with particulars of claim and cost estimate to rectify with another builder. The cost $ 1000
  3. Make VCAT application. The cost , claim amount under $10,000 -$37.90, under $100,000- $314.10, over $ 100,000-$629.30
  4. Bring your building expert to VCAT compulsory mediation. The cost $ 1500/day

The likely cost for a relatively simple dispute is $ 3,600-5,000, more complex disputes add thousands, (engage a lawyer add thousands)

If your mediation fails and you don’t get a settlement be prepared to increase the above estimate 5-10 fold to go to the full hearing.

Don’t go to your mediation without your building expert, you might be blown away by the other side.

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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 more than just money! Perhaps your health, your marriage, your life or your child’s life.

We offer a system of monitoring critical points of your project:

  1. Pre contract consultation                $ 495
  2. Pre slab/foundation inspection        $ 495
  3. Frame inspection                             $ 495
  4. Pre plaster Inspection                      $ 495
  5. Pre final inspection                           $ 495

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Total           $ 2,475

(average size home in Melbourne metro area up to 25 SQ.)

The above prices are guide only, call for details.

To book call our expert team 1800 306 771  or you can book on line

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