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Slab Heave Melbourne, Negligence goes on and on!

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Building Expert

I am engaged for stage inspections for a new two storey residence in point Cook built by a volume builder. What many people do not realise is that spot inspection of critical points in construction is not the only purpose … Continue reading →

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Pre slab inspection. Just when you thought it could not get worse, it just did

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Building Expert

Following my pre slab inspection on 05/04/2012 (see blog) I was called to do frame inspection. Whilst I did not have issues with the frame, this is what I found: At the time of inspection, lower sections of frame were … Continue reading →

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Building inspection melbourne, foundation issues galore

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Building Expert

On the same day I inspected a new home before handover, that had defective surface drainage and a home about ten year old that was in excellent condition thanks to a well constructed concrete paving apron Check out the photos … Continue reading →

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Building Commission, the office of dream destruction, why is this builder still registered?

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Building Expert

  Every now and then I come across something so shocking that it leaves me with profound disgust for the builder and the system that enables it to happen and is unwilling to do something about it. This was young … Continue reading →

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