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Slab Heave Melbourne, Negligence goes on and on!

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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Beware! Just because you are paying a top dollar does not mean you will get a top job!

My client is paying a top dollar for his new home construction (around $18000 a square) in a prestigious suburb, to a company believed to be boutique builder, hoping to get a premium job. Unfortunately from what I have seen … Continue reading

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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

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