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Category Archives: pre plaster inspection
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
Last chance building inspection
Our building control system does not require pre plaster inspections, so why should you have one?I now call them LAST CHANCE INSPECTION. We do a lot of them for very good reasons. The following are just some items we look … Continue reading
Guide to Standards and Tolerances, it’s just “Tolerances For Dummies”
This is a copy of my post on Homeone forum: Ownit: what can anyone tell me about the responsibility of the builder when there are visible ceiling and wall joins? they claim it’s within “tolerance” but in my opinion it’s … Continue reading
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 plaster inspection, Small defects could ruin the quality of your build.
We recommend pre plaster inspection because it is the last chance we have of checking the frame and the preparations for plaster before everything becomes covered up. Why is it necessary tho check the frame? Wasn’t it checked at the … Continue reading
Building stage inspections, are they worth it?
This week I carried out pre final inspection on a big two storey home. This is what I said: Summary of the Report Findings: This dwelling is well constructed and nicely finished and a credit to the builder. Only minor … Continue reading
