So I have a bone to pick with the star ratings. I built a 7.2 star home about 10 years ago. It is no where near as comfortable to live in as the 6 star i built a year and a half ago. Straight of the bat, the cost to cool and heat the home was more expensive back then than my current larger house wi...

maybe it was rated at 7.2 but not built at 7.2? Doubtful. Everything that was listed in the report was installed as per plans and independently verified multiple times throughout the build. While i appreciate there's some science behind the calculations that inform the ratings, I don't think the ou...

maybe it was rated at 7.2 but not built at 7.2?

So I have a bone to pick with the star ratings. I built a 7.2 star home about 10 years ago. It is no where near as comfortable to live in as the 6 star i built a year and a half ago. Straight of the bat, the cost to cool and heat the home was more expensive back then than my current larger house wit...

Doh!!, your right, Permit approval. Sorry about that. Im not familiar with Vic but speaking of 7 star thermal comfort wise you could do the following: Insofar as 6 vs 7 star and the steps to take to acheive this I suggest the following (without reviewing your plans): - All internal & externall w...

Also just to add. I'm not sure what the energy rating will be (not sure if it will come through in the final plans which I'm due to get this week) but I've already asked them to include the following: - All internal & externall wall insulation to be R2.7 (highest they can go apparently) - Colorb...

@Bimbob Thanks for that clarification. Actually one of my friends just reached out today and mentioned it's actually when the permit is approved (which I'm guessing is usually after contract right?) I recall my builder mentioning that the permits are only sent for approval once the contract is signe...

By whenever you signed the contract. But you should be working towards 7 star anyways, especially being in Vic, itll provide for a better house overall

Hello guys As I approach the final stages of my home construction journey, I find myself in need of a reliable inspection service for the Pre-Completion Inspection and handover process. Unfortunately, my experience with DTS Building Consultant as a private inspector for the last two stage inspections ...

Hi, I'd like to enquire on the new changes regarding the 7 star energy rating brought about by the NCC 2022 for Victoria. For people with house builds under way, what is the specific cut-off point that allows you to stay with the previous NCC (i.e. 6 star energy rating only)? The goal is to not blow...

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G’day everyone, I am reaching out to share my pre-lining building inspection report, hoping to gain insights from those who may have encountered similar instances of non-compliant and inferior workmanship. It's disheartening to note that Kaplan, ...

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There are a lot of private inspectors should have stayed working as tradies!! Firstly, you paid for a professional opinion of the works, if he has picked up on an item he should be able to clearly identified the clause and the relevant section of the code or standard noting why it's not compliant. I...

Hi all, I'm building a new home and overall it's been going OK. We've recently got a private inspector in to complete an progress inspection before the internal walls are put in. The report identified several defects (and labelled them as Critical). The builder is coming back and saying that the ins...

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... area), that comes to ~$4000/sqm. Putting a 20% builders margin on that @$4800/sqm, that seems on the low end for what looks to be a luxury build (Pre-pandemic, I believe $5000/sqm was considered about right for a luxe build, now I am hearing figures more in the 6-7k range!) Not questioning your ...

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