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Bent_8

20 November 2019

Re: Looking for advice on a foundation issueBuilding A New House

Nov 20, 2019 5:52 pm

Hi @Bent_8 There would be plenty of structural engineers in SA willing to assist Contact Engineers Australia SA see if you can find someone nearby, send them an email and get a quote for a quick site visit. You will get a better response from the Building commission if an engineer whacks that cemen...

Hi Chris Managed to find a local Engineer who does this work, sent him a detailed email with pictures, he said it is de...

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Bent_8

20 November 2019

Re: Building inspector - not really worth itBuilding A New House

Nov 20, 2019 11:42 am

Hello all, We are a little bit disappointed with the Building Inspector who did the final stage inspection for our place. We were traveling on work and expected that they would catch some basic issues. After we returned we found quite a few issues with our build that are clearly visible to our bear...

Not uncommon from my experience. Quite often your BI will know your Site Super and would rather maintain his network of...

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Bent_8

19 November 2019

Re: Looking for advice on a foundation issueBuilding A New House

Nov 19, 2019 1:03 pm

Thanks Chris, you wouldn't happen to know an Engineer in SA who would assist us, I've looked online but cant find anyone who advertises this type of service, everyone seems to be into the bigger civil stuff. I spoke with my Son about it last night and he's not sure what to do, he's worried that if h...

Thanks Chris, you wouldn't happen to know an Engineer in SA who would assist us, I've looked online but cant find anyone...

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Bent_8

18 November 2019

Re: Looking for advice on a foundation issueBuilding A New House

Nov 18, 2019 7:51 pm

Thanks Chris, we'll certainly ask the question but whether the Site Supervisor is prepared to accommodate is another thing. I've had people suggest seeking the services of an independent Structural Engineer and even suggest we approach a solicitor about it, its a bloody disgrace really, you pay good...

Thanks Chris, we'll certainly ask the question but whether the Site Supervisor is prepared to accommodate is another thi...

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Bent_8

18 November 2019

Re: Looking for advice on a foundation issueBuilding A New House

Nov 18, 2019 10:35 am

Bit of an update. Called past the clock on Friday evening to see what's been done, nothing had been touched since Monday when they drilled the holes, drove past Sunday afternoon and found this... https://i.imgur.com/no2IfoT.jpg https://i.imgur.com/WnlrTjt.jpg Second pic is the less damaged side and...

Bit of an update. Called past the clock on Friday evening to see what's been done, nothing had been touched since Monday...

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Bent_8

14 November 2019

Re: Looking for advice on a foundation issueBuilding A New House

Nov 14, 2019 12:05 pm

Yes, he did write that in his email, and you're probably correct with that regard, however, he might have difficulties receiving the requests and arranging the release of funds... Just for the record, we don't want to make this hard for anyone, my Son is one of the most accommodating and relaxed peo...

Yes, he did write that in his email, and you're probably correct with that regard, however, he might have difficulties r...

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Bent_8

14 November 2019

Re: Looking for advice on a foundation issueBuilding A New House

Nov 14, 2019 11:35 am

Thanks Chris, we appreciate your comments. I've contacted a Building Inspector who's licenced to report on this situation that will stand up against the Site Supervisor, he's suggested we give them an opportunity to present their case on how it will be rectified and to pass those details on to him, ...

Thanks Chris, we appreciate your comments. I've contacted a Building Inspector who's licenced to report on this situatio...

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13 November 2019

Re: Looking for advice on a foundation issueBuilding A New House

Nov 13, 2019 9:41 pm

Thanks Luxbuild. Yes I've been told to seek the services of a structural engineer but thus far I've been unable to find one locally, we're currently considering the services of a Building Inspector who'll delas with the building process and will work with us to ensure this is fixed according to indu...

Thanks Luxbuild. Yes I've been told to seek the services of a structural engineer but thus far I've been unable to find ...

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Bent_8

12 November 2019

Looking for advice on a foundation issueBuilding A New House

Nov 12, 2019 4:58 pm

Hi guys and gals, Im Steve, first time poster here posting on behalf of my 21yo Son. I hope you don't mind the opening long post but we really need some input from experienced heads and figured i'd provide as much detail as possible. So my eldest Son is having his first home built, a 2 storey townh...

Hi guys and gals, Im Steve, first time poster here posting on behalf of my 21yo Son. I hope you don't mind the opening l...

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