Well we finally reached PC (practical completion) stage just before Christmas. Organised for an independent inspection on the 21st December. Results were not good with plenty of defects found. I emailed the builder a copy of the report on the 8th of January and never got a reply back of any kind. On the 25th of January, I managed to find the owners number so I sent him a text message and to my surprise, I got an instant reply to say he would follow up on the build.
The frustrating part was when I was notified of practical completion, I specifically asked the supervisor to check over the contract, plans, workmanship, and all the variations before we met on site. What I got back was "What's not done"? After constant miscommunication with the supervisor, I was contacted by head office notifying house is complete and only requires a final clean. Well lets just say this was certainly not the case.
Contract end date was the 26th November 2017. It's now 8 weeks past the contract date and taken a lot longer than I expected. Two other local double storey's that I know of which started 2 or 3 months after mine is already complete and now occupied (one of them also built by Valeco homes).
The owner has said all the defects should be fixed by the end of next week.
I hope he's right
Practical Completion with Valeco Homes in Brisbane
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Jay m who is your SS? Initials are fine. We are also building with Valeco, so now im thinking we should also get independent inspections done. What company did you use for your independent inspection? and how much was it?
Hopefully all the issues are addressed - very keen to see they are. Thanks for posting
Hopefully all the issues are addressed - very keen to see they are. Thanks for posting
Randall is my supervisor. I think independent inspections are well worth the investment. I'm using Jim's inspections. They are awesome. $440 for 2 visits.
Well we finally reached PC (practical completion) stage just before Christmas. Organised for an independent inspection on the 21st December. Results were not good with plenty of defects found. I emailed the builder a copy of the report on the 8th of January and never got a reply back of any kind. On the 25th of January, I managed to find the owners number so I sent him a text message and to my surprise, I got an instant reply to say he would follow up on the build.
The frustrating part was when I was notified of practical completion, I specifically asked the supervisor to check over the contract, plans, workmanship, and all the variations before we met on site. What I got back was "What's not done"? After constant miscommunication with the supervisor, I was contacted by head office notifying house is complete and only requires a final clean. Well lets just say this was certainly not the case.
Contract end date was the 26th November 2017. It's now 8 weeks past the contract date and taken a lot longer than I expected. Two other local double storey's that I know of which started 2 or 3 months after mine is already complete and now occupied (one of them also built by Valeco homes).
The owner has said all the defects should be fixed by the end of next week.
I hope he's right
The frustrating part was when I was notified of practical completion, I specifically asked the supervisor to check over the contract, plans, workmanship, and all the variations before we met on site. What I got back was "What's not done"? After constant miscommunication with the supervisor, I was contacted by head office notifying house is complete and only requires a final clean. Well lets just say this was certainly not the case.
Contract end date was the 26th November 2017. It's now 8 weeks past the contract date and taken a lot longer than I expected. Two other local double storey's that I know of which started 2 or 3 months after mine is already complete and now occupied (one of them also built by Valeco homes).
The owner has said all the defects should be fixed by the end of next week.
I hope he's right
Hi Jay M
You dont mind me asking what type of defects they were?
Hi Jay M
Have you defects been fixed or did Valeco just fob you off with empty promises and their usual crap they do with everybody else?
Have you defects been fixed or did Valeco just fob you off with empty promises and their usual crap they do with everybody else?
Well we finally reached PC (practical completion) stage just before Christmas. Organised for an independent inspection on the 21st December. Results were not good with plenty of defects found. I emailed the builder a copy of the report on the 8th of January and never got a reply back of any kind. On the 25th of January, I managed to find the owners number so I sent him a text message and to my surprise, I got an instant reply to say he would follow up on the build.
The frustrating part was when I was notified of practical completion, I specifically asked the supervisor to check over the contract, plans, workmanship, and all the variations before we met on site. What I got back was "What's not done"? After constant miscommunication with the supervisor, I was contacted by head office notifying house is complete and only requires a final clean. Well lets just say this was certainly not the case.
Contract end date was the 26th November 2017. It's now 8 weeks past the contract date and taken a lot longer than I expected. Two other local double storey's that I know of which started 2 or 3 months after mine is already complete and now occupied (one of them also built by Valeco homes).
The owner has said all the defects should be fixed by the end of next week.
I hope he's right
The frustrating part was when I was notified of practical completion, I specifically asked the supervisor to check over the contract, plans, workmanship, and all the variations before we met on site. What I got back was "What's not done"? After constant miscommunication with the supervisor, I was contacted by head office notifying house is complete and only requires a final clean. Well lets just say this was certainly not the case.
Contract end date was the 26th November 2017. It's now 8 weeks past the contract date and taken a lot longer than I expected. Two other local double storey's that I know of which started 2 or 3 months after mine is already complete and now occupied (one of them also built by Valeco homes).
The owner has said all the defects should be fixed by the end of next week.
I hope he's right
Hi Jay M
You dont mind me asking what type of defects they were?
There are many. Pm me
Hi Jay M
Have you defects been fixed or did Valeco just fob you off with empty promises and their usual crap they do with everybody else?
Have you defects been fixed or did Valeco just fob you off with empty promises and their usual crap they do with everybody else?
Apologies for the late reply. I decided to move in 3 weeks ago with defects still needing attention. Couldn't wait any longer because it was already 14 weeks past contract date. Been dealing with the owner and he's been good. He's promised to come back to fix all defects past and present
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