Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Nov 29, 2014 9:52 pm We have nominated the local council as our inspectors but have been having some issues with the quality of our build and would like to get an independent building inspector to check it over. If I employ an independent building inspector do I have to let my builder know when they are coming etc... Also, does my builder legally have to comply with rectifying any defects that they find? Thanks Re: Independent building inspector 2Nov 30, 2014 5:52 am You can appoint anyone to be your agent and this then gives them the right to enter the site, with appropriate notice to inspect the job. This link provides more details: http://www.anewhouse.com.au/2014/01/using-your-own…ding-inspector/ When the builder signed the contract it was to build the house to the specification and the building codes in a workmanlike manner. If a defect which is discovered which doesn't meet the requirements the builder is in breach of the contract and MUST remedy the situation. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Independent building inspector 3Dec 07, 2014 10:39 pm Hi carmer13, bashworth is right, but the term inspector should be building consultant. You already have a building inspector who has done a specific course to become such a credited person. The word defect is hard to define and I suggest you look on the internet if you want to find out what it actually means. There may be a book or something. I have posted several replies to other discussions as regards what the word defect must (at least) cover. Most building consultants think they know when actually they don't. So insist that they have a definition of defect before you employ them as your expert. Many are not expert in my opinion... and many do not get on the roof or in the roof space... so ask them first up. Defect must cover breaches of all implied warranties... including compliance with manufacturer requirements. Workmanship is covered (not quite as well as it used to be) in Standard project specifications which in Victoria you can still buy from Bowens and Mitre 10 I believe. Which state is your house being built in ? Difficult to give an answer because different states have different rules and different authorities, Cheers, Leonardo_23 Re: Independent building inspector 4Dec 08, 2014 6:06 am Bash worth our builder discovered the breach (significant) and kept right on building contrary to approved plans so although they must rectify as part of the terms of the contract some won't. In any case I agree and you must get an experienced inspector. As a precaution before you spend you money with them (well worth it) find out if they have tribunal experience. If they don't find someone who does. They will not be the cheapest but if it turns sour then you need someone who can stand up for you in tribunal. If we had of had a post earthworks/ pre slab inspection then one year on we wouldn't be in the mess we are in as our inspector would have advised halting the construction immediately. I would send it to the certifier who is technically your representative and working on your behalf not the builder's 1 2227 That is a really good attitude Akin to you catch more flies with honey than vinegar. I do enjoy watching that tik tok inspector from Victoria but he does go a little… 12 81766 It is true that a builder can ignore your independent inspection report as it is not part of the contractual arrangement but that is stupid because he cannot avoid fixing… 9 46818 |