Browse Forums Paving & Concreting 1 May 11, 2016 7:39 am Construction inspectors recommendations? The slab was laid not as per plan, which the builder have apologised for and trying to rectify. Also the slab quality looks shabby. Anyone else find there slab looked chipped and frayed at the edges. We also noticed a small long crack along the porch. We are not construction experts so we are not sure if this is fine or not up to standard. Re: Construction inspectors recommendations? Slab issues? Sy 2May 11, 2016 8:21 am That should be okay, make sure steel cover is sufficient and no honey comb through out the slab Re: Construction inspectors recommendations? Slab issues? Sy 3May 11, 2016 12:26 pm Hi Bella, I can't recommend any building inspectors in Sydney but I would urge you to get a competent and highly skilled building consultant to have a look at the slab for you. Builders will understandably try and downplay any problems that are going to cost them money to fix so you need somebody you can trust in your corner. Make sure that whoever you take on can give you references from satisfied clients and that they have qualifications in building and construction. Never ignore your instincts. If you feel something is wrong, pursue it. Re: Construction inspectors recommendations? Slab issues? Sy 4May 11, 2016 1:08 pm Liliana Hi Bella, I can't recommend any building inspectors in Sydney but I would urge you to get a competent and highly skilled building consultant to have a look at the slab for you. Builders will understandably try and downplay any problems that are going to cost them money to fix so you need somebody you can trust in your corner. Make sure that whoever you take on can give you references from satisfied clients and that they have qualifications in building and construction. Never ignore your instincts. If you feel something is wrong, pursue it. Thank you Liliana! Can you direct me to finding a competent building consultant? Re: Construction inspectors recommendations? Slab issues? Sy 5May 11, 2016 1:13 pm wood bang That should be okay, make sure steel cover is sufficient and no honey comb through out the slab Hi The slab has been poured so we can't see the steel cover. I don't notice and honeycomb. Should there be anything else I need to look out for? Thanks Re: Construction inspectors recommendations? Slab issues? Sy 6May 11, 2016 2:16 pm bella18 wood bang That should be okay, make sure steel cover is sufficient and no honey comb through out the slab Hi The slab has been poured so we can't see the steel cover. I don't notice and honeycomb. Should there be anything else I need to look out for? Thanks Step down in wet areas all done right? Re: Construction inspectors recommendations? Slab issues? Sy 7May 12, 2016 11:55 am Hi Bella, I'm in Melbourne so I can't direct you to anyone in Sydney. Have you looked through the Yellow Pages and rung a few of them. Or maybe there is another thread on Homeone where somebody has recommended an inspector in Sydney? But, even if they come recommended, check out their qualifications and ask for references. I wouldn't be trying to inspect the slab yourself unless you have building experience. Take plenty of photos though. They may come in handy later on. 12 5320 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 81884 If you are in Victoria you have a statutory right to your own building inspector regardless of builder's consent. No negotiations are required. However the builder will… 1 2937 |