Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 May 05, 2016 11:11 am Hi all, Glad to find you here. I have the final inspection done which is exciting. However, the inspection report got me stressed. I have two main concerns as below: 1. the roof and ceiling cavity is inaccessible, which obstructed the way up for inspection. My inspector told me there is nothing I can do at this stage. He said if I have arranged inspection at earlier frame stage he could of inspect the roof but now is too late. Shall I just let it go? What I can do now? 2. the glass shower door when opens it hits the toilet. I dunno why my builder didn't install the glass door on the other side to allow the door to open towards the wall? However, as shown on the floor plan, the door would hit the toilet anyway which I did not expect when I signed the final plan. My inspector told me there is nothing I can do expect putting a bumper on the toilet (since I have a very little child he might open the door himself. the glass might break once hit the toilet). I am stressed out. I am not very impressed by my inspectors comments "there is nothing you can do". Thus I am trying to get some suggestions from experienced ppl. Is there anything I can ask the builder to do before signing for the final handover? Thanks, Sabrina Re: final hand over inspection-defetcs 2May 05, 2016 2:19 pm I think on both these points the inspector would be correct. You have the opportunity to inspect at each stage and if you opted not to at frame stage then you can hardly expect the frame to be checked at the final In regards to the shower, the builder will have built it to the floorplan. If you signed off with the door opening a particular way and they've built it that way there is nothing you can ask the builder to do! If that's all that came out of your final inspection you're doing well and sounds like you'll be in ASAP! Re: final hand over inspection-defetcs 3May 05, 2016 3:10 pm True. I am expecting to move in within ten days time. How exciting! Thanks! Kat_1025 I think on both these points the inspector would be correct. You have the opportunity to inspect at each stage and if you opted not to at frame stage then you can hardly expect the frame to be checked at the final In regards to the shower, the builder will have built it to the floorplan. If you signed off with the door opening a particular way and they've built it that way there is nothing you can ask the builder to do! If that's all that came out of your final inspection you're doing well and sounds like you'll be in ASAP! Re: final hand over inspection-defetcs 4May 07, 2016 11:58 pm For the benefit of anybody else, a frame stage inspection is one inspection that should not be missed. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: final hand over inspection-defetcs 5May 08, 2016 10:55 am SaveH2O For the benefit of anybody else, a frame stage inspection is one inspection that should not be missed. That's a given but I'm puzzled as to why the ceiling cavity is inaccessible? Re: final hand over inspection-defetcs 6May 08, 2016 7:46 pm Althom SaveH2O For the benefit of anybody else, a frame stage inspection is one inspection that should not be missed. That's a given but I'm puzzled as to why the ceiling cavity is inaccessible? Have you ever tried to get past heating and cooling ducts in tight ceiling space without dislodging or damaging something? I frequently find, on my pre purchase inspections, squashed or damaged ducting, done foolishly by owners or inspectors before me. Re: final hand over inspection-defetcs 7May 13, 2016 6:27 pm Haha the good old couldn't access the roof cavity Bet you they had no issue taking your $600 bucks Re: final hand over inspection-defetcs 8May 14, 2016 11:00 pm Narrewarren01 Haha the good old couldn't access the roof cavity Bet you they had no issue taking your $600 bucks I think there is a misconception that inspectors don't want to crawl int roof space or under floor and use inspection limitations to be lazy. Perhaps it may be true for some but generally if you inspect for a living you would want to be satisfied that you looked at everything you could on the day. Just yesterday I terminated sub floor inspection because as soon as I entered I spotted broken Asbestos pieces in the dust. The owner, a single mum that just moved in (relying on a pre purchase report) was absolutely horrified as she was under there a day before with her kids moving stored goods. I was brought in for a second opinion after she spotted structural cracking that was not reported. Significant issues missed by the other property inspector: 1 Broken asbestos in sub floor space 2 Missing smoke detectors 3 Paving with negative slope toward home 4 Front corner of house subsided, requiring underpining 4 Two leaking shower bases 5 Illegally constructed pergola 6 Undersized roof timbers to carport 7 Garage fitted out for occupation, not compliant and full of rising dampness, mould and roof leaks( she wanted it to use for day care) 8 Extensive internal wall cracking patched over for sale, evident but not reported 9 Hot spot detected with thermal imaging in wall and elevated moisture confirmed with moisture meter ( possible termite nest) I told my client to go to Bunnings and buy three photo electric smoke detectors and stick them on the ceiling outside each bedroom or she and her kids may not wake up tomorrow. My client had a really bad day. She did everything right and thought she would get a competent inspection and got a Lemon instead. The inspector was recommended by the real estate agent. Yes, the inspector did pick up on a lot of small stuff but missed all the Elephants in the room. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: final hand over inspection-defetcs 9May 18, 2016 5:16 pm This thread is really confusing. 1. I have never owned a 22 deg + roof pitched house I could not get into the ceiling cavity properly. 2. what is the purpose of having a ceiling access hole, if you cant even use it? 3. A glass shower door that can hit a hard surface would appear to be a design flaw, and non compliant with General Safety standards, not withstanding that it is shatterproof glass. Truly, is this sort of stuff commonplace now in new builds? Further proof that common sense has gone out the door? building-expert My client had a really bad day. . Lol, and I though women were so good at shopping! Re: final hand over inspection-defetcs 10May 18, 2016 11:30 pm building-expert Althom SaveH2O For the benefit of anybody else, a frame stage inspection is one inspection that should not be missed. That's a given but I'm puzzled as to why the ceiling cavity is inaccessible? Have you ever tried to get past heating and cooling ducts in tight ceiling space without dislodging or damaging something? I frequently find, on my pre purchase inspections, squashed or damaged ducting, done foolishly by owners or inspectors before me. Yep, next question? Just takes care and attention to detail If there have been changes, variations, during construction then the drawings should be revised, the building permit amended and the current, as built drawings given to… 2 4480 i would suggest nothing is unreasonable for PCI. we did all sorts, including checking the hot water, checking all the GPO's had power, testing that the showers were… 9 98679 The significant date is when receive final payment invoice Check that section of contract Bit of fluff by builders prior to that 1 15945 |