Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Oct 18, 2020 5:28 pm Hi, I am currently in the process of getting a new house constructed and i'm particularly concerned about the poor quality brickwork. Bricks have not been cut straight, mortar missing in some areas, chunks of brick chipped out and replaced with mortar, etc. It is very poor to look at. What is the best course of action to take in this situation, and will it be difficult for the builder to fix? The first photo imparticular is extremely concerinng, as you can see how uneven and appalling it is to look at: Appreciate any advice Thanks Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: New house poor quality brickwork.. 3Oct 19, 2020 3:04 pm Jtyer Hi, I am currently in the process of getting a new house constructed and i'm particularly concerned about the poor quality brickwork. Bricks have not been cut straight, mortar missing in some areas, chunks of brick chipped out and replaced with mortar, etc. It is very poor to look at. What is the best course of action to take in this situation, and will it be difficult for the builder to fix? The first photo imparticular is extremely concerinng, as you can see how uneven and appalling it is to look at: Appreciate any advice Thanks Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Apologies for saying this, but I have seen some poor brickwork in my time but nothing that comes close to this. I feel awful for you. Gogo65 is correct, you need an independent building inspector to report on this in case it goes legal so A ) you have an independent record and B) you have a report to send to the builder. I can not believe that any licenced builder would refuse to fix this. absolutely appalling If youre in NSW the other option is fair trading, they have a service where they send an inspector out. Not sure about other states Simeon McGovern Affordable Custom Homes, We design and build to your budget Ashington Homes www.ashingtonhomes.com.au I am in the same situation, would you be able to give some insights in to this? I am in SA 8 17012 I wanted to get some thoughts on the quality of workmanship on the following brickwork? are there specific clauses in Australian Standards which relate… 0 4795 |