Had our final inspection the other day. As part of it I was checking to see if the shower ran ok, and was waiting for the water to come hot, it was taking a long time and so I asked if it was working / had been turned on.
My builder looked at me as though I was crazy and said I was the first person who'd ever checked the hot water during a final inspection.
Have other people had experiences where the builder thought what they were checking was strange / unreasonable ?
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Browse Forums Building A New House Re: What's unreasonable to check during a final inspection ? 3May 31, 2023 1:37 pm 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  31 Jan 2020 467 Gold Member Re: What's unreasonable to check during a final inspection ? 4Jun 01, 2023 6:46 am  narcanHad our final inspection the other day. As part of it I was checking to see if the shower ran ok, and was waiting for the water to come hot, it was taking a long time and so I asked if it was working / had been turned on. My builder looked at me as though I was crazy and said I was the first person who'd ever checked the hot water during a final inspection. Have other people had experiences where the builder thought what they were checking was strange / unreasonable ? You were probalby not the first to check such details. The builder's reaction was probably more about discouraging further similar checks to save their time. Re: What's unreasonable to check during a final inspection ? 7Jun 07, 2023 2:32 pm narcanHad our final inspection the other day. As part of it I was checking to see if the shower ran ok, and was waiting for the water to come hot, it was taking a long time and so I asked if it was working / had been turned on. My builder looked at me as though I was crazy and said I was the first person who'd ever checked the hot water during a final inspection. Have other people had experiences where the builder thought what they were checking was strange / unreasonable ? Nothing unusual or strange about that at all. Should also check each individual power point works, the oven works, all the drains actually drain, the toilets flush, the lights all actually switch on, the hotplates work etc and on top of that have an independent inspector do a run through as well 27 Jan 2022 7 Junior Member Re: What's unreasonable to check during a final inspection ? 10Jun 20, 2023 7:12 am 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 draining appropriately. We even brought in a step ladder and got up above cabinets to check for finishes. Flushed all the toilets, ran taps, tested all installed compliances such as stoves, ovens, microwaves, alarm systems, garage door etc. the list goes on. its your house don't let these guys discourage you. 14 May 2024 92 Loyal Member Re: What's unreasonable to check during a final inspection ? 11Aug 23, 2024 3:42 pm That is far from unusual.. i assume. Ours will be done in the next few weeks and ill be going overboard. Hot water, Cold water, checking pipes under for leaks.. checking gas burners stay on for a decent amount of time, water pressure, etc... Re: What's unreasonable to check during a final inspection? 12Aug 24, 2024 10:44 am narcanHad our final inspection the other day. As part of it I was checking to see if the shower ran ok, and was waiting for the water to come hot, it was taking a long time and so I asked if it was working / had been turned on. My builder looked at me as though I was crazy and said I was the first person who'd ever checked the hot water during a final inspection. Have other people had experiences where the builder thought what they were checking was strange / unreasonable ? Checking the water is 100% something you should be doing. But the best investment I think owners should make is to buy a 2m straight edge and a smaller say 30-50cm level and a builders square. Use the 2m straight edge to check for any deviations in walls, the smaller level to check if you benchtops and especially wall hung vanities are level, check your floors are level etc and use the builders square on corners to check that your walls are straight. The only thing that is generally considered unreasonable is using a torch to check for paint defects. Otherwise be as thorough as you can be, but remember you have a defects period where anything you miss or anything new can arise. Put painters tape or post it notes around your house to help your builder identify any issues and keep a detailed list. I am stealing this quote from someone, who compared building a house is like building a one off prototype car only you are doing it outside in the rain and the mud. So no matter how good your builder is you are guaranteed to have some defects. If you are in NSW download the NSW Guide to Standard and Tolerances. It is a really simple guide to what is acceptable and not acceptable in your home. cheers Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: What's unreasonable to check during a final inspection? 13Aug 24, 2024 12:27 pm One check rarely done is having a forensic examination of the stormwater and sewer pipes for slope, obstructions and damage. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using siphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost, siphonic, eaves gutter overflow solution. 04 Dec 2023 99 SA Loyal Member Re: What's unreasonable to check during a final inspection? 14Aug 24, 2024 9:30 pm  building-expertA competent pre final inspection will cost around $700 depending on the size of the house This is what you get
Wow! I spent $800, and the inspector didn’t even use thermal scan, and said it’s outdated Roof not checked as it was raining, (never came back to check after rain was finished) Roof space never checked, was quoted OH&S rule. I paid $800 for the inspector to tour my house! So basically inspector used his rules to bill me full but give me not even basic checks! 15 Jul 2024 23 Junior Member Re: What's unreasonable to check during a final inspection? 15Aug 24, 2024 10:25 pm ownerinproblem building-expertA competent pre final inspection will cost around $700 depending on the size of the house This is what you get
Wow! I spent $800, and the inspector didn’t even use thermal scan, and said it’s outdated Roof not checked as it was raining, (never came back to check after rain was finished) Roof space never checked, was quoted OH&S rule. I paid $800 for the inspector to tour my house! So basically inspector used his rules to bill me full but give me not even basic checks! Did you ask him that you needed thermal check and inclusion of report of roof can be questioned by you… $800 is too steep? 04 Dec 2023 99 SA Loyal Member Re: What's unreasonable to check during a final inspection? 16Aug 24, 2024 11:09 pm ankittanna ownerinproblem building-expertA competent pre final inspection will cost around $700 depending on the size of the house This is what you get
Wow! I spent $800, and the inspector didn’t even use thermal scan, and said it’s outdated Roof not checked as it was raining, (never came back to check after rain was finished) Roof space never checked, was quoted OH&S rule. I paid $800 for the inspector to tour my house! So basically inspector used his rules to bill me full but give me not even basic checks! Did you ask him that you needed thermal check and inclusion of report of roof can be questioned by you… $800 is too steep? He had the plans before he quoted me, but on the day of inspection he quoted OH&S clause Thermal scan according to him is outdated! Apparently this clause was there in his contract, and I accepted it. When I questioned why he didn’t let me know he cannot check the roof even though he has my plans, he told me it was a safety hazard for him! The significant date is when receive final payment invoice Check that section of contract Bit of fluff by builders prior to that 1 25459 Hi, after completing a house extension I have finally, 6 months later, gather all documents from my builder to submit for occupation certificate. My certifier is now… 0 10582 The only thing to add to these comments is that where possible it's always good to try and work with people than just say "no" because you can. Having someone… 4 28132  |
