Hi all
what goes on during a walkthrough nearing the end of the building process? Are there any tips of things that you should look out for when inspecting?
Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Walkthrough inspections 2Apr 10, 2007 11:40 pm These sites are worth a look!
http://www.newhomeinspections.com.au/4.html http://www.handovers.com/index.php?opti ... e&Itemid=5 I am sure there are more out there too.... This is taken from the New Home Inspections website: ---- PRE-HANDOVER INSPECTIONS Most supervisors will rush you through the Handover process, preying on your eagerness to move into your new home and your ignorance of what's acceptable or not. You should remember that a supervisor goes through this process 1 or 2 times a week, while most home owners would only do it 1 or 2 times in their life, so who do you think is the more skilful at it? That's why this inspection is a must for all New Home Owners. Our inspection covers more than 500 aspects of your new home, including but not limited to: Externally * The brickwork for level, plumbness, straightness and to make sure that it is in line. * The proper placement of Articulation Joints, Flashings and Weepholes. * The correct clearances between the windows and their brick sills. * The correct bearing of the brick walls onto the concrete slab. * A simple strength test is carried out on the mortar. Further testing may be recommended. * Chipped bricks and/or holes imperfections in the mortar finish. * The guttering, fascia and eaves for their level, straightness and correct installation. * The roofline and tile installation. * All glazing for scratches and chips. * All infills, cover boards and linings are checked for correct installation. Internally * All doors for correct clearances and function, as well as the door furniture for its operation. * All windows reveals are check for bows, sagging or twists that may indicate improper fitting. * All plaster joints for tool marks, scratches and sanding ridges. * All ceilings for correct installation and for visible joints. * All cornice lines for level and straightness. * All walls and the skirting boards for their straightness. * All external corners for their straightness and to ensure that they are in line. * All kitchen cupboards and vanities and the bench tops for scratches and correct installation. * All tiling & grouting for level, straightness and finish. * All cut-outs around taps for correct sizing. * All tile junctions and joints that should be caulk sealed. * All painted surfaces for coverage, blemishes and paint runs. As well as the surrounding areas for over painting and paint where it shouldn't be. Nail holes are also checked for proper filling. * All showerbases are checked for correct installation, inline with the manufacture's guidelines. * All baths are checked for proper support. * All other plumbing fixture and fittings for correct installation. * Plus many other items. Inspection includes: * Inspector on site for a maximum of 3 hrs (up to 180sq mtrs), 4 hrs (up to 300sq mtrs), 5 hrs (up to 420sq mtrs), others by agreement. * A comprehensive and detailed written report within 3 business days. * Any further information and/or telephone support required after our reports are delivered. ---- Matt Re: Walkthrough inspections 5Apr 11, 2007 11:02 am Great information I've just checked out the suggested sites and to be honest this is something that i would never have considered investing in but now I will.
Nice point on the light bulbs as well thanks Re: Walkthrough inspections 6Apr 11, 2007 11:52 am Bring a packet of light globes!
When we built out house, it came with light globes, and I asked for them to be replaced if they were not working! Wow, I thought builders supplying light globes was standard. Re: Walkthrough inspections 7Apr 11, 2007 2:54 pm Just Inspections are doing our pre-handover inspection for us tomorrow (was supposed to be today but got delayed because of the scratched window fiasco in the other thread).
It'll be interesting to see how it goes ***edited to correct name*** Ooops! I just realised I'd put the wrong company name! (I had put New Home Inpsections but it is, in fact, Just Inspections) I've spoken to so many home inspection people in the last week! Re: Walkthrough inspections 8Apr 11, 2007 2:56 pm Hey Epiphany,
Looking forward to the feedback regarding that inspection. We were thinking of using them also. Mat Re: Walkthrough inspections 9Apr 11, 2007 3:03 pm Argh...I'm such a klutz...I put the wrong name. Ooops.
But I did contact Kevin at New Home Inspections earlier in the building process about getting an inspection done & he seems very competant & nice. We decided to go with Just Inspections due to time factors & price (& I talked to *a lot* of companies)...so I'll be very interested to see how the inspection goes tomorrow. Re: Walkthrough inspections 12Jun 13, 2007 12:12 am I spoke with New Home Inspections today and was somewhat impressed with his openness and willingness to discuss things to look out for etc.
I will let you know what happens after the pre-plaster inspection. To be continued.... Re: Walkthrough inspections 14Jun 13, 2007 9:58 am aaurora,
$1.50 per sq meter (inc gst).......we're with the same builder as you, all good so far. There will definitely be too much going on during final inspection though for us not to miss something. I think <$400 to have an expert, who is not emotionally attached inspect such a large investment is worthwhile. I could just see us arguing over something silly like a paint splash only to miss something like a misaligned wall. Cheers Re: Walkthrough inspections 16Jun 13, 2007 11:38 am At what stage is this done, and if they find any problems, will this delay the date of the handover? I would like to get into my home ASAP!!
Also, there are a lot of different inspections on that site. What inspections do you think are necessary? We did not get a frame inspection. I am thinking we will just get this one Pre Handover Inspection with Written Report** $ 495:00 Our Adenbrook home was completed in September. Re: Walkthrough inspections 17Jun 13, 2007 11:52 am Aaurora,
I will have the pre plaster inspection and possibly a handover. Kevin suggested the pre-plaster as the most important to me yesterday. Matt Re: Walkthrough inspections 18Jun 13, 2007 12:29 pm LMAO, I just called up a home inspection place in Brissie and spoke to a guy about getting this done.
He proceeded to say that anyone offering New Home Inspections, or Handover Inspections are just crap and not to bother wasting your money on something like that. He said all they do is ask the builder whats wrong with the place, the builder says "nothing" and away they go. So now I am really confused He said it would only be worthwile getting someone to inspect it if they were a certified engineer........ Our Adenbrook home was completed in September. Re: Walkthrough inspections 19Jun 13, 2007 12:37 pm That seems strange - trying to not get business!
We had some warranty issues with our unit - we had a professional inspector look at the place. He prepared a report that identified the defects and specifically how they did not comply with the relevant building code/guidelines. We gave this to the builder and he fixed everything straight away (even some items that were not defects - nice guy!) Re: Walkthrough inspections 20Jun 13, 2007 1:25 pm aaurora LMAO, I just called up a home inspection place in Brissie and spoke to a guy about getting this done. He proceeded to say that anyone offering New Home Inspections, or Handover Inspections are just crap and not to bother wasting your money on something like that. Errr, how does he make a living? You have mandatory building inspections and privately engaged building inspections. The difference between the two comes down to inspecting the building so it's safe and… 3 13081 |