Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Dec 05, 2009 11:46 pm After some insight as to your experience if you used an independant inspector for your pre-handover inspection. When did you have this done? Prior to PCI? Or was that considered your PCI? Did your site supervisor stay? What forms were filled out during the PCI? I have my PCI on monday and would like to be prepared. Our building journey has begun: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=23138 Brookvale 45 by Porter Davis ************** Lead me not into temptation.....I can find the way myself. Re: Who had independant pre-handover inspection? 2Dec 07, 2009 10:08 pm We had an independant inspector present at the PCI appt, what a total waste of money. We found more things than he did and most of the time he was on the builder's side I have heard of somegood ones though such as Big Kev, and Peter from Final Inspect. Blog: http://bluemistkids.blogspot.com "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, and professionals built the Titanic." Re: Who had independant pre-handover inspection? 3Dec 08, 2009 7:35 am If it wasn't for time constraints, I would have liked someone there, but I am confident I will do ok with just my Dad helping me. Current build Porter Davis Brookwater 49, Eucalypt Wollert Build: 24th Jul 2015 - Approx Mar 2016 Previous build DFH Columbia 21, Lyndarum Epping North Build:20th Jul 2009 - 18th Dec 2009 The worst thing you can do is sign a building contract without a pre contract review. Over the years many people have come to me with disputes where they just signed… 0 8351 There are a lot of private inspectors should have stayed working as tradies!! Firstly, you paid for a professional opinion of the works, if he has picked up on an item he… 1 2064 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 81896 |