Browse Forums Building A New House Re: building inspector or not? 2Aug 17, 2010 11:13 pm Hi, I have sent you a pm with the details of the inspector I used in the past and will be using again. Michelle House - Lockup completed 23rd December 2011 - Painters are in!!! https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37261&start=0&hilit=Blaxland Re: building inspector or not? 3Aug 17, 2010 11:30 pm Definately recommend one although it might be too late at pci. We have just had ours inspect the frame stage and the number of faults is unbelievable, he was recommended by a friend building through Burbank. We are having three stages inspected and for the approximate $1000 is worth it when you are spending $200k +, we also paid extra to check paperwork and he has come up with some discrepancies between the energy rating and planning permit and the materials specified in the contract, he's very thorough. Building at Sierra Estate. Re: building inspector or not? 4Aug 23, 2010 8:18 am Well worth it (for us). At the time we started, they also had a 'full-service' offering reviewing plans and carrying out inspection. They've since separated those services, but both were helpful for us as newbies. As much as our site supervisor was irritated by the presence of *any* building inspector, I think overall ours was a good advocate for both parties, personable and helpful. I convinced another friend that it wasn't too late to get independent advice for final inspection, and I think he was happy that he did so. Re: building inspector or not? 5Aug 23, 2010 10:01 am We have our PCI in a few hours and we've invested in the services of an inspector. It's well worth it for your own peace of mind Dear J.K. Rowling, Your books are entirely unrealistic. I mean, a ginger kid with two friends? Sincerely, Anonymous I would send it to the certifier who is technically your representative and working on your behalf not the builder's 1 2264 I do enjoy the drama:-D In his latest two videos he has started bringing security guards to site, I am waiting for the punch on to begin lol 6 45539 Adam Baines Grad Cert Bldg Surv / Grad Dip Bldg Surv / MSAAPA Accredited Building Professional APB20210035 Builders Lic 183023 Pest Control Lic 84868 Ph 0412202336 PO… 3 46826 |