Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Apr 11, 2011 12:51 pm Hi, Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for an independent inspector that they have used or are using while buidling? There seem to be quite a few out there and peope have had mixed experiences. I am building with PD in Saltwater Coast and would really appreciate any advice anyone could offer with regards to independent inspectors. Thanks Re: Recommendations / testimonies for an independent inspect 2Apr 11, 2011 2:07 pm Hi, Based on feedback I had seen on this website, I ended up using the services of Kevin from new home inspections. The website is located at http://www.newhomeinspections.com.au/ I used Kevin for pre handover inspection only on my last build and will be using his services for three inspections for my next build (framing, pre plaster and pre handover). When he inspected our home he did not find a lot of issues. However he did pick up things that I never would have noticed (ie chip in shower, scratches in bath, scratches in a window which needed to be replaced etc). My brother recommended him to a friend who was also building and they used him for the pre handover inspection. In their home an internal wall was not straight and within building tolerances and had to be pulled down as well as a large area of polished floorboards that had to be replaced due to scratches. A friend from work also used his services when building in Point Cook and he picked up a huge number of defects (over 50). This included the heating unit not being installed correctly, too much of a gap in the insulation around downlights, walls that were not straight, slab not boxed correctly, steel in slab exposed and not covered with concrete, not following their engineering drawings as there were quite a few deviations, no power point installed for remote control door in garage etc. Good luck with selecting an inspector, and hopefully others will provide you with feedback on some of the others. 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: Recommendations / testimonies for an independent inspect 3Apr 11, 2011 4:15 pm Thanks Michelle. I had heard good things about Kevin. Good to hear more! I would send it to the certifier who is technically your representative and working on your behalf not the builder's 1 2282 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 45567 I have posted this before: We hired Darbecca to do every stage inspection, and I strongly recommend them to anyone that asks me. They were amazing. Thorough reports… 2 4518 |