Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jul 22, 2011 2:36 pm I am building my first home in Ford Canberra ACT and want to hire a private inspector to check the quality of builder's work at the following stage: frame pre-plaster final I hope the private inspector can pick up defect/structural issues that I can report to the builder to fix those up during the building process. Anyone can recommend good private building certifier/inspector in ACT? PS: I noticed that the builder has appointed his nominee certifier to certify the building work in complaince with BCA. However, I just have concern whether this certifier he appoint is someone he know and will not become totally independent. That is why I am thinking to get another private inspector for double check. Thanks heaps If you already have a contract, is the inspection cost stated in there? If not they would be forced to issue you a variation which you could of course object to. 12 25825 I would send it to the certifier who is technically your representative and working on your behalf not the builder's 1 2229 Wow I hadn't realised things had gotten that pricey in just a couple of years since I built, that is crazy with how much land is now costing if you aren't lucky enough to… 3 7017 |