Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Nov 22, 2011 9:29 am Hi All, We have just began our build and I would like to get an idea on what the best stage(s) are to bring in an independant inspector. Most volume builders have their "independant" inspections but given they are paying them I feel there maybe a conflict of interest. At this stage I have only budgeted for 2 inspections so I am asking peoples recommendations on the best time to use them. I am suspecting Handover is one of them and possibily frame?.... Appreciate anyones feedback Cheers Cheers, Alpal Building PD Heathmont 40 BLOG: http://alpal-pd-heathmont40.blogspot.com/ Deposit paid 19/08/2011 Contract signing 3/10/2011 Site Start 10/11/2011 Slab 23/11/2011 Re: What stage to use Independant Inspector 2Nov 22, 2011 10:14 am Alpal Hi All, We have just began our build and I would like to get an idea on what the best stage(s) are to bring in an independant inspector. Most volume builders have their "independant" inspections but given they are paying them I feel there maybe a conflict of interest. At this stage I have only budgeted for 2 inspections so I am asking peoples recommendations on the best time to use them. I am suspecting Handover is one of them and possibily frame?.... Appreciate anyones feedback Cheers Hi Alpal, I think pre-plaster and PCI (Post Completion Inspection) is quite essential. The pre plaster covers the frame stage and just before the lockup stage so the inspector can inspect the wrap,and insulation and wiring too. And PCI covers almost everything coz thats just before you get your handover and would have most of the work inspected after the builders completion Re: What stage to use Independant Inspector 3Nov 22, 2011 1:18 pm ajantakadam Hi Alpal, I think pre-plaster and PCI (Post Completion Inspection) is quite essential. The pre plaster covers the frame stage and just before the lockup stage so the inspector can inspect the wrap,and insulation and wiring too. And PCI covers almost everything coz thats just before you get your handover and would have most of the work inspected after the builders completion Thanks ajantakadam, Will book the inspector at these 2 times. Appreciate the feedback Cheers, Alpal Building PD Heathmont 40 BLOG: http://alpal-pd-heathmont40.blogspot.com/ Deposit paid 19/08/2011 Contract signing 3/10/2011 Site Start 10/11/2011 Slab 23/11/2011 I would send it to the certifier who is technically your representative and working on your behalf not the builder's 1 2254 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 45498 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 25848 |