Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 29, 2014 9:48 am Hi guys, We're looking into getting an independent inspector in Brisbane for when our house starts building. We've had a few problems with our builder so we'd really like to have someone actually there for each stage of the build so we cover ourselves. Does anyone know of a good independent inspector in Brisbane that doesn't charge an arm and a leg? Thanks guys Re: Independent Inspectors in Brisbane? 3May 30, 2014 8:45 pm Bumping too, would be interested to know as well. From memory, there was a Simonds build in Brisbane who recommended a good priced building inspector... Building a Regatta 2920 with Planbuild in Brisbane https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=71425 Re: Independent Inspectors in Brisbane? 4May 30, 2014 8:49 pm viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70377&start=40 This is the thread I was thinking of, they used Jim's Inspections (franchisee). We are nearly at enclosed stage so just thinking we will use independent inspector for PCI Building a Regatta 2920 with Planbuild in Brisbane https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=71425 Re: Independent Inspectors in Brisbane? 5May 30, 2014 9:54 pm Hi guys, Yep that Simonds in brissy is me and we are indeed using Jim's building inspections. We're paying $350/visit for 3 visits (frame, lockup(pre plaster), PCI). I feel it has been money well spent, one issue of significance picked up. Builders don't particularly like them but hey, I'm inverting a lot of $$ building, I want it to be structurally sound! Let me know if you have any questions! 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 81884 If you are in Victoria you have a statutory right to your own building inspector regardless of builder's consent. No negotiations are required. However the builder will… 1 2937 It is true that a builder can ignore your independent inspection report as it is not part of the contractual arrangement but that is stupid because he cannot avoid fixing… 9 46854 |