Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 31, 2015 11:31 am Hi, I am about to begin the process of building a new home in Victoria. I would like to get some advise on anybody who have used independent building inspectors in Victoria: 1) approximate costs 2) any recommended firms or parties to do these inspections 3) which stages are critical and whether it is necessary to do every stage (even the slab?) Thank you very much. Re: Stage Inspection/ Building Inspections 2Jun 01, 2015 5:57 am Duck2h Hi, I am about to begin the process of building a new home in Victoria. I would like to get some advise on anybody who have used independent building inspectors in Victoria: 1) approximate costs 2) any recommended firms or parties to do these inspections 3) which stages are critical and whether it is necessary to do every stage (even the slab?) Thank you very much. Here are some thoughts about options . . . . http://www.anewhouse.com.au/2014/05/how ... spections/ The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Stage Inspection/ Building Inspections 4Jun 04, 2015 11:15 am Try "Building Expert" on these forums but that will depend on where you are in Melbourne. It's a big place and not everyone travels a long way for work. Stewie Re: Stage Inspection/ Building Inspections 6Jun 17, 2015 6:31 pm did you choose anyone yet duck? I am looking at 4 stage inspection: Concrete Slab Pre Pour Frame Stage Pre Plaster Stage Pre Handover Looking at New Homes Inspections but havent any recommendations to base on yet. Any feedback appreciated Re: Stage Inspection/ Building Inspections 7Aug 06, 2015 10:40 pm I haven't chosen who yet, but will have to do so within a week! I am tossing up between: Houspect Building Inspections Finalinspect Darbecca Has anyone got any feedback on these three or any other recommendations? I am looking at definitely 4 stages if not 5: -Pre-slab -Slab & Framework (together) -Lock up ( is this pre-plaster?) -Pre-handover The one I am thinking about is Fixing. Not sure if this is required? Thanks! You have mandatory building inspections and privately engaged building inspections. The difference between the two comes down to inspecting the building so it's safe and… 3 18019 you need to understand the breakdown of warranties. 90 warranty is considered as minor defects rectification period where as the longer ones are more major/structural… 1 5278 Not unless you have managed to put it as a special condition into the contract somehow. 1 6052 |