Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 16, 2019 5:20 pm Heya all, I am building a new home, and recently was introduced to the site supervisor who is allocated by the builder during the site start meeting. The site supervisor seems like a decent bloke and the builder is well reputed. However, the builder was very curious and asking me "if I am planning on appointing an independent inspector" during the meeting today. So I replied "yes", although never thought of this earlier or intended to. Immediatly, the response from the site supervisor was "then the time to complete the build is going to be much much longer". I am really dumb struck with this response I got. Is this before of the reports could take time back and forth for each stage or these are hints of quality issues and things that might not be in according to the specs? Now I am more seriously considering appointing an new home build inspection and would like to know your thoughts if this is required and if so here are my questions. 1. How much does it cost? I've to say I dint plan for this in the budget ... worried about the budget overkill 2. Should I get one for every stage (slab, frame, tails ... etc) of the builder or just PCI/PCS time is enough? 3. The builder has already appointed a building inspector from their side, so is one more required from my side? 4. Is there a place online to find reviews of the building inspectors before getting one? 5. My builder is a well reputed builder like plantation and Simmonds home. Few of my friends suggested that its very much required since it gives you peace of mind? Appreciate any suggestions. Cheers Re: New home building inspector required 2Jun 16, 2019 6:49 pm You need to include the area you are building in when seeking advice. The Building Surveyor will often appoint a Building Inspector to work with but what you need is a Building Consultant who does new house stage inspections. If the house is well built and to compliance, there will be no delays. It sounds like the site supervisor is not confident of his ability to produce a product to compliance and has employed scare tactics used by less reputable builders on you to dissuade you from ensuring that your house is well built to compliance. You have to remember that major faults found reflect badly on the SS. You should try to find out how many other new builds the SS is also assigned. Many supervise 20 or more houses at once. How much are your liquidated damages? Stage inspections are usually about $400-650 but cheap is often just that. You need someone with good qualifications, experience and a bit of mongrel. Slab and pre plaster are vital as a minimum. Your building consultant will need experience with slabs. Homeone is a good starting point for seeking out a good Building Consultant, just use the forum search facility and read build threads in your State. Unfortunately, many incorrect terms are used in many threads and you need to be aware that references to a Building Inspector are often referring to a Building Consultant who does inspections. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: New home building inspector required 4Jun 16, 2019 10:04 pm What is liquidating damages? Sorry am unaware of this cannot find this in me contract? Re: New home building inspector required 5Jun 16, 2019 10:59 pm Liquidated damages is the contract amount the builder pays per day as compensation when the build goes overtime in excess of allowable claim days...rain days for example. Qld...I can only recommend for Melbourne...sorry. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: New home building inspector required 6Jun 17, 2019 8:05 am Typically it’s per working day, excluding holidays and weekends. Make sure you understand your true costs of any delays like rent and interest, storage etc. the builder will often put a low amount in the contract to protect themselves. If there is no amount the damages claims to the builder for delays can be uncapped as long as you can prove it. i suggest if the builder is confident they can deliver close to the contract weeks time then they should put their money where their mouth is with realistic liquidated damages in the contract. Unless you just trust them! I would send it to the certifier who is technically your representative and working on your behalf not the builder's 1 2267 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 45549 Adam Baines Grad Cert Bldg Surv / Grad Dip Bldg Surv / MSAAPA Accredited Building Professional APB20210035 Builders Lic 183023 Pest Control Lic 84868 Ph 0412202336 PO… 3 46835 |