Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Oct 20, 2019 8:58 am hi guys, We haven't got the chance of hiring a private inspector and not sure if we'll have the time before the frames and other stages gets started before we can have it inspected. Just want to ask comments of anyone experts here who can tell if these photos require attention or perhaps fixing later on? Are any of these photos considered major or minor issues? Thanks in advance Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: slab photos for your comments please 3Oct 20, 2019 10:44 am Superfly1130 Pity you didn't read this post before your concrete pour H2 Slab comments on workmanship Here are some gold nuggets (basically you were ill prepared) Info required please-Concrete inspections Now it's a wait and see scenario..either way it's best to be prepared Where to after fair trading? Cheers Chris Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: slab photos for your comments please 4Oct 21, 2019 10:05 am GLO Which builder? The plumbing part wont present an issue. But also keen to hear what other contribute. Hi GLO, I prefer not to disclose the name of the builder yet at this stage. Thanks at least plumbing is least to worry about. Re: slab photos for your comments please 5Oct 21, 2019 10:09 am StructuralBIMGuy @Superfly1130 Pity you didn't read this post before your concrete pour H2 Slab comments on workmanship Here are some gold nuggets (basically you were ill prepared) Info required please-Concrete inspections Now it's a wait and see scenario..either way it's best to be prepared Where to after fair trading? Cheers Chris hi StructuralBIMGuy, Yeah was a bit too late for us to react as we are also budget constrained. We're first timers and hopefully it's not as bad as how it looks like in the photos.From your point of view and expertise, are all photos looks like a major issue in the slab? If yes, are these issues can still be rectified? Thanks again for your insights. Re: slab photos for your comments please 6Oct 21, 2019 10:49 am Superfly1130 hi StructuralBIMGuy, Yeah was a bit too late for us to react as we are also budget constrained. We're first timers and hopefully it's not as bad as how it looks like in the photos. Everyone has a budget and I'm assuming you paid good money, not to forget it is a life long investment for most,etc,etc Also that is no excuse to except what appears to be sloppy & below average workmanship on the surface. The question Arises what's below the ground beneath the slab and within the concrete, finding out at this stage is very costly. Best to wait if problems present. OT, When I see sloppy trades/workmanship on site,I generally pull them up They can choose to ignore or fix things up, either way. The builder/trades are put on notice that non compliance won't be tolerated In regards to concrete 24hr prior warning is required. Nobody likes holding up a concrete truck during the pour Superfly1130 If yes, are these issues can still be rectified? Thanks again for your insights. Non-compliant Footings and Slabs are very difficult to rectify Get into the habit of checking the engineering Details and taking photos at critical stages on site Cheers Chris squeaky wheel gets the grease Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: slab photos for your comments please 7Oct 22, 2019 4:35 pm StructuralBIMGuy Superfly1130 hi StructuralBIMGuy, Yeah was a bit too late for us to react as we are also budget constrained. We're first timers and hopefully it's not as bad as how it looks like in the photos. Everyone has a budget and I'm assuming you paid good money, not to forget it is a life long investment for most,etc,etc Also that is no excuse to except what appears to be sloppy & below average workmanship on the surface. The question Arises what's below the ground beneath the slab and within the concrete, finding out at this stage is very costly. Best to wait if problems present. OT, When I see sloppy trades/workmanship on site,I generally pull them up They can choose to ignore or fix things up, either way. The builder/trades are put on notice that non compliance won't be tolerated In regards to concrete 24hr prior warning is required. Nobody likes holding up a concrete truck during the pour Superfly1130 If yes, are these issues can still be rectified? Thanks again for your insights. Non-compliant Footings and Slabs are very difficult to rectify Get into the habit of checking the engineering Details and taking photos at critical stages on site Cheers Chris squeaky wheel gets the grease I am thinking of using third party inspector to do slab inspection during construction. Do they generally need to be present when the concrete slab is being laid or poured? Or after the slab has been cured? Re: slab photos for your comments please 8Oct 22, 2019 8:27 pm Hi Kester The reinforcement should be inspected the day before the pour, most builder require 24Hr Notice In case there are issues that need to be addressed before the concrete pour. Reinforcement can be inspected if need be on the day of the pour, bear in mind the concretors generally start the next day at the crack of dawn, holding up a concrete truck on the day of the pour can create cold joints and other problems . To be honest it makes no sense inspecting a curing slab the day after, as there is nothing you can do to rectify reinforcement issues. OT, I always carry extra steel bars and tools with me during inspections and I am happy to lend a hand with steel placement and adjustments... its all part of the service hth Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: slab photos for your comments please 9Oct 23, 2019 6:53 am Hi StructuralIBIMGuy, Our builder didn't even bother to notify us the date of the actual slab pour. A day before we were given an outrageous cost variation caused by extra piering and steel reinforcement. We visited the site the next day then found out that slab is about to be poured. Obviously, they didn't gave us the chance to have it inspected prior to the pour. The builder also said they've added some extra piers beyond what's in cdc approved plan. How can we then verify that if it's not anywhere on any engineering report? Is these a common dubious practice by builders? How should we handle this issue? Thanks for your advice thus far. Re: slab photos for your comments please 10Oct 23, 2019 8:59 am Hi Superfly1130 I am sorry you missed this post here Checking Concrete Plies with Bosch Laser + App It's always advisable to check all elemental stages ie, footings/Slab, Brickwork, structural Timber,etc for Movements,Deflections, Tolerances,Cracks,etc and take photos, post here and ask questions. If need be engineers can identify causes use calculations/simulations and provides proofs of cause and effect in the event of non-compliance here New NCC Development Of Performance Solutions and Evaluations For you it is now a case of wait and see, always be prepared...hth Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: slab photos for your comments please 12Oct 27, 2019 6:39 pm Hi insider, Thanks for that. We are looking at getting a private inspector. Is strength test part of a private inspector's report for the slab? Thanks. I am building Enfield 201 by Mimosa Homes - York Facade Link: https://www.mimosahomes.com.au/new-homes/enfield-201/ I did my colour appointment last week. I am looking… 0 548 Thanks for the insights, that makes perfect sense, and yeah, I will be leaning on the experience of the excavator operator entirely. 6 16122 4 6201 |