Volume Builder Free Site Inspection

Chiz · Mar 26, 2020 7:19 am

Hi,

Just wondering if there is anything to be wary about when getting a free site inspection from a volume builder, and how helpful these have been for you?

We gave an upslope block with about 2-2.5 elevation change, so are thinking of a split level arrangement. Getting a rough idea from the site works and costs would be helpful from such a site inspection.

But I wasn't sure if they just send out a sales consultant who may not be too familiar with the site works side of things

StructuralBIMGuy · Mar 26, 2020 7:44 am

Chiz

But I wasn't sure if they just send out a sales consultant who may not be too familiar with the site works side of things

Hi chiz welcome to the forum
Ask for the certified geotech soil report, footing and retaining details after the site inspection
It should be signed by a civil or construction engineer
Site cost is a hot topic also discussed here
What were you site costs?
The sales consultants job is to get a deposit from you for the preparation of Plans (PPA) By Hook or by crook
for which they receive a large commission
Search the forum and ask questions, be informed ,on difficult blocks, please do your homework before you commit,etc
Cheers
Chris

theRealDeal · Mar 27, 2020 1:03 am

It's quite helpful if you have a difficult block. Make sure it's a construction manager going there not the sales consultant. We had a difficult block and sales people said it was ok when they looked at it on paper (some even went by and said it's fine) but construction managers said no..so it's worth it to not waste your time with a builder that won't build on your block.

Chiz · Mar 27, 2020 7:47 am

Thank you both for the replies.

Sounds like it will be worthwhile meeting with their construction reps.