Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Current pandemic with an almost completed house. 5Apr 07, 2020 2:02 pm Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Current pandemic with an almost completed house. 8Apr 08, 2020 6:39 am mimicobs I assume based on your post you have not engaged a building inspector for the previous stages. Defects with major items like the slab, frame, services, roof etc are usually identified at the earlier stages. A final inspection can still identify crooked walls, poor brickwork, however at this stage there is practically not much you can do to rectify these. The builder seeks their final 10% payment and you need the house keys. It’s most likely the only practically actionable items you will find at the final inspection will be minor cosmetic defects, which can be touched up by the builder within a few days. For any major defects identified at the inspection, or later after your payment, the builder is still legally obliged to fix these but this would typically require expensive legal action to achieve. In the current circumstances don’t be too concerned about the final inspection. This inspection is often just a cynical theatrical exercise by the builder to satisfy the owners need for involvement and to find some minor defects. In writing put the builder on notice that your ability to inspect is compromised in the current circumstances however you will inspect thoroughly later and you require all works to meet the requirements of National Construction Code or the appropriate action will be taken. For example if the walls are crooked they will be required to remove the Gyprock and straighten the frame to Australian Standards, or re-do defective brickwork. Any minor scratches and paint blemishes you can either accept or fix easily yourself. isn't a garage level with the rest of the house a given? pretty sure they 'came around' long time ago. if you have a flat block, the garage is usually level with the rest… 1 17525 2 5920 |