If its the builder who has told you this, what does that tell you?
Maybe its a waste of their money as their margins erode after having to redo work
Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Is a building inspector worth it during construction? 24May 01, 2024 6:13 am Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Is a building inspector worth it during construction? 25May 01, 2024 7:18 am Great answer from Simeon to which I would like to add: The question could be asked how many people regret not having their own independent inspector or getting one too late after the loss or bad experience. My answer would be many, they came to me but no doubt there are many more. There are some inspectors that more interested in grandstanding, illusion of power and fuelling conflict than helpfully dealing with the mess on the ground and how to get to completion. Yes you can throw the book at the builder and probably deservedly so but how then are you going to negotiate to finish your house in unnecessarily toxic situation. Your builder may be good but he may not be a master. A master is able to not only build well but can also remedy a bad job/ detail. It makes sense to have another set of experienced eyes go over the job. There is comfort in having someone in the cloud to ask questions, to guide you and that your builder knows that too. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog I would send it to the certifier who is technically your representative and working on your behalf not the builder's 1 2549 1 62268 In fairness nobody gave a crap about the ACCC and the gag clauses continued in the pro forma templates of a few other builders after the ACCC took on Wisdom, and more… 19 74659 |