Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: Footings disaster 5Dec 24, 2014 5:18 am 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 Re: Footings disaster 7Dec 24, 2014 9:51 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Footings disaster 18Jan 08, 2015 2:19 pm I doubt that a disclaimer on a drawing is enough to absolve a surveyor of his professional obligation to do his job properly. If it were me I would have it rectified and drag both of them into court for the cost of fixing it. Both should have insurance and both would not want to have a potentially career ending judgement against them so most likely their insurers will settle. It depends on what state you live in but in some cases, if under $10k you can do it yourself at magistrate court level, very cheap and no lawyers allowed, but can take some time before you get heard. They wont have a counter claim so if you can avoid lawyers fees you have nothing to lose. If you engaged 2 professionals then one or both of them is at fault, not you. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. |