Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Aug 15, 2024 8:33 pm Hi, after completing a house extension I have finally, 6 months later, gather all documents from my builder to submit for occupation certificate. My certifier is now telling me that I need a new inspection at $500 as legally is can only issue the certificate 6 weeks after final inspection. Do you know if this is correct or he is just trying to squizz an other $500. Re: Certifier final inspection 6 weeks before Occupational certi 2Nov 19, 2024 6:06 am Did the builder organise the certifier? You will probably find the builder hadn't paid the suppliers and it took him that long to finally pay them so you could obtain the certificates. Sounds like the certifier is after some quick cash. I have found the certifiers to be lazy and deceptive. Typical of the whole building industry really. Please read what the conditions are when receive final payment invoice. 2 17308 El Forgo I think you are on the right track with your post. However it really does come down to the individual certifier. Over the last 5-6 years we have used probably… 16 36455 ![]() The significant date is when receive final payment invoice Check that section of contract Bit of fluff by builders prior to that 1 29891 |