Browse Forums Building A New House Re: List the issues/defects you found while building 3Nov 30, 2014 2:43 pm How long's a piece of string. You can only keep your eye on things and hope for the best ... One way to spot the problems/issues/things wrong - ask the in-laws to come over and have a look ... Re: List the issues/defects you found while building 4Dec 02, 2014 12:52 pm Saint Mike One way to spot the problems/issues/things wrong - ask the in-laws to come over and have a look ... Ha!! Also check bashworth's site where he has a PCI checklist for only $4! www.anewhouse.com.au Re: List the issues/defects you found while building 5Dec 02, 2014 1:55 pm Great idea - will be following this one! Perhaps we can get a sticky? My advice so far is to keep on top of the builder even in the admin stages. I double checked with our shire that all was ok with our application only to find out that a critical part of it hadn't been submitted by the builder! 3 weeks unecessary delay straight off! Re: List the issues/defects you found while building 6May 05, 2015 4:03 pm Whilst building: Stacking doors going the wrong way (two of the doors were swapped) - fixed after we told SS Insulation for the HT was the wrong type - picked up and rectified (but not clarified by us) by SS Wrong kitchen sink installed - fixed after we told SS Missing outdoor tap - fixed after we told SS Wrong toilet suites - SS picked up before we did and didn't install it till he got the right one Microwave installed is a better than spec'd one - we haven't told our SS yet My SS tends to call to confirm things beforehand which I appreciate. It does stop the potential for needing to fix things later. I think having a good / stickler for quality SS is very important. The significant date is when receive final payment invoice Check that section of contract Bit of fluff by builders prior to that 1 15955 Hi It came to my attention after the handover that - The facade cladding on the face and the side are not straight. -The face tapers down by 50mm from left to right and… 0 2528 All 3 items listed are defects and are of concern. Please seek qualified independent inspector and/or legal advice for your state. 1 8280 |